That's right. Six contestants left and if five are remaining, no more immunity. However, the remaining five will have goodies from Union Appliances.
The remaining six; James, Mimi, Leo, Onse, Super Tekla, and Karen pulled out their Flip Top rap battles.
The result; Karen Dematera has the best Flip Top! James Caraan countered his elimination thanks to his immunity from the previous round. So for now, nobody's booted off and the six clowns will compete for the Top 5 spot. No immunity, that's it. As said, the Top 5 will get goodies from Union Appliances. Tune in to Banana Split to see if your clown make it to the top 5!
Sunday, November 27, 2011
TVR reborn!
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| TVR Sagaris |
Blackpool-based sportscar maker, TVR, seems to be now turned into somewhat an endangered brand, the way things were until now, Russian businessman, Nikolai Smolensky, plans to revive the TVR by restarting production in the United Kingdom and you will never guess what comes in their TVR price list.
All of the TVR names; Sagaris, Tuscan, Cerbera, Chimaera, and Griffith, will cost 99,600 British Pounds Sterling or an estimated 7,000,000 Philippine Pesos and they are built "on order to the individual specification of the customer". However, most TVR models will be fitted by a 6.2L V8 engine that produces 426hp of power and 420lb-ft of torque, LSD, aircon, central locking, leather seats, stainless steel exhaust, CD Radio, and USB Connectivity!
Own a TVR in the past? They can upgrade your old TVR with the 6.2L V8 but it will cost you 36,000 British Pounds Sterling or an estimated 2.5 million Philippine Pesos!
Sounds expensive but we're glad that TVR's back from the grave!
Toyota 86 revealed!
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| Toyota 86 |
Anyway, to commemorate the revelation of Toyota 86, Japanese motoring journalist Manabu Kawaguchi test drives the pre-production Toyota 86 models.
Yes. I'm glad that Toyota's back. FUN TO DRIVE, AGAIN! The Toyota 86 will come out in the Spring of 2012.
The naughty Volvo S60 in Forza Motorsport 4
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| Journey to the wedding |
A game like Forza Motorsport 4 never gotten this naughty because the arrival of the NAUGHTY VOLVO served this point. The naughty Volvo S60 R-Design is going to be the naughtiest Volvo you will only meet on Forza 4.
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| Imagine if this is our car to Tagaytay?! |
This Volvo S60 R-Design is a T6 AWD model. I'd say that this model is powered by a turbocharged 3.0L 6-cylinder engine that produces 300HP of power and 324LB-FT of torque. When I got inside this NAUGHTY VOLVO, it feels like that this is somewhat a good alternative to the Subaru Legacy B4 BM9 but this NAUGHTY VOLVO is always ready to have a massive fistfight. I should say that this makes me losing my cool when I drive it too long. In multiplayer, this car always trying to show its "BEDLAM & BRAWLS" to its rivals.
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| This is going to be a naughty Top Gear episode, yet! |
Classified as a B-Class vehicle, the Volvo S60 seems to be perfect for a game of soccer or Keep The It but it's the owners' judgement that decide the fate of the naughty Volvo S60 R-Design. We know, you might like it from the looks of it but would you like it for its performance? Not sure but be patient.
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| Naughty Stig is coming! |
Despite my experiences with this, I am very glad to see Forza Motorsport 4 featured this Naughty Volvo S60.
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Forte Hatchback vs. i30 vs. Cruze5
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| 2011 Kia Forte Hatchback |
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| 2012 Hyundai i30 |
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| 2012 GM Korea Chevrolet Cruze5 |
The Forte Hatchback, new i30, and the Cruze5. What does these three have in common? They're both made in Korea and these Korean-made hatchbacks deserve a ship's passage to Cagayan, well kind of...
First off, the Kia Forte Hatchback was launched in South Korea since September 2010 as the expansion for the Kia Forte lineup. As of now, all Kia Forte models are equipped with the 1.6-L Gamma GDI I4 petrol engine that produces 140hp of power and 17.0kg-m of torque. AT versions can accumulate 15.7km/L while MT versions can accumulate 16.6km/L.
Then, the Chevrolet Cruze5 is the debutante and an additional model to the Korean-made Chevrolet Cruze. Since March 2011, the Daewoo Lacetti Premiere has been renamed to Chevrolet Cruze as part of shaking off the criticized Daewoo brand to make way for Chevrolet's South Korea launch. Unlike the Forte Hatchback, which is available only in petrol engine, the Cruze5 is available in 1.8L ECOTEC petrol and 2.0 VCDi diesel engine. Sadly, no manual transmission offered, just a 6-speed automatic transmission. First, the 1.8L ECOTEC petrol engine produces 142hp of power and 17.8kg-m of torque. It can achieve a fuel economy of 13.7km/L. That petrol engine powered the Cruze5 is proven to be more powerful than the Forte Hatchback. Here on the 2.0L VCDi engine, it produces 163hp of power, 36.7kg-m of torque, and 15.9km/L of fuel economy.
Lastly is the second-generation Hyundai i30. Launched in Korea since October 20, 2011, the second-generation Hyundai i30 is the second member of Hyundai's new Premium Youth Lab sub-brand. Like the previous model, the Hyundai i30 uses a platform lifted from the Hyundai Avante/Elantra. It follows the "Fluidic Sculpture" design philosophy and this design for the new i30 is dubbed as the "Aero Active" concept. Surprisingly though, the new i30 features Flex Steer, which allows the driver to switch through three different modes; Comfort, Normal, and Sport. I kinda like the Sport mode because it sharpens the suspension system and this makes the new i30 feel more European to handle. Although it has a GDi 1.6L engine lifted from its Forte Hatchback cousin, the new i30 also comes with a 1.6 CRDi-VGT diesel engine that produces 128hp of power and 26.5kg-m of torque. An i30 1.6 VGT with 6-speed auto can go as much as 20km/L while the i30 1.6 VGT with 6-speed manual can go as much as 23.0km/L. Unlike the Forte Hatchback, the new i30 has a BlueSaver variant which uses IDLE STOP & GO that allows its 1.6 GDi engine to shut off automatically when stopped, providing reduced emissions and 17.3km/L of fuel economy.
So the verdict is that the new i30 is more fuel efficient and more fun to drive than the Kia Forte Hatchback and the Chevrolet Cruze 5. That's not the end of it because the new i30 has an impressive looking design but that's only in the front. The Cruze5 has a better looking rear that is somewhat original. The Forte Hatchback? Well, better luck next time.
Report: Mazda to stop producing CX-7
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| 2010 Mazda CX-7 |
Some reports say that Mazda will stop producing the Mazda CX-7 crossover because of its poor sales and the upcoming Mazda CX-5 crossover with SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY will replace the poorly recognized CX-7 soon. When the Mazda CX-7 released in Japan since December 2006, it ushered in to a new age of Mazda crossovers and by 2007, it sold over 5,000 units in Japan. However, as of this year, it sold over 400 units, which is bad because of the March 11 disaster and the strong Yen.
So, I guess this poorly recognized Mazda CX-7 is about to get axed...
マツダが近く、スポーツタイプ多目的車（ＳＵＶ）「ＣＸ―７」の国内向け生産を中止することが24日、分かった。ＳＵＶは、小型で低燃費のタイプを求める人が増えており、来年発売する一回り小さな新型ＳＵＶ「ＣＸ―５」に実質的に引き継がれる。販売は在庫がなくなるまで続ける。
ＣＸ―７はＳＵＶ人気の高い北米専用車として２００６年５月に米国、カナダで発売。国内では同年12月に販売を始めた。07年には国内で年５千台強を販売。しかし翌08年以降は、当初の月販目標である３８０台を下回っていた。
ＣＸ―７はマツダの国内唯一のＳＵＶで、高出力の２３００ｃｃターボエンジンや、全幅１・87メートルと比較的大きな車体が特徴。価格は２９５万円からで国内のマツダ車では最も高く、ガソリン１リットル当たりの走行距離は10キロに満たなかった。
ＣＸ―７は本社宇品工場（広島市南区）で生産。10年は過去最高の約９万台を生産した。北米では人気を維持しており、海外向けは生産を続ける。
Citroen DS5
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| 2012 Citroen DS5 |
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| 2012 Citroen DS5 interior |
This is what happens when this kind of Citroen was been beamed down from another world. Premiered at the Shanghai Auto Show in April and at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, this is positioned to be the flagship of the Citroen DS range. With the success of the three-door DS3 and the five-door DS4, the new Citroen DS5 is the flagship vehicle that will suit their everyday lifestyles.
When most people saw this on the news portion of Series 17 Episode 2 of BBC's Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson once said that the DS5 is a good-looking hatchback. It's true that the Citroen DS5's design flow is really captivating but it the top is somewhat resemble of a straw hat worn by most Chinese. Possibly though, the design is rather too Chinese rather than being a French luxury shooting break.
The Citroen DS5 offers a first-class interior that is well-trimmed, well-balanced, and touching to accommodate five passengers. This is an all-original interior made specifically for the executives who wanted to take some time off from work. However, it seems that there are so many buttons on the dashboard that some find it confusing, few find it very unique. This is like some kind of a concept car that Citroen created for everyday lifestyles. Like a well-tailored suit, the DS5's interior is accommodated to the owners' unique needs. For the best sound experience, Citroen teams up with Denon for their unique Hi-Fi system and 10 speakers to create realistic sound quality that is truly a work of art. This Denon Hi-Fi option is available at some DS5 variants.
The Citroen DS5 is not essentially based on the C5 because of the naming, it uses the platform lifted from the Peugeot 3008. Depending on three lines; Chic, So Chic, and Sport Chic, customers can choose either a 1.6L THP 200, 1.6L THP 155, 2.0L HDi 160, and the 2.0L e-HDi 110 engine with micro-hybrid technology lifted from the new Citroen C4. However, the crowning glory of the Citroen DS5 is the HYbrid4 technology, first applied on the 3008 HYbrid4. With the 2.0L HDi diesel engine and the electric motor combined, it produces 200PS of power, 450Nm of torque, 0-100kph in 8.6 seconds, 211kph of top speed, and combined fuel economy of 24.4km/L (4.1L/100km). It is mated with a six-speed paddle shift transmission. The DS5's HYbrid4 has four modes to choose from at the twist of the knob. First is the Auto mode that makes the whole system automatically controlled for balance. Second is the ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle) mode that allows the DS5 to run only in Ni-MH battery, providing a cleaner driving on the road. Third is the 4WD mode that makes the DS5 go anywhere from tarmac, gravel, and snow. Lastly is the Sport Mode that provides maximum engine response, making it more fun to drive than conventional hybrids.
Available in eight colors: Gris Hurricane, Noir Perla Nera, Gris Galena, Hickory, Gris Aluminum, Bleu Philae, Vapor Grey, and Blanc.
My comment:
This is the second diesel-hybrid vehicle PSA Peugeot-Citroen has ever made since the 3008 HYbrid4! Looks like this flagship model has high potential to challenge against the conventions of hybrid vehicles and this DS5's shaping up to deliver first-class comfort, first-class performance, and all-round economy that you would trust it. It's cool if you bring the DS5 on a midnight trip on the roads of Shanghai, China...
Photo: PSA Peugeot-Citroen
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