Let's Do The News! (January 13, 2014)

The big scoop today...

Golden Globe Awards 2014

In case you missed this year's Golden Globe Awards, here are the list of winners, just so to let you know:

BEST MOTION PICTURE, DRAMA: 12 Years a Slave
BEST ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE, DRAMA: Cate Blanchett
BEST ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE, DRAMA: Matthew McConaughey
BEST MOTION PICTURE, MUSICAL OR COMEDY: American Hustle
BEST ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE, MUSICAL OR COMEDY: Amy Adams
BEST ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE, MUSICAL OR COMEDY: Leonardo DiCaprio
BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM: Frozen
BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM: The Great Beauty
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE: Jennifer Lawrence
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE: Jared Leto
BEST DIRECTOR - MOTION PICTURE: Alfonso Cuaron
BEST SCREENPLAY - MOTION PICTURE: Spike Jonze
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE - MOTION PICTURE: Alex Ebert
BEST ORIGINAL SONG - MOTION PICTURE: Ordinary Love by U2
BEST TV SERIES -  DRAMA: Breaking Bad
BEST ACTRESS IN A TV SERIES, DRAMA: Robin Wright
BEST ACTOR IN A TV SERIES, DRAMA: Bryan Cranston
BEST TV SERIES - MUSICAL OR COMEDY: Brooklyn Nine-Nine
BEST ACTRESS IN A TV SERIES, MUSICAL OR COMEDY: Amy Poehler
BEST ACTOR IN A TV SERIES, MUSICAL OR COMEDY: Andy Samberg
BEST TV MOVIE OR MINI-SERIES: Behind the Candelabra
BEST ACTRESS IN A MINI-SERIES OR TV MOVIE: Elisabeth Moss
BEST ACTOR IN A MINI-SERIES OR TV MOVIE: Michael Douglas
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR TV MOVIE: Jacqueline Bisset
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR TV MOVIE: Jon Voight


Next-generation F150 revealed

2015 Ford F-150

The best-selling pickup truck in America, the Ford F-150, underwent a full-model change and for its full model change, the all new F-150 comes with brand new technologies first for its class. It is the first pickup to come with an 8-inch screen, 360-degree camera view, inflatable rear seat belts, smarter trailer tow module, LED sideview mirror spotlights, LED headlamps, Active Park Assist, BOXLINK interchangable cargo management system, power tailgate lock and release, and 12-corner crush boxes for improved front impack protection. It comes with the all-new 2.7 EcoBoost petrol engine with idling stop system as well as the 3.5L EcoBoost and the 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engine.

This car is set for its 2014 NAIAS debut this week and it will go on sale before the end of 2014.

Read More: http://www.netcarshow.com/ford/2015-f-150/

Shorter work days for tobacco workers because of SIN TAX

A year after the Sin Tax Reform Law of 2012 was signed into law, workers at the Philip Morris Fortune Tobacco Corporation (PMFTC) are facing problems. According to the president of the labor union of PMFTC, the company cut work days until the month of May. Tensions between the union and PMFTC grew in the last week of 2013 after plant management delayed its 2014 production plans, making the workers worrying that the management is on the risk of shutting down operations.

Report: http://www.interaksyon.com/business/78573/resulta-ng-sin-tax--shorter-work-days-for-tobacco-factory-workers-hit

Nissan GT Academy graduates achieved class win at the Dubai 24 Hours

At the 2014 Dubai 24 Hours endurance race, those recent Nissan GT Academy graduates - USA’s Nick McMillen, Europe’s Miguel Faisca (Portugal), Russia’s Stanislav Aksenov and Germany’s Florian Strauss - take control of a race-spec #123 NISMO 370Z race car. In the end, they came 25th overall and a SP2-class win with 513 laps completed.

The #126 NISMO 370Z racer was piloted by former F1 driver Karun Chandhok, V8 Supercar racer James Moffat, ADR-Delta LMP2 racer Tor Graves and first-ever GT Academy graduate Lucas Ordoñez. Things are looking good but as the race intensifies, reliability issues hit the #126, sending them 73 laps behind the recent graduates but still snagged a 3rd-place in class to send the GT Academy 2013 graduates on a SP2-class win.

Report: http://www.gtplanet.net/gt-academy-team-take-dubai-24h-class-victory/

Kris Aquino decides to remain in ABS-CBN

In order to secure the future of her two sons, Bimby and Joshua, celeb Kris Aquino decided to renew contracts with ABS-CBN despite rumors that she was offered by Manny V. Pangilinan to leave the Kapamilya network for good. The queen of all media will be renewing contracts with ABS-CBN tomorrow, as stated in the January 12 episode of Buzz Ng Bayan.

Report: http://www.pep.ph/news/41905/kris-aquino-decides-to-stay-with-abs-cbn-to-secure-son-joshua39s-future

Bea Rose's dad provoked because of lies

This is one of the biggest issues occurred this year because ever since Miss International 2013 winner Bea Rose Santiago got interviewed by Buzz Ng Bayan, she said that she did apologized to her dad, Paul Valencia Santiago, the person who abandoned her when she was young. Days after the interview, her dad posted a very long response on his Facebook account stating that what Bea Rose said about her family life...is a lie. It says...

“This is in reply to what my daughter Bea Rose Santiago had falsely and maliciously said during her interview last Sunday (January 5, 2014) in the Buzz ng Bayan."

“Also, this is an overdue reply to all the innuendos that had been levelled against me by Bea's mother Ophelia Monterde who deceitfully uses her deceased mother's name in her Facebook account."

“I would like to point out that I am issuing this statement not to ride on the 'popularity' of my daughter, I have kept silent for a long time but I can no longer stand the lies and malicious imputations that are being hurled against me by my own flesh and blood."

Report: http://www.pep.ph/news/41899/updated-bea-rose-santiago39s-father-slams-miss-international-2013-for-her-web-of-lies-wants-public-apology-from-daughter

TTFN!!!

Let's Do The News! (January 12, 2014)

The big scoop today...

- Tonight at 10:00PM, Philippine Standard Time, on ABS-CBN, there's a documentary about climate change presented by Cheche Lazaro, titled PANAHON NA. From Probe Productions, PANAHON NA tackles on the risks of climate change and why is the Philippines is highly prone to natural calamities such as typhoons, drought, and others, as well as the world around us. Ever since typhoons, big and small, hit the Philippines at random occurrences, our country became the third nation vulnerable to climate change. In this documentary, scientists, experts and disaster-reduction managers identify, assess, and explain the vulnerabilities of various areas in the country. They discuss what Filipinos can do to prepare and mitigate the consequences of climate change.

Cheche Lazaro Presents PANAHON NA airs tonight at 10:00PM, Philippine Standard Time, on ABS-CBN and learn how we can prevent every calamity to become a disaster.

- Audi revealed the Allroad Shooting Brake Concept car and it's set to debut at this week's 2014 NAIAS at the Cobo Center, Detroit, Michigan. Although, this concept crossover is a bit of a decent looking machine, it also previews the next evolution of Audi design...I think.

Audi Allroad Shooting Brake Concept

- Drifting in Saudi Arabia with a front-wheel drive car can be extremely mental for daredevils and doing it on a public roads can be menacing and deadly. Because of that, the Arab government is adjusting laws against the Arab drift. Sources say that whoever caught doing it for the first time will be sent to trial and confiscate the car for a month, plus a $2,700 fine.

- The Visayas region of the Philippines is now a typhoon belt, areas commonly prone to typhoons, as acknowledged by an Climate Change Commission official. This region is again in the path of this year's first LPA named Agaton if it intensifies into a tropical depression. A PAGASA forecaster said that this LPA's chances of turning into a storm is slim because of the northeast monsoon or Hanging Amihan. As of 4:00PM yesterday, the LPA was estimated at 250km southeast of General Santos City.

About 20 domestic flights are cancelled today.

- The Colorado-based 2015 GMC Canyon midsize pickup has been revealed and for this full model change, it feels like it's the little brother of the GMC Sierra pickup. Set for 2014 NAIAS debut, the new generation Canyon comes with the best-in-class power from the 2.5L and the 3.6L V6 petrol engine, best-in-class payload, best-in-class maximum trailering rating, and greater capability with a 2.8L Duramax Diesel engine coming in 2016 model year.

2015 GMC Canyon

- The Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu is ranked as the No. 2 Googled Philippine destination according to a CNN report.

- The cruise ship Grand Princess, supposed to be on a 15-day cruise in the Pacific on a San Francisco-Hawaii-San Francisco route scheduled to arrive on the 19th of January, 2014, has been delayed due to a ship worker, mostly a Filipino one, jumping overboard. CCTV footage saw the ship worker fall from the vessel and since then, the crew along with the Coast Guard and other ships have been searching to find the lost Filipino crew member.

- Last week, a former Miss Venezuela turned actress Monica Spear and her former husband were killed in a highway robbery after resisting robbers by locking the doors of their car and her daughter was wounded. Hundreds of mourners waited in long lines days after her brutal murder in Caracas to pay tribute to the late beauty queen turned actress.

- QUICK REMINDER: Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics starts from February 7 to February 23, 2014, in case you forgot. Oh yeah, over the course, I'll be setting up some kind of special segment later on during the course of the games. Schedules on games at http://www.sochi2014.com/en

- Kids, tell your mommies and daddies! Premiering this January 20 on the Disney Junior channel is the newest addition to the DJ line. It's Sheriff Callie's Wild West! In our newest addition to the Disney family, toddlers welcome the newest Sheriff in town. The lovable kitty-cat Sheriff Callie is the bravest and most thoughtful leader that ever roamed the Wild West. When bad things happen in the town of Nice & Friendly, it's up to Sheriff Callie and her friends to save the day.

The new show airs this January 20 on Disney Junior. Check local listings.

Sheriff Callie's Wild West

TTFN!!!

The stars of Tokyo Auto Salon 2014

Subaru STi NBR CHALLENGE 2014

One of Japan's biggest aftermarket car show returns and up until this Sunday, visitors can enjoy the sights, sounds, and feels of modified cars displayed on the 2014 Tokyo Auto Salon.

A whole array of carmakers presenting their customized show cars for the show and I couldn't stop the guests giving up their weekend to see them all. What are they? Here are the list of some of the custom cars you'll see, especially Subaru's STi NBR CHALLENGE 2014, a racing spec version of the upcoming 2015 WRX STi set for Detroit reveal next week.

• Subaru Levorg Syms Concept
• Subaru Levorg STi Performance Concept
• Subaru Levorg Prova Concept
• Subaru Levorg Premium Sports Concept
• Subaru Levorg Corazon Sportier Concept
• Hino Dutro X Loader
• Hino Dutro X Hybrid Cargo
• smart fortwo BRABUS Xclusive edition tailor made
• Honda Mugen Vezel Concept
• Subaru STi NBR Challenge 2014
• Daihatsu KOPEN future included Xm1
• Daihatsu KOPEN future included Rm2
• Honda N-WGN Macaron Color Collection
• Honda Vezel Modulo Concept
• Honda N-ONE Modulo Concept
• Honda N-ONE One-Make Race-spec car
• Daihatsu KOPEN future included Rm1
• Lexus 2014 SUPER GT GT500 Base Model
• Honda N-BOX + ELEMENT Concept
• Renaultsport Megane GENDARMERIE
• Toyota Vitz RS G SPORTS Concept
• Toyota Voxy concept MODELLISTA
• Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV T1-3G
• Toyota Noah concept MODELLISTA
• Toyota Harrier G SPORTS Concept
• Toyota GRMN Mark X Concept
• Toyota GRMN 86 Concept
• Mitsubishi eK Space U-tone style
• Mitsubishi eK Custom ROAR Complete Concept
• Nissan Dayz Roox Highway Star Accessorized
• Nissan X-TRAIL X-TREMER Package Stretched
• Suzuki Spacia Custom S-Concept
• Suzuki Hustler Customized
• Honda NSX CONCEPT-GT
• Mazda Grand-Am GX Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D Racing
• Mazda Axela Sport Mazda Design Concept 2014
• Mazda Atenza Sedan Mazda Design Concept 2014
• Nissan GT-R NISMO N Attack Package
• Nissan GT-R NISMO GT500

...and more.

Full gallery: http://motorshow.carview.yahoo.co.jp/tokyo-autosalon/headline/

What's in our Car Town garage today? (January 11, 2014)

What's in our Car Town garage today?

2012 Renault Alpine A110-50

To celebrate the classic Renault Alpine A110's 50th birthday, the French carmaker revealed some sort of a homage concept, signalling the return of their high-performance Alpine brand in the future. Although, this concept racer looks very different from the original Alpine, the A110-50 is born to take on the world-class racetracks if it wishes to do so. It comes with the 3.5L 6-cylinder engine mounted in the middle producing 400HP of power and 422Nm of torque, while connected to a 6-speed sequential gearbox. Because it weighs 880kg, the A110-50's power-to-weight ratio is exceptionally good.

2012 Renault Alpine A110-50

2011 Ferrari FF

Launched at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the FF shook the world by its storm because for the first time, the FF is the first ever Ferrari to come with 4-seats. Not only that, this is the first ever Ferrari to come with four-wheel drive but this drivetrain is a bit different from what you think about because the FF comes with Ferrari's own 4RM four-wheel drive system where the torque is still delivered by the rear wheels while power can also be transferred to the front wheels when necessary. It comes with a new kind of V12 engine with direct injection technology, giving this a 0-100kph time of 3.7 seconds. After its announcement, a full-year supply of the FF has been sold out quickly.

2011 Ferrari FF

2005 Nissan 350Z

The legendary Nissan Z-car returned for the 21st century, bearing the chassis code of Z33. Although the 350Z is way beyond compare from the predecessors, this sportscar combines luxury and sportiness altogether to create a high-performance sportscar that can compete against its European rivals. As an everyday car, the 350Z is all about staying true to its grand touring character but as a tuner car, this really is quite a head-turner if enthusiasts take all the effort to tune the Z33 to a million ways.

2005 Nissan 350Z

"fonds.com.ph" #BubbleGang

On the January 10, 2014 episode of Bubble Gang...

- Convertible gags!

- The gays are establishing a gay TV network!

- IKAW AT ANG INA acknowledges...your status updates about a movie's ending!

- The trouble with selfie pics...

- Bubble Gang does Pond's by spoofing this commercial as FOND'S.

- It's Antonietta vs. Roi Vinzon!

- Problems got you underwater? No problem, Tata Lino's here again!

- The NOT GEO...where science investigates stuff for some reasons...Question...how many minutes before germs spread on a food that was dropped on land?

- Two models in the gym

- In Magpa-K Man Lang, we find out that how does this divorced wife found out what does her husband's woman had that she don't...

- Istambay, Istambay sa Looban, ang bida sa kwento ay si Geman, kahit mayroon MAN ang pangalan, parang siya'y di lalaki ang tingnan...

Let's Do The News! (January 9, 2014)

The big scoop today...


- Earlier, the annual feast of Saint Nazarene occurred earlier at the Quirino Grandstand and Cardinal Luis Tagle is offering some sermon and some prayers from last year's painful moments, including the Superstorm Yolanda. What's worse in this year's feast that...yes, it's more of a riot than ever and over the course of this feast, 636 devotees are injured.

- We all know that when it's winter in the USA, things are getting frosty but for this season, this is on a completely new level because as of January 6, 2014, some places registered at a -38 degrees celsius, way below the freezing point of water. So freezing, you can't get inside the car and the only thing you pulled is a car's door handle! Ouch!

- Lexus revealed their high-performance version of the RC coupe, called the RC F. It's set to debut at this year's 2014 NAIAS in Detroit, Michigan, next week.

2015 Lexus RC F

- The ninth contents pack of The iDOLM@STER SHINY TV from the PS3 iM@S Channel app is now here under the "Wisdom" banner and for this DLC pack, say hello to Ritsuko Akizuki, five brand new songs for added challenge, a gravure music clip, and special appearance of Ryo Akizuki from iM@S Dearly Stars! This pack costs 1,500 Japanese Yen and for purchase, you get a special PS3 theme as well.

Also available on the iM@S Channel is G4U Volume 7 as well.

- Chrysler officially revealed the next-generation 200 midsize sedan and judging by it looks, the new 200 is a bit more like a posh version of the Dodge Dart. Engine choices for the new 200 are a 2.4L engine or a powerful 3.6L V6 engine, equipped with the brand's first 9-speed automatic.

2015 Chrysler 200

- In case you missed it, Shake It Up actress Bella Thorne served as the ambassador of a new campaign called iDECIDE, courtesy of Century Council, encouraging teens to make smart and healthy choices.

To learn more, go to bellaidecide.com

TTFN!!!

Let's Do The News! (January 8, 2014)

The big scoop today...

The French Goodyear plant hostage crisis

Two days ago, there was a hostage situation down at the Goodyear plant in Amiens, France, which is scheduled for closure where workers and members of the union called the General Confederation of Labour held company managers hostage, preventing them from leaving the soon-to-be-closed plant. Now, the managers were released with the help from the French authorities. The union-backed workers used large farm tires as a roadblock against site director Michel Dheilly and human resources manager Bernard Glesser in an office after a meeting over lay-off pay for the 1,250 employees who are set to lose their jobs at the factory. The French labor union want Goodyear to increase the packages offered to workers to 80,000 Euros.

Report: http://www.carscoops.com/2014/01/goodyear-hostage-situation-ends-in.html

PREVIEW: The Doctor's Lives and Times book

There's a new Doctor Who book out now at your nearest bookstore and it's called Doctor Who: The Doctor's Lives and Times. In this book, published and distributed by Harper Collins, it highlights the life and time of The Doctor, the last of the time lords, and how does this ever-changing hero spent a thousand years saving the universe. Here's a preview:





Doctor Who: The Doctor's Lives and Times is available to order now.

Forza 5 January IGN Pack



Now available at the XBOX Marketplace, the January IGN Pack for Forza Motorsport 5 on XBOX One sees the welcome addition of the Caterham brand for the first time in the franchise. Spearheaded by the lightweight and powerful Caterham Superlight R500, the lightweight car that won Top Gear COTY 2008, this DLC Pack features new additions like the Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage and the Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG, as well as returning favorites such as the Ford Escort RS1800, Chevrolet Impala SS 409, Ferrari 575M, Lamborghini Reventon, Ferrari 250 California, Nissan Fairlady Z 432, and Peugeot 205 Turbo 16.

Report: http://m.ign.com/articles/2014/01/07/forza-motorsport-5-january-ign-car-pack-revealed

Saints Row IV DLC Pack is all anime-ish

If you can't get enough of the insanity from Saints Row IV, the hilarity continues with the addition of the new ANIME PACK DLC Pack. With the $2.99 pricing, you can get a Braver Sword and the Kaiju-XL rifle as your new weapons as well as anime-inspired outfits to add some craziness to Saints Row IV.

Report: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2014-01-07/saint-row-iv-anime-pack-gives-you-all-the-eastern-cultural-happiness-you-need

Seat Leon Mk3 Cupra unveiled

2014 Seat Leon Cupra

The hot version of the third-generation Seat Leon, the Cupra, is finally unveiled and for the first time, it's available as a 3-door and 5-door respectively. Two different versions are offered such as the standard Cupra with the 2.0L TSi engine developing 265PS of power while the more powerful Cupra 280 version has its 2.0L engine uprooted to 280PS and comes with an available DSG. See more of this on this year's Geneva Motor Show this spring.

Read more: http://www.netcarshow.com/seat/2014-leon_cupra/

Mayweather said that Pacman had his chance

In an interview with Ben Thompson of fightype.com, boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr. takes a stab on Manny Pacquiao after failing to accept his fight two years ago. He said that the Filipino boxer had his opportunity and he blew it. It was about when he offered Pacman a 40 million dollar deal, which instead demanding a split of the PPV revenue.

Report: http://www.philstar.com/sports/2014/01/08/1276487/mayweather-pacquiao-had-his-chance

TTFN!!!

Let's Do The News! (January 7, 2014)

The big scoop today...

Charice's mom challenges her GF

Ever since Charice and her mom, Raquel Pempengco, are not getting along very well over the fact that Charice's a lesbian and dating with her girlfriend Alyssa Quijano, this whole controversy stirs more to the public. In last week's episode of "Buzz ng Bayan" on ABS-CBN, Charice's mom believed that Charice's girlfriend were both rivals in some singing competition in the past. You might remember that they're both rivals from Little Big Star on ABS-CBN since 2005. Perhaps no wonder why Charice's mom is always against her daughter's idea of dating with her former rival, that's for sure...

Report: http://www.philstar.com/psn-balita-ngayon/2014/01/06/1275757/raquel-pempengco-may-hamon-sa-gf-ni-charice

German chancellor Merkel injured from skiing

Just moments after F1 racer Michael Schumacher fell into coma after an injury from skiing, another skiing-related accident occurred to a high-profile personality and this time it's the turn of German chancellor Angela Merkel.

Report: http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/06/world/europe/germany-angela-merkel-ski-accident/

UK paper named Philippines one of the top destinations of 2014

It may not be a sympathy vote but a British broadsheet, The Daily Telegraph, named the Philippines as one of the top destinations to visit this year. Quite surprising though despite last year's SUPERSTORM YOLANDA disaster, the newspaper pleased the country for its "white-sand beaches, glorious landscapes and wildlife".

Report: http://www.philstar.com/news-feature/2014/01/07/1276102/not-sympathy-vote-uk-paper-names-philippines-top-destination

GLA45 AMG revealed

2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG

The final production version of the Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG was finally revealed to the world and believe me, this crossover comes with the same 2.0L turbo engine derived from the A45 AMG and the CLA45 AMG, producing 360HP of power. It's set to premiere at this year's 2014 NAIAS in Detroit, Michigan, USA and sales in the European market will commence this Summer.

Read more: http://www.netcarshow.com/mercedes-benz/2015-gla45_amg/

Nissan NV200 Vanette is London's new taxi

Nissan NV200 Vanette London cab

Looks like the British-made London taxi will meet its maker and its replacement will be from Japan. This new London taxi is based on the Nissan NV200 Vanette passenger van and would you look at that? The front view looks odd for a Vanette-based London cabbie of the future. Nissan's new take on the London cab is powered by a 1.6L petrol engine capable of 38MPG of fuel consumption and it's scheduled to be commissioned at the end of 2014, followed by an electric version of the cab.

Report: http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/cor-blimey-its-londons-new-black-cab-2013-01-06

Jennifer Saunders confirms "Absolutely Fabulous" movie

Comedian Jennifer Saunders, famed for comedy shows such as French and Saunders and Absolutely Fabulous, confirmed that the Absolutely Fabulous gets a green-light. In an interview from The Jonathan Ross Show, Saunders has been coerced into completing the script for the long-rumored film, partly by Joanna Lumley, and partly by her pal Dawn French, who bet her a hundred thousand pounds because of her procrastination. Hmmm....

Report: http://www.bbcamerica.com/anglophenia/2014/01/jennifer-saunders-abfab-movie-happening/

TTFN!!!

The Geekdom's Guide to Sugar Peas

Sugar Peas!

When Catbug appears holding Sugar Peas, Danny says DROP 'EM! Catbug says OKAY! Anyone saw this? Yes, this is just one of the memorable moments from Bravest Warriors, although I'm not so sure how does sugar peas taste like and neither ate one...

Sugar peas...how to make one...simple really! Ask your parents to buy one of those to make one but for recommendation, we like to serve it with peas on a pod. A round pea only won't do its magic so it's best to stick with the peas on a pod.

With them around, best to cook with your heart's content. After cooking, be sure to add some sugar on it because by the name "sugar peas", it has to be sweet.

After minutes later, sugar peas is ready to serve in the bowl. If you're dressing as a Catbug...which is impossible for us because he's a critter and mascot trickery takes an expert level. But still, one bowl of sugar peas is enough to let your mate saying "DROP 'EM!"

Sugar peas...tastes so sweet, makes you drop it and say okay!

The geekdom's guide to sugar peas.

Let's Do The News! (January 6, 2014)

The big scoop today...

Manila-Clark bullet train plan pushed

Bulacan City governor Wilhelmino Alvarado said that the Regional Development Council eyes on the construction of the first rapid train system inspired from Japan's bullet train travel. He said whether the RDC would green-light the bullet train system or revive the Northrail project that would link Metro Manila to Clark, Pampanga. Either way, he said that the lifestyle of the people in Central Luzon will speed up a little while travel time is reduced.

Report: http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2014/01/06/1275577/manila-clark-bullet-train-pushed

Ayala firms sued for "negligence"

Three companies owned by the Ayala Corporation were sued over the May 2013 blast that destroyed units of Two Serendra in Taguig City. Earlier, a unit owner filed a complaint before the Pasig prosecutor's office against Alveo Land Corp., Bonifacio Gas Corp., and Makati Development Corp. These three will face a thirty-million peso lawsuit for "negligence"

Report: http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2014/01/06/1275748/ayala-firms-face-p30m-suit-negligence

2015 update on C7 Corvette features Performance Data Recorder

For the 2014 CES in Las Vegas, General Motors will feature a very unique Performance Data Recorder developed with Cosworth for the C7 Corvette Stingray. It features an HD 720P camera in the windshield header, a microphone in the cabin, and a GPS receiver that monitors the car's location five times quicker than ordinary sat-navs.

Report: http://www.autoblog.com/2014/01/05/chevy-corvette-stingray-performance-data-recorder/

LA Officer report details about Paul Walker's death

A report from the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office revealed its findings over the accident that killed FnF actor Paul Walker last year along with Roger Rodas in it. Based on the reports, the red Porsche Carrera GT with those two in it were travelling over 100mph when the accident occurred.

Report: http://www.topgear.com.ph/news/motoring-news/la-coroner-s-office-releases-report-on-paul-walker-s-death

Peugeot 308 SW revealed

2015 Peugeot 308 SW

The station wagon version of the second-generation Peugeot 308 was finally revealed to the world and it will set to debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show this March while sales will begin this Spring.

Read more: http://www.netcarshow.com/peugeot/2014-308_sw/

TTFN!!!

What's in our Car Town garage today? (January 5, 2014)

What's in our Car Town garage today?

2009 Pontiac G8

The muscular sport saloon, the Pontiac G8, is another Pontiac that was imported from Australia via Holden just like the last-generation GTO sports coupe. Even though it's a four-door saloon car, it's still a V8 muscle everyone can afford. The most powerful version is the the one with the 6.2L V8 engine producing 415HP of power. Even though the crowd is raving for the most affordable V8 car, the Pontiac was prematurely discontinued following with General Motors pulling the plug on the Pontiac division in the year 2010. Even though it's no longer available to us, the G8 is a rare car to see on American roads and served as the last Pontiac ever made.

2009 Pontiac G8

1980 Renault 5 Turbo

Before the Clio V6 emerged from the late 90's, there was the 5 Turbo in the 80's and like its spiritual successor, the R5 Turbo is a mid-engined hot hatch which comes with the 1.4L turbo engine producing 160PS of power. The first 400 models were made to comply WRC's Group 4 homologation and from 1981 to 1986, the Renault 5 Turbo racked up four victories! The 5 Turbo is just one of the most memorable sports cars ever made by the French.

1980 Renault 5 Turbo

2011 BMW X5

The BMW X5 first adopted the word Sport Activity Vehicle, which is kinda more of a marketing term for BMW's full size SUV and for its second-generation, the X5 still progresses further with a wide range of engine choices, cutting edge-technology on and off the road, and a luxury interior fit for a businessman to cozy around. There's even a high-performance M version as well.

2011 BMW X5

Let's Do The News! (January 5, 2014)

The big scoop today...

Japonies React

At the recent Japan Pony Con held somewhere at Kawasaki, Japan, there was a recently run panel about Japonies reacting the first season finale of My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic when it came aired on the Japanese televisions a few moments ago. In case you never heard of, the recent Japan Pony Con featured a live interview (via Skype) with Michelle Creber, the casting voice behind Applebloom in the series, as well as an artist alley, some talk session with some Japonies (otakus are also Bronies), and then later, there's a quiz battle for those who know MLP, and a DJ Event for some closing time party. Anyway, this is the clip recently shown from the said event that sums it up...Japonies react about the MLP FiM Season 1 finale...

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"Curly Fu" and "Peanut" is how you say Sherlock and Watson in Chinese

Even in China, there's no escaping the Sherlock fandom right now as when the fandom escalates to greater heights. With China being the next nation to have its taste of BBC's Sherlock, Sherlock Holmes' name in Chinese is "Curly Fu" while Dr. John Watson's name in Mandarin is "Hua Sheng" meaning "Peanut". While Chinese fans gone crazy over Sherlock, some would go for even crazier heights for some "gay-love theory" between Holmes and Watson.

Curly Fu and Peanut...those Chinese fans do gave them weird nicknames.

Report: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-china-blog-25550426

Subaru to launch new WRX STi on 2014 NAIAS

Subaru is set to use the 2014 North American International Auto Show at Detroit, Michigan as the stage to launch the brand new 2015 WRX STi sportscar. What could it be? Stay tuned for more...

Report: http://www.carscoops.com/2014/01/all-new-2015-subaru-wrx-sti-coming-to.html

Ferrari pays tribute to Schumi

While Michael Schumacher is still in the hospital recovering from a serious injury, currently fighting for his own life, the folks from Ferrari pay a tribute to the legend. The official Scuderia Ferrari Facebook page said "In these difficult days and on the occasion of his birthday, the Scuderia Ferrari clubs want to show their support for Michael Schumacher, organizing a silent and respectful event all in Red at the Grenoble University Hospital Center" 

...in other news...

Fans honored Schumi's 45th birthday outside the hospital. Take a look...

 

Just a little word Schumi, NEVER STOP FIGHTING!!! You can do this!

TTFN!!!