Sunday, May 29, 2011

Dodge Avenger Minor Change

2011 Dodge Avenger
Since 2007, Dodge returned the Avenger name in the form of an entry-level 4-door executive medium sedan that competes with the likes of the Chevrolet Malibu, Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata, Subaru Legacy, and other cars on this category. With the year 2011 ushered in, the Dodge Avenger received its first minor change and this junior Charger received a new trademark face first seen on the third-generation Durango and the new Charger. The new rear view pays homage to the late Dodge Stratus but it's worth a try for the Avenger minor change.

What's changed is the all-new interior that you want to sink you buttocks into and take advantage of the Avenger's new heights. It might look similar to the Chrysler 200 but the Dodge Avenger minor change is somewhat a sportier version of the Chrysler 200 and its an inevitable feat because the available Uconnect feature allows to you seek directions and listen to the radio. You can also connect mobile devices for communication and entertainment purposes.

What's added is the all-new 3.6L Pentastar V6 DOHC 24V MPI engine that packs 283HP/6400rpm of power output and 260lb-ft/4400rpm of torque output. The Avenger equipped with this new Pentastar V6 engine can achieve 29 miles per gallon highway and it is equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. For those who can't afford, there's a 2.4L 173 hp I4 engine variant available and this variant can be the most fuel efficient Dodge sedan ever made because it can go for about 30mpg highway.

My Comment:
The Avenger is back with a vengeance with its new minor change, new engine, new interior, same Avenger packaging you'll love. Consider this the sportier side of the Chrysler 200 (formerly Sebring) and car enthusiasts with a sense of judgment are always welcome to try it and judge.



Photo: Chrysler Group LLC

Saturday, May 28, 2011

IKAW ANG GLUTA!

What just happened at the May 28, 2011 episode of Banana Split?

- The hottest and the latest showbiz updates on HOT ISSUE!

- Jokes at a probinsya

- The Banana Split Boys are at the Mother Ignacio Compound, Quezon City (where ELJ Building, the heart of ABS-CBN is located) for some dances!

- The Banana Split spoof of Happy Yipee Yehey's Ikaw ang Bida continues and this time, Bratty (Jayson Gainza) is looking for someone who already taken Glutathione for a challenge at IKAW ANG GLUTA!

IKAW ANG GLUTA!

Krissy (Angelica Panganiban) is back with her "back" for her new portion to showcase wrongly-dressed "fashion victims" on their take on "Fashion Police" called FASHION PULEZZZ! (Krissy laugh)

Krissy

WHAT IS FASHION PULEZZZ?!

Fashion victim

With Krissy back, Banana Split created some kind of fashion agency to hunt down fashion victims. Suppose you see someone dressed in some dress that see-through some kind of two-piece swimsuit. It's ugly like some kind of whale caught by fishermen. GOTCHA! You're a fashion victim!

Fashion Pulezzz

Krissy has Jobert and Pooh to roam around the clock to find some wrongly-dressed people on the go and here's their first fashion victim!

Fashion Pulezzz got their first Fashion Victim!

This guy is wrongly-dressed because he's wearing some coat-and-tie in time for the afternoon and his polo can be turned into some sort of table cloth or chess board! BUSTED! Audience, be aware and beware because Banana Split will spot you if you are a FASHION VICTIM!

- Team Stressed vs. Team Relaxed on a game of Just Draw It!

Infiniti and S. Vettel, together at last!

S.Vettel meets Infiniti


There was interesting news regarding the partnership between Nissan's Infiniti brand and Red Bull Racing since its announcement. Now, the luxury marque rushed in to sign Red Bull Racing's top dog, Sebastian Vettel (fans called him S. Vettel) as Infiniti's global brand ambassador.


Yes, it's Infiniti and S. Vettel, together at long last! That will bring up the biggest partnership yet and plans for the Infiniti S. Vettel car will become reality and whoa, we're not talking about something, they're talking about something next for the Infiniti Performance Line.

Looking forward on this newly found partnership when S. Vettel becomes Infiniti personality.

Friday, May 27, 2011

Fiat Freemont

2012 Fiat Freemont


Summer in Europe is almost here and what would be better prepare for the long weekend is the new Fiat Freemont, the first Fiat under the partnership between Chrysler and Fiat and it is essentially based on the Dodge Journey/JC (recently on its Phase II). The Fiat Freemont was imported from Mexico, where the Toluca plant made those.

First off, the Freemont is a crossover utility vehicle that will compete the likes of the Chevrolet Orlando (made in Korea), Kia Sportage R, Hyundai Tucson iX, Peugeot 3008, or even the European Ford Kuga. It features sharp edgier design that has something you might want for the Italian-American experience. It was made for their active lifestyles and it is ready for the long European vacation.

The interior of the Fiat Freemont is highly convenient for everyone. With seating up to seven passengers, experiencing the new Freemont is just one thing to enjoy the long weekend with your friends and family. Okay, there are optional features such as the rear entertainment system that lets passengers watch their favorite movies while on the go. There is also a special navigation system that you can listen to music, to radio, watch movies, or seek directions on your next destination. You'll be glad to know that this car has Bluetooth connectivity so hands-free calling is simple as ABC. Aside from that, there are various seating arrangements offered on the new Fiat Freemont. Think about what comes next and you need to pick which seating arrangements fit your situation. Think of carrying so many babies, playing chess inside the Freemont, bring everything you saw, or you just want to sleep inside the Freemont when your wife doesn't let you in. The Fiat Freemont is made for your hectic lifestyles. Don't forget that when you're here.

At its launch, the Fiat Freemont is offered with the 2.0L Multijet 16-valve CRDi engine. It can be either 140ps or 170ps of power output but its transmission is a 6-speed manual transmission. Not quite good as a family mover but it can be a great part of your driving pleasures. The 2.0L Multijet 16-valve CRDi engine is Euro 5 compliant so this engine performed the cleanest possibilities on the European roads.

The Fiat Freemont is available at the following colors such as Bianco Idealista, Grigio Argento Vivo, Nero Indomito, Rosso Avventuriero, Blu Amletico, Grigio Viaggiatore, and Perla Esploratore.

My comment:
The Fiat Freemont is essentially based on the Dodge Journey thanks to the partnership between Chrysler and Fiat. Since Dodge is exiting the Italian market and no longer selling the Dodge Journey, the Fiat Freemont takes place. I just hope someone has some kind of badge conversion kits that can transform the Dodge Journey Phase II into the Fiat Freemont. The Dodge Journey is for the North American market while the Fiat Freemont is for the European market. It doesn't matter which side are you on but what it is made it more like Americans eating Italian pasta while riding.

One warning if CATS Motors bringing the Fiat brand to the Philippines very soon, they will offer the Freemont instead of the Journey but the engine lineup will source from the American versions. If both the Journey and Freemont come to the Philippines, be ready for a protracted fight. I don't know which one of these two will bring it to the Philippines soon but only CATS Motors will tell if they will bring the Dodge Journey Phase II or return Fiat to the Philippines so they will bring the Freemont.



Photo: Fiat Automobiles SpA

IS 2000?

2011 Honda Infinite Stratos S2000 Race Car


By request from the IS (Infinite Stratos) staff and crew, a Honda S2000 is nested with something itasha. An itasha filled with everything Infinite Stratos on it. It was made in collaboration with Dijon Racing (you might remember them for the famous Haruri Suzumiya Racing Hankook Porsche at the Super GT).

Why S2000? Aren't they suppose to use the Lexus IS make it even? But whatever the heck is, this IS2000 will appear at the Infinite Stratos One-Off Festival coming this June 5, 2011 at the Yokohama BLITZ. It will also show up at the Twin Ring Motegi Super Taikyu Series 2011 sometime.

Forza players, get your creative imagination ready because I hope you guys recreate the Honda Infinite Stratos S2000 Race Car for interest.

"See the difference, mag Medo 3+++!"

What just happened on the May 27, 2011 episode of GMA's Bubble Gang?

- These Bubble Gags got the Amazonas captured the males for something...

Gwen Zamora as an Amazona

Maureen Larrazabal as an Amazona

Sam Pinto as an Amazona

- Who thrown something at their neighbor's window? Cheche or Bureche? Just ask their neighbor Lola Lucy!

Cheche Bureche's dad and Lola Lucy

- Hi everyone! What's this? Car! What's this? Submarine! What's this? Bubble Gang does Nido 3+ again by spoofing and gagging this commercial as Medo 3+++! See the difference, mag Medo 3+++! You're my number one!

Bubble Gang does Nido 3+

- He may be the accused at this court but in general, he's not the accused and he didn't commit wrongdoings!

- Two men gone bumper-to-bumper at the crosswalk

- Face it ma'am, you can't control your husband's addiction to video games.
Michael "Bitoy" V. plays with his PS3
- If you want to be recognized with others, you will need a sense of "unforgettable style"

- Iyotube in Boyz II Men's I'll Make Love To You! Flip Top rapper Delo guests on this segment!

- This security guard reveals to be a former action star!

- Comedians are fun to enjoy, why not rent them for fun?

Rent-A-Laf Agency

Meet the next generation Lokomoko

New Lokomoko logo
The "new" Lokomoko has arrived and now the next generation Lokomoko became hardcore by bringing this Lokomoko to the next level. New stage, new humor, same great Lokomoko taste. It's been three years and it's done more that three years than most of its rivals. To celebrate, they brought Long Mejia and the two guys from Talentadong Pinoy. Makata Tawanan and ventriloquist Wanlu, as guests!

First venue; the Talentadong Family are fixing up the stage in time to prepare the next generation Lokomoko. Of course, our favorite Lola has some "Use It" jokes offered:

1) Engineer - Makakamit din natin ang kapayapaan ENGINEER future!

2) Pilot - Kahapon, ang sakit nandito ko dahil sa rayuma pero ngayon okey na ako kasi nag-PILOT ako.

3) Paranaque - Iha, kung ako sayo, hindi o hahalikan si Caloy, PARANAQUE!

Second Venue: Aling Lycel (Tuesday Vargas) brings the noise up the stage!

Aling Lycel

...it followed with some dances by Luningning, Milagring, and Mariposa!

Luningning, Milagring, and Mariposa

... and a comedy stand-up by Badja and Palu-Palo

Badja and Palu-palo

Third Venue: Comedy duo Sandok and Palayok sharing some jokes!

Sandok and Palayok

...followed by Boyz Avenue with their smashing performance!

Boyz Avenue

... and someone named Toyo (Rainier Castillo) and Kalamansi (Joseph Bitangcol)

Toyo and Kalamansi

Last Venue: Meet Ginoo (JC De Vera) and Binibining San Dionisio (Valeen Montenegro) with their hilarious jokes

G. and Bb. San Dionisio

...and it closes with some Balagtasan with Tuesday, Long Mejia, and Makata Tawanan!

THE NEW LOKOMOKO HAS ARRIVED!