Nissan Patrol V8 change coming to beat new emissions laws

The ageing V8 Patrol is set to live beyond the rollout of new emissions rules later this year – but Nissan may sidestep them by reclassifying the car, rather than investing in costly engine upgrades.The V8-powered Nissan Patrol four-wheel-drive will remain in production and on sale in Australia after the introduction of strict new tailpipe emissions regulations it doesn’t yet meet.But Nissan has refused to explain how it will meet the rules – and whether the V8’s act will