Nissan Heritage Collection

2000

	Nissan begins sales of the super ultra low emission vehicle (SULEV) Sentra CA in California.
April	Nissan Motor Manufacturing Corporation U.S.A is merged into Nissan North America, Inc.
May	Nissan starts to sell Renault vehicles through its domestic dealers. Nissan announces its long-term strategy in the Mercosur market (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay) with Renault support.
November	Nissan 1.8 liter engine (QG18DE) of Bluebird Sylphy receives RJC the Technology of the Year Award.

Jan	Nissan Altima wins "2002 North American Car of the Year Award".
	Nissan announces NRP conclusion one year earlier than planned. Renault raises its stake in Nissan to 44.4%.
March	Nissan owns 13.5% of Renault's share capital.
April	Nissan enters minicar market by Moco.
May	The company announces new three-year business plan NISSAN 180. Nissan increases its stake in Renault to 15%.
November	Infiniti G35 Sport Sedan and Sport Coupe win MOTOR TREND'S "2003 Car of The Year" in U.S.