Honda Motor Co., Ltd., founded in 1948 in Japan, has established itself as one of the world's leading automotive manufacturers. The group structures its activities around four major segments: automobiles (representing approximately 70% of revenue), motorcycles (where Honda holds global leadership), power equipment products, and financial services. For fiscal year 2024 (ending in March), Honda recorded revenue of 20,429 billion yen (approximately €127 billion), up 21% year-on-

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., founded in 1933, stands as one of the pillars of the global automotive industry. The Japanese manufacturer, headquartered in Yokohama, markets its vehicles under three main brands: Nissan, Infiniti (premium segment), and Datsun (emerging markets). The company operates within the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, one of the world's largest automotive partnerships, although the internal dynamics of this alliance have evolved considerably in recent year

Hyundai Motor Company, founded in 1967 in Seoul, has established itself as the world's third-largest automaker by volume alongside its subsidiary Kia. The Korean group boasts a market capitalization of approximately $45 billion and employs over 120,000 people worldwide. Its portfolio encompasses the Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis (premium segment) brands, along with a significant stake in Hyundai Mobis, its strategic parts supplier. Operations are structured around three pillars: