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January 1, 1910
Nissan Heritage: 1910 - 1919
1910 - 1919 Only foreign cars from Ford and GM (General Motors) were seen on Japan's roads in the Meiji and Taisho eras. At that time, men like Yoshisuke Aikawa had zealously begun manufacturing vehicles. They are the ones who built t...
January 1, 1920
Nissan Heritage: 1920 - 1929
1925 Establishment of DAT Jidosha & Co., Ltd.: Kwaishinsha established DAT Jidosha & Co., Ltd. for the purpose of strengthening sales. 1926 Establishment of DAT Seizo Co., Ltd.: Jitsuyo Jidosha Seizo Co., Ltd. became DAT J...
January 1, 1930
Nissan Heritage: 1930 - 1939
1931 DAT Jidosha Seizo Co., Ltd. Becomes affiliated with Tobata Casting Co., Ltd.: Tobata Casting Co., Ltd., who was manufacturing the automobile parts, planned to advance to the automobile industry and received DAT Jidosha Seizo to b...
January 1, 1940
Nissan Heritage: 1940 - 1949
1940 The first knockdown (KD) units are shipped to Dowa Jidosha Kogyo in Manchuria. 1943 Construction of the Yoshiwara Plant is completed; operations begin in October. In December, World War II progresses and production of cars an...
January 1, 1950
Nissan Heritage: 1950 - 1959
1950 Nissan acquires an equity interest in Minsei Diesel Motor Co., Ltd. (now called Nissan Diesel Motor Co., Ltd.) 1952 Nissan enters into a technological cooperation agreement with Austin Motor Co., Ltd. of the United Kingdom. ...
January 1, 1960
Nissan Heritage: 1960 - 1969
Toward the end of this decade of change, Nissan has built a strong reputation in both the American and the Japanese markets. The Datsun 2000 roadster, valued both for its style and performance, becomes synonymous with early Nissan desi...
January 1, 1970
Nissan Heritage: 1970 - 1979
Annual sales in the United States pass the quarter-million mark. Nissan also establishes itself on the race-track: The BRE 510 wins the SCAA 2.5 liter Trans Am Championship in 1971, claiming Nissan's first professional racing champions...
January 1, 1980
Nissan Heritage: 1980 - 1989
In the 1980s, the Nissan brand comes into its own as the first Nissan truck is manufactured in the U.S. Not long after this milestone, Nissan introduces its Infiniti line of luxury vehicles, ending the decade with a tremendous new busi...
January 1, 1990
Nissan Heritage: 1990 - 1999
During the 1990s, Nissan demonstrates its agility while retaining the Nissan heritage and moving in new directions. More cars begin rolling the Smyrna assembly line, and quality awards are given, too. 1990 Nissan North America, Inc...
August 1, 1996
From Datsun 240Z to Nissan 300ZX: 26 Years of a Classic
1966 Nissan identifies a market for a new kind of sports car. Its product planners envision an agile, compact GT whose performance and comfort would outrun its price. Nissan engineers begin work on a prototype, which would become the ...
August 1, 1996
Final Nissan Z-Car to be Inducted Into the Petersen Automotive Museum
Marking the end of an era, the last Nissan Z-car imported into the United States will be donated to and put on display in Los Angeles' Petersen Automotive Museum during ceremonies to be held on Wednesday, August 28.
August 1, 1996
Rich Motorsports Heritage a High-Profile Part of Historic Nissan "Z" Event
Accomplishments at the race track are an important component to any sports car's claim to high performance, and the Nissan "A" is certainly no exception. Thanks to nearly 26 years of glorious achievement and championship seas...
January 1, 1997
CLASS-LEADING NISSAN MAXIMA RECEIVES NEW STYLING AND EQUIPMENT FOR 1997 MODEL YEAR
Since its introduction in 1981, the Nissan Maxima has been the perennial sales leader in the upper middle import sedan segment -- a category it helped create. With the introduction of the refreshed 1997 Maxima, Nissan continues to set ...
January 2, 1997
1990 Maxima SE
The Maxima started out as a top-of-the-line Bluebird. The PU11 (first-generation model) was launched on October 17, 1984. With the first model change (J30) on October 21, 1988, however, it was recognized as an independent series.
April 4, 1999
Nissan Hypermini
Nissan Hypermini was introduced as a concept car at Tokyo Motor Show in November 1997 and started sales in February 2000.
January 1, 2000
Nissan Heritage: 2000 - 2009
Over the past decade a SHIFT_ has been made. Nissan has nearly doubled the number of models offered and nearly doubled its sales. In 10 years, the diverse lineup has grown to include Nissan's first full-sized truck, all-new hybrid tech...
November 7, 2000
EV Guide-II Electric Vehicle
The EV Guide (type II) was exhibited at the 26th Tokyo Motor Show in 1985 and is a one-box type, six-seater electric car (remodeled after the show to add a roof).
November 7, 2000
Nissan MID 4 Type II
The MID 4 (type I), which was unveiled at the Frankfurt Show in September 1985, combined the functions of both show model and experimental car.
November 7, 2000
Sun Favor
Sun Favor was a solar car, powered by the energy of the sun's rays.
April 4, 2003
Nissan Effis
Shown at the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan Effis is a new FCV commuter car concept that suits future urban life.
October 12, 2003
Nissan Serenity Concept
With a Japanese DNA design theme, Serenity projects a refined tranquility characteristic of Japanese culture. For example, side windows have a distinctive shape reminiscent of a folding fan and the front mask suggests Kabuki facial makeup. The interior is inspired by Japanese elements such as ink paintings, cherry blossoms and wave-like patterns.
January 3, 2005
Nissan AZEAL Concept Press Kit: Intro
The Nissan AZEAL Coupe Concept is a fresh interpretation of the classic compact sports coupe - an affordable, performance-oriented entry-level coupe with the style and personality to match the lifestyles of its young, active target buy...
January 3, 2005
Nissan Vehicles: AZEAL Concept
The Nissan AZEAL Coupe Concept, which makes its world debut at the 2005 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, is a fresh interpretation of the classic compact sports coupe - an affordable, performance-oriented entry-level coupe with the style and personality to match the active lifestyles of its young, active target buyers.
March 7, 2005
Nissan Sport Coupe Concept Press Kit: Intro
The Nissan Sport Concept, which will make its public world debut at the 2005 New York International Auto Show, is the latest in a series of dynamic performance/ youth concept vehicles, following the Nissan Actic and Nissan AZEAL concepts.
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