Good morning! It’s Wednesday, February 5, 2025, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know.

With the $60 billion merger now seemingly off the table, Nissan is looking for other options to stay competitive, particularly after recent financial setbacks. Citing two unnamed sources, Reuters reports that the automaker is open to working with technology companies, with Foxconn emerging as a serious contender.