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Honda and Nissan sign software deal for next-gen vehicles

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31 August 2026

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technology

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Automobiles

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Japan

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Fusion42 · 31 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Honda and Nissan have signed a joint development agreement to standardize electronic control units and software for next-generation software-defined vehicles, targeting vehicle releases starting in fiscal 2029.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Automobiles.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a new opportunity as Honda and Nissan unify their vehicle software platforms, creating common grounds for suppliers and developers starting 2029. If you build automotive software tools, this deal opens a standard to lean into before it becomes the norm.

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