Automobile maker Nissan Motor Co said it would be willing to work with firms like Google for the development of driverless vehicle systems. Nissan Vice President Andy Palmer told reporters, "I don't preclude the possibility of working with Google - - or anyone else for that matter."

Without going into details, he also revealed that Nissan already has contacts with the search engine developer on various matters. In recent years, Google has been at the forefront of promoting self-driving car systems.

Nissan Motor, however, is currently developing its driverless car technology on its own. Japan's second largest automaker intends to offer these models seven years from now. Palmer proclaimed, "We will be able to bring multiple, affordable fully autonomous vehicles to the market by 2020." He added that self-driving cars could put an end to frustrating and unproductive commutes.

The Yokohama-based carmaker has already bagged the lead worldwide in selling electric cars with its Leaf hatchback model. Since 2010, Nissan and its partner Renault already sold 100,000 electric vehicles globally.