Have you heard about the current turmoil at Nissan? 🚗 The Japanese car manufacturer is trying to find a new partner after failed merger talks with Honda - and could rely on Tesla $TSLA (-4,32 %) in the process.

According to a report in the Financial Times, a group of Nissan managers has drawn up a plan to attract the US electric car giant as a strategic investor. This proposal is supported by former political figures, including ex-Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga.

The idea behind it? Tesla could benefit from Nissan's factories in the US, which is particularly important to strengthen production there and respond to the new US president's tariff threats. Considering Nissan's high debt and shrinking profit margins, this move could be a real game-changer.

How do you see the chances of a collaboration between Nissan and Tesla? Do you think this could help the struggling Japanese car manufacturer? 📈

Have you heard about the recalls at Tesla $TSLA (-4,32 %) heard? The electric car manufacturer has to recall around 380,000 vehicles in the USA, including the popular Model 3 and Model Y models. The reason: a fault in the power steering, which makes steering at low speeds more difficult and therefore increases the risk of accidents. A software update is intended to rectify the problems.

But that's not all: Tesla is also struggling with mediocre quarterly figures and falling demand. Elon Musk is also causing a stir with questionable appearances. There are rumors in the industry about Nissan possibly joining Tesla as a strategic investor, which caused Nissan's share price to rise in the short term.

What do you think about the situation? Will Tesla overcome these challenges and drive the share price up again? 📈

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Nissan wanted to merge with Honda in order to stand up to Tesla, among others. Now that this has failed, Nissan could merge with its competitor.

Tesla has come into play as a new potential partner for a collaboration with the Japanese car manufacturer Nissan. This may sound surprising at first, but the current background is the protective tariffs threatened by the USA. According to a report in the Financial Times, there are plans for Tesla to acquire a stake in Nissan. These plans were drawn up by Hiro Mizuno, a former member of the Tesla Board of Directors, and Japan's former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and his former advisor Hiroto Izumi, among others. The newspaper writes this with reference to informed circles.

Teslas are to roll out of the Nissan plants in the USA

The idea behind this sees Tesla as a strategic investor with an interest in Nissan's factories in the USA. Tesla could use them to ramp up its US production in the short term if the US government were to actually apply the announced protective tariffs. Previously, merger talks between Nissan and Honda had failed. The two Japanese manufacturers originally wanted to use their combined resources to better position themselves against Tesla and powerful Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers such as BYD. Now they seem to be following the old tactic of "if you can't beat them - join them" in the very short term, which only makes sense in light of the new US government's plans.

The news of a possible entry by Musk's electric car company caused Nissan shares on the Tokyo stock exchange to rise by a good 10 percent in the short term, corresponding to a market capitalization of just under 11 billion euros. Tesla's market capitalization is almost 1.1 trillion euros. Renault's stake in Nissan, which has existed since 1999, still exists, but has shrunk over the years to just under 36 percent. Communication between the two has been severely disrupted for years, and there has been no creative cooperation for some time.

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The political controversies surrounding Elon Musk and his role in the Trump administration are causing a stir. Protests outside Tesla dealerships in the US are not only demanding the sale of Tesla vehicles, but also the dumping of Tesla shares. This could get dicey for investors!

The Tesla share is currently $TSLA (-4,32 %) at EUR 345.00, showing a slight change of 0.16%. However, Musk's growing negative image could have an impact on the brand and therefore the share price. A survey shows that 53% of voters disapprove of Musk's government involvement - which is not exactly ideal for the brand image.

What do you think? Could this image crisis actually cause Tesla shares to falter? Or do you think the brand is strong enough to weather these storms? Join the discussion! 📈

Tesla ($TSLA (-4,32 %)) recently raised the prices of its premium models Model S and Model X worldwide. In Germany, the cost of the Model S rose by 18 percent to 109,900 euros. The Model X has also become more expensive, now available for around 114,900 euros - an increase of 15 percent. These price increases are not only a reaction to rising production costs, but also part of a strategic realignment towards the premium segment.

But there is also positive news! Tesla is bringing back free Supercharging for first-time owners. This offer could be an important incentive for buyers who opt for the higher-priced models.

What do you think of the price increases? Do you think the return of free Supercharging will influence the purchase decision? And how could this affect Tesla shares? Let's discuss! 👍📈

Donald Trump has made the headlines again! 🚗💰 At a press conference, he announced that he plans to impose tariffs of 25 percent on imported cars. The exact details are to follow in April, but the direction is clear: more costs for imported vehicles!

This could be an exciting turnaround for the automotive industry. Anyone who thinks that the tariffs are only aimed at European cars could be in for a surprise. Trump has hinted that other regions could also be affected. And that would not only be a shock for manufacturers, but also for consumers.

The new tariffs could fuel inflation again and stock markets often react sensitively to such news. How do you think this will affect $TSLA (-4,32 %) , $VOW (-0,15 %) or $BMW (-0,12 %) impact? 🤔

The US currently has a 2.5% tariff on car imports from the EU - a big difference compared to the EU's 10% tariff on US imports. Is this the start of a new trade crisis or a necessary step for the US economy? Let's discuss it!

In the last few months I have learned a lot - especially through the exchange here in the community. My portfolio has changed changed a lotLess individual shares, more ETFs, and a clear strategy for the coming years.

🔹 In the past my portfolio was heavily dividend stocks characterized, above all $AAPL (+0,26 %) and Swiss stocks with high dividends.

🔹 Today I am consciously focus on more diversificationbut with a focus on Swiss equitiesin which I have been 10 years invested and will continue to do so in the long term. The whole thing is supplemented by accumulating ETFsto minimize costs.

🔹 My current focus:

✅ Swiss blue chips:
$SLHN (+0,02 %) , $ZURN (+0,21 %) , $SREN (-0,09 %) , $HOLN (-0,41 %)

✅ Tech:
$AAPL (+0,26 %) & $TSLA (-4,32 %) as strong individual values

✅ ETFs: iShares MSCI World, S&P 500 for global diversification

✅ Commodities & crypto: Gold (iShares Gold ETF) and a small Bitcoin holding

2nd and 3a pillar (95% invested in equities) as a long-term hedge (these gains are not 100% in the portfolio)

My goal is to live 50 to live largely from the dividendsmy expenses are deliberately very low should remain very low. Until then, I will not be switching my strategy to distributing ETFs, but will continue to rely on accumulating ETFsto take full advantage of the compound interest effect and optimize the tax burden.

💡 Thanks to the community, I was able to develop my strategy further - thank you for your inspiration, tips & helpful contributions! 🙌

➡️ How do you handle the issue of accumulating vs. distributing ETFs? When do you think is the best time to switch? 🤔