Honda is eager to ensure there's no foreign influence on its merger with Nissan, especially since Taiwan's Foxconn has been eyeing the ailing brand

Honda reportedly wants Nissan to buy out the share Renault has in it, before the two Japanese brands shack up together in 2026.

Honda is hoping Nissan can buy back Renault's shares. But it'll cost billions. The plot thickens in the proposed merger between Honda and Nissan. Those familiar with the corporate automotive space will know French automaker Renault currently owns 35.