A sexier Leaf, an aggressive Juke, and a sovereign Elgrand modded for TAS 2011

2011 Nissan Leaf Aero Style Concept

2011 Nissan Juke Sporty Package

2011 Nissan Elgrand Rider Premium Concept

It begins... Just before the Tokyo Auto Salon 2011 hits this January, Nissan modified some of the new ones for the show, including the new, 100% electric, Nissan LEAF, the Rock'n Small Juke, and the King of Minivan, the Elgrand.

The LEAF modified as the LEAF Aero Style Concept provides overall sexiness and feisty status on Nissan's 100% electric car. The Juke Sporty Package made it even more aggressive. Lastly, the Elgrand Rider Premium Concept is Autech's answer to Modellista's Royal Lounge for the Alphard and Vellfire.

There's also a special appearance of the Nissan Serena C26 Autech Rider, NISMO Elgrand E52, Nissan Fairlady Z (370Z) Version NISMO, and the Motul Autech GT-R as seen on the Super GT races (and now on Gran Turismo 5). There will be a special appearance of the ultimate GT-R modified for the show, the NISMO GT-R RC.

I wonder what would the NISMO GT-R RC look like?

Leaked brochure of the 2012 MR Wagon shows its new face...

2012 Suzuki MR Wagon leaked brochure

Believe it or not, this leaked brochure shows the new face of the 2012 Suzuki MR Wagon and this new face gives somewhat of a sad look...

Still, this will be targeted for several young Japanese women. With the idling stop added, the new MR Wagon can go to about 25.5km/L.

Find out if the new MR Wagon hits Japan this January 2011. A new Nissan Moco may follow...

Photo: Response.jp

Is Ford ready for the age of "idling stop"?

According to some sources, including Carscoop, North American carmaker, Ford, is readying the use of idling stop technology on compact cars and crossovers.

By 2012, most Ford models in North America will be equipped with the idling stop function. It seems that North America is now into the age of idling stop technology since Japan.

Looks like North America is now into the age of eco cars...

Tongue Tarang Tongue for 12-27-10

The Tongue Tarang Tongue from the December 27 episode of Banana Split is here:

Pinoy: Pa-sexy
Spanish: Pa-elya

Pinoy: Sabi ko... asan ka na
Japanese: Sankana kaku

Pinoy: Puruntong ni Ryan
Spanish: Karsunsilyo ni Agoncillo

Pinoy: Napakalusog
Japanese: Tomabashiya

Pinoy: Nahuli ng bonggang bongga
Spanish: Extrabagansya

Pinoy: Lasing lumakad
Japanese: Sumuray

Pinoy: Pangalawa si Eddie Garcia
Spanish: Segunda manoy

Pinoy: Opinyon
Spanish: Korokoro

On the Banana Split mini-series, The Amazing Microwave Pandesal Rangers; to defeat Ted, a.k.a. Pandesal Ranger 2 with Liver Spread, who was brainwashed by the bad guy wearing black, Noli has a strategy to defeat Ted, but not in a 3 vs. 1 basis. It should be a one by one battle.

The Cars of 2010 Part Three: South Korea

Previously, I've covered up the 2010 cars from Europe and Japan. For my third part, time to cover up the list of cars from South Korea! I know, we, Filipinos, love Korean cars and so do I. Here goes;

LIST OF KOREAN CARS IN 2010

Renault Samsung:

1) SM5 (Full Model Change, now original and no longer a rebadged version of Nissan Teana)

Kia

1) Sportage (Full Model Change)

2) K5 (Debut, a full model change of Optima)

3) Forte Hatchback (Additional Model)

Hyundai

1) Avante/Elantra (Full Model Change)

2) Accent (Full Model Change, in South Korea, the Accent naming returned, replacing the Verna)

GM Daewoo

1) Alpheon (Debut, based on the Buick LaCrosse)

These are the cars from South Korea for 2010. Wonder which of these Korean cars a favorite among Filipinos? Next part, I'll tackle North American cars! Bye!

There was a radio ad for the Blizzard?

2011 Foton Blizzard

During a commercial break on DZRH, I listened across a radio commercial for the Foton Blizzard (SUP) Pick-up...

Is it really "Pogi"?

Ang poging-poging na pick-up?

Hmm... fine for me about that radio ad for the Foton Blizzard

The Cars of 2010 Part Two: Japan

I've already tackled the European cars of 2010, now for my second part, I'm going to tackle the Japanese cars of 2010:

LIST OF JAPANESE CARS OF 2010:

Toyota

1) Passo (Full Model Change)

2) Ractis (Full Model Change)

3) FJ Cruiser (Japan Debut after four years in the United States)

4) Vitz (Full Model Change)

5) Lexus LFA (Debut, Limited to 500 units)

6) Noah G's (Additional Model, sporty version of Noah)

7) Voxy G's (Additional Model, sporty version of Voxy)

Daihatsu

1) Boon (Full Model Change)

2) Move/Move Custom (Full Model Change)

Mitsubishi

1) RVR (Debut, Naming returned and now as a crossover)

2) i-MiEV (Debut, first electric vehicle from Mitsubishi)

Honda

1) CR-Z (Debut)

2) Freed Spike (Debut, additional model for the Freed)

3) Fit Hybrid (Additional Model)

Mitsuoka

1) Galue Classic (Additional Model)

2) Like (Debut, based on the Mitsubishi i MiEV)

3) Galue (Full Model Change, now based on the Nissan Teana)

Nissan

1) Juke (Debut)

2) March (Full Model Change)

3) Elgrand (Full Model Change)

4) Fuga Hybrid (Additional Model)

5) Serena (Full Model Change)

6) Leaf (Debut, first electric car from Nissan)

Mazda

1) Premacy (Full Model Change)

Subaru

1) Impreza XV (Additional Model)

2) WRX STi 4-door (Additional Model, returned for the third generation)

3) Lucra/Lucra Custom (Debut, based on the Daihatsu Tanto Exe)

4) Pleo/Pleo Custom (Full Model Change, based on the Daihatsu Mira)

5) Trezia (Debut, based on the Toyota Ractis)

Suzuki

1) Swift (Full Model Change)

2) Landy (Full Model Change, based on the Nissan Serena)

3) Solio (Full Model Change)

These are the JDM cars of 2010. Next time, I'll cover the cars from the home of dramas and K-Pop, South Korea!

See you next time!

My Top Gear Test Track GT5 first impressions

Jaguar XFR

Bugatti Veyron

Subaru WRX STi 4-door (GVB)

The Top Gear Test Track, as seen on the hit UK TV Car Magazine from BBC, Top Gear, made its first appearance in Gran Turismo 5, and unlocking this track wasn't easy for me because I need to get gold on one of the Top Gear Challenges on Special Events. 

Lamborghini Gallardo

Honda CR-Z

Lexus LFA

What can I say about that track as seen on Top Gear from the UK? For me, I think it sounds challenging but good for trying out new cars. I can imagine myself as The Stig for testing out new rides, both Standard and Premium.

Toyota Vitz RS

Caterham Seven Fireblade

Lexus IS F

Ferrari 430 Scuderia

The Top Gear Test Track on Gran Turismo 5 sounds challenging, but this is a great collaboration between Polyphony Digital and British Broadcasting Corporation. Most players would love to try out new rides on this track and see which of their cars is the fastest.

I can imagine myself bump my head after drifting a high-performance car, just like in one episode of Top Gear where Jeremy Clarkson bumped his head upon drifting the MG XPower.

How about you? Are you faster than The Stig?