Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., commonly known as Nissan, is a Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. Founded in 1933, it sells vehicles under the Nissan and Infiniti brands, and previously under Datsun. Nissan is known for its wide range of products including automobiles, luxury vehicles, commercial vehicles, outboard motors, and forklift trucks. It’s part of the Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance, with Renault and Nissan holding reciprocal stakes and Nissan having a controlling stake in Mitsubishi Motors. Nissan employs over 131,000 people globally and continues to be a major player in the automotive industry with a focus on innovation and sustainability​​​​​​​​​​​​​​.