Nissan
- Trade name: Nissan Motor Corporation
- Romanized name: Nissan Jidōsha kabushiki gaisha
- Type: Public company
- Industry: Automotive
- Founded: 26 December 1933
- Founders: Masujiro Hashimoto, DAT line, Kenjiro Den, Rokuro Aoyama, Meitaro Takeuchi, Yoshisuke Aikawa, William R. Gorham
- Headquarters: Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Japan
- Area served: Worldwide
- Website: www.nissan-global.com
Nissan is a Japanese automobile manufacturer known for producing a wide range of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and SUVs. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., commonly known as Nissan, was founded in 1933 and has its headquarters in Yokohama, Japan. It is one of the largest automotive manufacturers in the world and is part of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, a strategic partnership formed in 1999. Nissan offers various models across different segments. Some of their popular cars include the Nissan Altima, Sentra, Maxima, and Versa. In the SUV category, they have the Nissan Rogue, Murano, Pathfinder, and Armada. The Nissan Frontier and Titan are their pickup truck models.
Nissan has been a pioneer in electric vehicle (EV) technology. They introduced the Nissan Leaf in 2010, which became the world's best-selling electric car. The Leaf has been praised for its range and affordability. Nissan continues to invest in EV technology and has plans to expand its electric vehicle lineup. Nissan has been actively researching and developing autonomous driving technologies. They have introduced various driver-assistance features under the umbrella of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, including ProPILOT Assist, which offers semi-autonomous driving capabilities on the highway.
Nissan has a rich motorsport heritage and has participated in various racing series, including the Super GT, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and the FIA Formula E Championship. They have also been involved in the production of sports cars like the Nissan GT-R and the Nissan Z.
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