Forza 4 meets the new BMW M5 F10

Rite of Passage

The arrival of the new BMW M5 F10 exclusively on Forza Motorsport 4 sparked the hype from Forza fans, saying that how in the world can they find this new model and indeed, Turn 10 was so generous that the all new BMW M5 F10 is available at the in-game marketplace with no additional charge, or in short, FREE! It's yours to keep, race, and explore in Autovista mode.

The BMW M5 F10's interior

When I tried the all new BMW F10 M5, it has the same experience I tried on the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG and the Jaguar XFR. It acts like those, feels like those, and the results are very decent for this new model. Those who already downloaded it at the marketplace for free are would wish to get the all new BMW M5 F10 for 90,000 CR. It's powered with the new 4.4L V8 Twin Turbo engine that produces 552HP of power and 501 lb-ft of torque. It weights 4,123LBS and it has a front weight ratio of 52%.

Shooting for the next Top Gear season...

At the hands of the owner, he or she can mix and match the all new BMW M5 F10 just the way they like it with its tuning setups and wide array of decorations to make several versions of the BMW M5 F10. Let's just say, they will create a modernized Ring Taxi version of the M5 or slap some hand-made license plates at the back to make it more classy.

Our friends from Studie AG previews
their BMW M5 F10 tuning project!

With driving aids off, the BMW M5 F10 is one heck of a scary ride because of its FR layout and if you're not careful, you blew your opportunity to drive it. What I like about this car is its aerodynamics, design, interior view, and the new engine which performs better than the V10 engine from the previous M5. What I don't like about this car is its weight. Driving the new M5 is a challenge but if you invest more in practice, you'll get used to this new and improved model. You no longer feel like a dull businessman anymore.

My favorite Chevys - 100 years from now (Part One)

So, Chevrolet's 100th birthday is almost near. Time for me to be more "sentimental" as I'll be bringing a special blog to come up my "Chevrolet Memories". I'll be listing the best 100 Chevrolet cars from the past, present, future, local, foreign, normal, racing, concept, doesn't matter. Let's begin!

1) Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (C6) - Why I love about this Corvette is its supercharged V8 engine that has more power than the Audi R8 V10, according to a Top Gear episode. The ZR1 is probably the best Corvette ever made because of its performance and with for the 2012 Model Year, it ousted the 2011MY Nissan GT-R at the Nurburgring.

2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

2) Fifth-generation Chevrolet Camaro - Returned in 2009 as a 2010 model year and it was popularized after being featured in three Transformers movies as Autobot Bumblebee, this Camaro is gaining huge popularity and this model is turning into a geek car because this is Bumblebee after all.

2010 Chevrolet Camaro

3) Chevrolet Stingray Concept - This concept car hints the next Corvette. Pretty cool about the Stingray name though.

Chevrolet Stingray Concept

4) Chevrolet Chevelle '69 - Undeniably the most memorable Chevrolet muscle car. We even saw those rides from several Dirty Harry movies such as The Enforcer and Magnum Force.

1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

5) Second-generation Chevrolet Camaro - built from 1970 to 1981, the second-generation Camaro is far out memorable in the age of baggy pants, Woodstock, disco, and everything groovy, in short, the 70's. It featured incidentally on the first Transformers movie as Bumblebee right until it became a 2007 Camaro Concept after Sam scolded this as a piece of junk. Either way, this Camaro from the 70's was an instant classic.

1970 Chevrolet Camaro

6) Chevrolet Miray Concept - This cool concept car was designed from our friends at South Korea, which in fact, the latest country to sell Chevrolet cars after bidding farewell to the poorly recognized Daewoo brand. Miray is coined from the Korean word "Mi Rae", which means "future", making this concept roadster a new beginning for another 100 years.

Chevrolet Miray Concept

7) Chevrolet Corvette C1 - The first-generation Corvette is the most memorable Chevrolet in the eyes of enthusiasts when it was built in 1953.  This classic is considered a collector's item and this rare purity really makes it up to those who owned it. Imagine that this is your parents' ride back in their young adult years.

1953 Chevrolet Corvette C1

8) Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (2012) - It doesn't come before the early 2012 but the new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is the Corvette ZR1's little brother. The ZL1 naming was derived from the 1969 original, which in fact, the most powerful Camaro ever built. It targets the Ford Mustang Boss 302 as its formidable rival.

2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

9) 1969 Chevrolet Camaro - This old Camaro is "The Best Chevy Of All Time" thanks to some popularity poll held by Chevrolet. It was said that the 1969 Camaro is one of the best examples of timeless design in the industry.

1969 Chevrolet Camaro

10) Fourth-generation Chevrolet Camaro - Apparently this was also a memorable Chevrolet when it was made in 1993 until the Camaro nameplate got chopped in 2002, seven years before the Camaro returned in 2009 as a 2010 model year. A special 35th Anniversary Edition, launched in the 2002 model year, is highly memorable on this generation not only because of its special red color with white stripes but also its legendary Camaro heritage.

2001 Chevrolet Camaro

..to be continued in Part Two of this list...

BANANA SPLIT CLOWN IN A MILLION UPDATE 10/22/11

Those 15 contestants; BABA-LOW, Super Tekla, James Caraan, Michael Kalaw, Tresha Riego, Onse, Jodie, Ryan Remz Sarita, Chad Dela Cruz, Mimi Aringo, Karen Dematera, GB Labrador, Ichat, Leo Priscilla, and Jandyll Aurea, really really taking their time on Banana Split's Clown In A Million. Right now, on the 10/22/11 episode, The Laugh 10 is announced! Meet your Laugh 10!

1) Karen Dematera

2) Super Tekla

3) Mimi Aringo

4) Jodie

5) Leo Priscilla

6) James Caraan

7) Ichat

8) Jandyll Aurea
9) Michael Kalaw

10) Onse

The first task for the Laugh 10 is to make their own commercials at the stage. When it comes to liquor, soap, suka, medicine, energy drink, cellphone, detergent bar, soft drink, pancit canton, and toothpaste, they got them all for you for fun and fo real...almost real.

The result (after series of OPM Icons music playlist), Super Tekla tops the spot, earning him an immunity that prevents him from voted out by the judges. Sadly, Michael Kalaw was eliminated from the competition. Sorry, Michael and thanks for joining.

Who will be next to be kicked out? Tune in to Banana Split Extra Scoop for more Clown in a Million!

What we learned on the 10/22/11 episode of Sabadabadog

Let's see what we saw on the October 22, 2011 episode of Sabadabadog?

- Let's count with Sabadabadog and Ate Michelle! We're counting "saging na saba"!

- Field trip with Don Kahon and Arkin! Visiting Chef Boy and learn how to cook the coolest meals made by Chef Boy!

- Let's move with Bebe Garu! Can you move like a lion?

- We learn the letter C

- Kuya Tonipet told us a story called "Mga Bagong Hayop sa Zoo"

- Mei-mei showcases the number 7

- Lesson: Everyone's language and culture are different as ours. Feel free to ask what that means and we can understand what they are saying!

Meet the winners of the 2011-2012 Auto Focus People's Choice Award

Meet the thirteen winners of the 2011-2012 Auto Focus People's Choice Award!

1) Kia Morning/Picanto

Kia Monring

2) Nissan Sentra

Nissan Sentra

3) Nissan Teana/Maxima

Nissan Teana

4) Hyundai Genesis/Rohens

Hyundai Genesis

5) Hyundai Genesis Coupe/Rohens Coupe

Hyundai Genesis Coupe

6) Isuzu Crosswind/Panther

Isuzu Crosswind

7) Nissan Frontier Navarra

Nissan Navarra

8) Nissan Grand Livina

Nissan Grand Livina

9) Hyundai Grand Starex/H-1

Hyundai Grand Starex

10) Nissan X-Trail

Nissan X-Trail

11) Nissan Murano

Nissan Murano

12) Porsche Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

13) Kia Soul

Kia Soul

Congratulations on these 13 cars for winning the 2011-2012 Auto Focus People's Choice Award! It seems that based on majority, Nissan has the most wins on this award. Just these six Nissan models sold in the Philippines; the Sentra, Teana, Frontier Navarra, Grand Livina, X-Trail, and Murano, really take their time for winning those awards. It has been an honor for them.

Scoop: http://www.topgear.com.ph/news/nissan-wins-big-in-auto-focus-people-s-choice-awards

This is how you Sonic

2012 Chevrolet Sonic

With the initiation of the Let's Do This campaign to celebrate the launch of the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic, this compact hatchback pulled a skydiving stunt that is nearly impossible for a car brand to do that. Seems that the small Chevrolet Sonic can do that, just.

The cool part is seen on the official Chevy Sonic Facebook page and yes, we are getting eager to have one.

Scoop: http://www.autoindustriya.com/auto-industry-news/chevy-sonic-jumps-out-of-plane.html

BUBBLE GANG 4x4 - THE 16th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL! Part Two

TATATATA TATA TATATATA TATATA TATATATA TATATA TATA TA TA TA! Oh wait! Hi! October 21, 2011 marks the second part of BUBBLE GANG 4X4 THE ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL! My oh my! Let's see what just happened on the second part of Bubble Gang 4X4 Special!

- More anniversary-related gags

- The couple dreams about their child's dreams in the Pangarap na Anak sketch

- Kuya Botchie's here on how to impossibly count 16 with 10 fingers.

- EXCLUSIVE! D Wonder Boys are back in their new music video titled YOU & ME, ME & YOU!

D Wonder Boys

- Bubble Gang Classic: Bubble Gang does Neozep back in late 2006 or early 2007 but whatever. This is Bubble Gang commercial spoof of Neozep's Neoserye Part IV

Bubble Gang does Neozep

- The memorable Sozimo Bakya (Ogie Alcasid) is here...

Sozimo Bakya

...to showcase some of the most memorable Bubble Gang events such as...

...Lito's Night of Music...

Lito's Night of Music

...and Iskulto Finish...

Iskulto Finish

- RAISE THE ROOF? RAISE THE ROOF! ALIEN! Let's reunite with Brod Pete and the gang on a memorable Bubble Gang classic, Ang Dating Doon, where they answer your questions about...almost everything. 

First question is from Sam Pinto: May nasusulat po tungkol kay Diego?

* Brod Pete and the gang says there was something that come from a song from Aegis. It's like "Humanap ka ng pangit" or "Ayoko nang mangarap"

Ang Dating Doon

- Michael V. asks Ang Dating Doon: May nasusulat ba tungkol sa drug mule?

* Ang Dating Doon said it was from a Pinoy nursery rhyme. Saan ka pupunta? Sa Amerika. Anong dala mo? Maleta. Anong lamang yan? Gitara.

- A young man meets up with the witch for some gayuma...

- IyoTube in Love the Way You Lie by Eminem and Rihanna

- Boy Pick Up asks ANG DATING DOON: May nasusulat ba tungkol sa illegal na trabaho?

* Ang Dating Doon said it was from the book of Araneta and something related to derby. Derby no sunshine. Jingle bell, jingle bell, pake ni Sabel. Sa pula, sa puti, tanggal ang mani.

- Some guy at a mental correction remembers back the best of Bubble Gang such as Muchas Grasas, Karton Karakters, MariLawin, Bakokang, Jowa in the Palace, Gagambala, Super Masa, Madame Rocha, and T Defect (Sino ang Dapat Sisihin).

That's all for this two-part special! Hope we enjoyed 16 years of Bubble Gang madness and this is surely be a new beginning of another 16 years!