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Honda Motor and Nissan finalized an agreement to jointly develop electronics hardware and operating systems for software-defined vehicles.

Honda Motor and Nissan have finalized an agreement to jointly develop the electronics hardware and operating systems for software-defined vehicles. The partnership aims to launch vehicles featuring these systems starting in 2029. This collaboration revives efforts between the two manufacturers after their previous merger attempt failed. By joining forces, Honda Motor and Nissan will share research and development costs while standardizing platforms to improve economics in electrification. The agreement directly addresses the increasing role of computing in vehicle design and function. This alliance supports a shift toward software-centric vehicles as the companies compete with rivals like Tesla and manufacturers from China. Honda Motor develops and sells motorcycles, automobiles, and power products across Japan, North America, Europe, and Asia.

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