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Some of the key events about Nissan
- 1931Nissan engaged in manufacturing military trucks and engines for Japan's war efforts
- 1933Founded as Jidosha-Seizo Co., Ltd. in Yokohama, Japan
- 1945Nissan's factories were seized by Allied occupation forces after World War II
- 1958Introduced the Datsun 1000, its first mass-produced car
- 1966Merged with Prince Motor Company, expanding its lineup and technical capabilities
- 1969Launched the Datsun 240Z sports car, gaining international recognition
- 1983Opened its first U.S. manufacturing plant in Smyrna, Tennessee
- 1986Nissan faced criticism for closing its Zama plant, resulting in significant job losses
- 1999Formed a global alliance with Renault, strengthening its international presence
- 1999Nissan reported a record net loss of 684 billion yen, leading to a major restructuring
- 2008Nissan's global sales dropped significantly due to the financial crisis
- 2010Introduced the Nissan Leaf, the world's first mass-market all-electric vehicle
- 2011Nissan's production was severely disrupted by the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
- 2015Nissan recalled 3.53 million vehicles due to airbag defects
- 2016Acquired a controlling stake in Mitsubishi Motors, expanding its global footprint
- 2018Launched ProPILOT Assist, an advanced driver assistance system
- 2018Nissan's chairman was arrested for financial misconduct, causing a major corporate scandal
- 2019Nissan announced plans to cut 12,500 jobs globally amid declining profits
- 2020Nissan reported its first annual loss in 11 years due to the COVID-19 pandemic impact
- 2021Announced the Nissan Ambition 2030 plan, focusing on electrification and sustainability
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