SUPERSTORM YOLANDA: Looting of Gaisano mall in Tacloban City

ABS-CBN News posted a short clip of the looting of Gaisano mall in Tacloban City after Superstorm Yolanda/Haiyan rampaged through the area causing havoc to property. Most took advantage of the breakdown and stole goods from stores inside the mall.

Watch it here.

What's in our Car Town garage today? (November 10, 2013)

What's in our Car Town garage today?

2006 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder

Although the Spyder version is about a hundred kilograms heavier than its hardtop equivalent, the Gallardo Spyder still is a fun-to-drive everyday supercar if you want to stand out from the rest. In fact, this car has been reviewed in Top Gear with some enthusiasm by presenter Jeremy Clarkson and when handed to The Stig, it was surprisingly quicker than its hardtop version, which of course irrelevant because the hardtop version was tested in the wet course while the Spyder version went through the track in normal conditions.

2006 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder

2010 Citroen DS3 Racing

Although drawing some inspiration from the WRC machine that Sebastien Loeb drove in the championship, this limited-edition high-performance version of the DS3 premium compact hatchback is powered by a 1.6L turbo engine uprooted by Citroen Racing, delivering 207HP of power and 275Nm of torque. It may not quite be the best hot hatch but because with all the writings on it, it's a favorite among enthusiasts, even Jeremy Clarkson himself.

2010 Citroen DS3 Racing

2009 Pagani Cinque Roadster

With the Cinque, Pagani managed to wave goodbye to the Zonda with five coupe units but for the Roadster version, five of these models truly wave goodbye to the hypercar that gave birth to the company. Although it is an open-top version of the final farewell for the Zonda, it still comes with the same AMG V12 engine that generates 678HP of power and powerful brakes that has a stopping power from 200kph to a halt in 4.3 seconds. It was the first to feature a new composite material called Carbotanium, a mixture of carbon fiber and titanium.

2009 Pagani Cinque Roadster

Let's Do The News! (November 9, 2013)

The big news today:

Updates on Superstorm Yolanda/Haiyan

Superstorm Yolanda

Now, onto the update regarding Superstorm Yolanda or Haiyan, a deputy general of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines said the Tacloban airport manager had radioed the Manila head office to report that more than a hundred bodies are lying on the streets of Tacloban after being hit by Superstorm Yolanda. About 100-plus dead with 100-plus injured. The clock still running for this update. Stay tuned.

Report: http://www.interaksyon.com/article/74444/in-yolandas-wake-more-than-100-bodies-found-in-tacloban-streets-city-airport-ruined---caap-exec

Hulu Japan adds Doctor Who Season 5

Doctor Who Series 5 DVD

Although Japan is not on the list of countries that will take part of The Day of The Doctor special, Hulu Japan added the fifth season of Doctor Who, making this the first time Japanese Whovians experience The Eleventh Doctor, Matt Smith, as well as companion Amy Pond, played by Karen Gillan.

For Japanese who got obsessed to Western Media, Hulu Japan membership cots 980 Yen per month but first-timers start with a 30-day trial.

Report: http://www.cinematoday.jp/page/A0003891

I INVOKE...

Yesterday, when Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago challenged pork barrel queen Janet Napoles regarding three senators involved on the PDAF scam, how many times did Napoles said I INVOKE?

The answer can be find here: http://n5e.interaksyon.com/videos/F09B18391A2D4EB/i-invoke-ni-napoles

In related news...Janet Napoles became the laughing stock in the netizen world as netizens mocked her by...a road rage meter, spoofing the movie poster of Thor, Napoles Facial Cream, should be the star of My Amnesia Girl, and the hashtag #NAPOLESZONED.

Find out: http://n5e.interaksyon.com/videos/5E13AB4E0CDB4C3/napoles-ginawang-katatawanan-ng-netizens

SNEAK PEAK: Top Gear The Perfect Road Trip

Top Gear: The Perfect Road Trip

There's a new Top Gear Original Video coming this November 18 (if you're in the UK) and this original video is called "Top Gear: The Perfect Road Trip". In this new DVD, Clarkson and Hammond spend seven days from Venice to Pau, France with 20 cars, two boats, and a motorbike. It features the Bugatti Veyron, Pagani Huayra, Ford Model T, Ferrari F12, Porsche 911 GT3, Bentley Continental GTC, Rolls Royce Phantom, BAC Mono, Jaguar F-Type, Golf GTi, and more.

Sneak peak: http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/top-gear-perfect-road-trip-behind-the-scenes-2013-11-08

Happy 1st Anniversary Cartoon Hangover!



Frederator Studios launched the Cartoon Hangover website since November 8, 2012 and their maiden voyage for this website is none other than Bravest Warriors, the web cartoon created by the man behind Adventure Time. It's been a year from now and Cartoon Hangover has had 64.5 Million views, 189 Million minutes watched, 900k likes, 880k subs, 336k comments, 185k favorites and 42k Shares! Here's a video posted by Cartoon Hangover...

TTFN!!!

Cars GT6 Should Put (Volume 17)

In a galaxy far far away, just off our backyard, lies Leopaul's Blog; boldly pushing the boundaries of car culture because there's some CARS GT6 SHOULD PUT.



Cars like...

1) Ascari KZ1 '03

WHY: The Ascari Race Resort is now included in the list of racetracks you can race on GT6 but what about the cars from Ascari? Don't say that they forgot about the cars themselves! How about one of Ascari's boutique supercars only a few people would know? This is the Ascari KZ1, a British-made supercar that costs 235,000 Pounds and it's capable to reach the supercar Holy Grail of 200mph. It may have an engine from the old BMW M5 but the KZ1 has the credentials of a supercar. It drives like one, it handles like one, and overall...this is worth promising.

2) Ascari A10 '07

WHY: It maybe more of a track-day weapon but the A10 from Ascari is road legal, meaning you can use it on a day-to-day basis. The M5 engine that powers it has been uprooted to 625HP of power and it weighs around 1200kg because of carbon-fiber bodywork. The Ascari A10 is by far out one of our favorite supercars probably because it appeared on Top Gear a few years ago. Hopefully, PD should feature the best Ascari in this game and since we got the Ascari track, maybe we can give this one a spin round its home course.

3) Volkswagen Golf VII GTi '13

WHY: The official GT6 car list is lacking probably because of those pointless "Base Model" race cars and this list has been accused for not having the latest models out in the market today. How come they keep forgetting about the latest cars in the market today especially with the latest Golf VII GTi? If that new model showed up on GT6, this would be more fun when we drive the latest GTi hot hatch. Come on, wake up! There are new cars in the market that would need the GT6 treatment!

4) Peugeot 308 Feline 1.6 THP '13

Despite keeping the same name from the original, the new 308 is now one of the most promising city cars of the year because of its tasteful looks, new engines, new interior, and cutting-edge technology. It's also one of the hatchbacks I really want to drive and because I like this one rather than playing with the old 308 XSi from the previous installments, I just hope that PD has room for the new 308 just for keeps.

5) Alpine A110-50 Concept '12

Last 2012, the Renault Alpine celebrated its 50th anniversary by showcasing its Alpine A110-50 Concept race car, which in my opinion, looks more of a racer like the destroyed Mazda Furai Concept. This birthday present from Renault is powered by a Renault V4Y 6-cylinder engine developing over 400HP of power and 422Nm of torque. It's mated with a 6-speed sequential semi-automatic transmission operated by paddle shifters. Because the bodywork is carbon, it weighs less than a Ford Fiesta. If GT6 featured this, the A110-50 Concept is worth more of a challenge to us.

The results please? So when one of these cars showed up in future updates on GT6, you can't say I have a little bit to do with that.

Take that to Kaz Yamauchi!

"Pure Magic Clowny"

On the November 8, 2013 episode of Bubble Gang...

- Information desk gags

- IKAW AT ANG INA knows about...Twerking!

- Get to know different people and scenarios in another episode of Istambay Sa Looban.

- Don't try to seek help from Aling Mary! She'll charge you more or you better leave.

- Bubble Gang does Downy by spoofing this commercial as CLOWNY! PURE MAGIC CLOWNY!

Bubble Gang does Downy

- More menace acts for the televiewers from Antonietta!

- Advice on how to make tsansing out of your date.

- A corrupt politician scares away some relief goods and services.

- Shady cellphone vendor has an offer you can't refuse.

Let's Do The News! (November 8, 2013)

The big news today:

Superstorm Yolanda update:

With Superstorm Yolanda (Haiyan) rampaging through the Philippine archipelago, tons of video and photos are posted by the netizens, mostly about the deadly effects of this monster storm which packed maximum sustained winds of 235kph near the center and gusts up to 275kph. It downed communication and power lines and blocked roads in the Central Visayas region, which is still reeling from the October 15 disaster.

Check them out: http://www.interaksyon.com/article/74367/heto-na-si-yolanda---videos-and-photos-of-supertyphoon-as-posted-by-affected-netizens

Oh yeah, the folks from Tulong Kabataan had a word for the people who are willing to donate to Yolanda victims.

DONATE via Paypal. Click here: http://links.causes.com/s/clNiT3?r=lfwL

DONATE via bank:

(a) Account name: National Union of Students of the Philippines 
Branch: China Bank Quezon Avenue-D. Tuazon 
Peso Checking Account No: 107-248551-3

(b) For dollar transactions, the LFS account: 
Account Name: League of Filipino Students Landbank Dollar Account 
Account Number: 3074-0011-72

You can also donate goods:

FOOD: rice, canned goods, dried fish, bread and biscuits, eggs, mongo beans, coffee and sugar, milk and formula milk, bottled water, oil and cooking condiments

MEDICINE: paracetamol, anti-diarrhea, medicine for cough and colds, hydration salts, water purification tablets, medicine for prevention of leptospirosis, vitamins

NON-FOOD: blankets and sleeping mats/bags, tents, tarpaulins for temporary shelter, clothes for the young and old especially underwear for the women, candles and flashlights, cooking utensils, toiletries especially sanitary napkin for the women, and school supplies, toys, art supplies and school supplies

Our main Metro Manila drop-off points are as follows:

QUEZON CITY 
(1) Kabataan Partylist HQ: #5 Palosapis St., Brgy Amihan, Proj 3 Quezon City 
(2) CEGP National Office, 37-C Yale St., Cubao, Quezon City

MANILA 
(1) LFS HQ, 1650 Sisa St., Sampaloc Karatula Up Manila

VOLUNTEER. Sign-up here: http://links.causes.com/s/clNiUj?r=lfwL

Stay safe, everyone!

Bee and PuppyCat Kickstarter a success

Bee and PuppyCat is a web short toon created by Natasha Allegri, the woman responsible for the Fionna and Cake episodes of Adventure Time, and it was streamed by Frederator Studio's Cartoon Hangover. Over 4 million viewers in YouTube have watched this web short and when they asked if they want more of Bee and PuppyCat, Frederator launched a Kickstarter project for Bee and PuppyCat and they need $600,000 to fund this project. The Kickstarter funding for this project started on October 15, 2013 and the deadline is on November 14, 2013.

This Kickstarter project went off to a slow start but several weeks later and just 6 days to go before the deadline, success at last. About 13,644 backers pledged $633,567. We may have succeed the $600,000 goal but if you want more, feel free to back this project if desired.

But still, congratulations to all the backers who hoped to see Bee and PuppyCat spawned into a series. Frederator Loves You!

Bravest Warriors S02E02

Frederator Studios' Cartoon Hangover website began streaming episode 2 of Bravest Warriors Season 2. In the episode titled "RoboChris", hold on tight because...well, watch this and find out...



First look of Top Gear Korea Season 5

Top Gear Korea returns on XTM this November 10, 2013 for their fifth season. First look for the new season? You bet!



Facelifts for two Nissan MPVs

2014 Nissan Elgrand

2014 Nissan Serena

The Nissan Elgrand E52 and the Nissan Serena C26, both of these current-generation models have been around for about three years since their 2010 debut and for the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, expect a minor change for the two of the most popular MPVs offered from Nissan. No further details for now but the Nissan Elgrand E52 minor change will be available this January while the Nissan Serena C26 minor change will be next month.

Nissan Teana J33 set for Tokyo debut!

2014 Nissan Teana

After its debut on China and Thailand, the third-generation Nissan Teana (J33) will make its Japan premiere at this year's Tokyo Motor Show and having learned its lesson from the Asian nations, the new model throws away the previous model's V6 engines in favor for a more fuel-efficient QR25DE engine which produces 165HP of power while mated with Nissan's next-generation XTRONIC CVT gearbox.

Report: http://autoc-one.jp/motorshow/tokyo/2013/nissan/1530445/

Blade Glider

Nissan Blade Glider Concept

Quite a bizarre looking concept car for Nissan but this BladeGlider single-seater concept sports car set for Tokyo Motor Show debut took some inspirations from the DeltaWing racer without all the drama.

Details: http://www.netcarshow.com/nissan/2013-bladeglider_concept/

2014 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG

2014 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG lang

The ultimate S-Class is set for its Tokyo Motor Show reveal and this brand-new S65 AMG, available exclusively as a long-wheelbase model, really stirs up some German seriousness through the eyes of the TMS crowds. Under the bonnet, the new S65 AMG is powered by a 6.0L V12 BiTurbo engine, which is as similar from today's SL65 AMG. No further details for now but expect the 2014 S65 AMG to debut at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show.

Report: http://carview.yahoo.co.jp/news/motorshow/194394/

Top Gear USA S04E07

The world of tomorrow, today. The boys at Top Gear USA are comparing three of the latest compact electric cars. Rut opts in for the Nissan Leaf, while Tanner opts for the Ford Focus Electric, and Adam goes for the Fiat 500e.

The first challenge involves on a drag race at the Milan Dragway against the Camaro ZL1 and since their compacts can't stand the chance, the boys switched for electric-powered drag racers; an electric S10, an electric Porsche, and an electric dragster.

Adam and the electric S10 made it a second slower than a ZL1 while Rut in an electric Porsche done it quicker. As for Tanner and the EV dragster, consider this a win for Tanner.

With Tanner won the EV drag challenge in different cars, it's back to the compacts and onto the next challenge involving the reverse speed record. Tanner did it in 20mph reverse on the Focus Electric while Adam and the 500e done it in 27mph and as for Rut and the Leaf, it's a record breaking 57mph! 57MPH in reverse! Leaf takes a first win in the challenge.

Next stop...the mall! The boys will drive their cars through the mall without being caught by Segway-riding mall cops. After hours of mall ruckus, Rut escaped first while Tanner's second to escape and Adam is the last to get out of the mall alive.

With the Leaf secured two wins in this episode, the next challenge involves how quiet these electric cars are by sneaking out the house and drive their cars out in the neighborhood without making much noise. Even though the Focus Electric was made for silence, the tire noise issue caused him much ruckus. Just before Rut escape the house, his idea of a ladder escape caused him even more ruckus as well as slamming the door of the Leaf before setting off. Adam and the 500e never done this whole discreet challenge very well.

Despite that, Rutledge Wood is the overall winner and the key person to power test Tesla's electric sports saloon, the Model S.

The Tesla Model S is one of the most high-tech EV sports saloon in the market but the question is...is the Model S capable to outrun the Camaro ZL1?

In a drag race, yes but only just though. But how corner-worthy is the Model S against the MB S-Class AMG? While the S-Class set a 1:15 lap time, the Model S, with The Stig at the wheel, did it in 1:12! 3 seconds quicker!!!

With the Tesla Model S, this electric premium saloon proves that the world of tomorrow really is...now.