After ending its planned EV merger with Honda, Nissan is now on the hunt for a new partner to help it recover. To survive the industry’s shift to electric, software-defined vehicles, Nissan could turn to Apple supplier Foxconn.

Nissan was deep in the trenches, with its existence at stake, but Honda's timely entry gave it a positive direction. Here's how everything went down.

Nissan’s decision to withdraw from merger discussions with Honda marks the latest setback for the struggling automaker as it faces declining sales, financial pressures, and an increasingly competitive electric vehicle (EV) market.