The Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 is one of the hottest commodities on the local new-car market, especially with the monumental mark-ups that dealers have been piling on the sport-utility vehicle (SUV). But the LC300’s days of ruling the roost (and thus, holding buyers hostage with pricing) may soon be numbered with the latest generation of its long-running Japanese rival, the Nissan Patrol. Australian automotive publication Drive secured spyshots of the upcoming Patrol undergoing testing in the Uni

The latest generation of the Nissan Patrol has been in the market for some time now and is a popular alternative to the Toyota Land Cruiser in the Philippines. However, Nissan Philippines has added something interesting to the big sport-utility vehicle to spice things up. Thanks to a few accessories that give the vehicle a more aggressive stance, it now looks sportier than ever. The Patrol is now available with a NISMO body kit. However, the accessories don't provide extra performance, nor is it

Back when I was a kid, having a turbocharger meant you had a car with plenty of grunt. These were the days of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 5, the GC8 Subaru Impreza WRX STI, the R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R and even the 993 Porsche 911 Turbo – all high-performance machines that used forced induction to make their magic happen. Nowadays, turbos are popping up even in subcompact sedans like the Honda Civic supposedly in the name of better efficiency and higher fuel economy. But owning a turbocharged

There's no certainty and guarantee that we can get what we have paid for. Nutrition facts at the back of a granola bar wrap aren't always a fact – and we are aware of that fact. But there are tests that we can do to determine the credibility of the seller and quality of the product or service, tests that the professionals or we can do. Nissan Motor Corporation Nissan is and has always been among the world's top five best Japanese car manufacturers. Its legacy and craftsmanship are known for deca

What do you look for in a vehicle? Does it have to be aesthetically pleasing inside and outside? Maybe you are after your and your loved ones' safety? Or are you after a vehicle's stunning road performance, and you always have to drive a car that is always on top of its game? Your reasons for choosing a particular car over another come from your priorities. There are usually two schools of thought regarding finding the right car. Car enthusiasts don't settle for less; they typically look for a v

What do you have in mind upon knowing that the 2022 Nissan Patrol Royale comes with a powerful 5.6-liter V8 engine that can make up to 405 horses at 5,800 rpm and 560-Newton meters of torque at 4,000 rpm? Mind-blowing engine properties for a sport utility vehicle, right? I have imagined it working like a beast on the road like a sports car, only that you have all the members of your family as it can accommodate up to eight passengers. Imagine how enjoyable it would be to cruise with a high-perfo