Hyundai Genesis/Rohens Coupe Minor Change

Since its arrival in October 2008 as a 2009 model, the Hyundai Genesis Coupe (현대 제네시스 쿠페) really throws a curve to the Korean automaker as the brand's first FR sports coupe that uses the FR layout from the Genesis sedan. This was known to be a low-cost FR sports coupe that makes car aficionados purchasing it because they don't have enough money to buy the Nissan Fairlady Z, Infiniti G37 Coupe (Nissan Skyline Coupe), Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, or luxury ones like the BMW 3-Series Coupe or Audi A5. To stay true to the Hyundai slogan "New Thinking, New Possibilities", the Genesis Coupe finally deserved its first minor change after being on service for three years.

2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe interior

The revised 2012MY (US 2013MY) Hyundai Genesis Coupe brings this affordable sports car up the ante in today's trends and this facelifted model adopts Hyundai's Fluidic Sculpture starting with the exterior cues that uses Hyundai's Design DNA. It features a Veloster-inspired front face and a mildly revised rear view that keeps this low-cost sportscar sleek and sporty to meet the trends of tomorrow. It's now lust-worthy, feisty, and sharp like a schoolgirl who has a body of a 25-year-old supermodel. Yes, mom, this is what we do at work.

What's surprisingly that the interior is heavily revised that was inspired from the Nissan Z34 Fairlady Z (370Z). This new interior provides loads on conveniences that keeps the inner driver happy such as a tilted and telescopic steering wheel, JBL Audio System, available DMB navigation system, USB connectivity, and front seats that can be stowed down to provide access to the rear seats. This is how luxury redefined in a hot car that was made by aficionados, for aficionados.

The new Genesis Coupe offers two new engines that brings liberated performance and refined fuel economy than the previous model. The new GDi 3.8L V6 engine equipped on the 380GT variant produces 350 horsepower of power and 40.8kg.m of torque. This helps the Genesis Coupe 380GT go from 0-100kph in 5.9 seconds and achieve 10.3km/l of fuel economy by a 6-speed manual and 9.6km/l by an 8-speed paddle shift transmission. The turbocharged 2.0 TCi engine on the Genesis Coupe 200 Turbo produces 275 horsepower of power and 38.2kg.m of torque. This helps the Genesis Coupe 200 Turbo go from 0-100km in 7.2 seconds and achieve 11.0km/l of fuel economy by a 6-speed MT and 10.9km/l by an 8-speed paddle shift AT.

The 2012MY (US 2013MY) Genesis Coupe is available in 7 colors: Cream White, Blue Shift, Horizon Blue, Super Red, Crystal Cooper, Magnetic Gray, and Timeless Black.

My Comment:
The redesigned Genesis Coupe really puts the glamour in this low-cost, Korean-made, premium sports coupe that is somewhat proven to be decent but rubbish in performance. Seems that it sacrificed its looks and this new model wants to be taken seriously. This new Genesis Coupe is now focused on the perfect balance of performance and fuel economy that this low-cost sports car would offer for the aficionados worldwide. Now, if only The Stig could drive the Genesis Coupe, oh wait, there is such thing as Top Gear Korea so there's a chance we could see The Stig driving the new Genesis Coupe...

This is the car you could getaway from it all...

Photo: Hyundai Motor Company

Top Gear at the Movies

Top Gear at the Movies

Popcorn? Check!

Action movie DVDs? Check!

Hot cars? Check!

Goons? Check!

Stuntmen? Check!

Dangerous obstacles? Check!

Richard Hammond and James May? Check...?

Yes, TG's Richard Hammond and James "Captain Slow" May are here for the action-packed Top Gear original video new on DVD and Blu-Ray. It's called Top Gear at the Movies and these two pull out some of the movie challenges inspired by classic movie car chases and stunt scenes of the 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, 2000's, and today. This packs more fun like blowing off an old Range Rover with plastic explosives! Also, you can expect special appearances of new cars such as the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG, 2012 BMW 1-Series M Coupe, 2011 Vauxhall VXR8 GTS, Super 2000 Skoda Fabia Rally Car, or even the 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302!

A must have for every Top Gear fan who loves action-packed car chases and stunts inspired from movies!

BMW Z4 GT3 in FM4

Shooting for a next Top Gear episode
featuring the Z4 GT3!

What is the Z4 GT3?

The BMW Z4 GT3 is a track-only version of the BMW Z4 E89 that was made to satisfy customers, mostly private racing teams, to compete in various championships in accordance with GT3 regulations. As of January 2011, it achieved big when Claudia Hurtgen, Augusto Farfus, Tommy Miller, and Edward Sandstrom won the Dubai 24 Hours for Team Schubert. It's the first win in a marathon race, proving its potential with wins in its first appearance in the FIA GT3 European Championship. It was powered by a 4.4L V8 engine that produces 530HP of power and 383lb-ft of torque. Because most of its components are made of carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP), the BMW Z4 GT3 weighs 2,646lbs and it has a 50:50 weight balance, capable of being a proper decent handling racer.

The Stig tries out the Hatsune Miku Good Smile BMW Z4!

Forza player, Akasaka Mitsuke, recreated the Hatsune Miku Super GT BMW Z4 used in the 2011 Super GT season and most Japanese Forza 4 players were so impressed why did this FM4 player spent most of the time recreating the Super GT racer used in the 2011 season packed with everything Miku and Good Smile Racing. So good, even the Japanese otakus start asking how did a Forza player recreated this Super GT masterpiece.

F1 2011 Semi-Finals

The 2011 Formula One Semi Finals, held at Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina Circuit packed a big suspense and F1 2011 World Champ Sebastian Vettel from Red Bull Racing spun himself, causing him an early retire after his F1 got a puncture damage at the second corner. Not only Vettel caused problems at Yas Marina, but also Jerome D'Ambrosio who got retired for braking problems, Daniel Ricciardo for electrical problems, and Sebastien Buemi for hydraulics problems.

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton emerged as the Abu Dhabi GP winner while Ferrari's Fernando Alonso snagged 2nd place while McLaren's Jenson Button placed 3rd.

Scoop: http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2011/11/12790.html

So, here it is. Ready for the Formula One 2011 Finals in Brazil this November 27? See you there!

Loko-Work-Out

What just happened on the November 13, 2011 episode of Lokomoko?

- Gym gags

- Ogag's Fine Dining

- The Talentadong Family are joining the dance at the ball!

- The struggle continues on the Lokomoko mini-drama, Babuyan, as Don Lucio (JC De Vera) meets up with the Mafia, addressing their vulcanizing problems, Milagros (Tuesday Vargas) serving different kinds of kangkong to the family, the family are saying goodbye to their pig, and Margaret readies the lamok to kill herself but backfired by her dad, Don Lucio.

- Who's Line Is It Anyhow?!

1) Hindi lahat ng may sungay, salbahe - Batman

2) Sorry na kung pinapainit ko ang ulo mo. - Lagnat

3) Palagi niyo na lang akong sinasabit sa mga lakad mo. - Backpack

4) Bakit gustong gusto nyo ako kahit mabaho ako? - bagoong

5) Ako ang pinakasikat sa lahat ng kasama ko - Star Apple

6) Gaano ba ako ka importante sa buhay nyo at ayaw niyo ako pakawalan? - Kriminal

7) Kay rami ko nang winasak na tahanan. - anay

Angry Bulilits

What just happened on the November 13, 2011 episode of Goin Bulilit?

- Goin Bulilit music video of Patuloy ang Pangarap by Angeline Quinto

- The Goin Bulilit kids are living the life as the Angry Birds!

- Hoy Guessing! Which of these Daguls is different?

Which Dagul is different?

- Bird-related USE IT jokes!

- Atty. Taberna is here again to solve your life problems on AY SUS MARYANO KA INGGO!

Ay Sus Maryano Ka Inggo!

- Hoy guessing! Where did Dagul hid? Box of TV? Box of rice cooker? Or a box of matches?

Where's Dagul?!

- Ready Get Set Goin!

Wow Mali pranks - November 13, 2011

Pranks pulled on the November 13, 2011 episode of Wow Mali:

1) Hoola - a visit to the manghuhula gets a bit too hoola.

2) Doray Alaskadora - Doray explores the differences of big and small (grande o pequeno) by any means of everyone's noses.

Doray's picking someone's nose

3) Laruan Lang Ito - Don't worry, we're getting excused by this crocodile props but we're not getting excused with someone carrying a snake!

4) Dikit Ipis - Okay, we ask for directions and stick a roach on your side. See if this roach freaks them out.

5) Manikurista Tutorial - Be careful! Some manikuristas are not good enough for this job!

6) Golfe de Gulat - This pro golfer's got the balls...to freak them out

7) Gusto mo ng chicks? - Hey man, do you want some chicks? Careful when you're answering, because you'll be getting a chick, the birdie kind of thing.

8) Korean Reporter - This reporter's not speaking Korean. That's just gibberish to freak out the Koreans

The REAL Spark

2013 Chevrolet Spark

After proven to be a worldwide hit, it seems that the Chevrolet Spark compact hatchback is now ready to land in the United States next year! It's about time the Spark made it in the USA, or is it?

Further reading: http://www.netcarshow.com/chevrolet/2013-spark/

Driving Music (What is the name of the song on car commercial?) Volume 16

It's a commonly held belief that most North Americans are the ones who are obsessed at commercial songs. When was the last time we heard that are asking what was the song from the 2012 Toyota Prius Commercial. Yes...They are asking for the song heard from the Toyota Prius Family commercial or the Toyota Prius V Commercial. When will you idiots stop asking? Every time you heard a music on a certain car commercial, you often start asking what was that song and say it on a site called ADTUNES. Think about it, you UGLY AMERICANS never stop, don't you?

Anyway, here are another set of five Driving Musics (Car Commercial Songs) for you to shut up, sit down, and relax.

5) Monarchy of Roses by THE RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS - as heard on the 2011 Nissan Elgrand Highway Star Urban Chrome Japanese TV Commercial.

4) Inhaler by Craig Armstrong - as heard on the 2007 Ssangyong New Kyron Korean TV Commercial.

3) RISKY - composed by Ryuichi Sakamoto and vocals by Iggy Pop - as heard on the 1987 Nissan Cedric Japanese TV Commercial starring Ryuichi Sakamoto.

2) Trophy by Chara - as heard from the 2007 Toyota bB Japanese Commercial.

1) Got to be Free by The Kinks - as heard from the latest Toyota Prius Family TV Commercial from USA titled People Person.

...well, there you go. Remember, this segment is always open if I caught some UGLY AMERICANS sputtering the question that what is the song on a certain car commercial. I'm watching you...

Call of Duty MW3

Call of Duty MW3

MW3 (Modern Warfare 3) is all about having fun in the battlefield and this latest installment is a war-scarred playground for the Veterans and Noobs alike. Get it? Fun for vets and n00bs alike!

MW3 spans an globe-trotting warfare from North America to Europe, using the skills you have learned from the past Call Of Duty videogames to blow away the competition. MW3's Spec Ops is back with new challenges and new surprises in order to win credits to buy weapons and parts to customize your favorite weapons from handguns, sub-machine guns, assault rifles, heavy firearms, and more. Also, you can gain experience to gain access to new weapons, air support, and more. There's also a new Survival Mode where you can pit your battle skills to the test against the toughest battlegrounds in MW3 history. Yes, this is how proven if you're a vet or n00b to this game.

Multiplayer plays a big role in the Call Of Duty series and here in MW3, it progresses even further thanks to its new killstreaks, new multiplayer modes, and different ways to play multiplayer challenges by your own rules.

What's new is the Weapon Proficiency and your weapon will grow into something powerful if you use it consistently. This is great for various battles solo or multiplayer.

The MW3 game brings Call of Duty to a whole new level and we are sure that this game succeed more just like last year's blockbuster, Black Ops. What we're hoping for that there will be DLC made for MW3 soon in order to bring maximum fun. You would probably go bonkers to play MW3 and that what's why you should.

Active Life Vehicle

2012 Chevrolet Orlando

The Covenant Car Company Inc launched the much awaited ALV (Active Life Vehicle), the Chevrolet Orlando, in the Philippines during the Chevy Motorama at SM Mall of Asia. Why the Chevrolet Orlando is called an ACTIVE LIFE VEHICLE? Simple, it combines the ruggedness of the SUV, minivan spacing, and sedan riding comfort. It was named after a popular family destination in Florida.

Fun fact is that this is the first Chevrolet introduced in South Korea as an initiative to phase out the poorly criticized Daewoo brand in favor of the Chevrolet brand and also the company name change from GM Daewoo Auto and Technology to GM Korea Company. You'll be glad that this Active Life Vehicle is made in Kunsan, South Korea.

2012 Chevrolet Orlando interior

This is a first in the Philippines to offer the new "EZ-TECH" that uses a switch to fold the seats automatically. We think that EZ-TECH can be proven useful if you want access at the back seats. Also first is the "Secret Cube" that can be accessed by flipping up the front faceplate of the audio system. Essential to hide something and it even has an USB port on that SECRET CUBE!

Available engine is the 1.8L petrol engine and its mated with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Prices start at 1,188,888 Philippine Pesos.

Scoop: http://www.topgear.com.ph/news/chevrolet-orlando-arrives-in-philippine-market

BANANA SPLIT CLOWN IN A MILLION UPDATE 11/12/11

How it's nice it is to be back? Anyway, here's what happened on Banana Split's Clown In a Million:

With eight comedians remaining, their tasks is to pair up with a comedian with their own brand of gags. This is how tag-team works in comedy reasons. James Caraan and Mimi Aringo are working on their school gags, while Leo Priscilla and Onse doing their Sari-sari store gags, then, Super Tekla and Ichat are on their office gags, and Karen Dematera and Jandyll Aurea serving up some restaurant gags. Yes, all of them are very funny and worthy enough to leave the viewers saying NGE!

Once again, Super Tekla got an immunity! This is the second time Tekla gets an immunity. However, we said goodbye to comedian Jandyll Aurea. As of now, seven comedians are remaining. Watch Banana Split for more CLOWN IN A MILLION!