Nissan Diesel is a wholly owned subsidiary of Isuzu since 2021.
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10 Facts About Nissan Diesel
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UD name was originally used for the company's Uniflow Nissan Diesel Engine, developed in 1955, but is marketed as meaning "Ultimate Dependability".
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Nissan Diesel started production of KD-series 2-cycle diesel engines after entering into partnership and technology exchange with Friedrich Krupp AG.
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In 1955 the UD name was born, when Minsei Nissan Diesel Industries introduced a range uniflow-scavenging 2-cycle diesel engine.
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In 1971 the heavy Nissan Diesel C-series arrived, being replaced by the second generation in 1979.
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In 1995 Nissan Diesel produced its two millionth vehicles since commencing production in May 1950.
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In 2000 Nissan Diesel introduced new heavy-duty trucks in Japan and Asian countries.
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In 2003, Nissan Motor and Nissan Diesel reached a basic agreement on a light-duty truck joint venture.
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Nissan Diesel was purchased by the Volvo Group in 2007, becoming a subsidiary.
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Nissan Diesel launched a new Croner and the light-duty Kuzer, both aimed at developing countries.
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