Honda and Nissan to Collaborate on SDV Base

Honda and Nissan will collaborate on the development of software-defined vehicles (SDV), focusing on shared vehicle-mounted computers and software infrastructure, with plans to start mass production by 2029. Mitsubishi Motors is also considering joining the collaboration.

Why it matters. Automakers are shifting their competitive focus to AI-driven end-to-end autonomous driving, and this collaboration aims to catch up with leaders like Tesla and Chinese automakers.