YOKOHAMA, Japan -

Just a few years ago, dealership doors in the U.S. were slamming shut as auto sales floundered and two of the Big 3 automakers went through bankruptcy.

But in a stark difference to what happened in the overall American auto industry in recent times, Nissan said Monday it  is aiming to increase its global dealership network from 6,000 stores to 7,500 stores during its midterm plan period.

This is just one element of the company’s six-year “Nissan Power 88” plan that outlines the automaker’s goals for extending its global footprint and how it intends on achieving them.

The plan’s name is based on the following premise: Nissan is striving to “renew its focus on the overall customer experience through actions that elevate its brands’ power and sales power.” Nissan is aiming for 8-percent global market share and sustainable 8-percent corporate operating profit by 2016, hence the “88” element.

“Nissan Power 88 is the roadmap for our company’s profitable growth,” explained Nissan president and chief executive officer Carlos Ghosn.

“We will accelerate our growth, bringing more innovation and excitement to our products and services as well as cleaner, more affordable cars for everyone around the world, in line with the energy and environmental challenges of the 21st century,” Ghosn added.

Per Power 88, Nissan plans to launch a new vehicle every six weeks over the course of the next six years, pushing the company’s global lineup to 66 vehicles.

Nissan aims for its product portfolio to include 92 percent of markets and segments, officials explained.

Power 88 also focuses on continuing the company’s efforts in sustainable mobility. This delves into areas like zero-emission vehicles and low-emission technologies. The company has set a goal of 1.5 electric vehicle sales for the Renault-Nissan Alliance.

Continuing along, Nissan is broadening its “Mobility for all” campaign. It will add new cars and light-commercial vehicles for entry-level categories and also expand the campaign to emerging markets.

Additionally, Nissan plans to roll out 90 advanced technologies during the six-year period.

Looking more at the business expansion, Nissan said this will be comprised of the growth markets as well as continuing to build the Infiniti and light-commercial lines.

For instance, Nissan is trying to achieve 10-percent market share in China and believes it will hit 1.2 million units sold there in 2012.

The automaker is also looking to grow in the other BRIC nations and “next wave of emerging markets,” too. For Brazil, in particular, a new plant is on tap.

On the light-commercial vehicle front, the goal for Nissan is to rank No. 1 worldwide by 2016. New York City chose the Nissan NV200 as the “Taxi of Tomorrow,” something the automaker believes is a big stride in this arena.

Lastly, Nissan aims for the Infiniti brand to command a 10-percent global market share, with its footprint spreading beyond 70 markets. Nissan wants at least 10 vehicles in Infiniti’s product range.

“Nissan Power 88 is a demanding business plan, but our company has a proven track record of achieving challenging objectives," said Ghosn.