Nissan
Nissan Motor Corporation is a Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. The company sells its vehicles under the Nissan and Infiniti brands, and formerly the Datsun brand, with in-house performance tuning products under the Nismo and Autech brands. The company traces back to the beginnings of the 20th century, with the Nissan zaibatsu, now called Nissan Group.
Some of the key events about Nissan
- 1931Nissan engaged in manufacturing military trucks and engines for Japan's war efforts
- 1933Founded as Jidosha-Seizo Co., Ltd. in Yokohama, Japan
- 1945Nissan's factories were seized by Allied occupation forces after World War II
- 1958Introduced the Datsun 1000, its first mass-produced car
- 1966Merged with Prince Motor Company, expanding its lineup and technical capabilities
- 1969Launched the Datsun 240Z sports car, gaining international recognition
- 1983Opened its first U.S. manufacturing plant in Smyrna, Tennessee
- 1986Nissan faced criticism for closing its Zama plant, resulting in significant job losses
- 1999Formed a global alliance with Renault, strengthening its international presence
- 1999Nissan reported a record net loss of 684 billion yen, leading to a major restructuring
- 2008Nissan's global sales dropped significantly due to the financial crisis
- 2010Introduced the Nissan Leaf, the world's first mass-market all-electric vehicle
- 2011Nissan's production was severely disrupted by the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
- 2015Nissan recalled 3.53 million vehicles due to airbag defects
- 2016Acquired a controlling stake in Mitsubishi Motors, expanding its global footprint
- 2018Launched ProPILOT Assist, an advanced driver assistance system
- 2018Nissan's chairman was arrested for financial misconduct, causing a major corporate scandal
- 2019Nissan announced plans to cut 12,500 jobs globally amid declining profits
- 2020Nissan reported its first annual loss in 11 years due to the COVID-19 pandemic impact
- 2021Announced the Nissan Ambition 2030 plan, focusing on electrification and sustainability
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