The document provides an overview of the Renault-Nissan Alliance, which was formed in 1999 between Renault and Nissan. It has become the longest-lasting partnership among major automakers. Together, Renault and Nissan rank among the top 3 automakers globally. The Alliance aims to maximize synergies and achieve economies of scale while maintaining each brand's identity. It has helped both companies expand in growing markets like China, India, and Brazil. By 2011, the Alliance's annual sales reached over 8 million vehicles across its global operations.