As Honda and Nissan negotiate the terms of a possible merger, we take a speculative look at what new vehicles could spawn from the unprecedented collaboration.

The problem is there is no likely outcome that would leave both companies and their employees better off than they are today.

After the merger is completed, Honda-Nissan is set to become the world’s third-largest carmaker by overall sales

Nissan Motor Co. will stop making its AD compact van in November to pare back excess production as Honda Motor Co. prepares to fold the flailing carmaker into its business.