Wednesday, June 6, 2012

For the first time, a Korean car on CAR TOWN!

Hyundai Veloster
 

Here it is. For the first time ever, a Korean car made it on Facebook's social game, CAR TOWN. This is the Hyundai Veloster, a first of its kind on CAR TOWN.

About the Veloster:
Launched in South Korea since March 2011 as part of launching Hyundai's new Premium Youth Lab sub-brand, the Veloster is a unique hatchback that comes with the unique three door design. The additional door is on the passenger side for easier access at the back, even at closed quarters parking space. It is powered by a Gamma 1.6L GDi engine as applied from the Hyundai Avante MD. This car was featured on the City Hunter Korean drama starring Lee Min Ho.

Be sure to play Car Town to have one and have fun making designs or tune with it!

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

SLS AMG gets a new lease of life for the 2013MY

2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Roadster


2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT

So, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, Mercedes-AMG's halo car, has been succumbed to engine downsizing and this marks the death of the 6.2L V8 engine that has been adorned by fans. For the 2013 model year, the SLS AMG gets a new lease of life as the SLS AMG GT and in here, the 6.2L V8 engine has been thrown away in favor of the 5.5L V8 BiTurbo engine. With this engine, the power is now improved from 563HP to 583HP. That's staggering!

Once more, it now comes with AMG's new Adaptive Performance Suspension with a much stiffer suspension .

While pricing has yet to be determined, the new SLS AMG GT comes with either a coupe (thank goodness, gullwings still here) and the Roadster (for those who don't want their faces purple for embarrassing). Those updated versions will come out in Europe this November.

Welcome Back: 2008 Audi R8 & 2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro

If you've been affected by the oil crisis,
this is the supercar to buy!


That is where this comes in. It's the sensation of the year 2007, the Audi R8. It's not just because of its spaceship-running lights that made it a sensation. This is Audi's first exotic sports car that was named after a winning Le Mans Prototype, inspired from the Le Mans Quattro concept car, and it shares most of the Lamborghini components. If you're prepared to have one without some luxury, then yes you can because it has half the price of the Lamborghini Gallardo. Under the hood lies a 4.2L V8 engine that generates 414BHP and 317Nm of torque. 0-60mph in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 190mph. With its lightweight body, delicious steering, and the sophisticated quattro technology, you can make this car dance.

Jeremy Clarkson drove this on Top Gear until he was challenged by the Porsche 911 (997) driven by Richard Hammond. Despite it can corner better than the Porsche 911, Clarkson and the R8 lost in a drag race against Hammond and the 911. Courtesy of The Stig, it went round the Top Gear Test Track in 1.24.4, faster than the Brabus Biturbo Roadster!

It was appeared on Clarkson Supercar Showdown DVD. Nurburgring genius, Sabine Schmitz, pilots the Audi R8 against The Stig and the already beaten-up Porsche 911 GT3. As a result, the Audi R8 lost the battle against the 911 GT3 in a drag race and round the Ascari Race Resort, therefore Jeremy Clarkson kissed The Stig.

In Top Gear's One Gallon Fuel Crisis Race, the Audi R8 survived and won the race with 5MPG, winning against the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640, Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, Aston Martin DBS, and the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano.

If an Audi R8 with a V8 engine wasn't a good match for you...then what about this?

This R8 is a bit too joyless....

It's the Audi R8 V10. It has a V10 engine from a Lamborghini Gallardo, 525HP, top speed of 196mph, and absolutely no sense of humor at all.

Here's a joke from Jeremy Clarkson from his DVD, Duel;

"Why are elephants big, grey, and hairy? Because if they were small, white, and round, they'll be aspirins"

Nothing. Nobody laughed at this joke. Nothing.

With a car that has no sense of humor, this is very possibly the best car I've ever driven. A Range Rover is better in a field, a Bugatti Veyron is a more complete engineering package, but the Audi R8 V10 is just sensational. The brakes, steering, and the noise are definitely perfect. This is becoming one of the best Audi sports cars ever made...or is it?

This car was reviewed by Jeremy Clarkson and despite being lost to a Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, it corners better than the ZR1. With the lap time of 1.21.6 courtesy of The Stig, the R8 V10 is slower than its main rival, the Corvette ZR1.

This car showed up on Clarkson Duel DVD and thanks to the APPLE OF THE APEX, APPLE OF THE EXIT test, it was proven to be one of the best drifting cars even though it used the wrong wheel. However, a lesson learned that with Anthony Davidson wearing ice skates, it's impossible to drift the R8 V10. Yep, impossible to drift a car while wearing ice skates.

It also appeared on Richard Hammond's Top Gear Uncovered DVD and it lost to a drag race against the Porsche 911 Turbo (997).

Either way, both the Audi R8 and the Audi R8 V10 are just one of the finest Audis ever made because enthusiasts love to have a hand with those. Even they were got beaten by Porsches, they still have the best looks.


Let's Do The News! - The E3 2012 edition! (June 5, 2012)

Hey! Where did you go?

Ugh, I went to this year's E3 showcase and gosh, all those press conferences and game trailers really did give a kick to me.

Wow. Experiences?

Harsh but entertained...

So, shall we do the news, then?

Okay. Let's do the news but because this is E3 2012, this is going to be a special one.

So, what's the catch?

First up, there was this trailer to this upcoming spin-off of the Forza racing game franchise. It's called FORZA HORIZON. We heard about that since the announcement of the Porsche DLC Pack a couple of months ago and today, they finally showcased the trailer of this upcoming spin-off featuring lots and lots of cars tearing through Colorado.




Cool! I so wanna have that.

Me too. Anyway, this spin-off titled FORZA HORIZON is an open world racing playground where players explore around the Colorado rockies in style. A selection of the fastest of cars, including the star car, the 2013 SRT Viper, are here to rattle through the Colorado rockies in the pursuit of the Horizon Festival where music lovers and car enthusiasts collide. I also picked up that DJ Rob Da Bank from BBC Radio One is going to be involved on this game as well.

(ooohh)

Hold on! Hold on! DJ Rob Da Bank from BBC Radio One's going to be involved? Amazing!

Keep your cool down. More info later on.

I really want that FORZA HORIZON game because...um...think of it as Forza Motorsport...LIVE FOR YOU.

(audience laughing)

LIVE FOR YOU?! Wasn't that IDOLM@STER LIVE FOR YOU?

(audience laughing)

Just my expression...Anyway, what's next?

Let's see...um...Konami. Japanese video game maker goes big. They've gone HAIDARAAAA!!!!

(audience laughing)

What?

Anyway, they've gone mental, or should I say, METAL. They've previewed upcoming games such as the all new Metal Gear spin-off titled METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE. The game highlights Raiden's hack-and-slash action like you've never seen before.




(audience applause)

Damn cool, right?!

Spectacularly good for me. I'm so into that. The thrills, it's something that I would gladly forgive about. Speaking of Platinum Games, those guys did a good job here.

Um...you realized that Mega64 make a hilarious interpretation of RISING with a clip of Raiden taking several jobs. It's very funny because...IT'S WHAT WE DO AT WORK EVERY DAY! (laughing)

(audience laughing)




Hey Mega64! I just wanna say that you really rocked us! You guys rocked with this most hilarious clip interpreting Raiden and MGR! He he. Thumbs up!

Yeah, thumbs up!

Anyway, another Konami premiere at the E3 2012 was the Zone of the Enders HD Edition. Yep, it's those two ZOE chapters; from the original to the Anubis, got remastered for the first time for PS3 and XBOX 360. This game will come out this fall and I'm thrilled to have one.

Yeah!

One of my childhood memories, relieved. And oh, speaking of which, it's been 25 years since the first Metal Gear came out. This E3 2012 pays tribute to Metal Gear series' 25th year.



Yeah! What about other Konami premieres on the E3 2012?

Let's see...um...those Konami premieres include a sequel to the Castlevania Lords of Shadow, DRAGON COLLECTION social game, Frogger Pinball Frenzy, KARAOKE JOYSOUND, New Little King's Story (王と魔王と7人の姫君たち ~新・王様物語~),  an upcoming Winning Eleven 2013, SILENT HILL Book of Memories, and more.

Talk about big for Konami. Heh, I love Konami games. They have commanding presences. A presence of METAL GEAR. He he he....

(laughing)

Anyway, there's more than that came from. XBOX's ENTERTAINMENT EVOLVED mission involves more on the many features coming on the XBOX 360. Those include more than 35 new providers to its current roster of content suppliers, including Nickelodeon and Paramount, as well as bringing NHL and NBA games to Xbox. There's even a new XBOX Music Service as well but no further info yet till further notice. 


I was really impressed that even with XBOX 360 being there with us for several years but it keeps on evolving into more and exciting ways.

Anyway, Playstation, they're getting a bit more mental with such premieres such as the prequel of the GOD OF WAR franchise titled Ascension, due early 2013...


...then the guys of Crash Bandicoot, Jak and Daxter, and the ever popular UNCHARTED franchise showcased more of the upcoming survival game THE LAST OF US...


...a new PS Vita game based on the upcoming Assassin's Creed III titled Liberation...


...more on the Playstation All Stars Battle Royale...


...a new Playstation Move Racing Wheel...


...and there was a new game from the people behind HEAVY RAIN!


This whole...NEVER STOP PLAYING thing for Playstation, that's how they get even more bonkers with a fresh batch of upcoming games that will leave them bonkers.

Hmmm...You know Bethesda? The guys behind last year's RAGE, they spilled the beans more about their upcoming supernatural assassin game titled DISHONORED. Then, Square Enix showcased the revival of the hit action adventure game, Tomb Raider, which is delayed to next year. But there's something even more better than that because EA told that there's going to be a new content on the popular BATTLEFIELD 3 shooter game. Called BATTLEFIELD 3 Premium, this content grants access to the new CLOSE QUARTERS expansion pack and more. And it's coming exclusively to the PS3!


Lucky them. Those PS3 games get a chance to have early access on new BATTLEFIELD 3 contents and they're getting a bit cocky now for some more kills in online multiplayer. He he he...

(audience laughing)

Sadly...we're running out of time but for a catch up, I also heard that EA's scoring big with premieres such as DEAD SPACE 3, MEDAL OF HONOR WARFIGHTER, CRYSIS 3 and loads of stuff. But there's something that made our lightbulbs went on.

What?

There was something from EA that really blown my mind. Something that is a bit more of a revision rather than calling it a continuation. Something that is a bit different than what it used to.

Wait let me guess....You know what it is right?

So, before we bail out, let me showcased you what the folks from EA came up on this year's E3 Showcase. Ladies and gents, I give you NEED FOR SPEED MOST WANTED!




To be fair, this is a different kind of MOST WANTED. It's different from the one you have since 2005. This 2012 NFSMW is made in collaboration with Criterion Games.

Wha....MOST WANTED? But...I have that game in my PS2...

Uh...yeah...the 2005 NFS MOST WANTED. What they showed here is the 2012 NFS MOST WANTED. It's a whole new NFS experience with new set of features and an upgraded Autolog feature to track down your progress.


But....but....but...but...buh....bu....

Shut up! You know that this is a new kind of NFS Most Wanted. You can forget about the old Most Wanted. Forget it. Even the iconic M3 GTR. Nothing. This is a new generation of NFS MOST WANTED. They'll come with a SVT Raptor, 2012 Nissan GT-R, Lamborghini Aventador, SRT Viper, and lots of cars to escape the cops and crush the competition...alive. Like...UNBOUNDED. He he he...

And that's the news!

SEAT Ibiza Mk4 minor change

You might imagine that the Mk4 Seat Ibiza is slowy becoming a template for the Skoda Fabia and the Volkswagen Polo, well probably because of the PQ25 platform they've shared. Few years ago, I still think that this Mk4 Ibiza is getting a bit pretty well for the Spanish member of the Volkswagen Group. However, there are somebody really batter my point of view regarding the Ibiza.

There is another example of this; because in my blog, someone looking for the terms "SEAT Ibiza Fully". SEAT Ibiza Fully? Hello! We don't have one!! How come there are Algerians reading this? If you're an Algerian spend most of the time doing nothing but Google searching "SEAT Ibiza Fully", all I have to say to you, Algerian SEAT enthusiasts, is...YOU BIG DAFT C**K.

Now however there is a solution. It's the facelifted version of the SEAT Ibiza Mk4. Something that those cocks from SEAT Algerie won't be mentioning the "Ibiza Fully" thing again so those Algerian idiots won't bothering me again. For the minor change, the Ibiza 5-door, the Ibiza SC 3-door, and the Ibiza ST estate, now comes with a new front view that harkened back to the facelifted SEAT Exeo sedan and tourer, as are the new rear, signalling a new styling direction for SEAT.

2013 SEAT Ibiza range

2013 SEAT Ibiza FR range

2013 SEAT Ibiza interior


That is my idea of a good looking Ibiza Mk4. Something that those Algerian idiots won't be laying a finger on, but its difficult to explain why. Firstly the minor change is all about being fascinated. It's got SEAT's new styling direction that was adopted on the SEAT Exeo and the SEAT Mii, probably because the front lamps of the Seat Ibiza Mk4 minor change gained some kind of spaceship-like daytime running headlamps. Once more, the bumpers are revised to provide a sportier look than the pre-facelifted model. The Mk4 Ibiza may be four years old since its tenure in 2008 but with this new look, it gets even more interesting and even more delicious. It kinda feels like this is a cherry at the top of the cake. If that wasn't put you in, there's a sportier Ibiza FR variants that looks...pretty much the same as the normal Ibizas except for the FR badge on the grille, and the 16-inch alloy rims wrapped in 215/45 tyres.

Happily however, the SEAT Ibiza ST now comes with the FR variant but sadly, no 2.0 TDi engine. This engine is reserved for the Ibiza FR 5-door and SC.

Anyway, here are some of the engines offered if you picked the Ibiza 5DR:

  • 1.2 60CV - 125 g/km CO2
  • 1.2 70CV - 125 g/km CO2
  • 1.4 85CV - 139 g/km CO2
  • 1.6 GLP 82CV - 139 / 123 g/km CO2
  • 1.2 TSI 105CV - 119* g/km CO2
  • 1.2 TSI 105CV DSG - 124 g/km CO2
  • 1.4 TSI 150CV DSG - 139* g/km CO2
  • 1.2 TDI CR 75CV - 99 / 102 g/km CO2
  • 1.2 TDI CR 75CV E-Ecomotive - 89 / 92 g/km CO2
  • 1.6 TDI CR 90CV - 109 g/km CO2
  • 1.6 TDI CR 105CV - 109 g/km CO2
  • 2.0 TDI CR 143CV - 119 / 123 g/km CO2
Then, here are some of the engines offered for the 3DR Ibiza SC:

  • 1.4 85CV - 139 g/km CO2
  • 1.2 TSI 105CV - 119* g/km CO2
  • 1.2 TSI 105CV DSG - 124 g/km CO2
  • 1.2 TDI CR 75CV - 99 / 102 g/km CO2
  • 1.6 TDI CR 90CV - 109 g/km CO2
  • 1.6 TDI CR 105CV - 109 / 112 g/km CO2
And here are some of the engines offered on the Ibiza ST estate:

  • 1.4 85CV - 139 g/km CO2
  • 1.2 TSI 105CV - 119* g/km CO2
  • 1.2 TSI 105CV DSG - 124 g/km CO2
  • 1.2 TDI CR 75CV - 99 / 102 g/km CO2
  • 1.6 TDI CR 90CV - 109 g/km CO2
  • 1.6 TDI CR 105CV - 109 / 112 g/km CO2
Depending on those engine types, you could expect either a 5-speed MT, 6-speed MT, or a double-clutch transmission.  Those equipped with engines that produces 105CV of power may also get XDS electronic differential lock for neutral handling and powerful traction, just like a mechanical differential lock. When the electronics recognise that there is too little load on the front inside wheel during cornering it applies a brief braking impulse. A good example was in the form of the anti-lock brakes.

I'd buy the one with the 1.2 TDI CR E-Ecomotive because of the average fuel consumption of just 3.4 litres/100 km or 89g/km of CO2 emissions. It comes with an idling stop system that stops the engine when the car stopped and then start again when your foot is on the pedal, to save fuel. Surprisingly, the Aerodynamic package will provide an enclosed radiator grille and a lower air intake that optimises airflow within the engine compartment. It even comes with a front spoiler, rear wing, special deflectors on the rear wheel arches and 15-inch wheels with closed covers. With these, you can expect a drag coefficient of 0.30 and once more, a shift recommendation display and slightly increased tyre pressure completes the whole Aerodynamic package.

Depending on the variant, available colors of the new SEAT Ibiza Mk4 minor change are Speed, Boal, Tribu, Blanco Nevada, Rojo Montsant, Negro Cosmos, Plata Estrella, Gris Pirineos, Verde Lima, Azul Apolo, Blanco, and Rojo Emocion.

My comment:

It takes a very sensible man or woman to be indulged into this sensible new look of the facelifted SEAT Ibiza Mk4. Even though it sports a new look that was now a SEAT Design DNA, you still have a choice of either a normal 5-door hatch for your balanced proportion, 3-door SC for your sporty pleasure, and the ST estate that has more room at the back. With this minor change, this SEAT Ibiza Mk4 is now becoming the most sensible SEAT ever made for the sensible drivers.

If you're Algerian, don't expect this facelifted Ibiza approaching to you yet because SEAT Algerie has no plans to introduce the facelifted Ibiza. This facelifted Ibiza will be available for the first time in the Chinese market because as you know, SEAT is officially arrived in China to boost sales because China plays a major role in the automotive industry. Hmmmm, China....Why would they want to sell the Ibiza on China? That is a question, I'm afraid, I can't answer for now but anyway the SEAT Ibiza is made in the state-of-the-art SEAT plant in Martorell near Barcelona, Spain. Later this year, a facelifted Ibiza Cupra will be introduced but this takes time...

Scoop: SEAT S.A.

Monday, June 4, 2012

Let's Do The News! (June 4, 2012)

Guys! Guess what?

What?

I finally got myself a replacement to my broken iPod Touch. Unfortunately, that cost me over 200 USD to replace my iPod Touch for a new one.

Oh. I see.

Too pricey to replace the one with the broken Home button but doesn't matter. I have a backup and all my files are now in my new iPod Touch.

Ooohh!

Yep! All my apps, pics, and settings are here. No need to worry about it.

Right.

Yeah.

Now anyway, because this is the first day of the SCHOOL YEAR 2012-2013, most kids are now returning to school. On that day, some old friends reunited and some new friends to be introduced. School life is what is all about. From new beginnings to old friends, we, as students, run deep.

Oh really? School time can be a lot boring to me. When there was nothing to do. I tend to do some sleeping.

(laughing)

You do this most of the time?!

Mostly. But when a teacher comes, I woke up. If there is a quiz, I spend most of the free time reading, reading, and reading.

Textbooks and notebooks?

Uh-huh. I kinda got irritated everytime when a teacher issues a quiz. Gets worse because in the mid-month, they often issue a test. If I remember correctly; there were two kinds; a monthly quiz and the quarterly quiz. A monthly quiz takes the whole school schedule while a quarterly quiz takes half the schedule.

Wait. Quarterly exams can be half-day? Wow, no wonder there was a generous schedule...for something else rather than reviewing.

(laughing)

Now anyway, how's the Diamond Jubilee?

Good

Great.

What about you. What can you say about The Queen's Diamond Jubilee?

Even when London is pouring with rain, that doesn't stop Her Majesty The Queen of England celebrating her 6-decade reign.

Six decades? Wow, that's a record straight.

(applause)

Anyway, Your Royal Highness, can I just say congratulations on your 60 year reign as the supreme monarch of the United Kingdom. We hope more power for you, Your Royal Highness.

(applause)

Yeah, for a guy like you who got addicted to Top Gear and Doctor Who, you really are showing respect to Her Majesty The Queen. Pretty soon, we are gaining the By appointment to Her Majesty the Queen logo.

(owws? hindi nga?)

Anyway, enough about that. Speaking of which. I went to the internet and I found this!

(audience laughing)

What is it?

It was a cover of FHM Philippines June 2012 issue featuring Kaye Abad! I also found this! Okay?

(audience laughing)

It was a June 2012 issue of Cosmopolitan magazine featuring Kim Chiu! And I also found this!




Wha....What's that?

It's Karen Gillan. She's commenting about an NBC series, Community, spoofing Doctor Who as Inspector Spacetime.

Wait, NBC's Community TV series had a Doctor Who parody called Inspector Spacetime?

Indeed. Miss Karen was even impressed to see a popular British sci-fi series gagged by the students of Greendale Community College. In fact, she's so impressed, she even wishes to be on that show.

(wow)

You....called her Miss Karen?

Uh-huh....

(laughing)

Anyway, it's just a few days left before Anime Festival Asia Malaysia but some plucky chap from Malaysia snapped a picture of a Perodua Mvyi with some Mirai Suenaga itasha on it while he was at the KL Pavilion. Take a look...



(wow)

This Mirai Myvi's a bit too early for the party but honestly, I think this itasha might have a chance to be exhibited somewhere at the AFA MY this week.

Yeah, but still, it looks nice. This is something I can't lay a finger on.

I know, I know, but for the otakus in Malaysia, AFA MY is coming this weekend, June 9 to 10, at the Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur. I also heard that there was a Good Smile Company booth out there and they'll showing the live broadcast of 2012 Super GT Round 3 held at Sepang. So if you're a SUPER GT fan but stuck at the Putra World Trade Centre, don't fret because our friends at GSC got you covered for this event.

(wow)

Credit goes to that. Better be thankful for that Super GT Miku Z4 being on the race. He he he...

Anyway, bad news. Yesterday, I got a report that The Tokyo Metropolitan Government's Youth Healthy Development Council received a phone complaint from a parent who was cleaning a son's room and discovered a To Love-Ru -Trouble- Darkness book.

(audience laughing)

Then what?

The mother read the whole To Love-Ru -Trouble- Darkness manga and she noticed some PARTIAL NUDITY on the manga. That's how she issued a phone call to Tokyo's Youth Healthy Development Council.

(wow)

So, what's the verdict?

Turns out that those didn't violate the do not violate the ordinance's new standards.


(wow)

So, that was close. No signs of violations but what if the mother reacted to the son about the the whole To Love-Ru -Trouble- Darkness manga?

I'm sure she's angry now. She would rather...um....make sampalan on her son for such "bastos" purposes. To the guy who bought that To Love-Ru -Trouble- Darkness manga, here's a Top Gear Top Tip; if you have a manga targeted for very mature audiences, please hide it on a very very safe place, so safe that yo momma can't find it and get angry.

(laughinig)

Oh snap!

Anyway, regarding the whole To Love-Ru -Trouble- Darkness manga that turned out that it do not violate new regulations, there was a similar situation with Yosuga no Sora. Turns out that this anime based on some eroge did not violate Tokyo's Youth Healthy Development Council regulations.


You know, just by having the creators being skillful to meet the regulations, some stuff that are RATED SPG have been edited. It's like road-legal versions of a certain racing car.

(audience staring)

What? What did I said? Anyway, violations to the Tokyo's Youth Healthy Development Council regulations may result to serious trouble. Just look what happened to some manga called Aki Sora. Last year, Volume 1 and Volume 3 of the Aki Sora manga were discontinued because of the depictions of incest.

Gosh, I really want to read Volume 1 and 3 of the Aki Sora manga....

I heard that. Stop dreaming. Anyway, I got reports that Infineon Raceway will be temporarily be renamed as Sonoma raceway.

(awww)


But....But....But....

Infineon refused the renewing its sponsorship deal with the California track. This is a bit sad to those who loved this track, even for those who are playing Forza Motorsport 4, because Infineon raceway was on this game.

Aww...

Also, even when the name reverted to Sonoma raceway, sadly the Sonoma name won't likely to last and the man who owned the racetrack will make announcements at the end of this year regarding the new name or something else....

And that's the news!

Driving Music (What is the name of the song on car commercial?) Vol. 36

To put an end to those cocks who are trying to find out this "mazda cx-5 commercial song", let me just say that what you heard here was actually an original commercial arrange version of THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN theme song. There. That's it. Case closed. Happy now?

Now, those cocks are getting cockier as those clattering buttocks attacked my website with the words "peugeot 508 rxh commercial ask me to get higher". Those cocks! They can keep fighting me like game fowls! Well, like a game fowl, I am going to ATTACK those cocks with another set of five DRIVING MUSICS to shut them up and find.

Well, sadly, because the song heard in the commercial, "As We Get Higher", was actually an original commercial arrange version, let's look at some alternatives;

5) 想像を超える明日へ by DREAMS COME TRUE - from the latest 2013MY Toyota Estima Hybrid commercial.

4) PALM BEACH by MICHEL MAGNE - from a 1987 Honda Prelude commercial.

3) I Like To Play by Yuksek - from the latest GM Korea Chevrolet "The Perfect Cruze" TV Commercial.

2) Fascination Waltz by Hibari Misora - from the latest Honda Fit Japanese commercial.

1) We are the Champions by Queen - from a Suzuki Swift commercial.

...and there we are. Another set of five driving musics. There's more than those came from!

BMW 6er Gran Coupe (F06)

Last year, the F12/F13 BMW 6-Series Coupe and Cabriolet are becoming one of my favorite long distance cruisers of all time not only because of their style but also of their performance figures thanks to their turbocharged engines. Now, this year, they've added an addition that is surely not a fitting addition to the 6-Series range.

2013 BMW 6er Gran Coupe

2013 BMW 6er Gran Coupe

This is the new BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe (codename F06), the Bavarian competitor against the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class and the Audi A7. Sadly then, this new Gran Coupe is a bit too misleading because to me, coupes have two doors but this one has four doors. There is no such thing as a four-door coupe but who cares? This car was heavily influenced from the 2010 BMW Gran Coupe Concept car as seen on the 2010 Paris Motor Show. This car shows the classic features of all BMW coupes: the long wheelbase, the vaulted bonnet with forward-pointing lines, the set-back greenhouse, the flat silhouette, the coupe-style roof line and the short front overhang reflect the dynamic potential of the vehicle. I don't care what BMW said about this car but to me, this is a bit too confusing because what you're looking here is a F12/F13 6-Series with extra doors on it.

2013 BMW 6er Gran Coupe interior

A typical BMW trademark interior though but the 6-Series Gran Coupe has a distinctive driver orientation typical of all BMW vehicles and the interior features create a luxurious ambience for all passengers. The standard iDrive feature comes with a 10.2-inch on-board monitor with an exclusive flat-screen design, surrounded by a chrome frame that highlights the monitor.

Obviously, because this is a 4-door 6-Series, the rear legroom has been enhanced but I'm afraid that this car can fit only four despite the fact that BMW said that this car can fit three at the back without the armrest. Just look at the middle part of the rear. It was somewhat occupied by the rear air conditioning so it's best to lay down the armrest to rest your wearing arms.

Let me put it this way. If you have a 6-Series Coupe, accessing to the rear seats is a bit too stressful. If you have a 6-Series Cabriolet with the roof off, you can jump through the seats but that wouldn't work because of the rear legroom. With the Gran Coupe, those two idiots in business suits now have access at the back.

Oh, and I'll give you a little tip. If you have an IQ of Jeremy Clarkson's, you might even do the Back Seat Driver trick but that won't work because you could lead to serious trouble.

2013 BMW 6er Gran Coupe

At first glance, then, the BMW Gran Coupe is available in three different flavors;

BMW 640d Gran Coupe
Engine: N57D30
Power: 313 PS
Torque: 630 Nm
0-100kph time: 5.5 seconds
Combined Fuel Economy: 5,7-5,6 l/100 km
CO2-Emission kombiniert: 149-148 g/km

BMW 640i Gran Coupe
Engine: N55B30
Power: 320 PS
Torque: 450 Nm
0-100kph time: 5.4
Combined Fuel Economy: 7,9-7,8 l/100 km
CO2-Emissions: 183-181 g/km

BMW 650i Gran Coupe
Engine: N63B44
Power: 408 PS
Torque: 600 Nm
0-100kph time: 4.9 seconds
Combined Fuel Economy: 8,8-8,6 l/100 km
CO2-Emissions: 206-199 g/km

All of these models have an eight-speed Sport automatic transmission and proven BMW EfficientDynamics technology. They even come with a Driving Experience button with ECO PRO Mode and the Auto Start Stop function. Petrol variants of the Gran Coupe do come with the available XDrive all-wheel drive technology for better traction and all-round travelling even in the rain. It's quite perfect if you've encounter a road covered with pee. Without it, you could be in big trouble.

For personalization, you might have a choice of either a BMW Individual for added exclusivity upon your request or the M Sportpaket for added sportiness. Anyway, the available colors are Titansilber metallic, Saphirschwarz metallic, Havanna metallic, Spacegrau metallic, Tiefseeblau metallic, Vermilionrot metallic, Orionsilber metallic, Mineralweiß metallic, Carbonschwarz metallic*, Citrinschwarz metallic**, Rubischwarz metallic**, Tansanitblau metallic**, Mondstein metallic**, Fronze Bronze metallic**, Brilliantweiß metallic**, Frozen Gray metallic**, Frozen Silver metallic**, Schwarz uni, Alpinweiß uni, and Imola Rot uni*

*M Sportpaket-only color
**Individual-only color

My comment:
This BMW Gran Coupe is too misleading and it feels like it was made by people for the people who don't exist, like the skyscraper from Hong Kong that was made by people for the people who don't exist. Remind you of any? So I ask again, who would made a 4-door coupe anyway? Is it because they waste too much money for some research and development? Is it because they answer responses from many men? I don't really know why but anyway, the Gran Coupe costs 79,500 Euros, making it more expensive than the Mercedes CLS-Class. So, I would rather buy it instead of the Gran Coupe and use the extras for something else, like um...Facebook credits.

Consider this one DELETE or EXTERMINATE.

Photo: BMW

Back to School na, mga Bulilits!

On the June 3, 2012 episode of Goin Bulilit:

- Goin Bulilit music video of CRUSH by T.O.P.

- Back to school gags

- In the Goin Bulilit spoof of Aryana, called AROWANA, Arowana's parents got Arowana back from the mermaid but in one condition; she'll be a mermaid in her Katorse age. Will they make palusot against the mermaid's curse to Arowana?

- AWAY NA YAN! situations

- ANTI-KIDNAPPING TIP: Make sure your kids are healthy and strong

- Bulilit Flip Top battles! Twista-Bleta vs. Squaderno!

- A tearful goodbye to some kasambahay

- ANTI KIDNAPPING TIP: Parental Guidance is recommended.

- What Time is it?

Sunday, June 3, 2012

Banana Split's HOT ISSUE (June 2, 2012)

Oh no. I thought I am not going to talk about it but we will.

In case you missed the HOT ISSUE from the June 2, 2012 episode of Banana Split Extra Scoop, here goes!

1) Video ng Rehearsal ng Duet nina American Idol runner-up Jhessica Sanchest at Broadway singer Jenifher Hollydie eksklusibong nakuha ng Hot Issue!

Jenifher Hollydie

Jhessica Sanchest

2) Bagong video ng sapukan sa airport, napasakamay ng Hot Issue!

3) Coco Martin at Angeline Quinto may mga pasabog sa premier night ng "Born to Love You"!

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG golf trick

TopGear.com.ph Philippine Car News - David Coulthard is now a Guinness world record holder
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG golf trick


Former Formula One driver, Mercedes-Benz brand ambassador, and the Scotsman who shot Jeremy Clarkson's popsicle with paintball on the Top Gear car art episode, David Coulthard, is now a Guinness record holder! How? He drove the SLS AMG Roadster to catch a golf ball driven 275m from the tee with the car's cabin as he was driving it.

Pro golfer Jake Shepherd hit the ball with the speed of 285kph (177mph) while Coulthard piloting the SLS Roadster up to 190kph (118mph) to catch the ball as it fell in the car's interior. With just two tries, they succeeded to snag the record holder of THE FURTHEST GOLF SHOT CAUGHT IN THE MOVING CAR. Beat that!

Top Gear The Challenges 6

Top Gear The Challenges 6


Think of Top Gear The Challenges as Top Gear's greatest hits. A selection of the best of Top Gear moments in telly. For the 6th installment, which is available only in Great Britain this June 4 (no word when will this come out with Japanese subtitles soon), this DVD packed with the selection of the greatest hits from the Top Gear series. These include;

1) The Ashes challenge - Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May face off against their Aussie counterparts in the series of THE ASHES challenge. Some drag race, double decker racing, sheeps, and rally racing are occurred...


2) Trains - Jeremy, Richard, and James try to create a cheaper, faster, train travel by replacing carriages and locomotive with some caravans attached to a Jaaag! Sadly, that didn't work. With such arguments, Jeremy decided to make a sports train, the TG V12, while Richard and James bought a used Audi S8, making it useful to pull those caravans on rails. Some poos and wees come out!

3) Teenage Car Challenge - The boys bought used cars targeted for 17-year-olds who passed their driving tests. This challenge gets even louder than a banging stereo!

4) The Snowbine Harvester - the boys try to save Britain from the misery caused by snow with a help of a combine harvester, some modifications, and a trip to Norway!

5) 1980's BMW Convertibles - the boys buy used four-seater convertibles, which ended up being 1980's BMW convertibles, for a series of challenges. Even they look the same, they have different attitude, even how much germs and bacteria left on their interiors. 

6) Demolition Men - the boys rely on military vehicles to demolish numerous old houses in Gravesend's Christian Field's estate. Are they better than normal demolition equipment used by the professionals?

7) Skoda Yeti road test - Jeremy Clarkson reviews the Skoda Yeti with numerous tests including a tattooist, fire, and a helicopter which happened to be circling the Top Gear Test Track!

8) Countryman WRC vs Skeleton Sled - James May meets Amy Williams, who is English Skeleton racer and British Olympic Gold medalist. He enlisted a rally driver and the MINI Countryman WRC to race against Amy Williams and her skeleton sled for some icy offense.

9) The new Jaguar XJ - an epic battle between the Jaaag against the Creator of Heaven and Earth as Jeremy Clarkson race to the beach against the Earth's rotation!

10) Range Rover Evoque - James May drives the new Range Rover Evoque from Death Valley to Las Vegas, showcasing its offroad capabilities despite its unibody structure. Oh, and there's a tranny at the end of the Evoque review...

11)  Amputee's Dakar Rally trials - Richard Hammond meets up with the incredible rally team who are soldiers wounded from wars. The amputee team are trying their hardest to become part of the Dakar Rally. Sacked Stig and author of THE MAN IN THE WHITE SUIT, Ben Collins, makes an appearance!

12) E-type and Eagle Speedster - Jeremy Clarkson pays tribute to the Jaguar E-Type's 50th anniversary and he even got a chance to try out the modern day E-Type, the very rare, very expensive, half-a-million quid, very beautiful Eagle Speedster, which makes the best noise!

13) The Marauder - Richard Hammond flies to South Africa to drive a car so tough, it can even survive explosions!

Special features include;
• Stig’s Cousins’ Laps
• Unseen Interview Clips of Sebastian Vettel, Jonathan Ross, Ryan Reynolds, Ross Noble and Alice Cooper 
• Interceptors’ Titles Sequence
• Amy Williams’ Helmet Cam Footage
• Desert & Ice Montage
• Deleted Scenes

Also, see this DVD come to life with Augmented Reality and access exclusive contents with your smartphone or tablet PC!