Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda have agreed to jointly develop key systems and software that form the core of next-generation vehicles. The collaboration focuses on the development of standardized electronic control units (ECUs) for software-defined vehicles (SDVs).
Under the agreement, Yokohama-based Nissan and Tokyo-based Honda will share software and standardized parts in core ECUs. These computer parts and software are intended for vehicles set to enter the market in fiscal 2029.
This initiative represents the first major collaboration between the two companies since talks to combine ended and a planned merger fell through last year. The move comes as software has become a key battleground for automakers as vehicles take on more autonomous-driving functions.