The 16th century saw the rise of Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu, who were instrumental in unifying Japan under a centralized government.

The Japanese automotive industry has a long history of collaboration and partnerships with other companies and industries, both domestically and internationally.

The Nissan GT-R, first introduced in 1969, is a high-performance sports car that has gained a cult following around the world.