Nissan is a motor company based out of Japan. It was originally called the Kwaishinsha Motor Car Works; founded in 1911. They did not produce their first vehicle, however, until 1914. It was called DAT, an acronym for the investor’s last names; Den, Aoyama and Takeuchi.
Throughout the years, the company went through quite a few renames. In 1918, it was changed to Kwaishinsha Motorcar Company. In 1925, it was renamed yet again to DAT Jidosha and Company. Once this name came into play, the company began producing trucks alongside the DAT and Datsun passenger cars they had been producing for years. Originally, the trucks were produced solely for the military market. In 1926, DAT Motors merged with another Japanese company to produce small cars and trucks. In 1931, a new iconic vehicle was released from the company called “Datson” (which means “Son of DAT”). In 1933, DAT merged with Tobata Casting which was affiliated with Nissan auto-parts. In 1934, however, after learning much from being partnered with DAT, Nissan began manufacturing vehicles themselves and called their new company Nissan Motor Company. These cars weren’t introduced in America until 1958.
Through much switching, changing, and rearranging, Nissan finally got where it is today. They are now one of the main manufacturers of vehicles for America and are also said to be one of the most reliable and efficient brands. Thank you, Nissan, for years of safe and reliable vehicles.
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