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When Driving is about Lifestyle, Car Life Nation is the Answer

When Driving is about Lifestyle, Car Life Nation is the Answer

The Nissan Patrol and the Nissan Armada: From Jeep to Full-Size SUV

In 1951, the Japanese National Police Reserve, the forerunner of the modern Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, was expanding rapidly and needed a light 4×4 vehicle. Several car manufacturers responded, with Nissan developing the Patrol as its entry into the competition. Although it lost to Mitsubishi’s license-built Willys Jeep, Nissan realized the Patrol had potential on […]