The controversial TV anime series, Ore no Imouto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake Ga Nai, or Oreimo for short (日本名：俺の妹がこんなに可愛いわけがない) focuses in the life and times of Kyosuke and Kirino Kousaka, two siblings trying to fit in their daily lives. Most fans love Kirino Kousaka because of Azu-nyan's voice or maybe some fans like Kuroneko, whose real name is Ruri Goko, because of her, well, um, whatever. Most fans love Kirino and Kuroneko. Too bad, it ended in a 12-episode basis, but word that there will be a PSP game coming this January 27, the same date when To Aru Majutsu no Index PSP comes out too!
To comfort yourselves after watching Oreimo or waiting for the Oreimo Portable to come out soon, the Original Sound Track from Oreimo is finally here and 38 tracks included on this CD are here to "heart up" and "heart up" some more, relieving the slice-of-life moments of Kyosuke, Kirino, Manami Tamura, Saori, Kuroneko, and the gang.
There's also a TV Mix version of the opening theme song by Claris, titled Irony as well! Needless to say that there's no way this is a fine souvenir to your Anime soundtrack collection!
LIMITED EDITION:
A Limited Edition comes with alternate covers starring Kirino Kousaka and Kuroneko!
Since its debut in December 24, 2010 and already on sale since January 7, 2011, the Suzuki Solio will be rebadged by Mitsubishi for their new compact minivan. I am not sure why that why Mitsubishi will name this Solio an another Delica...
Most adults think that hybrid cars are just a children's toys. If they come looking on the new Lexus hybrid hatchback, the CT 200h, this hybrid car is no child's toy. It is a hybrid hatchback nested with Shadow Magic.
2012 Lexus CT
The reason how this new hybrid hatchback is enveloped with Shadow Magic because the Lexus CT 200h is the darker side of green. It is a hybrid car that has the Dark Side within reach, and you may already remember it on the special "Dark Ride" interactive web movie earlier. Dark times need a dark hero and this Lexus CT 200h is truly the "Gabriel Belmont" of hybrids.
2012 Lexus CT interior
Questioning from Lexus' design philosophy of L-Finesse, the Lexus CT 200h has a sharp proposal to attract wealthy buyers with its innovative design flow and hospitable interior. The exterior design seems to be more European than being Japanese but this hybrid hatchback truly shows its evil side outside but the interior has a good side within its menacing face. The interior packs with innovative conveniences including the Lexus Remote Touch that allows the driver to choose a wide variety of options while on the road. With L-Finesse, this evil hybrid hatch truly witness Hell in a greener side of view, that is Green Hell perhaps.
2012 Lexus CT
The Lexus CT 200h is equipped with the 2ZR-FXE engine, a 1.8-litre gasoline engine equipped with the Toyota Hybrid System II found on the third-generation Toyota Prius, accumulating a power output of a frugal 99PS with the 82PS motor equipped. As a hybrid car, the Lexus CT 200h accumulates a fuel economy of 34.0km/L (base model) and this has enough fuel economy to bring the Honda CR-Z to the guillotine. Although I admit that the CT 200h's power output is somewhat disappointing, I still want to take the Honda CR-Z instead but if fuel economy is just one thing, the Lexus CT 200h is my best pick.
Just like the Honda CR-Z, the Lexus CT 200h has a wide variety of driving modes to choose from, courtesy of the new Drive Mode Select. The Normal/Eco/EV Drive Mode is made for city driving or something casual and the Sport Mode is made to push the CT 200h beyond the bounds. Think of the Normal/Eco/EV Drive Mode as the Light Magic and the Sport Mode as the Shadow Magic as these mode suggests that Normal Mode is made for fuel efficiency and the Sport Mode for power and agility.
Lucky for you that the Lexus CT 200h is equipped with Paddle Shifters that allows the owner to have a feel of a sports car while driving the hybrid car on the Shutokou or Touge. Please take note that the Harmonious Driving Navigator monitors the CT 200h's fuel efficiency and how fuel efficient affects the outcome between you and your dark ride.
CT 200h F-Sport
2012 Lexus CT F-Sport
To bring the Lexus Ct 200h on its full potential, an available F-Sport Package is available to bring out the taste of LFA at the city streets. The F-Sport comes with the aggressive grille, F-Sport Emblem, tuned suspension, 17-inch rims, aluminum sports pedal, and F-Sport Steering Wheel. The CT 200h F Sport is like a CT 200h wearing the God Mask in order to save the world from darkness.
My thoughts about the CT 200h:
Dark times need a dark hero, and this new hybrid hatchback from Lexus was the Dark Hero that can save the world from darkness. Combining the thrill of a sports car with the efficiency of the hybrid car is just one thing the CT 200h knows but only wealthy, green-living, executives are welcomed to be indulged with the Dark Ride. CT stands for Creative Touring and this Creative Touring of Lexus is ready to dance at the streets of Tokyo. Although it was intended for Europe sale, the Lexus CT 200h made it a worldwide basis and I hope Lexus Manila will join the Dark Side with the CT 200h soon. Go ahead, dance with the CT 200h if you are ready to bring this dark ride to a date with destiny 'till sunshine!
For this episode on The Amazing Microwave Pandesal Rangers from the January 12 episode of Banana Split, after Ted (Jason Francisco) kicked the butt out of the villain in black cloak, he challenges Pan De Coco Martin (Kuya Jobert) to a fistfight after Pan De Coco Martin spent seconds peeing on the wall. Meanwhile, while Noli (Jayson Gainza), Julius (Badji Mortiz), and Kuring (Nina Jose) healing themselves, they watch TV and they saw Ted fighting Pan De Coco Martin. Will they help Ted? Find out tomorrow!
John Prats, as Kuya Art, the Art Throb, is here again to make a gift to your parents with the use of paper and scissors.
While not being the menacing Pan De Coco Martin, Kuya Jobert helps a track-and-field athlete how to win a track-and-field effectively, well almost effectively.
After that, Jayson Gainza showcases three things made by idiots on "ANG O.A. MO!", such as that you don't like dirt but you're a beggar, convincing your boyfriend to marry but don't want to touch, and want to go home but you arrived at the office
A beautiful British classic race car
staying in Gion
Ah, lucky me. 1/11/11. January 11, 2011. The date when I first got my hands on this ultra-expensive Gran Turismo 5 Premium Tier car that is none other than the Jaguar XJ13. I won this car from the 200-lap challenge at the Indianapolis, in A-Spec.
Messing the XJ13 at the Top Gear
Test Track
You can't beat the classics!
It's pretty amusing that this car is mostly expensive and you need to win more races to buy some. Fortunately for the Jaguar XJ13, this one is a prize car from winning the A-Spec 200-lap Indianapolis race. I used the Formula Gran Turismo on that race and it took almost three hours to win!
Classic vs. Modern?
I guess some GT5 amateurs, pros, and experts got their hands on this ultra-expensive Jaguar XJ13 as a prize car, but what would they react when they show it on online battles? Guess I would keep this vintage Jaguar classic as a memorabilia of hardships and I'm just two A-Spec levels away from getting the X2010 S. Vettel car. In the meantime, what should I do with the Jaguar XJ13 on GT5? It's a mega expensive car won from an endurance match and what could possibly go wrong?
On the Banana Split mini-series, The Amazing Microwave Pandesal Rangers, this January 11 episode,
As Pan De Coco Martin (Kuya Jhobert) wreaks havoc, Ted (Jason Francisco) wants to save his siblings but the villain in black cloak said no and he knows that these siblings betrayed Ted. Ted wants to save them but the bad guy electrified Ted. Ted splashed the super villain with water and turns out water was this villain in black cloak' weakness! The bad guy admitted that Ted's siblings didn't betray Ted, and turns out it was a set-up to separate them like The Beatles. Ted finally kicked the butt out of the Black Cloak! Will Ted reunite with the siblings and stop Pan De Coco Martin's monstrosity? Find out soon!
Later, John Prats, as Kuya Keem, explains more on magic and brings out Debra (RR Enriquez) for more. Abra Kadabra!
What did I know? Chevrolet's true eco-car, the Volt, and Ford's new Explorer won the 2011 North American Car (and Truck) of the Year at the 2011 NAIAS in Detroit, Michigan!
In Banana Split's The Amazing Microwave Pandesal Rangers, the mysterious Pan de coco named Pan De Coco Martin unveiled its face (wait, that's Kuya Jobert!) and he attacked our heroes!
Ted (Jason Francisco), as Pandesal Ranger 2 with Liver Spread, tries to attack Pan De Coco Martin, but he's too strong! Pan De Coco Martin attacked Ted (Jayson Gainza), Julius (Badji Mortiz), and Kuring (Nina Jose), leaving the villain in black cloak and Ted retreated. The reporter showed up and interviewed both the now harmed Pandesal Rangers and the new villain named Pan De Coco Martin! Wait! The reporter said it all, this is the final week! Find out tomorrow 'till Friday if our heroes survived the final challenge! Aw great! The villain in black cloak and Pan De Coco Martin... now what will our Pandesal Rangers do in the final week of Banana Split's mini-series!
Before that, Banana Split spoofed TV Patrol as "ANG TV PATROL". That's ANG TV...PATROL. Get it? ANG TV... PATROL. ANG TV... PATROL.
Killer Truck captured! (as seen on Banana Split's
Ang TV Patrol)
Appreciations of the couple between Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez, and singer-comedian, Ogie Alcasid, are always welcomed with the debut of their latest album, Magpakailanpaman.
This CD comprises of 15 tracks sung by Ogie and Regine and these songs are always welcomed to your OPM listening senses that made them a sharing passion and the love between the two singers.
It's been great that Magpakailanpaman is a great album from the two great OPM singers sharing the love of each other and we are all appreciated from the songs. This album was distributed from VIVA Records and available at Odyssey, and other record bars from your favorite malls nationwide and whoever has one may share the love between Ogie And Regine at the comfort at their homes.
TRACK LISTINGS:
1) Magpakailanpaman (duet)
2) Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka
3) Ikaw Lamang (Ogie)
4) Ikaw (Regine)
5) Magmula Ngayon (Ogie)
6) Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin
7) Pangako Ko (Ogie)
8) Sa Piling Mo (duet)
9) Forevermore (Regine)
10) Mahal Kita (Ogie)
11) Pangako (Regine)
12) Minamahal Kita (Ogie)
13) Never Ever Say Goodbye(Regine)
14) Ikaw Ang Tangi Kong Pag-ibig
15) Hanggang Ngayon (duet)
Remember yesterday when there was an apology message before the January 8 episode of Banana Split?
As it said, there was a main reason:
The part from the New Year's Day episode of Banana Split where Melai burns the expressions, stuff, and issues from 2010 that needs to be forgotten.
Unfortunately, Mr. Fu, the radio DJ and TV star (he's now on WOW! MEGANON?!), reacted about that part where Melai burned a picture of unknowingly it was Mr. Fu on the pic that says "MEGANON?!" and Melai said that he looks like Megatron, the leader of the Decepticons and the famous arch enemy of Optimus Prime in Transformers.
That part on the Banana Split January 1 episode mentioned on the January 3 episode of TV5's Juicy and the hosts were too furious about that HOT ISSUE.
Come on, Melai never intended to do that, she did this for the spirit of fun, not to hurt anyone especially Mr Fu, Kimerald (Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson), mentioning of hatings between Angelica Panginiban and Claudine Baretto, Sharon Cuneta and Aga Mulach, and the most talked Christine Reyes and Sarah Geronimo.
Now, Melai will talk about that part on The Buzz later on ABS-CBN, talking about burning a "Controversial Photo" by mistake. :-(
Before the January 8, 2011 episode of Banana Split fleshed out, there was some announcement
Banana Split apology
In translation
" Back in January 1, Banana Split aired one segment with Melai Cantiveros where the expressions, stuff, and issues that needs to be forgotten from 2010. We apologize that someone was hurt or angered from this segment.
We are trying to make fun and we are wrong from unintended use of photos of people not intended for involvement. On behalf of Banana Split, we apologize to the people who were hurt from this segment.
We are trying to say that Melai does not have an angry intention or someone behind our production. Thank you for your consideration."
WHAT WENT WRONG?!
Anyway, on this episode, a new segment called Hot Issue, with Angelica Panginiban, Pooh, and John Prats, tackling the hot issues in showbiz, almost. Then, some jokes from under the sea. Later, Ryan Bang as Igor Stojokovic Krystic gets his own spin-off segment called Tekkie Muna, a segment where Igor shows off his crazy inventions, like this Extreme Outdoor Flame Light he invented. Kuya Art, the Art Throb, teaches us how to make bird and egg with the use of paper and scissors. Melai, as Alpha Beth, saves a girl from the snatcher with one substitute letter to the word "baso", the letter T! In Mutanglawin, John Prats as Kuya Keem tells us about "kissing", then some dances pulled from the BS Boys, and a game of SHOW IT!
Back in 1998, the Dodge Durango is actually a sporty utility vehicle spin-off of the small Dakota pick-up truck. Then, it followed with a full model change in 2003 as a 2004 model, along with its Dakota cousin. When the Durango's birthplace, the Newark plant in Delaware, was shut down, most of them know that the Durango is dead, or so we thought. In the summer of 2010, the Dodge Durango is reincarnated and no longer the SUV version of the Dakota, which is scheduled to be euthanized this year, and now as a full-size crossover SUV ready to tackle on the GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave, and now, the fifth-generation Ford Explorer as well!
2011 Dodge Durango
2011 Dodge Durango
Now evolved into a full-size crossover SUV, the third-generation Dodge Durango still carries the same Durango goodness now in its new form. On the design study, the new Durango has a hulking front face that impresses the crowd thanks to the newly revised Dodge signature grille. The rear view of the new Durango is somewhat like a Toyota Fortuner to me but I really like it. The new third-generation Durango is like the American Fortuner as we know it.
On the inside, the new instrumental panel on the new Durango really made a point and the leather seats are exquisite, making the driver and the passengers pleasurable to relax inside the new Durango. On the Citadel variant, you can see the words Citadel spelled it out on the front seats, plus it was covered in Premium Nappa leather seats. The egoist inside is somewhat an egoist quality for the Citadel variant on the new Durango.
The new Durango has an increased wheelbase of 3045mm (3030mm in the previous generation), decreased length of 5075mm (5100mm in the previous generation), width of 1925mm (1930mm in the previous generation) and the height of 1801mm (1890 in the previous generation). The downsizing makes it somewhat a point blank because the frame was based on the latest Jeep Grand Cherokee, but the increased wheelbase makes it a point. Anyway, the shorter height comes with big surprises if you know what I mean.
The new Durango has two available engines; one is the all-new 290-horsepower 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 and the high-performance 360-horsepower 5.7-liter HEMI V8 engine. Both of these are equipped with the 5-speed automatic W5A580 transmission. My pick would be the 5.7 V8 engine because its the most flagship of the Durango variants but I could just go for the new Pentastar 3.6L V6 engine because this is a new engine for the new car.
On the safer side, the new Durango has a wide range of safety features such as the Rain Brake Support, Ready Alert Braking, Antilock 4-Wheel Disc Heavy Duty Brakes, Hill Start Assist, Air Bags, Electronic Vehicle Info Center w/ Reconfig Display, HID Headlamps, Blind Spot and Rear Cross Path Detection, Adaptive Speed Control / Forward Collision Warning, Enhanced Accident Response System, and Forward Collision Warning. These features make the new Durango a safer crossover to rely on.
The new Durango has four different variants to choose from; the standard Durango Express, the advanced Durango Crew, the stylish Durango Crew Lux, and the flagship Durango Citadel.Depending on the variant, the available color variantions are;
1) Inferno Red Crystal Pearl
2) Bright Silver Metallic
3) White Gold
4) Natural Green Pearl
5) Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl
6) Blackberry Pearl
7) Dark Charcoal Pearl
8) Mineral Grey
9) Stone White
My thoughts about the Durango:
The Durango is now reborn in a form of a full-size crossover SUV and its major major opponents are the GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali, Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, or even the new Ford Explorer. Honestly, I think the new Ford Explorer is much better than the new Durango because of the advanced features that the Durango cannot have and the pricing is somewhat a winner for the Explorer because $28,190 (2,920,000 pesos as expected) is better than the new Durango's starter pricing of $29,195 (3,010,000 pesos as expected). Anyway, can the new Durango be the winner to the new line-up of Chrysler vehicles? I hope so, but the main targets could be average American families, executives, VIPs, especially the Mafia.
What just happened on the January 7, 2011 episode of Bubble Gang?
- In Cheche Bureche, did Cheche cleaned up the bedroom? Cheche knows that Dad said if whoever cleaned up the most deserves an ice cream. Bureche's mad because what just happened to her stuff and she wants Cheche to put it back but Dad's home. Word of advice Bureche; be competitive. But wait, Bureche doesn't know what "competitive" means and AAAARRRRGGGGHHHHH!!!
- Bubble Gang spoofs the commercial of Nestle Kit Kat and gagged it as "Bestle Ngit Ngat".
- Jacky Woo, as James Wang, is back!
- The smoking gags
- Moymoy Palaboy and Roadfill in "Evanescence's Bring Me to Life"
- What to do with the blown fingers after New Year's Eve? (of course, these are the fingers haplessly blown by fireworks, but they have a lot of uses on these)
- Watch out for the Ghost Taker! The hostage taker on ghosts!
- Usapang Lasing with the boys
- A woman falls in love with the Pizza Delivery boy, then its everybody else!
- A dying man is not dying yet, except eating pancit
- The most hilarious fan favorite of Lokomoko U, Pinoy Brainless, with JC De Vera and Rainier Castillo is here and geez, the stupidity made us laugh 100 times!
- The best gags of Lokomoko U since last year
- The Lola Basyang of Lokomoko U, named Lola Moko, is here again for the second time in "Ang Mga Alamat ni Lola Moko, and Lola Moko tells us the "Alamat ng Peklat".
- Mouse-ster and friends in Lokomoko U's Keso City introduced a newest mousy friend, Maria Cla-rat, a mouse from the poor province. In this Keso City, the mice ham out on everything college.
- Previously on Bahaw: Ikalawang Hain; the tensions between the characters led Blue (Empoy) singing the blues. Anyway, the house went out of power and who's going to light this out-of-power house? Doc, for sure.
Ahem, on the January 7 episode of Banana Split there is another Art Throb portion with John Prats as Kuya Art.
In that episode, Kuya Art, the Art Throb, teaches us how to make an animal figure with the use of paper and scissors.
First off, Kuya Art teaches us to fold a paper in a horizontal manner, then cut the middle part with the scissor. After that, .... ugh that was quick to summarize what Kuya Art did.
The result: An animal on the left with the name of the animal on the right, like for example; Pusa (cat), but it can turn it into Aso (dog). Once it's Aso, it can't be undone!
BTW, there's another Melason sketch on Banana Split as Cheche and Monmon. Jason, as Monmon does a harana on Cheche, that's Melai. Later, Cheche spilled water on Monmon because Monmon was with another girl, but Monmon told it was his mother that took him to the mall. What did she do? FAST REWIND and problems solved, THE END!
What a shocker! According to Top Gear Philippines, Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., the number one Hyundai distributor in the Philippines, behind the best Hyundai models all Filipinos love such as the Starex, Santa Fe, Tucson, and others, resigned from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers in the Philippines or CAMPI.
Why would they do that?! They're the number one Korean car brand in the Philippines thanks to the offering of the Philippine-favorite CRDi engine, why resigning as the member of CAMPI?
We, Filipinos, love Hyundai because of the Starex, Santa Fe, Tucson iX, YF Sonata, recently launched Accent RB, and coming to the Philippines this year is the new, fifth-generation, Elantra (Avante) MD. What do we do now if our favorite Korean car brand left CAMPI for good?
(Photo above is the Hyundai Grandeur HG, coming to South Korea next week. It is uncertain that HARI may bring the new Grandeur as the Azera but I think they'll not bring it due to poor sales)
Oh well, Got to watch some Koreana episodes. I wonder what's going on with Kris Bernal, as Jenna?
When the Chevrolet Camaro returned in the North American market for 2009 as a 2010 model, we believed that Bumblebee is more iconic than Eleanor thanks to Camaro sales higher than the Ford Mustang. Thanks to the Camaro's sales reached to the higher point, General Motors is now ready to give Bumblebee a haircut and call it the Camaro Convertible. The new Chevrolet Camaro Convertible is Bumblebee's new hot haircut, which means this is the soft-top version of the hit American muscle car.
Upon its launch, customers are ready to place orders on the new Camaro Convertible, with initial delivery starts at Spring 2011, the same season that Bumblebee's new haircut will hit showrooms soon. Despite Bumblebee's new soft-top haircut, Bumblebee can still experience the same goodness from its coupe counterpart.
The new Camaro Convertible is offered with two engine types; a 3.6L 312-hp V6 engine and the legendary 6.2L 426-hp V8 engine. Most variants are offered with a Six-Speed Manual Transmission but an optional Six-Speed Automatic Transmission with TAPshift controls is available for those who are not hungry over manual transmissions but whatever, most Bumblebee fans would go over the six-speed manual variant for sure.
Other main features include Four-Piston Brembo Brakes, StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System with Traction Control, Tire Pressure Monitor, and OnStar for reliable service offered throughout North America and it's free for six months. If you got bored over the normal Camaro look, don't worry, an RS Appearance Package made optional for those looking for style.
My thoughts about the Camaro Convertible:
With Bumblebee's new soft-top haircut, the new Chevrolet Camaro Convertible has the same Camaro goodness now in a soft-top convertible. This car is now available for pre-orders and to be delivered in the 1st or 2nd quarter of 2011. I just hope that The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (the official Chevrolet distributor from the Philippines) will bring the Camaro Convertible soon and if it does, what would Ryan Agoncillo think? If our favorite celebrity (since Ryan Agoncillo's the brand ambassador of Chevrolet in the Philippines) gets behind the wheel of the new Camaro Convertible, I am sure his hair will blown from the open air goodness of the Camaro Convertible.
Ahead for Geneva debut this March, this must be how the full model change of the Kia Picanto (Morning) looks like.
In the tradition of the Peter Schreyer design language, the new Picanto or Morning now made even more aggressive. This looks like the Euro-only Kia Venga and it looks much better than the 2011 Toyota Vitz/Yaris!
Kia Venga
Toyota Vitz RS '11
Expect more details about the Picanto/Morning's full model change soon!
According to that article, the Nissan Fuga Y51 (launched in 4th quarter, 2009, following with the Fuga Hybrid since 4th quarter, 2010) will be in Malaysia, only for use with the Malaysian politicians. It would replace the aging Proton Perdana (based on the Mitsubishi Eterna) and it will be equipped with the VQ25HR (2.5L V6) engine.
The Nissan Fuga, when it arrives in Malaysia soon, will be used only for Malaysian politicians. No word on private ownership yet, but I just pray to the Philippine automotive Gods that either NMPI or Universal Motors Corporation will bring the Nissan Fuga Y51 as the Infiniti M37, but in my product of fantasy, this will be used by Philippine politicians.
On the January 4, 2011 episode of Banana Split, there was a portion titled "Nobody's Perfect", the portion where the outtakes of Banana Split occurred in 2010 (about last year). Some bloopers include from NNNN, Brod Bro Bru, the jokes, Sosyal Pasosyal Wasosyal, Melai Mo Magwork, and other outtakes occurred last year.
In case someone forgot about The Amazing Microwave Pandesal Rangers, Banana Split takes them back to the beginning with the recap of this Banana Split mini-series and it goes all the way this week. It recaps how Noli (Jayson Gainza), Ted (Jason Francisco), Julius (Badji Mortiz), and Kuring (Nina Jose) (these four were named after famous ABS-CBN News anchors), the four ordinary siblings became Pandesal Rangers.
Team Stressed vs. Team Relaxed once again on Show It, where the category is "segments of Banana Split from the past and present".
Just before the Holy Grail of American Football, Super Bowl, hits this February 2011 (and yes, the Super Bowl has lots of unique commercials), Cadillac debuted a Super Bowl commercial for the new Cadillac CTS-V Coupe starring Laurence Fishburne.
An amazing approach that the CTS-V Coupe has an inspiration of an archer drawing his bone.
Pretty good to debut this good commercial before Super Bowl XLV!
The Cadillac CTS-V Coupe is a work of art and most enthusiasts love the way the CTS-V Coupe behaves from real-life to video games (thanks to Forza Motorsport 3).
CTS-V Coupe in Forza Motorsport 3
Guess that the luxury brand of General Motors is evolved from ordinary to EXTRAORDINARY
Sad news! It seems that the turbocharged V6 engine variant for the Cadillac SRX crossover will be gone for good, leaving only the 3.0-litre V6 engine available for the 2012 model!
This is somewhat a bad news since the turbocharged version of the 2nd generation Cadillac SRX crossover suffered from bad sales (the 3.0-litrre V6 variant sales were good).
In late December 2010, Honda launched a very special edition of the sport hybrid car, the CR-Z, in celebration of its victory at the 2010-2011 Japan Car of the Year.
Dubbed as the "Car of the Year Japan Special Model", this very special CR-Z comes with a very special color; Deep Sapphire Blue Pearl. Not only this car is painted with a special color, the rims are colored in dark Pewter Gray Metallic. A special Premium Pedal is equipped on the inside to give the CR-Z's interior some winning touches. To top it all, there was a sticker on it to commemorate the CR-Z's crowning victory as the 2010-2011 Japan Car of the Year.
On the scale of 1 to 10, the Godfather of Gran Turismo gave the Honda CR-Z a perfect 10!
Because of such appearance of the COTY special model of the CR-Z, I could go buy another CR-Z on Gran Turismo 5, and painted it with a blue color familiar to that special model.
This Special "ONE" will be on sale this January 14 to March 31, 2011 all over Honda Cars dealerships in Japan. Price for this special model is 2,794,000 Yen (3.5 million Philippine Pesos).
Surely, the volume 2 of the To Aru Kagaku no Railgun Extra Figure courtesy of SEGA PRIZE is just one thing only Railgun fans would love to enjoy since Extra Figure Volume One (Consists of Biribiri and Kuroko).
Me and my little sister, Cecille, have these from Christmas and geez, this looks fit not just in my desk, but also in the bedroom.
Japanese otakus looking for these second wave figures are acquirable by winning these as prizes from the famous UFO Catcher at the Sega Game Center.
My figure of choice was Mii Konori, the brains of Judgment 177 branch, and my sister's choice was Kazari Uiharu, Kuroko's ally from the Judgment 177 branch who was voiced by the voiceover behind K-ON's Yui Hirasawa, if you know what I mean...
That figure of Uiharu-san looks simple but the figure of Konori-senpai looks somewhat attractive. Looking over Konori-senpai holding some kind of shield is just one thing but anyway it still looks fine.
Never thought this is the first time having a single figure, especially my little sis...
Since the Mercedes-Benz CLS debuted worldwide on 2004, the term "4-door coupe" was born and this term states a fusion between a sports coupe and a sedan. Providing as Mercedes-Benz's luxury 4-door coupe, the CLS truly shined the crowd with its attractive design good enough to fit in to the world of luxury sedans.
For the year 2011, the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class made its first full model change and still retains its 4-door coupe status.
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
In terms of design, the new Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class became even more attractive than the previous-generation model, and I'm surprised that the enlarged MB grille as seen on the SLS AMG really made a point for this king of 4-door coupes. On the rear view, the new CLS seems to be a bit harsh but this is much more attractive than the Porsche Panamera.
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class interior
The new interior for the new CLS combines exquisite hospitality and a charismatic convenience provided for both the driver and the passenger alike. The THERMOTRONIC climate control with three individual climate modes is a good feature if you want to maintain the CLS's room temperature by cooling or warming inside this 4-door coupe. The AM/FM radio, CD Player, and Bluetooth connectivity made it standard for the new CLS just so you know that entertainment can be surely handy, but if you want to make it even more hardcore, there are some optional features for the new CLS such as Logic7 surround sound system provided by Mercedes-Benz and harman/kardon, USB connectivity so you can listen to some music stored from USB, MP3, or iPod everywhere, and Digital Audio Broadcasting tuner. Consider this a welcome treat on the new CLS.
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
When the new CLS hits the European market this month, two engines are offered following with other engine choices in the following months. First is the M276 (3.5 V6) engine that has the power output of 306PS and consumes for about 6.8 Liter/100 km while the OM642 (3.0 V6 CRDi) engine consumes diesel for about 6 Liter/100km because of its BlueEFFICIENCY label. However, the power output for this engine is a frugal 265 PS but its turbo diesel engine may catch up ahead from its 3.5L V6 grade. In the following months, there will be an entry-level grade CLS armed with the 2.1-litre CRDi engine (OM651) and a flagship model with the 5.0-litre V8 engine (M278) equipped to call it the king of CLS. A CLS63 AMG armed with the turbocharged M157 (5.5L V8 twin-turbo) engine may also follow in the following months. Most CLS grades are equipped with the 7G-TRONIC PLUS transmission while the upcoming CLS63 AMG comes with the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed transmission.
MY THOUGHTS ABOUT THE CLS:
The king of 4-door coupes is now made even better since the CLS made its first full model change. With European sales start this late January, could CATS Motors be next to get this new look of the new CLS soon in the Philippines? With the CLS 350 priced to about 64,617 Euros (about 6.9 million pesos) while 63,427 Euros (6.895 million pesos) goes for the CRDi-powered CLS 350 BlueEFFICIENCY. I have a probability that only the gasoline-powered CLS 350 may come first while the diesel-powered CLS 350 BlueEFFICIENCY hasn't confirmed yet because the Philippines is under Euro 2 or Euro 3 and this new model is Euro 5 compliant. Which means, we can't get this diesel version of the new CLS yet.
Anyway, the styling of the new CLS might be the most attractive in the history of 4-door coupes. I really like the way how the CLS evolved from blah to wow. I really want to have my fingers crossed for the moment to come at the price that only the wealthy can afford.
Ah, 2011. New Year, new laughs, and Banana Split done something on that New Year's Day Episode.
1) First off, some dances pull off by the boys
2) You know, Melai should have pull off her top 5 noisemaking ways on M3 during December 31, but anyway, here's Melai's top 5 noise-making ways
- At the strike of 12:00 AM of January 1, tell Mommy that your Daddy has a "number 2". Yelling starts now!
- At 12:00 AM, tell them that their house is burning (Sorry, no firemen because of Media Noche!)
- Trick them that you won a lotto
- Release the cat and dog to the kitchen
- Kick a vehicle and let the alarms do the noise
3) New Year jokes
4) Hilarious videos on Balitang Siksik includes; man yelling at some extreme ride, strong winds blown away the ducklings like bowling pins, and treadmill troubles.
5) What to forget about the things of 2010 according to Melai?
Once upon a time, in the Land of the Rising Sun, there were three kings of fuel economy. First there was the fourth-generation Nissan March (known in other markets as the Micra), second was the new third-generation Toyota Vitz (Yaris), and third is the fifth-generation Daihatsu Move.
I know. Three non-hybrid cars were reigned as the three kings of low fuel consumption thanks to its idling stop technology and CVT. These two gifts that powered the Three Kings. There were like Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, and King Kong. Come to think of it, the leader was none other than the new 5th-generation Daihatsu Move because of the fuel economy of 27.0km/L. The second best is the Toyota Vitz that has the fuel economy of 26.5km/L. Third place goes to the Nissan March because of the fuel economy of 26.0km/L.
I guess fuel economy is the main reason how these Three Kings behave normally in the eyes of Japanese customers. How about the target customers? The 4th-generation March is mostly targeted to someone who want a normal car and its normal behavior is the main priority. The 3rd-generation Vitz has four various styles offered for different customers. The Vitz F is made for those who want a simple vehicle, the Vitz U is rather an improved version of the Vitz F and made for advanced customers. The Vitz Jewela is made for the most fashionable people, especially the ladies. The Vitz RS is an enthusiasts' favorite because of the sporty characteristic and the manual transmission. The 5th-generation Move has two styles; the normal Move is made for simple and the Move Custom is made for those looking for style. The best variant for the Move is not always the Move Custom but its always the Move Custom RS because of the turbo engine fit for a kei car enthusiast.
Those Three Kings of low fuel consumption stand together as one for now, and always will be...
