2010s
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
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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 |
July | ▪ |
March Model K13 March Model K13 |
August | ▪ |
↳ World-first: One-Touch Auto Slide Door 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 | ▪ |
↳ 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 |
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Serena Model C26 Serena Model C26 |
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Nissann launched "Nissan LEAF" Nissan LEAF Model ZE0 |
2011
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Enters the light commercial vehicle (LCV) market by launching the NV3500 in the US |
February | ▪ |
Moco Moco |
March | ▪ |
Factory shut down due to the Great East Japan Earthquake. Operation resumed from mid-April. |
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May | ▪ |
Nissan NV200 selected as New York City's "Taxi Of Tomorrow" |
June | ▪ |
Lafesta Highway Star NISSAN LEAF Tops 10,000 Sales Globally. Nissan's Iwaki plant produces six millionth engine Micra/March tops six million sales globally Established NMKV Co., Ltd., a joint venture with Mitsubishi Motors for mini vehicle business Lafesta Highway Star |
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Nissan Unveils New Power Supply System Through Nissan LEAF. |
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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” |
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↳ 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
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Nissan Gakuen and KONDO Racing will participate in the 2012 Super Taikyu Series |
May | ▪ |
Cima Model HGY51 INFINITI's New Address: Hong Kong Nissan and Nichicon to launch the 'LEAF to Home' power supply system with "EV Power Station" Cima Model HGY51 |
June | ▪ |
NV350 Caravan Model E26 |
July | ▪ | |
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Note Model E12 Note Model E12 |
October | ▪ |
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 |
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Sylphy Model B17 Sylphy Model B17 |
2013
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↳ World-first: Direct Adaptive Steering and Active Lane Control |
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Releases all-new minicar Nissan DAYZ in collaboration with Nissan, Mitsubishi Motors and NMKV. Dayz Model B21W |
July | ▪ | |
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Nissan announces unprecedented Autonomous Drive benchmarks. |
September | ▪ |
Datsun Unveils All New Datsun GO+ at Indonesia. ↳ World-first: Active Ride Control and Active Engine Brake |
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November | ▪ |
↳ World-first: 1.2 GPa Ultra High Tensile Strength Steel with High Formability |
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NV100 Clipper Model DR64V NT100 Clipper Model DR16T NV100 Clipper RIO Model DR64W X-TRAIL Model T32 NV100 Clipper Model DR64V |
2014
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Teana Model L33 Dayz Roox Model B21A Skyline Model V37 Nissan and Bhutan partner on breakthrough national EV strategy Teana Model L33 |
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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 | ▪ |
Datsun is back in South Africa The all new Nissan NP300 Navara: the new generation pickup raising the standard in the segment. Infiniti Decherd Powertrain Plant Begins Assembly of 2.0L Turbo Engines for Infiniti Q50 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler expand cooperation with new plant in Mexico e-NV200 Model ME0 |
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X-Trail Model T32 Nissan and City Football Group establish global football partnership |
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2015
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All-new Nissan X-Trail wins Car of the Year 2014 in China. |
February | ▪ |
Nissan wins 2015 Bathurst 12 Hour as GT-R conquers Mount Panorama |
March | ▪ | |
April | ▪ |
X-TRAIL Hybrid Model T32 Daimler & Renault-Nissan Alliance expand cooperation to 1-ton pickup trucks X-TRAIL Hybrid Model T32 |
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Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance break ground for new joint-venture plant in Mexico Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 has won the Blancpain Endurance PRO Driver's Championship |
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2016
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Nissan Announces New Compact Crossover "Kicks" in Brazil. |
June | ▪ | |
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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 | ▪ |
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 |
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2017
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Renault-Nissan Alliance forms light commercial vehicle business unit |
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Car-sharing "Zero Emission Tourism" using EV in collaboration with Nissan and JTB Corporate Sales. |
May | ▪ | |
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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 |
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Leaf Model ZE1 Leaf Model ZE1 |
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2018
2019
January | ▪ | |
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 |
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Renault and Nissan open the new Alliance Innovation Lab Tel Aviv |
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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. |
December | ▪ |
Nissan Skyline and Dayz win 2019-2020 Japan Car of the Year awards. |