The Japan Automatic Transmission Company was formed as a joint venture of the Ford Motor Company, Nissan Motor Company Ltd, and the Toyo Kogyo Company Ltd
Wednesday 28th January 1970 The Japan Automatic Transmission Company was formed as a joint venture of the Ford Motor Company, Nissan Motor Company Ltd, and the Toyo Kogyo Company Ltd.
The Nissan Sunny and Toyota Corolla were unveiled at the 13th Tokyo Motor Show
Wednesday 26th October 1966 The Nissan Sunny and Toyota Corolla were unveiled at the 13th Tokyo Motor Show. Other carmakers also presented their new models in the 800-1,000cc engine class, heralding the “Era of Cars for Everyone.” Amid the My Car boom, mini-vehicles fitted with under 660cc engines also earned popularity among consumers again. New…
Datsun (Nissan) sold its first car in Chicago on the opening day of the auto show
Saturday 20th February 1965 Datsun (Nissan) sold its first car in Chicago on the opening day of the auto show. Making their world debut were the AMC Marlin, Ford Thunderbird Special Landau coupe, and Chevrolet Caprice. Popular concept vehicles included the Dodge Charger II, Mercury Comet Cyclone Sportster and Plymouth VIP.
The first Nissan Cedric, the ’30’ series, was unveiled
Saturday 30th April 1960 The first Nissan Cedric, the ’30’ series, was unveiled. Produced until 1962, it was available only at Japanese Nissan dealerships called Nissan Bluebird Store. It was the first product labeled as a Nissan, but shared mechanicals with Datsun products built at the time. Several models were available, including the Cedric 1500…
Born on this day, Geoff Brabham, Australian racing driver, who won four IMSA GTP titles (1988 – 1991) when racing for Nissan, and one Can-Am championship (1981)
Thursday 20th March 1952 Born on this day, Geoff Brabham, Australian racing driver, who won four IMSA GTP titles (1988 – 1991) when racing for Nissan, and one Can-Am championship (1981). He also won the 1993 Le Mans 24 hours.
Benjamin Copf of Ford-Japan, Yoshisuke Ayukawa of Nissan, and Risaburo Toyoda of Toyota signed a joint venture agreement to manufacture cars in Japan
Tuesday 19th December 1939 Benjamin Copf of Ford-Japan, Yoshisuke Ayukawa of Nissan, and Risaburo Toyoda of Toyota signed a joint venture agreement to manufacture cars in Japan.
What became the Nissan Motor Company was organised in Tokyo under the name Dat Jidosha Seizo Company
Tuesday 26th December 1933 What became the Nissan Motor Company was organised in Tokyo under the name Dat Jidosha Seizo Company. It received its present name the next year, having begun to manufacture cars and trucks under the name Datsun. During World War Two Nissan was converted to military production, and, after Japan’s defeat, operated…
8 Game-Changing Car Technologies That Defy Logic
In today’s fast-paced world, technology is constantly changing the way we live our lives. From smartphones to smart homes, technology is everywhere, and cars are no exception. In this post, we’ll explore some game-changing car technologies that defy logic, revolutionizing the way we drive and interact with our vehicles. Whether you’re a car enthusiast or…
6 Reasons to Get an Electric Car in 2022
The demand for electric vehicles (EVs) increased this year. That’s not surprising because the soaring gas prices make the traditional internal-combustion engine an expensive purchase that continually eats up money. With many people looking for ways to tighten their belts amidst hyperinflation, an EV is a sounder choice. Those considering embracing a future with an…
Marques
Find out more about the history of your favourite marques Abarth Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bugatti Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Citroen Dacia Ferrari Fiat Ford Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Kia Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lotus Maserati Mazda Mclaren Mercedes-Benz MG Mini Mitsubishi Morgan Nissan Noble Pagani Peugeot Porsche Radical Renault Rolls-Royce…