Automotive industry in Australia to falling sales, the operation reverted to assembly only in 1968. A new company, Motor Producers Limited, was formed and operations were expanded to include Datsun and Volvo models as well as Volkswagens. The factory was sold to Nissan in 1976 and Australian assembly of Volkswagens ended shortly after. There are a number of current, previous or future small scale producers of cars in Australia, including; Current tuning or customisation companies in Australia include: Automotive industry in Australia A substantial car industry was created in Australia in the 20th century through the opening of Australian plants by international manufacturers. The
Nissan the Nissan Pulsar as the Holden Astra between 1984 and 1989. LDV Group sold a badge engineered light commercial vehicle version of the Nissan Serena as the LDV Cub from 1996 to 2001. The Nissan equivalent was marketed as the Nissan Vannette Cargo. In 1999, with Nissan facing severe financial difficulties, Nissan entered an alliance with Renault S.A. of France. Signed on 27 March 1999, the "Renault-Nissan Alliance" was the first of its kind involving a Japanese and French car manufacturer, each with its own distinct corporate culture and brand identity. In the spring of 2000, Yanase, Japan’s premier seller