Despite the fuel shortage because of the pipeline closure, Petron has a burning passion to bring the high octane fuel suitable for the likes of high-performance cars, even the Nissan GT-R R35 and the Subaru WRX STi 4-door.
YES! Speedlab's coming to Clark International Speedway! For those who don't know what's Speedlab, Speedlab is the Philippines' after-market tuning shop that offers lots of tuning parts from various brands such as HKS, tanabe, GReddy, Toda Power, H&R, Bilstein, Cusco, Tein, and any other brands offered in Speedlab. They also offer lubricants such as Motul and Eneos.
I know this is good news, but the Clark Speedway branch of Speedway coming this 2011. Looking forward to it!
The revenge between North Korean and South Korea was so deadly, seeing it makes it more like a Korean drama happening.
So tearful...
Can't these two Korean countries stop fighting each other?
This is some kind of a Korean drama, even real...
We, as Filipinos, enjoyed most from South Korea; from Korean stars, singers, products, even cars with diesel engines (CRDi, e-VGT, R-diesel engine). We Filipinos must pray that the fight between North and South Korea must be stopped.
It was cold Sunday night in Seattle, WA, when I flickered the remote to the History Channel just to watch the pilot episode of the North American version of the hit BBC car magazine show, Top Gear.
The first episode of Top Gear US came out on a good start. There was a challenge between a Dodge Viper and a Cobra attack chopper, a segment called "Big Star, Small Car" invites former astronaut Buzz Aldrin to drive the Suzuki SX4 crossover, and a challenge of the three bulls, that is, three raging Lambos; the Gallardo SuperLeggera, the special edition Gallardo Balboni, and the raging fast Murcielago Super Veloce.
Adam Ferrera, Tanner Foust, and Rutledge Wood are the American versions of Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May. Oh, and by the way, The Stig also shows up in Top Gear US. The Stig looks more original to the original UK version.
I'm impressed how the North American version of Top Gear turned out to be. Expect see more of them!
October 2010, at the Mondial D' Automobile (Paris Motor Show) in Paris, France, Toyota unveiled the Verso-S hatchback that is redesigned to take on other popular hatchbacks from Europe, including Euro-friendly Japanese compacts such as the Honda Fit/Jazz. In Japan, the Toyota Verso-S is known as the second-generation Toyota Ractis!
2011 Toyota Ractis
Now on its second-generation (chassis code: NCP120/NCP125), the new Toyota Ractis is all new ,inside and out, and retains its compact sizing, making it a perfect rival to the Honda Fit/Jazz, Mitsubishi Colt, Suzuki Swift, or even international ones like the Hyundai Getz/Click, Kia Morning/Picanto, BMW 1-Series, Opel Corsa, or even the Ford Fiesta. This new generation is designed to be somewhat European in the eyes of compact car consumers.
2011 Toyota Ractis
There are three styles to choose from the new Ractis (much like the Toyota Mark X's standard, premium, and sports type); the Standard Type (G, X) is the basic Ractis variant suitable for those who want it simple. The Ractis L'epice is designed to be the most stylish Ractis made for those who want a sense of style. The front of the Ractis L'epice looks more like a distorted smiley face. Last, but truly an enthusiasts' choice, is the Sports Type (Ractis S), which features every sporty detail such as the sporty headlamps, standard fog lamps, rear lamps similar to the Ractis L'epice, sporty rims, and a dark interior that is perfect to call the Sports Type the "Euro Answer" for the enthusiasts.
Under the hood, the new Ractis comes with two engine types; a 1NR-FE (1.3-litre) DOHC Dual VVT-i engine and the high performance 1NZ-FE (1.5-litre) DOHC VVT-i engine. The 1NR-FE engine is great for those who needed fuel economy because the fuel economy of this entry-level engine reaches 20.0km/L. For those who want more power than the 1NR-FE engine, the 1NZ-FE engine is truly an adventurers' type because of the power output of 109PS/6,000r.p.m. and the torque output of 14.1kg-m/4,400r.p.m. Most Ractis variants from the standard, L'epice, to the sports type, are equipped with the Super CVT-i for optimized fuel economy. This results for a greater 50% tax cut thanks to Japan's "Eco-Car Genzei" system.
Oh, and one more thing, the Sports Type comes with the paddle shifters that makes it a fun to drive Euro-Japanese compact.
2011 Toyota Ractis interior
The interior of the new Ractis is evolved to make it more European than the odd interior from the previous model. Even with the Ractis' interior evolved to suit the needs for the consumers, the comfort of being a compact car remains the same. The available auto aircon looks even more easier to operate. Cooling down or warming the interior made simpler on the new Ractis. On the driver's view, the new Ractis comes with the new optitron meters. The new available glass roof is the main attraction of the new Ractis. Once you checked inside the new Ractis, you'll never guess what will come next for this Euro-Japanese compact!
My thoughts about the Ractis:
I have a feeling that Fuji Heavy Industries are going to use the second-generation Ractis for their own version called the Trezia. As far as I know, the Trezia will look like this, a Ractis/Verso-S with the Impreza's face.
Anyway, before this Trezia comes out, feel free to enjoy the European goodness in this Euro-Japanese compact that will come out in Europe next year. Who knows, this new Ractis/Verso-S can come to the Philippines soon to take place from the ugly squarish Echo Verso (FunCargo). What comes if the next-generation Vitz/Yaris comes out?
The new Ractis is designed and engineered to be more European thanks to its European performance, European design, and European packaging. The new Ractis is truly a Japanese compact with the heart of Europe.
With the success of the second season of K-On (K-On!!, 日本名: けいおん!!), Pony Canyon unveiled the second series of the K-On Character Image CD Series. This time, you can experience each of the Hokago Tea Time members' songs at the comfort of your own home. You can start at Yui Hirasawa and end it with Azusa Nakano, whatever floats your desire. Which of these is your type?
Masaharu Fukuyama is much more of a talented TV star thanks to the TV shows, movies, and commercials made his appearance. He's also one of the coolest singers in the J-Pop world.
The best songs from Masaharu Fukuyama are here in this special compilation album packed with all of the favorite MasaFuku songs, including songs heard in Japanese commercials. It's a 4-disc collection of MasaFuku's best songs, keeping all the Masaharu Fukuyama fans craving more from Masaharu Fukuyama himself.
The fourth CD is a single CD, which includes 石塊のプライド from the latest Dunlop Tire commercial, and 心color ～a song for the wonderful year～ from the latest Toshiba Regza ad. Thanks to his endorsements, I guess this extra package scored us with some craving from one of the coolest Japanese personalities.
TRACK LISTINGS:
DISC ONE:
1. 追憶の雨の中/
2. 逃げられない
3. 約束の丘
4. HARD RAIN
5. Good night
6. MELODY
7. All My Loving
8. 遠くへ
9. 恋人
10. Marcy’s Song
11. IT’S ONLY LOVE
12. HELLO
13. Good Luck
14. Message
15. Heart
16. you
