Japanese business leaders are reportedly urging Tesla CEO Elon Musk to step in as a strategic investor in Nissan after the company’s merger talks with rival Honda collapsed last week.

That deal—one branded "a desperate move" by former Nissan CEO and fugitive from Japanese justice Carlos Ghosn—fell apart last week after Renault demanded a price premium for its shares in Nissan, and Nissan demanded a merger of equals with Honda.

A Japanese consortium, including ex-PM Yoshihide Suga, plans to encourage Tesla to invest in Nissan after merger talks with Honda failed. Foxconn also seeks a partnership framework with Honda, Nissan,

Reports of an overture towards the American electric vehicle maker come days after Nissan’s merger talks with Honda collapsed.

A plan for Tesla to invest in Nissan has been drawn up by a Japanese group alleged to include former Tesla director Hiro Mizuno, former Japanese Prime

Tesla board member Hiro Mizuno, former prime minister Yoshihide Suga, and his former aide Hiroto Izumi have drawn up the plans and plan to approach Tesla, according to the Financial TImes. The group is seeking an investment into Nissan by a consortium led ...

A high-level Japanese group that includes a former prime minister has drawn up plans for Tesla to invest in Nissan after the collapse of its merger talks with Honda , the Financial Times said on Friday.

Nissan stock surged but pared gains on reports the Japanese automaker had a new dance partner — Tesla. Whether a deal with the EV juggernaut makes sense is another story worth exploring.

A high-level Japanese group, which includes a former prime minister, has drawn up plans for Elon Musk's Tesla to invest in Nissan following the collapse of its merger talks with Honda Motor, the Financial Times reported on Friday.

Japanese efforts to have Tesla invest in Nissan following a failed Honda merger are underway, involving high-profile figures like former PM Yoshihide Suga. Speculation persists despite official denial from key participants.

A high-level Japanese group is seeking investment from EV maker Tesla (TSLA) to save Nissan Motor (JP:7201) (NSANY) after its deal with Honda

STORY: A high-level Japanese group that includes a former prime minister has reportedly drawn up plans for Nissan.They want Tesla to invest in the automaker after the collapse of merger talks with Honda.