Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Let's Do The News (April 18, 2012)

So, you've been covering three generations of the RX-7, Hammond? Wow, no wonder you've been captivated by the sound of the rotary engines.

Yeah, I like them better than the crappy old RX-8 but it's too bad that rotary engine is dead for now. Anyway, let's put this sadness behind us and let's do the news! Let's introduce to the newest member of the Malaysian automaker, Proton, the Proton Prevé.



The 2013 Proton Prevé is much more of a production version of the Proton Tuah concept car but in general, this is more of a mash-up. On the outside, it's like a mash-up between a Kia Forte and a Jaguar XF but on the inside, it's all business. 



The new 2013 Proton Prevé is available in three variant forms at point of launch, with two engine permutations and three transmissions – the list is led by the 1.6 CVT Premium, in turbocharged CamPro CFE form, followed by the 1.6 Executive CVT and 1.6 Executive five-speed manual, which both feature the normally-aspirated CamPro IAFM+ mill. Available colors include Blue Lagoon, Fire Red, Genetic Silver, Solid White, Tranquility Black and a new shade called Elegant Brown. Prices start at 59,540 Malaysian Ringgit or about 19,500 US Dollars for the Prevé 1.6 MT Executive up to 72,990 Malaysian Ringgit or 24,000 US Dollars for the Prevé 1.6 Premium CVT with Metallic Paint.


So, Proton Prevé, huh? Nah, too rubbish for me but still it looks good. This is somewhat more of a mashup but doesn't matter. This is all about Proton at its best. Few years ago, they've launched a rebadged version of the Mitsubishi Galant Fortis/Lancer known as the Proton Inspira and it was like what the hell?

Anyway, Mercedes-Benz revealed a new model called the Citan and this is the first joint venture between Daimler and Renault Nissan Alliance because the Citan is more like the Renault Kangoo in Benz's clothing. What a tool, you'll look...




Citan? Did Mercedes-Benz made that name up?

Don't know Jeremy, but when I Google searched "Citan", some refer it from the Xenosaga series but many refer to it as a Mercedes-Benz. This is somewhat confusing... I'm guessing that Mercedes-Benz made that up just so search engines will get them more confusing...

But still, I don't like that Citan...This is just a Renault rather than the Benz...NEXT!!!

On this year's Beijing Motor Show, Audi imagines what if the Q3 have the RS version. Here's the pic...


The Audi RS Q3 concept pictures what if the Audi Q3 crossover gets an RS treatment. This concept study utilizes Audi's 2.5-liter straight-five turbocharged gasoline engine, only this time, it has been tweaked to produce 355-horses (360PS) allowing the compact SUV to pass the 100km/h (62mph) yardstick in just 5.2 seconds after take-off, en route to a top speed of 265km/h (165mph).


Don't you think that the Q3's will be more obvious if it have an RS version?

I don't know James but because this is a concept car, we can't tell more about it yet. There's still more than meets the eye, you know...

Anyway, about the third-generation Mercedes-Benz M-Class W166, guess what? It's got tuned by the people from Kicherer, see look.


What you can look at this modified W166 M-Class was a wide bodykit that includes a redesigned front bumper complete with LED daytime running lights, wheel arch extensions with matching rocker panels, and a new rear apron with an integrated diffuser and trapezoid shaped exhaust pipes. 22-inch alloy wheels finished in black while an electronic module that lowers the suspension by 25mm further accentuates its stance.


I think that looks good! But is it as good as this?


So, that's a modified Cayenne by the boffins from DMC. It's called the Terra 650. They'll be feature this on this year's Top Marques Monaco Show. This includes a styling kit that can be installed in as little as 2 hours plus a performance upgrade for the Turbo model.


I think this is rather excellent than the modified W166 from Kicherer!


Anyway, THE IDOLM@STER G4U Volume 7 is coming next week. See, look at this cover idol for Volume 7? That's Hibiki Ganaha. Anyway, the people behind iM@S told everyone that there was this Pandora's Box feature on Volume 7. This feature will include a new "meganekko" (girl with eyeglasses) mode that will allow the player to take pictures of the different idols while they are wearing glasses.


Uh, James May? Can I interrupt? I've sampled the photography of the iM@S G4U but you know what really drives me up the wall is when every time I want my favorite iM@S girl doing several poses. What's more, I can adjust the angle, zoom level, depth of field, and background music during the photoshoot. Here's something that really bothered not just me, but others who tried G4U...

Really, Jeremy?

It's like this!


(laughing)

Jeremy, what the hell was that?

James, this is how I went to the internet and I found these!

(laughing)







This is happening all the time. As if the idols said "Please don't take a picture of me" or the idols said that is enough. No more picture taking. What is it?


It's like they don't wanna got their pictures taken!

(laughing)

Yep, those pictures could have been done by someone who...owns a Toyota Prius Alpha MPV. I'm telling who's that person but never mind.

Anyway, you know Isuzu? Worthless automaker, ever. Worthless automaker ever because they couldn't sell cars in Japan for private use. They've launched another version of the worthless Isuzu Crosswind. It's called the XS.


This new Isuzu Crosswind XS comes minus the third-row seat in the cargo area, freeing it up to carry more than 1.8 cubic meters (more than 1,800 liters) of payload. According to Isuzu Philippines, this configuration makes the Crosswind XS the ideal choice for business use as it can serve as a taxicab, service or delivery shuttle, or even as a courier vehicle that can carry balikbayan boxes and other oversized baggage. The Crosswind XS is also perfect for small families or those with young children as the cargo area can easily accommodate strollers, toys, extra clothes, groceries and other similar items.


Forget about Isuzus. We don't like Isuzus anymore because, why can't Isuzu sell SUVs and pickups in Japan? Let's put this sadness behind us...

Anyway, you know Ward's Auto? They've listed the top 10 interiors of 2012 and the list are;

  1. Audi A7
  2. Chevrolet Sonic (Aveo)
  3. Chrysler 300 Luxury
  4. Dodge Dart
  5. Hyundai Accent RB
  6. Hyundai Azera (5G Grandeur)
  7. Infiniti JX35
  8. Mazda CX-5
  9. Range Rover Evoque
  10. Volkswagen Beetle


Excuse me? The Hyundai Accent RB is listed on Ward's 10 best interiors of 2012? How? It doesn't makes sense? But as for the Evoque, good job. The 5G Grandeur, Mazda CX-5, and the new Chrysler 300 (Lancia Thema) did a pretty good job for the interior details.

Anyway, did you watched BBC America's new show called RICHARD HAMMOND'S CRASH COURSE? That wasn't so bad. Too bad, Hammo couldn't take home the Abrams Tank but he do got the souvenirs from his trip and Richard Hammond testing out the Abrams Tank's capabilities in three days is just one of the basis why Richard Hammond traveled to the USA to master the world's toughest machines that a normal being could took years to master. How hard can it be?

And that's the news!

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