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

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

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