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Honda and Nissan to create world's third biggest carmaker

Two Japanese carmakers, Honda & Nissan, announce a plan to merge to create the world's third biggest carmaker by August 2026.

Sam Fenwick hears from former chief operating officer & long-time executive at Nissan Andy Palmer, as Honda and Nissan announce a plan to merge. It would mean the new, world's third-biggest carmaker, which could also include Mitsubishi, could be in operation by August 2026.

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