Nissan is a renowned Japanese automaker with a history dating back to the early 20th century. The company’s modern roots are traced to 1911, when Kwaishinsha Motor Car Works was founded in Tokyo, eventually leading to the first Datsun production in 1914. However, the Nissan name itself formally emerged in 1933 as an abbreviation for Nihon Sangyo, when founder Yoshisuke Aikawa listed the company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange[1][2][4].
The formalization of Nissan as an automobile manufacturer happened in June 1934, when Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., was established following the separation and reorganization of the automobile division from Tobata Casting, a Nissan-associated company. The first integrated-yield vehicle was produced at Nissan’s Yokohama Plant in 1935. By the late 1950s, Nissan began exporting vehicles internationally, notably introducing the Datsun brand to the United States in 1958. Production facilities were subsequently established globally, including in Mexico, Australia, and the United States to support international growth[1][2][3][4].
In recent decades, Nissan has positioned itself as one of the leading automotive innovators, known for vehicles such as the Nissan Skyline and the GT-R. The company continues to evolve, embracing electric vehicle technologies and global manufacturing partnerships, such as the Renault-Nissan alliance formalized in 1999[1][2][3].
There may be some confusion when searching for “Nissan Delmas,” as it could refer either to a Nissan dealership located in Delmas (a city in South Africa or Haiti), a Nissan model or division, or to an individual named Bernard Delmas. In this context, Bernard Delmas is most relevant in connection with Nissan as he currently serves as an outside director on Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.’s board since June 2019. Delmas has an extensive career in the automotive and tire industry, notably with Michelin, where he was president, CEO, and later chairman of Nihon Michelin Tire Co., Ltd., before joining Nissan’s board. His professional background includes international leadership experience and advisory roles, contributing to Nissan’s governance and strategic oversight at the board level[5][6].