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title: "Honda-Nissan merger is officially underway"
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# Honda-Nissan merger is officially underway

By Tim Esterdahl

Published: 2024-12-24T16:18:33+00:00
Updated: 2025-07-23T15:09:46+00:00

![Featured image](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/honda-merger-thumb.png>)

Breaking news with Honda-Nissan merger is now happening with a new company name and headquarters coming in 2026. Here’s what this merger could mean for truck and SUV shoppers.

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