Japanese auto maker Nissan Motor Co. has...

Japanese auto maker Nissan Motor Co. has agreed with the U.S. Motor & Equipment Manufacturers’ Assn. to increase its purchases from U.S. auto parts suppliers.

The company said the agreement was reached at a meeting of representatives from both sides held earlier this month in Las Vegas.

The company said it will try to expand its purchases to exceed the $740 million originally targeted for fiscal 1992.

Nissan said it plans to send another mission to the United States to look into the possibility of further expanding imports from U.S. suppliers.