Nissans

Nissans refers to the vehicles produced by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., a Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer. Nissan is headquartered in Yokohama and is part of the Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance, a strategic partnership formed in 1999 to coordinate product development, manufacturing, and purchasing across member companies.

Nissan’s modern corporate structure began in 1933 when the automotive division of Nihon Sangyo was reorganized into Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. The Nissan name comes from Nihon Sangyo, and the company has produced a broad line of cars, trucks, and commercial vehicles for global markets. In its early years, Nissan used the Datsun brand for exports; Infiniti operates as the company’s luxury division in many markets.

Nissan’s notable models include the Z sports cars (such as the 240Z, 260Z, 280Z, 300ZX, 350Z, and 370Z) and the high-performance GT-R, as well as mass-market models like the Leaf electric car and the Versa/Sentra family. The company has also contributed to collaborations within the Alliance to advance electrification and connected-car technologies.

Nissan conducts manufacturing and assembly across multiple regions, including Japan, North America, Europe, and Asia, with a focus on electrification and advanced technologies. The Leaf, introduced in 2010, is one of the world’s best-known mass-market electric vehicles. Through the Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance, Nissan collaborates on platform sharing, procurement, and development to optimize scale and innovation.