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The cancellation of the merger signals that Nissan is searching for a new partner, ideally a technology-oriented company based in the United States. Aiming to regain lost market share in the North American market, Nissan hopes to avoid competition with burgeoning Chinese automakers. But the narrowed search raises eyebrows, as only a few companies fit this bill—two notable names being Tesla and Rivian. However, Tesla, led by the ever-pragmatic Elon Musk, has little incentive to salvage Nissan, while Rivian cannot shoulder the burden of another struggling company.