The founder was Yoshisuke Aikawa. He had grand plans to mass-produce 10,000 - 15,000 units per year, and was about to putting his plan into practice. Nissans first car, the Datsun passenger rolled off the assembly line in April 1935.
As with many over car makers the progression of WWII meant that production of cars and trucks had to completely stop. However November 1945 saw the first post-war car roll of the assembly line. Nissan were back in business.
May 1950 saw Nissan acquire an equity interest in Minsei Diesel Motor Co. Ltd. (Now known as Nissan Diesel Motor Co. Ltd.) and only a few years later another business venture meant they were now in technological agreement with Austin Motor Co., Ltd. of the UK.
A decade later Nissan wins its 10th Annual Demining prize for excellence in industrial engineering. The same decade saw Nissan being established in the U.S.A, Mexico and Australia.
Nissans accomplishments include the launch of Japans first satellite, OHSUMI which Nissan developed and the manufactured the rocket engine and launch vehicle, it also includes a win at the Safri Rally for four consecutive years in a row and the “Car design Award 1988, Torino-Piemonte”. 1992 also saw Nissan win ’92-’93 Japanese car of the year award.
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