Nissan is in talks to supply cars to Honda in the United States, which would let the struggling Japanese automaker put to use an under-utilised American plant, the Nikkei newspaper said on Friday, without citing sources.

Automakers have been making significant choices as new tariffs ramp up. But did you ever predict that Nissan would build trucks for Honda in Mississippi? That wasn’t on my bingo card. Also, a new truck could be in the works.

The Japanese auto giants are teaming up to develop a standard vehicle operating system, aiming to cut costs and catch up in the EV race.