It's been another week, and UBS analysts are getting bullish on Honda stock amid merger rumors involving Nissan. Meanwhile, Nio is becoming competitive against Tesla, while Baird analysts have expressed doubts about Rivian.

Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan will attempt to merge and create the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels.

The Detroit Three are facing an auto industry increasingly affected by the rise of China as demonstrated by the planned merger of Honda and Nissan.