Save Remove Download Share Subscribe January 1, 1990 – , Thu Jun 10 00:00:00 -0500 2010 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. (NNA) is established in Torrance, California. Nissan North America, Inc., the Company's regional headquarters for North American operations, is established in the Torrance, California. Operations begin in April, 1990. The 300ZX (Fairlady Z) wins the 1990 Import Car of the Year award In the United States. Nissan acquires an equity interest in Siam Motors Co., Ltd., in Thailand. 1991 Nissan takes a big leap forward in green technology, lending its Alternative Fuel Vehicle to a California testing program, and unveiling the Future Electric Vehicle concept car. Nissan also receives its first environmental award from the EPA. In a joint venture with Hitachi, Ltd., Nissan establishes Xanavi Informatics Corporation for the rapidly growing field of automobile information and communications systems and equipment. 1992 The Altima rolls off the assembly line in Tennessee and the Sentra surpasses two million sold in the U.S. The Hokkaido Proving Grounds is established in Hokkaido as a cold-weather testing facility. Nissan commences U.S. sales of the multipurpose Quest minivan, a joint project with Ford Motor Co. The March wins the '92-'93 Japanese Car of the Year award and the RJC New Car of the Year 1992-1993 award in Japan. 1993 Nissan has big reason to celebrate its 10th anniversary of manufacturing in the U.S. with the Altima topping the list in new nameplate sales and the Maxima surpassing one million models sold. Nissan and the Zhengzhou Light Truck Factory form a joint venture, Zhengzhou Nissan Automobile Co., Ltd., for the production of commercial vehicles in China. Nissan begins production and sales of the AD Resort wagons and pickups in Thailand and Taiwan, specifically for Asian markets. 1994 Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd. earns a Queen's Award for Export Achievement for three consecutive years. Nissan Middle East FZE is established in Dubai, UAE as the Company's regional business management company for the Middle East. 1995 Nissan introduces the all-new 200SX and fourth-generation Sentra. Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd. begins production exports of the Micra (March) to Australia. 1997 Nissan Motor Manufacturing Corporation U.S.A. commences production at a new engine and transmission plant in Decherd. Nissan is named “Best of the Best” by the EPA. NMMC is lauded as the most productive plant in North America in “The Harbour Report” for a fourth consecutive year since 1994. 1998 A Nissan R390GT1 is placed third in the Le Mans 24-hour race. The Aerospace Division's Tomioka Plant is completed and becomes operational in May. 1999 Nissan and Renault sign an agreement for a global alliance, including equity participation. Nissan begins driving tests of a methanol fuel cell vehicle. The company announces the Nissan Revival Plan (NRP). Nissan introduces the Frontier Crew Cab, the first compact truck with four full-sized doors. The Frontier, along with the Xterra and Pathfinder, are named official vehicles of the L.A. County lifeguards and become a hit on the popular TV series “Baywatch.” Issued by Nissan Save Remove Download Share Subscribe to Email Alerts