My FH5 Log: Gone Lagonda

Forza Horizon 5's Back to the 90s Winter Season Playlist introduced us to an Aston Martin sedan we are unfamiliar with, the Aston Martin Lagonda.

We, Forza babies, don't know about this ancient Aston Martin saloon. The only Aston Martin saloon we remember is the Rapide. Anyway, long story short. Let's get to know about the Aston Martin Lagonda, the sedan.

First launched in 1974 and designed by William Towns, the Aston Martin Lagonda is the company's second attempt at creating a premium sedan and served as the successor to the ancient Lagonda Rapide. The first model was originally a saloon version of the Aston Martin V8. Still, later updates gave the Lagonda sedan a squarish and edgier shape, something unheard of on premium sedan standards. 

Seen in FH5 is the final version of the Lagonda, the Series 4. Featuring a more rounded but slab-sided styling compared to the Series 3, the Series 4 Lagonda is powered by a 5.3L V12 engine producing 289bhp of power and 321ft-lb of torque.

Until production ended in January 1990, only 105 units of the Series 4 Lagonda were made.

The Lagonda managed to last until the start of the final decade of the 20th century. But do you know something that came out before that? The comedy-horror movie Beetlejuice came out in 1989. That's why I've sent the ancient Lagonda to GT Deny's reenactment of Lydia Deetz's neighborhood in time for Halloween celebrations. Ready for a little tour around the hood? Let's roll the tape.

Nostalgia is all part of the game, more or less.

What are your thoughts on the ancient Aston Martin Lagonda sedan? Do you think the car looks good? Is the Lagonda a good car? Are there any particular features of the Lagonda that you like or dislike? Let me know what you think of the Aston Martin Lagonda.

Anyway, enjoy your new ride!

Let's Do The News! (October 25, 2024)

                          

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- The Department of Trade and Industry is preparing the aid that will be delivered to the business sector affected by the devastation of Typhoon Kristine.

- More than 150,000 family food packs have been distributed to those affected by Typhoon Kristine, according to the DSWD.

- PH President Bongbong Marcos is conducting aerial inspections in areas affected by Typhoon Kristine.

- Child killer Lucy Letby loses her bid to appeal against conviction for attempted murder of the baby girl.

- An LA prosecutor backs the resentencing of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who killed their parents in 1989.

- The United Nations warns that the world temperature could hit a record 3.1C this century. The global community is being urged to make large efforts to reduce emissions.

- Mitsubishi Motors showcased the DST Concept at the Philippine International Motor Show.

- MG showcased its EXE181 Concept in honor of the 1957 EX181 land-speed car.

- Actress Kim Soo Mi passed away.

- FTISLAND member Minwhan will no longer appear in The Return of Superman after his ex-wife speaks out.

- USF basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim dies at age 43.

- ICYMI: Female co-hosts of Willie Revillame were removed in Wil To Win. This includes Ana Ramsey, Christine Bermas, Cindy Miranda, and Almira Teng.

TTFN.

Let's Do The News! (October 24, 2024)

                         

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- The Philippine Ports Authority has recorded 7,313 stranded passengers at the ports in the country today due to the ravages of Typhoon Kristine. The 17 air assets of the Armed Forces of the Philippines are now prepositioned at the Villamor Air Base and in Cebu to assist the Bicol Region. Red Warning Level raised in part of Batangas; Cavite, Laguna, and some parts of Quezon Province are under Orange Warning Level, while Metro Manila, Rizal, Bataan, Quezon, and Laguna are under Yellow Warning Level.

- Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa and Senator Christopher "Bong" Go will be allowed to defend themselves in the Senate hearing on the former Duterte administration's war on drugs on October 28.

- At least five people have died and 22 are injured in an assault on the HQ of an aviation firm near the Turkish capital Ankara. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya, cited by state-run Anadolu news agency, said the two attackers — a woman and a man - had been "neutralized" after an operation was launched to capture them following the attack he blamed on Kurdish rebel group PKK.

- The United Nations canceled its polio vaccine plans in northern Gaza, saying the escalating violence means it cannot reach children in need of immunization.

- Two lost ancient cities have been discovered in the mountains of southeastern Uzbekistan. The cities are thought to date back to the 1st century BC.

- Kia teases the Sportage NQ5 minor change.

- Andre Lotterer has announced he will be leaving Porsche Penske Motorsport after the 2024 World Endurance Championship season. The race in Bahrain will be his last.

- Nissan and Jaguar were fined over Formula E cost cap breaches.

- Marvel confirms the next Spider-Man movie with Tom Holland reprising the role. Filming begins next year.

- Jessi issued an apology in response to a recent incident.

- Two-time World's Strongest Man Geoff Capes dies at the age of 75.

TTFN.

DAISUKI FULL POWER

 The third season of Love Live! Superstar!! is here! In an exciting first for the Love Live! TV anime franchise, this season will bring the girls' adventures to a thrilling conclusion. But first, they'll have to face off against their biggest threat yet: Wien Margarete, the rival school idol who was defeated by Liella! She's transferred to Yuigaoka Girls High with one thing on her mind: revenge! 

As fanatics enjoying the dramatic final chapter of the Liella girls, the closing theme song has arrived!

DAISUKI FULL POWER

The third season of Love Live! Superstar!! has arrived, and with it comes the closing theme song, "DAISUKI FULL POWER." This single is the only thing you need to listen to the latest theme song and the coupling song, "Within a Dream." There is no other choice!

The third season of Love Live! Superstar!! airs every Sunday night on NHK ETV.

Let's be ONE

The third season of Love Live! Superstar!! is here! In an exciting first for the Love Live! TV anime franchise, this season will bring the girls' adventures to a thrilling conclusion. But first, they'll have to face off against their biggest threat yet: Wien Margarete, the rival school idol who was defeated by Liella! She's transferred to Yuigaoka Girls High with one thing on her mind: revenge! 

As fanatics enjoying the dramatic final chapter of the Liella girls, the opening theme song has arrived!

Let's be ONE

The third season of Love Live! Superstar!! has arrived, and with it comes the opening theme song, "Let's Be One." This single is the only thing you need to listen to the latest theme song and the coupling song, "青春HOPPERS" because, truth be told, there's no other choice.

The third season of Love Live! Superstar!! airs every Sunday night on NHK ETV.

Let's Do The News! (October 23, 2024)

                        

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- Typhoon Kristine maintained its strength as it moved along the ocean east of Aurora. Based on PAGASA's Tropical Cyclone Bulletin #12 today, October 23, 2024, the eye of Tropical Storm Kristine was spotted at a distance of 160 km East of Casiguran, Aurora.

- A pioneering member and fund-raising head of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ has testified in the Senate against Pastor Apollo Quiboloy.

- A top court in the US state of Georgia denied an appeal from Republicans over a decision to block a new rule that would have required poll workers to hand-count ballots. Voting rights activists strongly condemned the rule.

- Portland's Union Station, opened in 1896, is the oldest continuously operating passenger rail station on the US West Coast. It has been put up for sale.

- Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO, Mike Jeffries, and his partner Matthew Smith have been arrested and charged with running a prostitution and international sex trafficking business. Federal prosecutors said the men used force, fraud, and coercion to engage in "violent and exploitive" sexual acts.

- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the row with Donald Trump's campaign over allegation of Labour Party interference in the US election won't damage the relationship. Reports said the UK Labour Party is sending volunteers to campaign for US Vice President Kamala Harris. 

- Ukraine's Prosecutor-General Andriy Kostin has resigned amid a draft-dodging scandal. Kostin said he took responsibility for a scandal in which thousands of disability certificates were issued based on fake documents.

- The MINI John Cooper Works F66 range was unveiled. Available in 3-door hatchback and cabrio, the new MINI JCW is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged engine producing 231hp of power. Mated to a double-clutch gearbox, it sprints from 0-100kph in 6.1 seconds and has a top speed of 250kph.

2025 Mini John Cooper Works

- The Opel/Vauxhall Mokka B was updated for the 2025 model year.

2025 Vauxhall Mokka

- Sega sues Bank of Innovation for 1 Billion Yen in a patent suit relating to "gacha game" mechanics.

- The Apothecary Diaries's second season will air this January 10, 2025.

- A movie adaptation of the claymation TV show Pingu was confirmed and it will be produced by the studio behind the Wallace and Gromit series.

- Woo Kyung Jun will enlist in the military and leave THE NEW SIX group.

- Baseball legend Fernando Valenzuela passed away at the age of 63. Valenzuela became instrumental for the Los Angeles Dodgers' win at the 1981 World Series. He earned the National League Cy Yong Award and Rookie of the Year at that time.

- A Nevada judge has issued preliminary approval for a $375 million settlement to conclude the first of two antitrust lawsuits against the UFC.

TTFN.

My FH5 Log: Mr. Mitsu

The Mitsubishi FTO has made its comeback in Forza Horizon 5 as a prize car in the Back to the 90s Storm Season Playlist. This news is sure to thrill a certain slasher from Hakone.

Having obtained the FTO, let's have a word with the only front-wheel-drive sports coupe Mitsubishi made.

The Mitsubishi FTO was launched in October 1994 as an entry-level front-wheel-drive sports coupe. It was intended to compete with the Toyota Celica and the Honda Integra. The FTO comes with a choice of engines, including a 2.0L 6A12 MIVEC V6 engine that produces 200 PS of power and 20.4 kgf-m of torque. It is mated with either a 5-speed manual or INVECS-II Sports Mode automatic transmission (in four or five-speed configurations) that allows the driver to manually shift gears with ease. At launch, it won the Japan Car of the Year. Production ended in 2000.

I'm going to take the FTO for a quick drive around a certain EventLab creation that feels like Fuji to me. I'm not sure if it's an exact replica, but it's close enough. Anyway, let's roll the tape and see how it handles.

The good old days are still here, at least for fans of the Mitsubishi FTO. This classic Japanese sports coupe has been revisited in Forza Horizon 5.

Enjoy your new ride!