- 1930-
- 1933 Dec Jidosha Seizo Co., Ltd., predecessor of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., is established in Yokohama with paid-in capital of ¥10,000,000.
- 1934 Jun The Company name is changed to Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
- 1935 May The corporate mark is chosen.
- 1940-
- 1944 Sep The head office is moved to Nihonbashi, Tokyo, and the Company name is changed to Nissan Heavy Industries, Ltd.
- 1946 Jan Headquarters returns to Yokohama.
- 1949 Aug Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. is reestablished as the Company name.
- 1950-
- 1959 Mar Production commences at Yulon Motor Co., Ltd. in Taiwan, the Company's first overseas KD factory.
- 1960-
- 1960 Sep Nissan Motor Corporation in U.S.A. is established.
- 1961 Sep Nissan Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. is established.
(Production begins in October 1966.)
- 1962 Mar Construction of the Oppama Plant is completed.
(Partial operations began in October 1961.)
- 1965 May Construction of the Zama Plant is completed.
(Partial operations began in December 1964.)
- 1966 May Nissan Motor Co. (Australia) Pty. Ltd. is established.
- 1967 Jul Construction of the Honmoku Wharf is completed.
- 1968 Jan Headquarters operations are moved to the Company's new building in the Ginza area of Tokyo.
- 1970-
- 1970 Mar Nissan moves into the marine engine field.
- 1971 Mar Construction of the Tochigi Plant is completed.
(Partial operations began in October 1968.)
- 1973 Oct Construction of the Sagamihara Parts Center is completed.
(Partial operations began in April 1972.)
- 1974 Apr Nissan Science Foundation is established.
- 1976 Mar Nissan Motor Manufacturing Co. (Australia) Ltd. is established and full-scale operation begins.
- 1977 Jun Construction of the Kyushu Plant is completed.
(Partial operations begin in April 1975.)
- 1979 Apr Nissan Design International, Inc. (NDI) is established in the United States.
- 1980-
- 1980 Jan Nissan acquires an equity interest in Motor Ibérica, S.A. in Spain.
- 1981 Jul Nissan begins worldwide marketing of vehicles under the Nissan name as part of a new corporate identity program.
- 1981 Nov The Nissan Technical Center is completed.
- 1982 Mar Construction of the Kurihama Manufacturing Plant, the satelite facility of the Yokohama Plant, is completed.
(Production begins in May 1982.)
- 1982 Apr Construction of the head office annex is completed.
- 1984 Apr Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd. is established. (Production begins in July 1986.)
- 1985 Jul Nissan acquires an equity interest in Yulon Motor Co., Ltd. in Taiwan.
- 1986 Jan Construction of the Kawasaki Parts Distribution Center is completed.
(Operations begin in February 1986.)
- 1988 Jun Nissan European Technology Centre Ltd. is established in the United Kingdom.
- 1989 Apr Nissan Europe N.V., the Company's regional headquarters for European operations, and Nissan Distribution Service (Europe) B.V., are established in the Netherlands.
(Operations begin in April 1990.)
- 1990-
- 1990 Jan Nissan North America, Inc., the Company's regional headquarters for North American operations, is established in the United States. (Operations begin in April 1990.)
- 1990 Nov Nissan acquires an equity interest in Siam Motors Co., Ltd., in Thailand.
- 1991 Mar A new distribution company, Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd., is established in the United Kingdom.
(Operations begin in January 1992.)
- 1992 Jan The Hokkaido Proving Grounds is established in Hokkaido as a cold-weather testing facility.
- 1992 Apr New production facility at the Kyushu Plant is completed, and production begins.
- 1992 Sep Nissan Casting Australia Pty. Ltd. is established.
- 1992 Nov Nissan Design Europe GmbH is established in Germany.
- 1993 Mar Nissan and the Zhengzhou Light Truck Factory form a joint venture, Zhengzhou Nissan Automobile Co., Ltd., for the production of commercial vehicles in China.
- 1994 Jan Production begins at the Iwaki Plant
- 1994 Jun Nissan Motor (China) Ltd. is established in Hong Kong to manage the distribution of vehicles and service parts to China.
- 1994 Jun Nissan Middle East FZE is established in Dubai, UAE as the Company's regional business management company for the Middle East.
- 1997 May Nissan Motor Manufacturing Corporation U.S.A. commences production at a new engine and transmission plant in Decherd.
- 1997 Jun Nissan European Technology center (Espanã), S.A. is established.
- 1998 Apr The Aerospace Division's Tomioka Plant is completed and becomes operational in May.
- 1999 Mar Nissan and Renault signs an agreement for a global alliance, including equity participation.
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- 1999 Jun Nissan sells Fuji Plant and A/T and CVT development organization, establishes a wholly owned subsidiary, TransTechnology Ltd (now called JATCO Ltd.)
- 1999 Oct The company announces the Nissan Revival Plan (NRP).
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- 2000 Apr Nissan Motor Manufacturing Corporation U.S.A. is merged into Nissan North America, Inc.
- 2001 Apr Nissan and Suzuki Motor Corporation reach the agreement that Suzuki will supply mini-vehicles to Nissan on an OEM bases.
- 2001 Apr Nissan starts the construction of vehicle assembly plant in Canton, Mississippi.
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- 2001 Dec Nissan and Renault inaugurate the first new common plant in Brazil.
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- 2002 Feb Nissan announces NRP conclusion one year earlier than planned.
- 2002 Feb Renault raises its stake in Nissan to 44.4%.
- 2002 Mar Nissan owns 13.5% of Renault's share capital.
- 2002 Apr Nissan enters minicar market by Moco.
- 2002 May The company announces new three-year business plan NISSAN 180.
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- 2003 Jan Nissan opens European design centre in London.
- 2003 May Nissan inaugurates new plant in Canton, Mississippi.
- 2003 Jun Nissan and Dongfeng announce the establishment of Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. in China.
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- 2003 Sep Nissan to establish new sales company in Russia.
- 2003 Oct Nissan and Nissan Diesel establish joint small truck company.
- 2003 Dec Nissan to launch limited leasing of the 2003 model X-TRAIL FCV.
- 2003 Dec Nissan Bluebird Sylphy certified as Japan's first SU-LEV.
- 2004 May Nissan Korea unveils Infiniti launch strategy.
- 2004 Jun Nissan announces relocation of Global Headquarters to Yokohama in 2010.
- 2004 Jun Nissan announces new strategy for Egypt.
- 2004 Jul Nissan announces Vehicle Recycling Fees for Japan.
- 2004 Sep Nissan unveils Six New Models for Japan.
- 2004 Oct Int'l Stadium Yokohama to be renamed.
- 2005 Feb Nissan Motor to Enter Pakistan Market.
- 2005 Feb Nissan announces New Leadership Team.
- 2005 Feb Nissan Sets Up ASEAN Regional HQs in Singapore.
- 2005 Apr Nissan establishes new sales company in Ukraine.
- 2005 Apr Nissan opens Management Institute.
- 2005 Apr Nissan reports record results for FY04-Nissan Value-Up business plan unveiled.
- 2005 May Nissan opens new Guest Hall in Tochigi Plant.
- 2005 Jun Infiniti launches full luxury lineup in Taiwan.
- 2005 Jun Oman becomes home to world's largest Nissan showroom.
- 2005 Jun Nissan India subsidiary begins operations.
- 2005 Sep Nissan delivers on 1 million commitment.
- 2006 Feb Newly-completed Dongfeng Nissan Engine Plant to produce all-new HR and MR engines.
- 2006 Apr Nissan announces plans for new manufacturing plant in St. Petersburg, Russia.
- 2006 Apr Infiniti to launch across Europe in 2008.
- 2006 Jun Nissan reaches 100 millionth production milestone.
- 2006 Jul Nissan announces 2007 Versa Hatchback and Sedan - offers affordability, roominess, quality and efficiency.
- 2006 Sep AB Volvo to acquire Nissan's remaining 6% stake in Nissan Diesel.
- 2006 Dec Nissan announces "NISSAN GREEN PROGRAM 2010."
- 2006 Dec Nissan inaugurates new design center in Atsugi, Japan.
- 2007 Mar Nissan completes new extreme off - road test track in Motegi, Japan.
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