I'm glad that BMW M Power made the right choice

Check out the scoop from Autoblog:

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/04/current-generation-bmw-m3-to-be-the-last-naturally-aspirated-m/

According to them, the BMW 4th generation M3 E90/92/93 will be the last BMW M Power car that has an natural aspiration engine as BMW M Power is shifting through an all-turbo high performance cars.

Look around, the BMW X5 M and the BMW X6 M are turbocharged, the BMW 1 Series M Coupe is turbocharged, and the future M5 is turbocharged.

Speaking of future M5, BMW unveiled the almost-ready M5 that will be shown as a show car at this year's Shanghai Motor Show.

BMW Concept M5 '11

Scoop: http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/04/bmw-m5-concept-revealed-official/

It says it will be at Europe at the end of 2011 and in the North America at the first half of 2012.

I am glad that BMW M Power made the right choice, making the transition to all-turbo lineup in the future, not like Mercedes-Benz's AMG or Audi's S and RS line.

Joy is what the junkies want; turbocharged

The weirdest name of a Dunlop tire targeted for young female drivers...

Dunlop KiRaRi

Dunlop KiRaRi

Sumitomo Rubber Industries, makers of Dunlop tires in Japan, unveiled their latest tire design for female drivers. Those who owned a Daihatsu Mira Cocoa, Suzuki Alto Lapin, Nissan Moco, or other kei cars for women, you're in luck because this is the tire designed for feminine tastes. This new Dunlop tire is called "KiRaRi".

KiRaRi (which means sparkling in Japanese) is Dunlop's latest comfort tires that allows superior fuel efficiency for kei cars while keeping female drivers comfortable as they turn.

Although, the pricing is not yet confirmed, they will start selling this tire by April 8 at selected Dunlop retail stores in Japan. The introductory size is 155/65R13.

A female drivers' must have!

Scoop: http://autoc-one.jp/news/732118/

Kuya Keem vs. Demobot Round 2 (and James Bang vs. The Assassin)

On the April 4 episode of Banana Split Daily Servings, there was another trivia from Kuya Keem on Mutanglawin and Kuya Keem explains more and plays Tumbang Preso. Kuya Keem challenges a young boy (Igi Boy) to a game of Tumbang Preso and bringing in the TPS (Tumbang Preso Society). Instead of a can, they'll use the toy robot of Igi Boy to be hit by their sandals, which is why sandals and slippers are used in the Tumbang Preso game. Just when he though Igi Boy was humiliated when his toy robot was damaged, Igi Boy said that this is not his robot but he showed his robot, which is none other than...

Kuya Keem vs. the robot

DEMOBOT AGAIN?!

(Annoyed Grunt) That robot from the Goin Bulilit Inkredibulok episode is going to kick Kuya Keem's butt again! Good thing, Kuya Keem kicked Demobot's butt with the use of giant slippers!

Robot destroyed by Kuya Keem

Who's your boss now Demobot? You got kicked by Inkredibulok before, now you got kicked by Kuya Keem! LOLZ

What we learn now is the scientific word of Tumbang Preso is; Batuhinskis Ng Tsineleskus

Bang Clapper

James Bang vs. the assassin

James Bang Mission No. 110404: Save the congressman's daughter from the assassin!

Breifing: James Bang's sprung out from his vacation when his boss ordered him to save the congressman's daughter from the incoming assassination! When he approaches the congressman's daughter, a man in white appeared and James Bang wrestled him. Turns out the one he wrestled was the congressman himself and the real assassin showed up and killed the congressman's daughter! The mission is not yet over because James Bang's gadget, the Bang Clapper, is used, undo the mistake from this mission, and kicked the real assassin's butt!

Jeep Compass Minor Change

2011 Jeep Compass

2011 Jeep Compass interior

The year 2011 marks a big minor change on Jeep's compact crossover utility vehicle, the Compass, and this time, the latest minor change made it more like a miniature version of the latest Jeep Grand Cherokee because of the heavily revised front view.

Aside from the new Grand Cherokee-like front view, the Compass' interior is heavily redesigned and made it more sophisticated for people who want to find adventures in the urban jungle. Attached is the new Uconnect feature that allows the drivers to store music, listen, find directions, and everything else depending on their personal preferences.

The Jeep Compass' minor change comes with two available engines to choose from; an entry-level 2.0L DOHC 16V DVVT L4 engine and a top-of-the-line 2.4L DOHC DVVT L4 engine. The 2.0L variant comes with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a Constant Velocity Transmission (CVT2) while the 2.4L variant comes with a standard CVT transmission with optional AutoStick shifter for a choice of Auto Mode and Manual Mode.

For the basics, the 2.0L engine on the Jeep Compass produces about 158hp@6400rpm of power output. With FF drivetrain and 5-speed MT, the fuel economy of this variant can go for about 23mpg city/29mpg hwy. The 2.4L engine ,on the other hand, produces about 172hp@6000rpm of power output and with the CVT2 and FF drivetrain, this engine can go for about 21mpg city/27mpg hwy worth of fuel economy. This is obvious that the most fuel efficient Compass of all is the Compass 2.0L 5MT FF variant.

The capability of the Compass MC has been revised thanks to the improved suspension, smooth riding, available AWD system, Anti-lock braking system suitable for on-road and off-road conditions, Hill Descent Control, Hill Start Assist, and can tow everything up to 2000lbs. Needless to say that this new Compass is the kind of Jeep you can trust.

My thoughts about the Compass:
The latest Compass minor change for 2011 is just one of the reasons why Chrysler's Jeep brand is back and even aggressive than ever thanks to Fiat ownership. Considering this the baby Grand Cherokee because of the Grand Cherokee-like front view, the new Jeep Compass is one heck of a versatile crossover designed and developed for everyone who want a reliable Made in USA crossover. This latest facelift can be competitive to the likes of the Hyundai Tucson iX, Kia Sportage R, Ssangyong Korando C, Peugeot 3008, Mitsubishi RVR/ASX/Outlander Sport, BMW X1, Subaru Impreza XV, Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain, or even the Ford Edge as well. Let's see if the Compass' minor change can truly stack up against the world if this one has the chance.



Photo: Chrysler Group, LLC

What just happened on the April 3, 2011 episode of Goin Bulilit?

From now on, I will keep track on what just happened on Goin Bulilit in case you missed one. I guess Goin Bulilit is definitely ABS-CBN's flagship gag show kids say the funniest things.

Now, what just happen on the April 3 episode?

- The Goin Bulilit kids are singing Happy Yipee Yehey

- Jokes at Amana Waterpark

- Payabangan ng mga lifeguard

- The summer heat is on! Get your beach bods on tiptop shape with "Rexy the Sexy"

- The Goin Bulilit kids playing Iisang Bangka Tayo

- Some "Use it in the sentence" jokes;

1) The Thing - Ang ganda ng porma mo! Ang lakas ng THE THING!

2) King Kong - Masarap ang bagoong kasama ang adobong KINGKONG!

3) Sandman - Susundan kita, SANDMAN naroroon!

4) Shrek - Sobra dami kong ginawa maghapon, ang SHREKit tuloy ng ulo ko.

5) Thor - Bago ka lang dito? Halika, ito-THOR kita.

6) Batman - Ang sakit mong magsalita! BATMAN ganyan ka sa akin?

7) Hulk - Nakakatawa ang mga jokes dito! Lagi akong napapahalak-HULK!

8) Sparrow - Butterfly in Tagalog iSPARROW paro.

9) Iron Man - Carl, thank you sa flowers ha, ang IRONMANtic mo naman.

10) Vader - Just call my name and I'll VADER!

11) Amana - Magsitahimik kayo! AMANA yang kalokohan niyo!

- Round Two of their Ready Get Set Goin in the game called "Isang Balance Ka Lang"

- Beware of the "Jingle Gang", a gang that peeing on swimming pools according to Check Check Check; Checklusibong Checklosibong Checkpose (Goin Bulilit spoof of XXX; Xclusibong Xplosibong Xpose)

- Final Round of Ready Get Set Goin in the game called "Boat Race Kang Bata Ka"

I Love IS

Lion Man parked near Westfield South Center

First generation Toyota Harrier/Lexus RX 300

While we are looking to find some available parking spots at the Westfield South Center on a rainy Saturday afternoon at Seattle (since a lot of people visiting Westfield on Saturdays), I saw a parked Toyota Harrier/Lexus RX on the parking areas of Westfield.

I saw a lot of "lion men" roaming around Seattle...

Uh huh, no doubt that this first-generation Toyota Harrier/Lexus RX is truly the Harrier I will never forget because of the Japanese TV ads showing the "Lion Man" driving the first-gen Harrier, which is a pre-facelift model lasted from 1997 to 2000. The year 2000 marks the first-generation minor change with a new grille, new rear lamps, new interior. There was a Japanese TV commercial on that but instead of the "Lion Man", the commercial shows more on "Team Harrier", a group of elite people driving Harriers.

It's true that this car is "Wild but formal" indeed.

Japanese TV Commercial (1997):

PR Video:

Japanese TV Commercial (2000):