Not all people know this fact. Previously known as the Datsun brand of cars and trucks, Nissan has been in the automobile industry, although the brand name Nissan was used in cars only in the year 1983. This brand of automobiles was founded by Yoshisuke Aikawa. Nissan has certainly made its place in the automobile industry manufacturing a number of classic and memorable cars. Nissan USA president in 1959 advocated a philosophy that was part Zen, part car aficionado: "Love cars, love people, love life." And this has become incorporated with Nissan's innovations and worldwide success.

The early cars were designed mostly for domestic consumption. Nissan has also gained respect and popularity with some of the vehicles that they had manufactured: the Z-car and the Skyline GT-R. At present carrying a wide line-up of cars, Nissan includes the Maxima, Altima, Sentra, Z and Z Roadster among its list. Crafting other models of trucks and SUVs, this line-up includes the Murano, Xterra, Quest, Pathfinder, Titan, and Frontier.

The 2006 Nissan Altima offers six models, each featuring different options like air conditioning, cruise control, a stereo with CD player, power windows, locks,