History of Nissan

Nissan History

Source: Nissan Motor Company

Nissan is made up of a diverse group of rich people, as evidenced by the management team of the Company and the many outreach programs the companies in which they participate in the community. If the number is-crunching that is necessary, they got the kind of background scenes information, too. Together, they have what it takes to build cars and trucks with the power to change both the way you see the world and the way you move.

The first days

Nissan is demonstrating its commitment to innovation, because the company was founded in 1933. Not only the Datsuns the first mass-produced Japanese vehicles, their unique style of the car makes a big impact on the U.S. market when Datsun sedans and pick-up, first imported by the end of the century 50.

1914

The first Datsun was built.

1933

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. was founded in Japan.

1937

Datsun Type 15 is the first mass production of Japanese vehicles. Type 15 Other models include a mini-van collection and delivery.

1958

The arrival of the first Datsun sedan in the United States. The strong, heavy packs Sedan 1200 48 hp 1200 cc engine encased in thick parts of the body.

1959

The first Datsun pick-up compact sold in America. Originally imported by a modest 37 HP 1000 cc engine, the improved model has a 48 hp 1200 cc version. This quarter-ton pickup Datsun firmly establishes the U.S. market.

The sixties

Towards the end of this decade of change, Nissan has built a solid reputation in both U.S. and Japanese markets. The Datsun 2000 roadster, appreciated both for its style and performance that is synonymous with Nissan Design ago. Soon after, the changes "Z" of the thinking Datsun sports cars.

1960

Nissan Motor Corporation USA (NMC) was established in Gardena, California. The model year witnessed the birth of the first Datsun sports car and 210th SPL This tall, slender, four-seat roadster has a folding the soft top with side curtains, '4 on the floor, "and a 48-hp 1200 cc engine (soon replaced by a 85 hp version).

1962

Focused on the needs of the U.S. conduct, the Bluebird is the first with a full Datsun synchronized 3-speed. It also features classic two-tone paint, Whitewalls wide bucket seats optional. Off-road, the first SUV Nissan Patrol, made its debut, TV hero, Roy Rogers, his spokeswoman. Steep as the most powerful of the world's most advanced all-wheel drive, 145 horsepower 4000 cc patrol muscular 6-cylinder engine develops enough torque to climb trees. "

1966

The first Japanese-owned manufacturing plant in North America, Nissan Mexicana (NMEX) produces the first vehicle.

1967

The Datsun most desired by collectors, Roadster 2000, is also the first generation of Japanese sports cars that come with a 5-speed. This, coupled with its robust engine 150 hp, which makes it more fun to drive. Production is limited to 1000 and the first 10 are small versions of the race. The Roadster ₩ 2000 SCCA 10 national championships between 1967 and 1987.

1968

Nissan introduces the first car onto the American market, the Datsun 510 sedan.

1969

Datsun introduced the "Z" as the model 1970. With the range of services and amenities such as roll-ups, and heating - all at an affordable price - 240Z is the best-selling sports car in the world. Corvette took almost 25 years to sell 500,000 units, Z makes it less than ten.

The seventy

In the 70's, Nissan continues to gain in popularity, with annual sales of over U.S. a quarter of a million cars. Nissan also began to show the unique ability of races, winning Datsun 510 with a series of championship races. Meanwhile, 510 civilian supplies the verve of a sports car for general driving population, a goal achieved to date by the Nissan Maxima and Sentra SE-R.

1971

Annual sales in the United States spends one quarter of a million. Nissan has also been established at the track: the 2.5-liter 510 BRE wins SCCA Trans-Am championship in 1971, saying: Nissan first championship racing career. It comes to dominate the series, winning 15 of 21 events. Meanwhile, another 510 to win the East African Safari, while another won the U.S. Championship in 1971. Today, the 510 enjoys a cult-like, and is active in SCCA Club Racing.

1972

The 510 civilians introduced a new concept: a 4-door sport sedan. This beautiful, five-seat family car is fun to drive, economical, and sells over 300,000 cars and wagons. As a result, the career of the race is actually part of Nissan today.

1973

The one millionth Datsun vehicle sold in America.

1975

Datsun is the first U.S. importer of a vehicle.

1977

Nissan extends the notion of amount of work that a truck can do by introducing King Cab pick-up the first extended cab.

1979

Nissan Design International (NDI), based in La Jolla, California, to provide the concepts and the American way of Nissan vehicles. Among his many creations (including popular Xterra SUV today) is "out there" concept truck from the Gobi. Developed in the 1980s, is a direct extension of the first Datsun truck time.

Eighties

In the 80's, the Nissan comes into its own as the first Nissan truck produced in the U.S. Shortly after this event, Nissan launched its Infiniti luxury vehicles, ending the decade with a new major project.

1980

Nissan Motor Manufacturing Corporation (NMMC) is established in Smyrna, Tennessee to meet the growing demand for Nissan vehicles.

1981

Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation (NMAC), Nissan's finance division, is located in Torrance, California.

1982

Nissan truck is full of off-road racing history with 19 championships from 1982 to 1992. A pilot's cabin king of the desert, competing as HDRA / SCORE Class 1 Unlimited car packages, 380 hp burning sand. It has full-time four-wheel, a radical mid-engine design and a suspension of four-wheel fully independent.

1983

Worldwide marketing of vehicles using the name of Nissan begins. And the first truck produced by Nissan in the U.S. rolls the production line in Smyrna, Tennessee. Nissan Research & Development (NRD) is established in Michigan.

1985

Legendary actor Paul Newman, Hollywood races Newman / Sharp Trans Am is a 300ZX SCCA GT1 championship in 1985 and 1986. Particularly noteworthy is a 1985 profit, which is Nissan 50 SCCA national championship. At the same time, the first out of the Sentra line in Smyrna, Tennessee.

1988

Geoff Brabham Nissan driver won the first of four consecutive IMSA GTP championship Camel Drivers. The series consists of eight consecutive races, breaking the record of American road. Almost unbeatable, IMSA GTP race car with impressive speed of 200 mph peak dominates.

1989

It 'a strange year milestones: Nissan launches luxury Infiniti line of cars. NMMC produces one-millionth vehicle. Summer begins, and the Nissan Institute for Historically Black colleges and universities.

The nineties

Nissan showed its agility in the 90 - conserving the heritage of Nissan, while moving in new directions. The company maintains its longstanding commitment to quality and service in the automobile development, while receiving numerous awards from business and the environment.

1990

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) is based in Torrance, California, to oversee the activities of Nissan North America.

1991

Nissan has announced an expansion $ 490 million, 1.7 million square feet in Smyrna, Tennessee plant. It is based on research and $ 80 million Technical Development Center in Farmington Hills, Michigan. And the environment, alternative fuel vehicle loan Nissan is testing program in California, to publish the future electric vehicle concept car, and gets the award for stratospheric ozone protection for the Environmental Protection Agency.

1992

As the Sentra over 2,000,000 sold in the U.S., first mid-size sedan produced by Nissan in the U.S. - the Altima - rolling on the assembly line in Tennessee. Nissan won the IMSA GTS manufacturers, David Loring won the championship in the IMSA GTU Nissan 240SX, and Steve Millen won the IMSA GTS Drivers Championship in a Nissan 300ZX. Nissan also established the Nissan Foundation, a five-year, $ 5 million endowment. Nissan Quest is the first Nissan vehicle jointly produced with a U.S. manufacturer, Ford Motor Company.

1993

Nissan is celebrating its first 10 years of production in the United States with authority. Altima gets a new best-selling nameplate in the United States, where more than one million units sold in the Maxima.

1995

Nissan 200SX has all the new and fourth generation Sentra, then assembled an award-winning Smyrna, Tennessee plant. Nissan had been recognized by prestigious partners in Los Angeles Urban League in 1995.

1996

After more than 26 years, the Z car has been withdrawn. In 1999, Nissan announced the new Z car is built to release in 2002. Nissan was the sponsorship of the company in 1996, the Atlanta Olympics, in particular in the official selection of Import Cars, trucks, sport utility, and minibuses. NMMC takes its name from the most production facilities in North America, "Harbour Report" for the third consecutive year. There are more creative in front, Nissan "Toys", a trade name is the best business year, and Rolling Stone magazines. The last 300ZX imported from the United States entered into the Peterson Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.

1997

Nissan has been named best of the best of the Environmental Protection Agency. In 1997, Nissan Smithsonian Inaugural Corporate Leadership Award. Nissan Foundation is celebrating its fifth anniversary. NMMC names of the most productive car plant in North America by Harbour and Associates for four years.

1998

Nissan Motor Corporation USA (NMC) and Nissan North America Inc. (NNA) combined into one group, Nissan North America, Inc., effective December 31 March 1998.

1999

March 26, 1999, Nissan and Renault signed a global partnership agreement allows both companies to leverage the strengths and abilities. Nissan Frontier Crew Cab introduces the first compact car with four real doors. Xterra also begun to develop a "no-nonsense 'SUV for outdoor enthusiasts. Frontier, Xterra and Pathfinder has been designated vehicles of the Los Angeles County lifeguards to become a hit television series" Baywatch. "Rhys Millen driving UPRD Nissan Skyline GT-R won the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb near Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 4.

Today

Heritage Nissan highlights the company always looking to the future and never be satisfied with the status quo. Bold. Innovative style. An exciting performance. The original cars and trucks for more than able to take you anywhere you go in life.

2000

He is now working with France's Renault, Nissan unveiled the Z concept ® 2003. Nissan Research & Development (R & D) division of the U.S. and Europe is renamed Nissan Technical Center North America, Inc. (NTCNA) and Nissan Technical Centre Europe Limited (NTCE), respectively. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd, as the North American Management Committee (NAMC), the key decision-making for Nissan in North America and the U.S. Management Committee. ANI announced the expansion of its plant in Decherd Powertrain and vehicle production at its Smyrna assembly plant, in Tennessee. The expansions are part of the movement Nissan to bring production close to local markets. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Announces Preliminary financial figures showing a consolidated operating income of 1.26 billion in the first six months of fiscal 2000-the best performance in a decade. Nissan chose a site in Canton, Mississippi assembly plant a new $ 930 million.

2001

Introduced in 2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R, the Frontier Crew Cab Long Bed, and a totally new Altima. Nissan cumulative production exceeding 60 million vehicles a year. Nissan Design International, based in San Diego, California, is named Nissan Design America (NDA). On behalf of its employees, subsidiaries and distributors around the world, the Nissan was $ one million American Red Cross and the Twin Towers Fund, during the first week of September 11 terrorist attacks. Nissan has also formed a company-wide employee gift program, which resulted in a donation of $ 105,052.54 Nissan and its employees support the emergency relief after the tragedy in New York and Washington, DC