2010s

2010's

Nissan LEAF ZE0

Amid global concern about climate change, the Paris Agreement was adopted in 2015 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and efforts intensified to improve automobiles' environmental performance.
In addition, as interest in safety increased and autonomous driving technology dramatically improved, new companies began entering the automobile industry, ushering in a time of great change.

In line with its commitment to zero-emission leadership and to promote the use of electric vehicles, Nissan launched the LEAF Model ZE0 — the world's first mass-produced EV — in 2010. The following year, Nissan unveiled LEAF to Home, a system to supply electricity from the LEAF's battery to residential houses.

It showcased how EVs could serve as a drivable energy source. In 2017, the fully remodeled LEAF evolved into the ZE1 model. Global sales of the LEAF have now surpassed 600,000 units.

In 2016, Nissan debuted the Note e-POWER Model E12. The e-POWER system uses a highly efficient gasoline engine to charge the batteries of the electric motor that drives the vehicle. This delivers the excitement, quietness and smooth acceleration that only an electric powertrain can offer, but with the convenience that comes with a fuel tank. The Note e-POWER was a huge hit, becoming Japan's best-selling car in 2018.

Nissan in 2016 introduced ProPILOT — an autonomous drive technology for single-lane expressways — as an option in the new Serena. The move was part of the company’s Zero Fatalities initiative, which aims to reduce the number of fatalities in accidents involving Nissans to virtually zero.

2010

January ▪
February ▪
March ▪

Nissan Motor thailand announces start of production for all-new march.

April ▪

Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler AG announce wide-ranging strategic cooperation

May ▪

Nissan begins production of Micra at Chennai plant in India.

June ▪
Juke Model F15

Juke Model F15

July ▪

March Model K13

March Model K13

March Model K13

August ▪

Elgrand Model E52

↳ World-first: One-Touch Auto Slide Door

Elgrand Model E52

Elgrand Model E52

September ▪

Dongfeng Nissan announced the new original brand "Venucia"

Increases Production Capacity in China with Zhengzhou Nissan Second Plant

Nissan and Sumitomo Establish Joint Research Company for Promotion of '4R Energy' Business

October ▪

Fuga Hybrid Model HY51

↳ World-first: Wrong-Way Alert in navigation system

Nissan to Spin-off Industrial Machinery Division

Production of 100% Electric, Zero-Emission Nissan LEAF begins at Oppama, Japan.

Fuga Hybrid Model HY51

Fuga Hybrid Model HY51

November ▪
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Nissan Leaf Model ZE0

Nissan LEAF Model ZE0

2011

January ▪

Enters the light commercial vehicle (LCV) market by launching the NV3500 in the US

February ▪

Moco

Moco

Moco

March ▪

Factory shut down due to the Great East Japan Earthquake. Operation resumed from mid-April.

April ▪

Nissan LEAF wins 2011 World Car Of The Year

May ▪

Nissan NV200 selected as New York City's "Taxi Of Tomorrow"

June ▪
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August ▪

Nissan Unveils New Power Supply System Through Nissan LEAF.

September ▪
October ▪

Established Nissan Motor Kyushu Co., Ltd.

Announced the establishment of a factory in Rio de Janeiro in 2014. Launched a comprehensive strategy in Brazil.

Announcement of med-term environmental action plan “Nissan Green Program 2016”

November ▪

Infiniti JX Model L50

↳ World-first: Backup Collision Intervention System

Nissan GT-R (R35) wins driver title in FIA GT1 World Championship

December ▪

Aichi Machine Industry to become Nissan wholly-owned subsidiary

Nissan LEAF Wins 2011-2012 JAHFA Car of the Year and Car Design Awards.

2012

January ▪
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April ▪

Nissan Gakuen and KONDO Racing will participate in the 2012 Super Taikyu Series

May ▪
June ▪
NV350 Caravan Model E26

NV350 Caravan Model E26

July ▪
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September ▪

Note Model E12

Note Model E12

Note Model E12

October ▪

Latio Model N17

Latio Model N17

Latio Model N17

November ▪

Elgrand Model E52

↳ World-first: Emergency Assist for Pedal Misapplication with Carpark Detection

Nissan "Note" Wins 2013 RJC Car of the Year.

NT450 Atlas Model H44

NT450 Atlas Model H44

NT450 Atlas Model H44

December ▪

Sylphy Model B17

Sylphy Model B17

Sylphy Model B17

2013

January ▪

Infiniti Q50 Model V37

↳ World-first: Direct Adaptive Steering and Active Lane Control

The strategic cooperation between Daimler and the Renault-Nissan Alliance forms agreement with Ford to accelerate commercialization of fuel cell electric vehicle technology

February ▪

Renault-Nissan Alliance opens bigger Silicon Valley Research Center to enhance advanced research and development

March ▪
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May ▪
June ▪

Dayz Model B21W

Releases all-new minicar Nissan DAYZ in collaboration with Nissan, Mitsubishi Motors and NMKV.

Dayz Model B21W

Dayz Model B21W

July ▪

Datsun is Back with All-New Datsun GO for the New Risers.

August ▪

Nissan announces unprecedented Autonomous Drive benchmarks.

September ▪

Datsun Unveils All New Datsun GO+ at Indonesia.

X-Trail Model T32

↳ World-first: Active Ride Control and Active Engine Brake

Nissan and Tan Chong to Assemble Vehicles in Myanmar

October ▪

Nissan ZEOD RC makes public debut in Japan.

November ▪

Skyline Model V37

↳ World-first: 1.2 GPa Ultra High Tensile Strength Steel with High Formability

Nissan inaugurates all-new Aguascalientes, Mexico plant, building on a reputation for quality and efficiency

December ▪

NV100 Clipper Model DR64V

NT100 Clipper Model DR16T

NV100 Clipper RIO Model DR64W

X-TRAIL Model T32

NV100 Clipper Model DR64V

NV100 Clipper Model DR64V

2014

January ▪
February ▪

Teana Model L33

Dayz Roox Model B21A

Skyline Model V37

Nissan and Bhutan partner on breakthrough national EV strategy

Teana Model L33

Teana Model L33

March ▪
April ▪

Renault-Nissan Alliance converges operations in Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Human Resource

Datsun makes its Russian debut with all-new Datsun on-DO.

Nissan inaugurates automotive complex in Resende, Brazil

Nissan leads the way in vehicle assembly after new Nigeria automotive policy introduction

May ▪

Nissan's second 100% electric vehicle starts global production in Barcelona.

June ▪
July ▪

X-Trail Model T32

Nissan and City Football Group establish global football partnership

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2015

2016

January ▪

Renault-Nissan to launch more than 10 vehicles with autonomous drive technology over the next four years

February ▪
March ▪

Nissan announces "Nissan Intelligent Mobility" vision – building on company leadership in electrification and vehicle intelligence

April ▪
May ▪

Nissan Announces New Compact Crossover "Kicks" in Brazil.

Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors forge strategic alliance

June ▪
July ▪

Nissan's new Serena ProPILOT technology makes autonomous drive first for Japanese automakers

August ▪
Serena Model C27

Serena Model C27

September ▪

"NISSAN CROSSING", a base for promoting the Nissan brand, opens (Ginza)

October ▪

Nissan strengthens alliance with acquisition of 34% stake in Mitsubishi Motors

November ▪

Note e-POWER Model E12

Nissan introduces new electric-motor drivetrain: e-POWER.

Nissan wins RJC Car of the Year and Technology of the Year awards.

Note e-POWER Model E12

Note e-POWER Model E12

December ▪

2017

January ▪

Nissan and Tan Chong begin vehicle assembly in Myanmar

February ▪
March ▪

Renault-Nissan Alliance forms light commercial vehicle business unit

April ▪

Car-sharing "Zero Emission Tourism" using EV in collaboration with Nissan and JTB Corporate Sales.

May ▪
June ▪

Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors join forces to offer financial services

Cooperation with Mitsubishi Motors in warehousing and logistics operations for parts and accessories in Australia

July ▪
August ▪

Renault-Nissan Alliance and Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd. forge partnership to co-develop electric vehicles in China

Nissan celebrates 150 million vehicles produced globally

September ▪

Leaf Model ZE1

Vehicle inspection issues

Leaf Model ZE1

Leaf Model ZE1

October ▪
November ▪

Nissan announced mid-term plan, “Nissan M.O.V.E. to 2022”

December ▪

Certified with highest rating in “CDP Water Report 2017”

Nissan to launch car-sharing services in Japan

2018

January ▪

Nissan Brain-to-Vehicle technology redefines future of driving

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi launches a venture capital fund to invest up to $1 billion over five years

February ▪

Nissan Announces New Frame SUV "Terra"

March ▪
April ▪

Introducing the new Nissan Terra SUV to the Asian market.

Alliance joins DiDi Chuxing in DiDi Auto Alliance

May ▪
June ▪

Launch first global Digital Hub in India

Europe’s largest energy storage system live at Johan Cruijff Arena

July ▪

Nissan expands Frontier production to Argentina as global pickup demand grows.

Global-first Alliance distribution warehouse open for business in Australia

August ▪
September ▪

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi and Google join forces on Next-Generation infotainment

October ▪
November ▪

Carlos Ghosn arrested

December ▪

Started participation in FIA Formula E Championship (FIA Formula E World Championship from 2021)

2019

January ▪

Unveils Invisible-to-Visible technology concept at CES

February ▪

Nissan and Groupe Hasnaoui to build new car plant in Algeria

Started production of new Kicks in India.

March ▪

Dayz Model AA1

Nissan and Docomo test I2V technology using 5G in moving vehicle.

Dayz Model AA1

Dayz Model AA1

April ▪

The Alliance establishes Joint Innovation Hub in China to accelerate technology development for new mobility

May ▪

Nissan celebrates 50 years of the Z car with 2020 370Z

June ▪

Renault and Nissan open the new Alliance Innovation Lab Tel Aviv

July ▪
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October ▪

Nissan puts into practical use "opposed dieless molding" technology for small-quantity production of body panels.

Nissan launches new era in design and performance at Tokyo Motor Show.

November ▪

Nissan wins RJC Car of the Year and Technology of the Year awards.

Nissan unveils Nissan Intelligent Factory

December ▪

Nissan Skyline and Dayz win 2019-2020 Japan Car of the Year awards.