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The Rise and Fall of Nissan: A Tale of Ambition, Scandal, and Missed Opportunities

From Financial Ruin to Recovery — and Collapse

Date: February 6, 2025. In a stark moment of corporate crisis, Makoto Uchida, the CEO of Nissan, walks into a private boardroom in Tokyo to meet Toshihiro Mibe, the President of Honda. The purpose? To negotiate a merger that could have created a Japanese auto powerhouse capable of competing against global giants like Toyota, Volkswagen, and the emerging Chinese players.