GM Korea Chevrolet Camaro

2011 GM Korea Chevrolet Camaro

*The 5th-generation Chevrolet Camaro is sold as the GM Korea Chevrolet Camaro in South Korea

After the 5th generation Camaro making a grand comeback in North America in the Spring of 2009, then later arrived in some countries including the Philippines, everyone's favorite Autobot, Bumblebee, is landed for shooting and this time, it's not for some Transformers movie (Dark of the Moon coming soon!), but Bumblebee's ready for his new challenge as a Korean celebrity and how will the GM Korea Chevrolet Camaro (쉐보레 카마로) stack up on Korean dramas and movies.

The Camaro is GM Korea's third out of the planned eight Chevrolet models according to GM Korea CEO, Mike Arcamone, after the successful transition from GM Daewoo Auto and Technology into GM Korea Company. The first two were the "Active Life Vehicle" Orlando MPV and the "Fun Riding" Aveo (coming soon in North America as the Sonic) 5-door.

2011 GM Korea Chevrolet Camaro

Although the Korean-spec Camaro was completely a CBU (Completely Built Unit) from North America, nothing's different from the Korean Camaro to the American Camaro except from the rear. The Korean Camaro has different tail lamps, making it slightly different to the American Camaro.

2011 GM Korea Chevrolet Camaro interior

Despite the different rear view of the Korean Camaro, the interior of the Korean Camaro remains the same, well for the speedometer set on the KM/H basis, which is a commoner to the Korean cars because the unit KM/H was used.

While the American Camaro has a host of automatic transmission, manual transmission, V6 and V8 engines, the Korean Camaro is different because the only offer from GM Korea's Chevrolet Camaro is the 3.6L V6 24-Valve DOHC engine that produces 312PS/6400rpm of power output and 9.1km/L of fuel economy. The 6-speed AT is the only transmission available for the Korean Camaro, which can be an unpleasant drawback for Korean fans.

The GM Korea Camaro comes with four introductory colors, which are Yellow, Red, Black, and Silver. That's less than the American-spec Camaro.

My Comment:
Despite offered less than the American Camaro, the Korean-spec Chevy Camaro from GM Korea Company is much more of a worthy competitor against the Korean FR Sports Coupe, the Hyundai Genesis Coupe. Well, don't ask me if which of these two will prevail because an article from Top Gear Philippines will explain. A minor drawback for the GM Korea Camaro is the pricing because the 47,000,000 Korean Won pricing sounds pricey than the Hyundai Genesis Coupe 380 GT-P's 33,480,000 Korean Won pricing. Despite pricing, the Korean Camaro has more power than the Genesis Coupe 380 GT-P because the Camaro gets 312PS while the Genesis Coupe only has 303PS. This leave those two a choice between the Mafias and the Triads.

Already reached its stardom as Transformers' Bumblebee, Ryan Agoncillo experienced it thanks for his role for Chevrolet to the Philippines, and now what will Bumblebee do on his new challenge in the land of Korean dramas and K-POP? Time will tell...

Photo: GM Korea Company

Two Alphas are better than one!

Alpha Bert and Alpha Boy Regino

Kuya Jobert as Alpha Bert and Igi Boy as Alpha Boy Regino sprung into action as they saw a beautiful woman got injured and can't get up. Alpha Bert and Alpha Boy Regino tries to help the injured woman but this is complicated. All they need now is a SUKLAY some man is using. The word is "SUKLAY" and replace the letter U with an A. Ta-da! SAKLAY! A woman got a saklay to help thanks to the Alpha duo of Jobert and Igi Boy! That's Alpha Bert and Alpha Boy Regino to you!

Another three things Banana Split wished you not to do it or else "ANG O.A. MO!"

Number One: Afriad of tule but you're 30

30 years old but afraid of tule

Number Two: When your child asks a simple question, you answered very complicating...

So much to know

Number Three: You're even more freaked out than your child upon a cockroach encounter

Ipis freak out!!!

The Next GS?

Lexus LF-Gh Concept '11

Toyota Motor Corporation unveiled the concept premium hybrid sedan, the LF-Gh (Lexus Future Grand Touring Hybrid), ahead from its New York debut!

Scoop: http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/12/lexus-unveils-lf-gh-ahead-of-new-york-debut/

The question was, could this be the next Lexus GS?!

Infiniti M Hybrid

2012 Infiniti M35h

*The Nissan Fuga Hybrid (HY51) is sold as the Infiniti M Hybrid in the United States

Infiniti's first full-fledged hybrid premium sedan, the Infiniti M35h, is not your typical hybrid premium sedan built for the green wealthy people who want to indulge in something extravagant while keeping their commitment to the environment. The Infiniti M35h targets the likes of the Lexus GS450h and the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid and by comparison, the Infiniti M35h is faster, more fuel tank capacity, more room, and more fuel efficient than these hybrid premium sedans offered.

At first glance, the Infiniti M35h is armed with the hybrid version of the VQ35HR engine, producing a standard power output of 303hp/6800rpm and the torque output of 264 lb·ft/4800 rpm. However, there's a catch; the exclusive Infiniti Direct Response System reaches the M35h's VQ35HR hybrid engine to a full potential, thanks to the 50kW electric motor, guaranteed to hear some sinister "ready to attack" sounds that no other hybrid sedans done it before and it can reach 6 seconds on the 0-60mph run, making a grand power output of over 360hp as advertised. It even comes with a 7-speed automatic transmission that has no torque converter, making it a smooth-shifter on the long and winding roads. Like most hybrid sedans in the world, the Infiniti M35h comes with the regenerative braking system that can recharges the Lithium-ion battery while going for a full brake. It can be essential with the electronic booster assist.

In comparison, the Infiniti M35h stacks up against the Lexus GS450h because the fuel economy of the M35h has 32MPG highway while the GS450h garners 25MPG. That's good news but the bad news is, the M35h is not worthy against the Americanized Lincoln MKZ Hybrid because the MKZ Hybrid garners 36 of those miles per gallon highway.

My Comment:


With the exclusive Infiniti Direct Response System armed and ready on the M35h's VQ35HR hybrid engine, it was surely enough to gain the power of a V8 engine while gaining a fuel economy of a four-cylinder engine. Surely a hybrid car with 360hp and 32 MPG highway is a sure fiery thing but the sinister M35h has a sinister "ready to attack" attitude to blow away the competition.

Photo: Infiniti

STILL Bumuhos man ang ulan...

Hey there! This is Leopaul again!

What a painful day, huh? Yesterday, Japan got hit by another aftershock and later, the Fukushima crisis was risen to the maximum level of 7, the worst of its kind since the Chernobyl crisis.

I saw that on NHK World via my iPod Touch 4. （￣ー￣）

Looks like our lives are still Bumuhos Man Ang Ulan...

♪Yayakapin kita, ng walang hanggan, bumuhos man ang ulan ng walang hanggan...♪

Ugh... there goes that sad song from the pinoy version of Green Rose...（￣ー￣）

If I hear that song again on Tambayan 101.9, I would burst my tears to anyone...（￣ー￣）

(CRYING HYSTERICALLY)

7.4 percent of Lamborghini buyers in 2010 were women (No, Kiyama-sensei's Gallardo doesn't count)

Screenshot from the Railgun finale

According to a TrueCar.com study, about 7.4 percent of Lamborghini customers were actually females, ahead from the two sports car brands, Lotus and Ferrari, and sits behind Maybach in the list of car brands with the most female purchases.

That looks more of a coincidence but the numbers don't lie. Honestly, men would go for high-performance cars while women would go for cheap, fuel-efficient, cars. Based on that survey, the Volkswagen New Bettle is a women's pick with 60.6% female customers while the Porsche 911 is considered manly because 87.9% of the customers are male.

I guess trends are always applied to cars as well, and it doesn't matter if you are a man or a woman, unless you have a driver's license and have enough cash to buy a new car. Decisions are always up to them...

Magic Singh drops something, Kuya Jobert pulls out his yoyo tricks

"AAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!"

Another magic trick from Magic Singh happened on the April 12 episode of Banana Split Daily Servings! On that trick, he covered Rasheed with his coat and he said HARA HARA KING KING. After that, Rasheed dropped from the cliff! AHHHH!!!!!

Kuya Jobert got tangled by his yoyo

With Rasheed got pushed over by Magic Singh again, Kuya Jobert pulls out his own yoyo tricks. He showed his weird yoyo tricks to Jayson Gainza, and Kuya Jobert ended up being tangled by his yoyo!

There was another three things that can be fortunate but unfortunate in the end in another SWERTENG MALAS

Case One: Encountered a genie in a lamp but turned out to be expired

Case Two: Got past the MMDA officer when beating the red light but your can got run out of gas

Case Three: You got three women but later belong to tough men

What did we learn about the Fountain of Youth according to Kuya Keem?

Well, looks like we got another lesson from Banana Split Daily Servings' Mutanglawin on that April 11 episode as Kuya Keem explains more on the Fountain of Youth. Instead of asking more, Kuya Keem tries the water coming out from the Fountain of Youth. After drinking it, Kuya Keem transformed to a...

Baby Kuya Keem doll

A BABY DOLL! xD

The Art Throb made a star!

Is it possible to make a star out of a round shape? We know we can't but only the Art Throb can!

Check out another three things Banana Split don't want you to do it or else, ANG O.A. MO!!!

Number One: Can't sleep but what bothers is just a tiny piece of munggo seed

"Mommy, I can't sleep!"

Number Two: You want to have someone to pull her white hair but not your mother and instead, your 80-year old granny

Good luck pulling those white hair

Number Three: Reactions like "Eeewww!! Yuck!!! Germs!!! Virus!!! I need an operation!!" if you got sneezed by someone else

So much O.A. for Kiray! xD

Remember what Jason Francisco said, don't do anything O.A. if you don't want others calling you "ANG O.A. MO!"

A second strike of S. Vettel! ^_^

The 2011 Malaysian GP ended with another win from RBR-Renault's Sebastial Vettel! It's probably thanks to his pole position, again!

Check out the stats at:

1) http://www.formula1.com/results/season/

2) http://www.formula1.com/results/team/

3) http://www.formula1.com/results/driver/

I kinda disappointed that Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton got a 20-second penalty for their wrongdoings.

Scoop: http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/10/2011-malaysian-grand-prix-points-the-way-forward-spoilers-w-pol/

See you guys in China this April 17!

Seiko Wallet's first TV ad...

This must be the first Seiko wallet TV ad aired since early February 2011. In the bus, a man wished that he want to get accepted for his job when suddenly his Seiko wallet talked. While the Seiko Wallet talks, he imagines about his success; got a job, promoted as a boss, his parents bought him a huge HD TV, he got himself a Hummer with his personal driver, gained a lot of fans, changed his looks into something handsome, became a commercial model, became a showbiz star (LOL about that part holding the katol), became a box office king, the man said YAY but it was just a dream!

It's pretty darn hilarious about the Seiko Wallet. On the part where the Seiko wallet said "showbiz star", we saw him in his cowboy attire holding a katol? What's that? DRAGON KATOL?

Guess this commercial is more like Pop Culture to Filipinos like us.

Rate ko: 4.3/5

Minsan lang ang mga bulilit.,..

What just happen in the April 10 episode of Goin Bulilit?

- Goin Bulilit's music video of Gloc 9's Walang Natira

- Warzone jokes led by soldiers and rebels

- Payabangan ng mga tanod

- Some"Use It" jokes that are military-related;

1) AFP - Ang sama ni Clara! Lagi na lang ine-AFP si Mara!

2) Navy - Ang ganda ng t-shirt mo ah! Saan mo NAVY-li yan!

3) Platoon - Ang lakas kumain ni Carl! Nakakaubos ng tatlong PLATOON ng kanin!

4) Marine - Akala mo naman payat 'to! Ang chubby MARINE!

5) Attack - Magdala ka ng payong! Uma-ATTACK na naman ang ulan!

6) Army - Sa lahat ng sumuporta sa akin sa SCQ, ma-ARMY salamat po!

7) Assault - Ang ganda ng langit! Kulay-ASSAULT!

8) Foxhole - FOXHOLE, paksiw! FOXHOLE, paksiw!

9) Defense - The dog jumped over DEFENSE!

10) Combat - Ang lakas mo mang-asar ah! COMBAT-tukan kaya kita!

11) Mission - Kayo talaga! Wala kayong binigay sa akin kundi puro konsu-MISSION!

- Ready Get Set Goin in Obladi Obstacle!

Chrysler 200 Convertible

2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible

The Chrysler 200, the Sebring's successor model, made Chrysler born again from the ashes of bankruptcy and with Chrysler's Imported from Detroit tagline (thanks to the Super Bowl XLV ad starring Eminem), it shows true Detroit blood running in the veins of Chrysler, bringing true American color for customers here and around the world. Now, let's see how Eminem meets up with the 2-door convertible model based on the "Imported from Detroit" Chrysler 200.

The Chrysler 200 Convertible carries the same features from the 200 Sedan while sporting its 2-door convertible finesse. With the convertible shape, the Chrysler 200 Convertible can be a fun to drive vehicle designed to appeal people looking for stylish convertibles. Well, it might seem to be claimed as the replacement of the Sebring Convertible, the 200 Convertible is classified as the minor model change of the Sebring Convertible despite its debutante naming.

Even with the convertible look, the new 200 Convertible still retains two engine types; a 2.4L GEMA (Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance) engine and the all-new Pentastar 3.6L V6 engine. The 2.4L GEMA engine provides 175PS/6000 rpm of power output, torque output of 166 lb·ft/4400 rpm, and has an EPA fuel economy rating of 29mpg highway. The new Pentastar V6 engine, on the other hand, releases about 287PS/6400 rpm of power output, 260lb·ft/4250 rpm of torque output, and has the same mpg as the 2.4L variant. Most are equipped with the 62TE six-speed transmission for enhanced driving and fuel efficiency unlike any other.

The 200 Convertible is available in exterior colors: Blackberry Pearl Coat, Bright Silver Metallic, Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat, Bright White Pearl Coat, Black, Sapphire Crystal Metallic Clear Coat and Tungsten Silver Metallic Clear Coat.

My Comment:
"This is the Motor City. And this is what we do." These words truly describes the "Imported from Detroit" tagline from Chrysler and with that new slogan, it will surely expand Chrysler's American presence to the world market.

Looks like Eminem's ride got itself a soft-top haircut! The new 200 Convertible can be a decent rival to the likes of the Lexus IS250C and the Renault Megane Coupe-Convertible. With the new V6 mated, it will surely be a blast with this new age premium convertible built from Sterling Heights, Michigan, not far from Detroit, Michigan. Think this will work?

Photo: Chrysler Group, LLC.