GKN said to be near deal with Dana over auto unit tie-up dzadmin March 7, 2018 March 7, 2018 No Comments on GKN said to be near deal with Dana over auto unit tie-up GKN is in advanced talks over a merger of its automotive unit with Dana, a deal that would complicate turnaround specialist Melrose’s hostile bid for GKN, five sources familiar with the matter said.