Dongfeng Nissan, a joint venture between Dongfeng Motor Corporation and Nissan Motor Corporation of Japan, was founded on June 9, 2003 with a registered capital of 16.7 billion yuan. It is a joint venture project with the largest cooperation scale, the widest cooperation field and the most complete products in the automobile industry so far. Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Car Company (formerly Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. Passenger Car Company) was established on June 16, 2003, located in Huadu, Guangzhou. Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Car Company, based on Guangzhou Fengshen Automobile Co., Ltd., is an important part of Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd. with the most development potential. Nissan is one of Japan&;s top three automakers and the first manufacturer to start manufacturing small datsun cars and auto parts.