Japan’s second- and third-largest automakers are pursuing a $50 billion deal that could dramatically shake up the global auto industry. The move is designed to help the Japanese face headwinds from their major rivals in electric vehicles: Tesla and China’s BYD. The World’s Host Marco Werman discusses the impact of the potential merger with auto industry analyst Michael Dunne, head of Dunne Insights.
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