Well, today is January 15, 2011, and now I'm turning 20 years old. Now, I'm no longer a teenager now (well, almost) and I'm an adult. Despite being an adult, I'm still like I'm 9 years old and below. Hah! I may be 20 but my heart is still 9 years and below!
Anyway, since its my birthday, I'm showcasing my Gran Turismo 5 pics from London, UK! (Don't need to tell me why that I chose the London racetrack for my setting)
What just happened at the January 14 episode of Lokomoko U?
- Senior citizen gags that shows that even at their old age, laughter still got their Golden days.
- Lola Moko is back for "Mga Alamat ni Lola Moko" where this week's alamat is "Ang Alamat ng Bola", not bola that is ball, mambobola perhaps.
- Another episode of Bahaw: Ikalawang Hain (what just the narrator said?), Doc tries to charade what's going on and the characters saying a bunch of nonsense until the word Amnesia comes out. With tensions rise, Blue is singing the blues. Gulong ng Bahaw...
- Lola Moko again for "Ang Alamat ng Bangka"
- The moment we, Lokomoko fans, waiting for; PINOY BRAINLESS! This week's keyword is Pako and the wrong guesses that made us laughed are; pulis, patay na pulis, patay na pulis na gumaganti, pulis na jolly good fellow, bulita, tint na bulita, pintura, pinturang bakal, pokpok
In Translation: Daihatsu exits the European market starting January 2013!
The Toyota-owned compact car brand will be leaving the European market in January 2013 due to poor sales. Does that mean, no more New Sirion for Europe? The second-generation Boon won't make it to Europe soon as the new Sirion because it will be replaced by the Subaru Trezia coming to Europe!
The first Boon was worldwide as the Sirion but the new Boon is now Japan-only. What now?
What an epic day! After watching the finale of the Banana Split mini-series, The Amazing Microwave Pandesal Rangers, now it's time to focus the grand unveiling of a heavily modified GT-R R35 from the 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon!
NISMO GT-R RC
Hours of having myself eating Pan De Sal has finally payed off to see the true identity of NISMO GT-R RC!
RC stands for Racing Competition and yes, there's no way Godzilla can't be this awesome!
That January 14 episode of Banana Split is fantastic!
It was the day of the Pandesal Rangers Finale!
In the finale, teamwork between Noli (Jayson Gainza), Ted (Jason Francisco), Julius (Badji Mortiz), and Kuring (Nina Jose) pays off to kick the butt out of Pan De Coco Martin (Kuya Jobert). After they kicked Pan De Coco Martin's butt, Ted apologized to the three and the four siblings hugged themselves! That concludes the story of the peanut butter, liver spread, cheese, and butter combined to fight evil as The Amazing Microwave Pandesal Rangers! THE END!
After the epic win, Kuya Jobert teaches a man on how to effectively throw a Frisbee like how Olympic athletes do, well almost effectively on Isports Lang.
Then, Kuya Art, the Art Throb, teaches us how to make 3D Ikebana with different crepe papers plus shades.
In one episode of the KBS Action Drama, The Fugitive Plan B, in order to escape Jiwoo and Jini from the goons, they need a getaway car, and the getaway car Jiwoo and Jini unveiled was none other than the fifth-generation Hyundai Grandeur (Azera in some markets) HG. It is a shocker why the new Grandeur made a surprise appearance on The Fugitive Plan B, but now you can reminsce Jiwoo's escape because the new Hyundai Grandeur HG was unveiled on January 13, 2011!
2012 Hyundai Grandeur
Dubbed as 5G Grandeur (5G stands for fifth-generation), Hyundai's legendary premium medium-sized sedan is now evolved into the most sophisticated luxury medium-sized premium sedan since the first one debuted in 1986, then the second one in 1992, following with the Grandeur XG in 1998, and the previous Grandeur TG in 2005. For 25 years, the Grandeur will forever be known as the "Crown of South Korea" because of its historical events and this 5G Grandeur is the ultimate in the history of Grandeur-ism. Possible rivals can be the Kia K7, Nissan Fuga, Toyota Mark X, Nissan Teana, Audi A6, Toyota Crown, BMW 5-Series, or even the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
2012 Hyundai Grandeur interior
With Hyundai's trademark design, Fluidic Sculpture, as seen on the Tucson iX, YF Sonata, Avante/Elantra MD, and the Accent RB, the new 5G Grandeur achieved the best design flow that brings its Kia K7 cousin to shame. Looking at the front, it looks like an enlarged version of the YF Sonata's front. On the rear view, the rear lamps shaped like the Maserati GranTurismo, Subaru Impreza Hatchback, and the seventh-generation Mitsubishi Galant combined. The design of the new Grandeur is just one of the reasons why this premium sedan would be called the perfect Korean sedan. On the interior, hospitality comes standard because the new Grandeur is fully loaded with luxurious conveniences both the driver and the passenger, such as premium NAPPA leather seats, information display, optional navigation system, premium audio system, heated seats, climate control, and some of the features that leaves them saying "what is hospitality in Korean?"
As an eco-car, the new Grandeur is outfitted with two Gasoline Direct injection (GDi) engines available for the South Korean market. First is the entry level Theta II GDi 2.4-litre engine (found on the YF Sonata) that produces a power output of 201 PS and the fuel economy of 12.8km/L while the flagship model is armed with the all new Lambda II GDi 3.0-litre engine that produces a majestic 270 PS of power output while fuel economy is at the modest 11.6km/L. Two GDi engines are offered on the 5G Grandeur but which of these is their pick? The GDi 2.4-litre variant is made for eco-car lovers while the GDi 3.0-litre variant is made for power-seekers. Both of these are equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission.
For safety, the 5G Grandeur comes with Vehicle Dynamic Control, Vehicle Stability Management, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Stop Signal, Smart Parking Assist System, and nine airbags on the inside. You can feel safe and secured inside the new Grandeur.
My thoughts about the Grandeur:
Adopting the Grand Glide concept, the new Hyundai Grandeur is the pinnacle of the premium medium-sized sedan category and it will take on the Kia K7, Renault Samsung SM7 (new model coming soon!), and the GM Daewoo Alpheon (Buick LaCrosse). With its new GDi engine, things go smooth for the new Grandeur thanks to its majestic power, impressive fuel economy, and the progress of being the most elegant Korean sedan most Koreans would love to take a spin for joy.
In my opinion, I think HARI may not be able to bring the new Grandeur as the Azera due to its poor sales and the YF Sonata will be the pinnacle of HARI's lineup aside from the prestigious RWD sedan, the Genesis. The 5G Grandeur is on sale in South Korea now and soon in North America, and other countries as well.
If you get your hands on the 5G Grandeur, you'll be more like Jiwoo from The Fugitive Plan B.
-In second to the last episode of The Amazing Microwave Pandesal Rangers; Noli, Julius, and Kuring accepted Ted for who he is and approaching through Ted while he attacks Pan De Coco Martin. Will they defeat Pan De Coco Martin?! See you at the finale!
-Then, Kuya Art shows us how to make a 3D Origami with paper and scissors
-Kuya Keem goes Fast Paced in the fast paced edition of Mutanglawin
The controversial TV anime series, Ore no Imouto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake Ga Nai, or Oreimo for short (日本名：俺の妹がこんなに可愛いわけがない) focuses in the life and times of Kyosuke and Kirino Kousaka, two siblings trying to fit in their daily lives. Most fans love Kirino Kousaka because of Azu-nyan's voice or maybe some fans like Kuroneko, whose real name is Ruri Goko, because of her, well, um, whatever. Most fans love Kirino and Kuroneko. Too bad, it ended in a 12-episode basis, but word that there will be a PSP game coming this January 27, the same date when To Aru Majutsu no Index PSP comes out too!
To comfort yourselves after watching Oreimo or waiting for the Oreimo Portable to come out soon, the Original Sound Track from Oreimo is finally here and 38 tracks included on this CD are here to "heart up" and "heart up" some more, relieving the slice-of-life moments of Kyosuke, Kirino, Manami Tamura, Saori, Kuroneko, and the gang.
There's also a TV Mix version of the opening theme song by Claris, titled Irony as well! Needless to say that there's no way this is a fine souvenir to your Anime soundtrack collection!
LIMITED EDITION:
A Limited Edition comes with alternate covers starring Kirino Kousaka and Kuroneko!
Since its debut in December 24, 2010 and already on sale since January 7, 2011, the Suzuki Solio will be rebadged by Mitsubishi for their new compact minivan. I am not sure why that why Mitsubishi will name this Solio an another Delica...
Most adults think that hybrid cars are just a children's toys. If they come looking on the new Lexus hybrid hatchback, the CT 200h, this hybrid car is no child's toy. It is a hybrid hatchback nested with Shadow Magic.
2012 Lexus CT
The reason how this new hybrid hatchback is enveloped with Shadow Magic because the Lexus CT 200h is the darker side of green. It is a hybrid car that has the Dark Side within reach, and you may already remember it on the special "Dark Ride" interactive web movie earlier. Dark times need a dark hero and this Lexus CT 200h is truly the "Gabriel Belmont" of hybrids.
2012 Lexus CT interior
Questioning from Lexus' design philosophy of L-Finesse, the Lexus CT 200h has a sharp proposal to attract wealthy buyers with its innovative design flow and hospitable interior. The exterior design seems to be more European than being Japanese but this hybrid hatchback truly shows its evil side outside but the interior has a good side within its menacing face. The interior packs with innovative conveniences including the Lexus Remote Touch that allows the driver to choose a wide variety of options while on the road. With L-Finesse, this evil hybrid hatch truly witness Hell in a greener side of view, that is Green Hell perhaps.
2012 Lexus CT
The Lexus CT 200h is equipped with the 2ZR-FXE engine, a 1.8-litre gasoline engine equipped with the Toyota Hybrid System II found on the third-generation Toyota Prius, accumulating a power output of a frugal 99PS with the 82PS motor equipped. As a hybrid car, the Lexus CT 200h accumulates a fuel economy of 34.0km/L (base model) and this has enough fuel economy to bring the Honda CR-Z to the guillotine. Although I admit that the CT 200h's power output is somewhat disappointing, I still want to take the Honda CR-Z instead but if fuel economy is just one thing, the Lexus CT 200h is my best pick.
Just like the Honda CR-Z, the Lexus CT 200h has a wide variety of driving modes to choose from, courtesy of the new Drive Mode Select. The Normal/Eco/EV Drive Mode is made for city driving or something casual and the Sport Mode is made to push the CT 200h beyond the bounds. Think of the Normal/Eco/EV Drive Mode as the Light Magic and the Sport Mode as the Shadow Magic as these mode suggests that Normal Mode is made for fuel efficiency and the Sport Mode for power and agility.
Lucky for you that the Lexus CT 200h is equipped with Paddle Shifters that allows the owner to have a feel of a sports car while driving the hybrid car on the Shutokou or Touge. Please take note that the Harmonious Driving Navigator monitors the CT 200h's fuel efficiency and how fuel efficient affects the outcome between you and your dark ride.
CT 200h F-Sport
2012 Lexus CT F-Sport
To bring the Lexus Ct 200h on its full potential, an available F-Sport Package is available to bring out the taste of LFA at the city streets. The F-Sport comes with the aggressive grille, F-Sport Emblem, tuned suspension, 17-inch rims, aluminum sports pedal, and F-Sport Steering Wheel. The CT 200h F Sport is like a CT 200h wearing the God Mask in order to save the world from darkness.
My thoughts about the CT 200h:
Dark times need a dark hero, and this new hybrid hatchback from Lexus was the Dark Hero that can save the world from darkness. Combining the thrill of a sports car with the efficiency of the hybrid car is just one thing the CT 200h knows but only wealthy, green-living, executives are welcomed to be indulged with the Dark Ride. CT stands for Creative Touring and this Creative Touring of Lexus is ready to dance at the streets of Tokyo. Although it was intended for Europe sale, the Lexus CT 200h made it a worldwide basis and I hope Lexus Manila will join the Dark Side with the CT 200h soon. Go ahead, dance with the CT 200h if you are ready to bring this dark ride to a date with destiny 'till sunshine!
