A high-level Japanese group that includes a former prime minister has drawn up plans for Tesla to invest in Nissan after the collapse of its merger talks with Honda, the Financial Times said on Friday.

A high-level Japanese group is seeking investment from EV maker Tesla (TSLA) to save Nissan Motor (JP:7201) (NSANY) after its deal with Honda

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