NISSAN MOTOR CO. LTD

History

Year	Detail
1933	Nissan Motor Co Ltd was founded in 1933 by Yoshisuke Aikawa in Yokohama, Japan. The company (then "Nihon Sangyo Company") was publicly listed under NISSAN's ticker.
1935	The company launched The Datsun Model 14, which became Japan's first mass-produced car and played a significant role in the early development of the Japanese automobile industry.
1952	The company entered a technical alliance with Austin Motor Co., Ltd of the U.K. This partnership was a strategic move by Nissan to gain access to advanced automobile technology from European and U.S. manufacturers.
1959	The company began producing the Nissan Truck Model 680 at Yulon Motor Co., Ltd in Taiwan. This marked a significant milestone as it was Nissan's first overseas factory.
1960	The company established Nissan Motor Corp. to strengthen the local sales organization and enhance its presence in the U.S. This strategic move allowed Nissan to tailor its products and services to meet local customers' specific needs and preferences.
1966	Nissan Motors Corp merged with Prince Motors Ltd., a company known for producing premium vehicles, including the Skyline and Gloria models, to expand its product lineup and leverage Prince's expertise in luxury and performance vehicles.
1984	The company established Nissan Motor Manufacturing U.K. Ltd. as part of its strategy to expand its manufacturing footprint in Europe and produce a wide range of vehicles for both the domestic and export markets.
1987	Daewoo introduced Vanette in technical collaboration with Nissan. This partnership allowed Daewoo to leverage the company's vehicle design and engineering expertise, while Nissan benefited from its expanded presence.
1990	Hitachi and Nissan established a joint venture focused on the car information and communication sector. This partnership aimed to develop advanced technologies for automotive informative systems, including navigation systems, telematics, and in-car communication solutions.
2003	Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors reached a product supply agreement for a mini-commercial vehicle. This partnership allowed both companies to optimize resources, reduce development costs, and expand their product portfolios.
2008	Nissan and Renault signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Tamil Madu to establish a large-scale industrial automotive facility in Chennai, India. This collaboration was part of a joint venture to strengthen their manufacturing capabilities in India.
2010	Nissan and Sumitomo established a joint research company to promote their "4R Energy" business, which focused on the recycling and reuse of automotive batteries.
2014	The company inaugurated an automotive complex in Resende, Brazil, to bolster its presence in the South American market. This initiative underscored the company's commitment to long-term growth and expansion in Latin America.
2016	Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors forged a strategic alliance to enhance their competitive edge in the global automotive market, collaborate on developing new vehicles, share technological innovations, and strengthen their presence in key markets.
2017	The company partnered with Mitsubishi Motors to offer branded sales finance operations for Mitsubishi in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.
2020	The company launched Nissan Roox, a Kei wagon with a more powerful engine, a spacious cabin, and its ProPILOT driver assistance technology in Japan.
2021	Nissan and Waseda University in Japan jointly developed a recycling process that efficiently recovers high-purity rare-earth compounds from electrified vehicle motor magnets.
2022	The company established Nissan Mobility Service Co., Ltd., a dedicated mobility service company headquartered in Suzhou. It is committed to investing in mobility services and deploying robotaxi services.
2023	The company launched the 2024 models of the Fairlady Z in Japan. The Fairlady Z, known as the Nissan Z in other markets, is a part of the company's iconic Z series of sports cars.
2024	Nissan and Honda partnered in vehicle electrification and intelligence to further accelerate efforts toward carbon neutrality and zero traffic-accident fatalities and to strengthen their software development.