And now the news and before that, let me just say that I first encounter this mobile app that turns out to be the hit app of the year 2012. Nope, it's not Angry Birds because it's so last year. It's DRAW SOMETHING!
DRAW SOMETHING? What is DRAW SOMETHING?
Think of it as Banana Split's Just Draw It but it has no time limit on it. It's just you and your friends guessing the drawings you made and take turns. It's somewhat boring but it kicks the heck out of Angry Birds, which made me a point that this would be 2012's most popular app. If 2010 is the year of Plants vs. Zombies, 2011 is the year of the Angry Birds, this is the year of the Draw Something!
Once you start playing Draw Something, there's no turning back...
Ahem, heard the news? It seems that Zynga, the creators of Farmville and Mafia Wars, has just bought OMGPOP, which is the maker of the hit Draw Something app.
Heh, didn't see that thing before....
Anyway, now moving on to something shocking...
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| Mitsubishi Zinger |
Mitsubishi's Zinger (known in the Philippines as the Fuzion) was been recalled.
Reports:
Yep, it was recalled because of the bad welding on the vehicles' central steering poles and that may affect driving and cause steering wheels to be ineffective, according to the statement. Also, Mitsubishi will publish the vehicle identification numbers (VIN) of the affection Fuzion units via its website,
www.mitsubishi-motors.com.ph.
For inquiries and additional concerns, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines encourages its clients to call the MMPC Customer Care Center at (+632) 658-0673. The hotline is available from Monday to Friday, 7am to 4pm.
Now, moving on...
Remember the Trailblazer concept as seen at the Dubai Motor Show? Seems that the production version of the not-for-USA TrailBlazer showed up in Thailand ahead on its Bangkok International Motor Show premiere.
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| 2013 Chevrolet TrailBlazer |
Don't get messy because this was based on the new generation Chevrolet Colorado. Anyway, this Thai-spec TrailBlazer has;
- Electronic-stability control
- Anti-lock braking system
- Hydraulic brake assist
- Traction control
- Dynamic rear brake proportioning (first use of rear-drive brake in the market)
- Electronic brake-force distribution
- Panic-brake assist
- Engine drag control
- Hill-descent control
- Driver and occupant airbag protection
- Second-row 60/40 split seats with fold-flat capability
- Third-row 50/50 split seats with center console storage and fold-flat capability
- Flat floor storage from the front row rearward when all seats are folded
- Auxiliary power plug with USB and Bluetooth connectivity
Ugh, I don't really like this TrailBlazer. I REALLY REALLY DON'T LIKE THIS. I still prefer the Captiva instead because it was better to ride at, better to look at, and in the real world, made in Korea. Surely, Chevrolet plans to bring the REAL SUV Captiva on the 2nd quarter of 2012 to the Philippines.
So if those two collide; which do you think will prevail? The Korean-made Captiva or the Thai-made TrailBlazer? Not sure but be patient...
Anyway, Namco Bandai Games, the blokes behind the TEKKEN HYBRID Blu-Ray-PS3 game, seems that they'll be making another Blu-Ray hybrid game and this time, it's a combo between a new .hack// video game and .hack//The Movie all in one. My sister, Cecille, was a big fan of the .hack// video games and the anime series ranging from Legend of the Twilight, Sign, Roots, and Quantum. Anyway, this is the first time a .hack// game made it on the PS3. For the first time!
Anyway, this new game, .hack//Versus, is set after .hack//The Movie. It was set in the future when children have lived their entire lives since birth in a world connected by networks.
Sounds great but I'll pass...
(You know it was already showing in Philippine cinemas yesterday. How was it? Is the film adaptation of the best selling novel great? What do you want to expect for the next chapter of The Hunger Games saga titled Catching Fire?)
Anyway, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the 2013 GLK-Class minor change ahead of the 2012 New York Auto Show.
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| 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Class |
O ho ho ho! Seems that this latest facelift has the headlamps of the new M-Class and it's a bit more kooky! Ha ha ha!
Hey, how come you haven't touch your PSVita yet? You have that since last week and you still haven't decide which good game you want to play it on the PSVita? How hard can it be?
Anyway, the 2012 Geneva Motor Show may be over but we have something amiss...
RUF, the German automaker that specializes on souped-up Porsches, revealed their latest masterpieces and for the first, those two RUF creations were based on the Porsche 911 (991).
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| RUF at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show |
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| RUF at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show |
The one that look like a tuned Porsche 991 911 in dark green was the Ruf Rt 35 Anniversary and the other one that look like a tuned Porsche 991 911 in yellow was the all new RGT-8.
Description from RUF:
RUF Rt 35 Anniversary
The Rt 35 Anniversary is based on the Porsche 991. Its Turbo power-train is offered only in rear wheel drive. The engine produces 630 hp and is available with the PDK transmission ensuring outstanding performance and driver comfort. The name is derived from RUF’s 35 year history and expertise with turbo-charged engines.
Displayed beside the Rt 35 Anniversary is the 1977 RUF Turbo 3.3. The 3.3 litre engine produced 303 hp and was mated to RUF’s own 5‑speed transmission. This specific car was the original one tested by the German car magazine, Auto Motor and Sport. This car was bought back and restored by RUF Automobile.
Technical Data Rt 35 Anniversary
Power at
630ps/464kW @ 6500
Torque at
825 Nm @ 3000 1/min
Displacement
3800 cm³
Transmission
Double clutch gearbox
Top Speed
330 km/h
Fuel consumption
Urban
16,7 l/100 km
Non-urban
8,2 l/100 km
Combined
11,5 l/100 km
CO2 emissions
268 g/km
RUF RGT 8
The RGT 8, first introduced here at Geneva in 2010, is now available based on the new Porsche 991 platform. The RGT 8 features the “all RUF”, naturally aspirated V8 that produces 550 hp. The flexibility of the V8 engine delivers extraordinary performance and a sound track that only a high‑revving, flat‑crank V8 can produce.
The V8 engine was inspired by racing technology and features hemispherically arranged valves, 180 degree “flat” crankshaft, dry sump lubrication and direct drive ancillaries eliminating all drive belts. The RGT 8 is available with only a six-speed manual transmission powering the rear wheels.
Technical Data RGT 8
Power at
550ps/405kW @ 8500
Torque at
500 Nm @ 4000 1/min
Displacement
4499 cm³
Transmission
6-speed manual
Top Speed
318 km/h
Fuel consumption
Urban
19,7 l/100 km
Non-urban
9,8 l/100 km
Combined
12,9 l/100 km
CO2 emissions
298 g/km
Congratulations RUF, for a job well done creating new machines based on the new Porsche 911 (991). Oh and by the way, they did launched a new version of the CTR 3 known as the Clubsport variant, and if that wasn't enough, there was a European premiere of the Panamera-based Ruf RXL.
Anyway, about the death of Whitney Houston, I think authorities found the cause of her death last February. Some say, she was accidentally drowned with cocaine in blood. A final report will be released to the public on the next two weeks.
Now you know...
Anyway, that's the news!
