Opel Corsa D Minor Change

2011 Opel Corsa

Opel's Corsa (or Vauxhall Corsa in the Great Britain) is much more of a novice in Opel's lineup and and a European compact car good for everyone because of its value for money. In Japan, the second-generation Opel Corsa was known as the Vita because Toyota has one as the Tercel's twin. When the fourth-generation Opel Corsa broke cover in 2006, they will no longer be known as the Vita because of Opel's withdrawal in Japan due to poor sales.

The Opel Corsa/Vauxhall Corsa (formerly known as the Vita), now on its fourth generation, reaches its second phase and for this second phase, the Vita, I mean, Corsa gets a new aggressive front look and a new interior to keep the Opel compact fresh and updated to meet the demands of style-worthy customers.

The ecoFLEX version of the revised Vita, I mean, Corsa, now comes with the idling stop package. With cars such as the second-generation Mazda Axela having the i-stop, Nissan's March K13 comes with the idling stop feature, Daihatsu's TNP Move gets the Eco Idle, and the Toyota iQ Go 6MT and 3rd-generation Vitz/Yaris armed with Smart Stop, the Corsa's minor change gets the idling stop package exclusively on the Corsa ecoFLEX 1.3 CDTi. The Corsa ecoFLEX 1.3 CDTi Start/Stop uses idling stop technology, which allows the engine to shut off automatically when stopped. Power output of the Corsa's 1.3 CDTi engine is 95 HP, consumes for about 3.5 liters/100 km, and the lowest CO2 emissions of 94g/km (3-door variants) to 95g/km (5-door variants).

There are other engine variants available for the face-lifted Corsa D such as the 1.2 Twinport 1.4 Twinport, 1.6 Turbo, and the 1.7 CDTI engine. The high-performance Corsa OPC/VXR comes with the 1.6-litre turbo engine that has the power output of 192 PS and reaches a maximum top speed of 225km/h. It consumes for about 7.3 Liter/100 km.

My thoughts about the Corsa:
No longer called Vita, the fourth generation Corsa is Opel's compact car that wows the crowd with its compact capabilities. Now on its second phase of this fourth-generation model, the new Corsa bows to be more stylish than the Mazda Demio and the Ford Fiesta, but not in my point of interest. If I compare the looks of the facelifted Corsa and the Mazda Demio, I would say that the Corsa is much more stylish than the Demio.

With Mazda gets i-Stop, Nissan's idling stop is under the Pure Drive series, Daihatsu gets Eco Idle, and Toyota gets Smart Stop, the face-lifted Corsa ecoFLEX has a Start/Stop innovation on the 1.3 CDTi engine for optimized fuel efficiency.

Can this one still be called Vita?

Photo: General Motors Europe

Stay strong, Robert Kubica!

Sccop:http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/06/breaking-robert-kubica-medevacd-from-crash-at-ronde-di-andora/

What a tragic even happened to the F1 driver working for the Lotus Renault GP, Robert Kubica after he crashed a rally-spec Skoda at the Ronde di Adora.

With the injury, does this mean that Kubica's F1 career will end? I hope not! (Please!)

I hope Mr. Robert Kubica's recovery will be as fast as a Formula One car but we should pray that he will be better soon...

STAY STRONG, ROBERT KUBICA!

Best Super Bowl XLV ad ever from VW USA!

NFL's Super Bowl XLV is not just more on the duel between the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers, and also not just the halftime concert with the Black Eyed Peas. Its all in a powerhouse of TV commercials from pugs, misunderstanding elders about the Chevy Cruze Eco, disturbing, border patrol, classics, black beetle, tasteless Groupon ads, epic ride, post Facebook status with your Chevy Cruze, escape the old luxury, imported from Detroit, surprise appearance of the upcoming MB C-Class Coupe and SLS AMG Roadster (especially the new SLK and the new CLS) in the Mercedes-Benz Welcome ad, movie trailers, and most of it. Of all the SB45 ads I've watched, my pick goes to the Volkswagen Passat NMS (New Midsize Sedan) commercial titled "The Force" and how Lil' Darth Vader deals with not-just-your-average-household and the Passat NMS!

I LOVE THIS AD! ^_^

As always this is the new American Passat and its totally unrelated to the Passat B7 unveiled at 2010 Mondial D' Automobile in Paris, France. Sales of the Passat NMS will start this Summer and soon in Mainland China.

Glee x Chevrolet Collaboration?

I noticed something...

During the Super Bowl XLV commercial breaks, I saw the Glee x Chevrolet collaboration commercial where the cast of the popular teen comedy drama, Glee, gets to be on the commercial for Chevrolet and each of them will receive a Chevrolet Cruze. That's what Sue said.

Later on, during the commercial of the Football episode of Glee, here it goes:

"See the USA", that's brilliant for the Glee-Chevrolet collaboration! At the end, Sue thinks this is ridiculous.

"I was going to donate my Chevrolet Cruze to Charity. Charity's my cat. She totaled her SUV last weekend."

Brittany said that line. LOL

Thank you FOX and General Motors for this wonderful collaboration!

The Three Kings of Gran Turismo 5

The top three fastest machines of Gran Turismo 5 based on everyone's experiences (especially showing it on Special Stage Route 7, the favorite racetrack for those who want to push their cars to the max) are the ones everyone's bragging about. I know it's rude to brag on others or what we Filipinos say, Payabangan ng mga mabibilis, If Goin Bulilit's going to make a sketch on "Payabangan ng mga mabibilis na kotse", I say go for it.

Anyway, based on my research, experience, and test drives, here are the Three Kings of Gran Turismo 5 and how to obtain one and my 100のヴィ学 on these.

Number 3: Bugatti Veyron 16.4

Bugatti Veyron

Bugatti Veyron

How to get it: Find one in the used car dealer for just a whopping 2,000,000 credits. It's a rare find! An alternative way to get it is to win the Supercar Challenge in A-Spec.

100のヴィ学: The world's most expensive and the most fastest supercar on the world takes its center stage on GT5. Don't think that this is new to you because this king was appeared in various video games, especially the Gran Turismo PSP video game. On straightways, the Veyron is invincible but on corners, the Veyron is somewhat extremely hard to handle despite its 4WD drive-train. Supercars like the Lexus LFA, Nissan GTR, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG and especially the original king, the McLaren F1, are afraid to challenge this ultimate monster, but I say that challenging a Veyron to a Le Mans Prototype is strictly not recommended because of the weight. I see why most GT5 players often try it out on some tracks or show it off on Special Stage Route 7. It only blows away normal production, concept, and tuner cars, but not recommended against LMPs and lightweight race cars.

Number 2: Formula Gran Turismo

Formula Gran Turismo

Formula Gran Turismo

How to get it: Rare find at the used car dealer or better yet, ONLINE DEALERSHIP! The cost of the Formula GT ranges below the 5 million credit mark. Save up some cash on that one!

100のヴィ学: Since GT3 and GT4, the Formula GT is the new king, dethroning the original Gran Turismo king, the Suzuki Escudo Pikes Peak Version/Dirt Trial Car. It also came in the GT PSP game. The Formula Gran Turismo is not just a required car for the six-track, 20-lap, Formula GT championship, but a perfect car on almost all A-Spec races. Even more than the Ferrari F10 and the F2007, the Formula GT is a Standard Tier car that is forced to be reckoned with. In online battles, most players may find them challenging.

NUMBER ONE: RED BULL X2010 (FORMERLY X1 PROTOTYPE)

X2010 (S. Vettel special model)

X2010 (S.Vettel special model)

How to get it: For the special S. Vettel model, complete the Red Bull Challenge on the Special Events section. Please take note that relying on the stick controller alone may not help you win the Red Bull Challenge. It's a trial and error process so try and try until you get the target time. If you're not into that, you can get the original X2010 model but the process would be difficult. Reach the maximum A-Spec level of 40 and gain 20,000,000 credits to obtain one. The Red Bull X2010 is the most expensive car on this game. If you can't afford, find an online buddy who has an extra X1 Prototype to share it but your online buddy will ask you that he/she will give you the X1 Prototype in exchange of a more expensive car. Think of the Ferrari F10 and F2007, Jaguar XJ13, Ford Mark IV, Ferrari 330 P4, or even the forbidden (banned in real life but not in GT games) Chaparral 2J. If you received his/her X1 Prototype, keep that in mind that there is only one phrase you shall remember; Utang Mo, Please? (Your Debt, Please?) To repay the debt, you have to play hard to reach A-Spec Level 40, have 20,000,000 credits, and obtain your own X1 Prototype in order to repay the debt he/she owes you from the X1 Prototype.

100のヴィ学: The fastest racecar in the history of Gran Turismo, outranking the Formula GT and henceforth be known as the King of Gran Turismo cars for now. With over 500kg of weight and over 1000PS of power output, the Red Bull X1 Prototype or X2010 now is the ultimate racing machine everyone dream to have one. In B-Spec races, this is a great way to level up your low-ranking driver on extreme races. If they show it on online races, what they expect? They will just bow down. Honestly, I borrowed it from a fellow GT5 player in exchange for a 12,500,000 Ferrari F2007 and I promise not to show it on an online race. I made my promise not to brag and remain humble on the X1 Prototype. Bragging is a total waste and it may disappoint the previous owner of this machine.

Peugeot 508

2011 Peugeot 508

Although the controversial Peugeot 407 and the aging Peugeot 607 met their demise, it seems that this new Peugeot premium-class, the 508, is much more similar to Toyota Mark X because the Mark X combined the Mark II, Cresta, and Chaser (don't forget the Verossa) into one premium sedan. The Toyota Mark X is too premium enough against the Peugeot 508. The real rivals of the Peugeot 508 are the Volkswagen Passat B7 and the Kia K5/Optima.

STYLING: The Peugeot 508 is essentially a production version of the "5 by Peugeot" concept car as seen on the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. It comes in two available body styles; the 508 sedan for premium preference and the 508 SW for spacious premium. It is somewhat disappointing that Peugeot did not offered a coupe version of the 508 yet. Still, I still prefer the styling of the Kia K5 over the new Peugeot 508, but on the lighter side, it looks more attractive than the Volkswagen Passat B7.

2011 Peugeot 508 interior

INTERIOR: The Peugeot 508's interior design is somewhat more of a carbon copy of its French arch-rival, the Renault Latitude (known in South Korea as the third-generation Renault Samsung SM5). However, the Peugeot 508's interior is the best-looking interior in all of Peugeot's lineup because of its premium amenities offered such as colored HUD (Heads Up Display), four-zone air conditioning, hands-free access and start-up, JBL audio system, multi-function steering wheel, navigation system, and a whole lot of conveniences offered on the 508. 

PERFORMANCE: Being a full-fledged European eco-car, the 508 comes with the new 1.6L e-HDi FAP engine. This micro-hybrid system has a power output of 112PS, consumes for about 4.2 liters of diesel and it has the lowest CO2 emissions of 109-110 g/km. This is considered to be Peugeot's finest because of its micro-hybrid technology. The 1.6L e-HDi variant on the 508 comes with the new automated 6-speed manual transmission. Other engines available as of launch are the 1.6L HDi FAP engine with the power output of 112PS and comes with the 5-speed MT, and the 1.6L VTi petrol engine packed with 120PS of power output, 6-speed AT, and consumes 6.2 to 6.3 liters of premium gasoline. A turbocharged 1.6L engine and a 2.0L HDi engine may follow this 1st quarter of 2011. 

 

SAFETY: For peace of mind, the Peugeot 508 comes with the finest safety features such as the xenon headlamps, Electronic Stability Program, six airbags, ISOFIX, power steering, and Peugeot Connect SOS. 

My thoughts about the 508: 

Based on the design from the Peugeot 5 Concept, the Peugeot 508 defines premium to the next level and trust me. The 508's design is even more attractive than the Volkswagen Passat B7 but less attractive than the Kia K5/Optima. Other rivals of the Peugeot 508 include the Hyundai YF Sonata, Toyota Camry, Chrysler 200, Chevrolet Malibu, Nissan Teana, Honda Accord Inspire and Accord Euro, Renault Latitude, Citroen C5, and Subaru Legacy. With the new e-HDi engine equipped on the 508, this lion is grown to be more "clean and economical" on European roads. Although most Europeans deserved more from a medium-sized sedan, this Peugeot is the most majestic of all the Peugeots ever made. Photo: PSA Peugeot Citroen

Can't fall asleep and waiting for the helicopter?

Here's what happened on the February 5 episode on Banana Split:

- You want showbiz? Count on HOT ISSUE!

- Veterinary jokes

- Kuya Keem's waiting for the helicopter

- Can't fall asleep? Bring in James Bang to put you to sleep with his SLEEPING PIL-LOW!

- Some dances

- You can't beat Team Banana Split on a game of Show It, especially when their opponents are the Mocha Girls!