The "One Piece" navi for adventurous pirate drivers

Dinos One Piece Car Navi

Get lost no more with the heroic Straw Hat Pirates!

Dinos announced a special One Piece navigation system packed with the Straw Hat Pirates, helping you to guide your way on your next destination. If you want to go somewhere at the park, shortcuts to your office building, going at the restaurant, or you want a family vacation in Japan, the Straw Hat Pirates are ready to help you!

Scoop: http://www.carview.co.jp/news/0/145612/

Nami will lead your way via turn-by-turn navigation while Luffy and Chopper guide you on the navigation system's options!

QUICK ADVICE: Do you have a JDM Nissan Serena C26? Is it audioless? Audio but no navigation attached? You come to the right tool for a very limited time. This One Piece Navi looks great with your Serena C26 because the anime One Piece made a team up with the Nissan Serena C26 last year...

Nissan Serena C26 with One Piece

The Melancholy of Hankook Porsche...

Haruhi Racing Hankook Porsche sketch

It seems that the Ferrari LMP Motorsport Ika-Musume F430GT is not the only itasha racer invaded the Super GT 2011 season, joining to the list of Super GT itasha racers consisting of that, Evangelion Racing Corolla Axio, Good Smile Racing Porsche, and the Hatsune Miku BMW Z4, there will be a Haruhi Racing Hankook Porsche joining the ranks.

Scoop (Japanese): http://carview.co.jp/news/0/145642/

Another Super GT overkill for the racing fans and anime otakus alike. The new Haruhi Suzumiya light novel "The Surprise of Haruhi Suzumiya", South Korea's tire company Hankook Tires", and a souped up Porsche 911 Super GT all mixed up to create such a mega eccentric chemistry of WTF (What the fudge?) and WOW.

What do you guys think about Haruhi Racing? Feel free to ask.

CONFIRMED: Nissan's version of Mazda's third generation Premacy is... the 2012 Lafesta Highway Star!

2012 Nissan Lafesta Highway Star

Those JDM fans wondering what would the Nissan version of Mazda Premacy (Mazda 5) CWEFW will look like finally met their answer. The Nissan version of the latest Mazda Premacy/5 is the 2012 Nissan Lafesta Highway Star.

Scoop (Japanese): http://www.carview.co.jp/news/0/145527/

Details remain slim for now but what I'm guessing is that the second-generation Nissan Premacy, I mean, Lafesta Highway Star would be equipped with the idling stop function and the 2.0L LF-VDS engine found on the Premacy. We'll have to wait more for details on the Nissan version of the Mazda Premacy such is the new Lafesta Highway Star.

Also, the previous Lafesta will have to keep it under the new name, Lafesta Joy, which means that there will be two kinds of Lafestas to choose. Sales of the new Lafesta Highway Star commencing this summer 2011.

GM Korea Chevrolet Cruze

2011 GM Korea Chevrolet Cruze

The GM Korea Chevrolet Cruze (쉐보레 크루즈) is the new name of GM Daewoo's Lacetti Premiere as part of changing the name GM Daewoo Auto and Technology into GM Korea Company and it's not part of the eight new vehicles to be launched in South Korea this year. This is the response from 50% of the Lacetti Premiere customers the option to change nameplates to Chevrolet Cruze according to GM Korea CEO, Mike Arcamone.

What retains are the 1.6L petrol engine and the 1.8L petrol engine. The 1.6L petrol engine offers 124ps/6,400rpm of power output, 15.7kg.m/4,200rpm of torque output, and it can go for about 13.0km/L for the 6AT grade to 15.0km/L for the 5MT grade. The 1.8L petrol engine, on the other hand, offers 142ps/ 6,200rpm of power output, 17.8kg.m/3,800rpm of torque output, and 13.7km/L of fuel economy. The 6-speed auto is standard on this one.

COLOR VARIATION:
1) Gunsmoke Gray
2) Olympic White
3) Velvet Red
4) Pewter Grey
5) Switchblade Silver
6) Carbon Flash Black

My Comment:
Get used to more Koreans, because this is what you demanded for. The GM Korea Chevrolet Cruze can always look at its best. It is a world-proven medium sedan. The North Americans, Europeans, and Asians are already indulged with the Cruze's global success. Now it's the Koreans' turn to fall in love with the Cruze because this is the response from 50% of the Lacetti Premiere owners the option to change their badges into Chevrolet Cruze, that's what Mr. Arcamone said.

Photo: GM Korea Company

GM Korea Chevrolet Spark

2011 GM Korea Chevrolet Spark

The GM Korea Chevrolet Spark (쉐보레 스파크) is the new name of GM Daewoo Matiz Creative as part of replacing the name GM Daewoo Auto and Technology into GM Korea Company, using the fastest growing Chevrolet brand as a front according to the company's CEO, Mike Arcamone. Despite its name change, it is not counted as one of the eight new vehicles to be launched in South Korea. It is Mike Arcamone's response to 38% of the Matiz Creative customers swapping badges into the Chevrolet Spark. This decision is done under the demands of South Korean customers. As of now, most Matiz Creative customers in South Korea have the option to change nameplates into the Chevy Spark.

What retains is two engine types; the 1.0L gasoline engine and the 1.0L liquefied petroleum gas (LPGi) engine. The 1.0L gasoline engine provides 70ps/6,400rpm of power output, 9.4kg.m/4,800rpm of torque output, and in can go for about 21.0km/L for the 5-speed manual and 17.0km/L for the 4-speed auto. The Spark LPGi drops 5ps of power, 1kg.m of torque, and can travel up to 17.0km/L for the 5MT grade and 13.6km/L for the 4AT grade.

SPECIAL EDITION:

2011 GM Korea Chevrolet Spark
Special Edition

As a welcome treat in South Korea, GM Korea Company offered the Chevrolet Spark Special Edition, which sports Camaro-like stripes, piano black paneling, and sporty 15-inch rims.

COLOR VARIATION:
1) Iceland Blue
2) Havana Green
3) Santorini Blue
4) Monaco Pink
5) Belgian Brown
6) Barcelona Red
7) Prague Black
8) Sapporo White
9) Manhattan Silver

My Comment:
The Spark is a world-proven compact car packed with world-proven size, world-proven space, world-proven performance, and world-proven fuel economy customers will love. This response from 38% percent of Matiz Creative customers changing their badges into Chevy Spark sounds demanding but this is a cause for the Korean market.

Photo: GM Korea Company

Quick rewind - Genesis Coupe vs. Camaro at a Top Gear Philippines issue

Camaro vs. Genesis Coupe

I'm sure most of you read the full comparison between the 5th-generation Camaro and the Hyundai Genesis Coupe at a Top Gear Philippines issue last year.

In case you want to see it again, here:

http://www.topgear.com.ph/drives/big-test/bad-to-the-bones-chevrolet-camaro-vs-hyundai-genesis-coupe

In my understanding, despite the Camaro being more expensive than the Genesis Coupe, it packs more performance than the Genesis Coupe.

XV Concept - The next Impreza XV?

Subaru XV Concept '11

"Could that be the next Impreza XV?!"

At the Auto Shanghai 2011, Fuji Heavy Industries unveiled the Subaru XV Concept, hinting a possible crossover at Subaru.

Scoop: http://www.topgear.com.ph/news/auto-shanghai-2011-subaru-s-crossover-concept-unveiled

In my understanding, the XV Concept in Shanghai is actually a crossover hatchback version of the Subaru Impreza Concept as seen on Los Angeles late last year. With the next Impreza making its New York debut this year, my understanding is, could the XV Concept be possibly be the next Impreza XV?!

Peugeot RCZ - Forza 3 Owner's View

Misaki Ayuzawa-spec RCZ

Charlotte Dunois-spec RCZ

Final Impressions: "It chooses you, it owns you", that's how the feeling of the Peugeot RCZ feels like. It was first debuted at Forza 3 via the Summer Velocity car pack released since June 2010. What impresses me is its strikingly aggressive look that others think that this French sports car has a wickedly scary face to hide away from but in terms of performance, I think the RCZ need a little bit of TLC to push it to its full potential. Even when tuned to Class A, I think its still can't seem to be right. Convert it to FR and the RCZ would be rather disappointing at the start and cornering doesn't seem to be more dynamic. Set it to 4WD at the RCZ feels a bit more stable, at least what a few can say.

Whatever the heck is, I think the Peugeot RCZ can be a good car to decorate at. You can even mimic the RCZ Nurburgring 24HR race car or start something new you know, color it with everything or make an itasha out of it. I guess I can't find some real life RCZ itashas in Japan...

Welcome back, Beetle!

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

The 21st century Volkswagen Beetle is here...

This bug's all grown up to take on all comers!

The iconic people's car just got even better!

Mean exterior, new interior!

It's their way of saying "Welcome back" to the world!

Slated for U.S. and Europe sales at the 4th quarter of 2011!

If only Volkswagen is back at the Philippine market, we, Filipinos, want to indulge on this 21st century Beetle. (-_-)

The World God Only Knows Original Soundtrack

The World God Only Knows
Original Soundtrack

Created by Tamiki Wakaki and serialized by Shogakukan's Shonen Sunday (famous for the Hayate no Gotoku and Zettai Karen Children titles), The World God Only Knows (日本名: 神のみぞ知るセカイ) centers on some guy who obsessed with bishoujo games that is self-proclaimed "The God of Conquests", Keima Katsuragi. Upon accepting the offer to conquer 2D girls, Elsie, the devil, showed up and ask Keima for the quest to capture spirits by any means of Keima conquering the hearts 2D girls. This is weird chemistry, but I'm sure this anime was a complete stand-off against all odds, spoofing popular culture and spilling out a few beans capturing the bishoujo's heart.

This anime was aired at TV Tokyo on October 2010 and ended on December 2010 packing with a total of 12 episodes. A second season under the title "The World God Only Knows II (神のみぞ知るセカイII)" was currently airing since its premiere at April 2011.

Before The World God Only Knows II premiered, Geneon Universal Entertainment debuted the Original Soundtrack based on the first season. Packed with 46 tracks (original score by Hayato Matsuo), relieving Keima's every route, every nose-bleeding moments, and every love stories straight at your CD players at your living room or at your car audio while stuck at traffic. Also included are the multiple short versions of the song Koi no Shirushi. These were sung by Ayana Taketatsu as Ayumi Takahara, Aoi Yuki as Mio Aoyama, Nao Toyama as Kanon Nakagawa, and Kana Hanazawa as Shiori Shiomiya.

Guaranteed to relieve Keima Katsuragi's hilarious routes that made you riding shotgun.

TRACK LISTINGS:


1. 恋~口づけまでの距離 [メインテーマ]
2. God only knows 第三幕
3. NOW PLAYING
4. 我が名は落とし神
5. 空から落ちてきた小悪魔
6. さぁ、駆け魂狩りへ!
7. 心のスキマ
8. 走り出したら止まれない少女
9. 華麗なる攻略
10. 少女の涙
11. 見えたぞ、エンディングが
12. コイノシルシ feat.高原歩美 (short ver.)
13. あくまでも妹です
14. 気高くも可憐な少女
15. ルート検索中
16. 令嬢の秘密
17. 恋の予感
18. コイノシルシ feat.青山美生 (short ver.)
19. 神にーさま~
20. モノローグ
21. 無限回廊のヒロイン
22. 体力>知力
23. せつない幕切れ
24. たった一度の奇跡 (TVサイズ)
25. 神さま~
26. ありふれた現実
27. 不明瞭なルート
28. 限りなく透明な存在
29. 誰も知らない…
30. 選択肢総当り
31. 恋、ヨロシクお願いします!~追憶~
32. コイノシルシ feat.中川かのん (short ver.)
33. いってきまーす!
34. 迫り来る影
35. ゆるい日常
36. 行動への起動
37. コイノシルシ from Elsie (short ver.)
38. 私、がんばります!
39. 饒舌な本と無口な少女
40. 本は愛 本は喜び 本は感動
41. 去り行くものたちへの鎮魂歌
42. 恋の調べ
43. 恋の記憶
44. コイノシルシ feat.汐宮 栞 (short ver.)
45. NEXT STAGE
46. 集積回路の夢旅人 (桂馬ver.)

Venus Raj's Pizza Hut Philippines ad is so Major Major!

Famous beauty queen who is famous for the "major major" tagline in Ms. Universe 2010, Maria Venus Raj (or Venus Raj for short) showed up in the latest Pizza Hut Stuffed Crust commercial in the Philippines.

Beauty queen meets pizza? Does that even make sense? For me, I think this commercial is major major to appeal Pizza Hut fans like us because now, like what Venus Raj said, the Stuffed Crust pizza is now with major major cheese! If she said major major cheese, we say it's now loaded with 25% more cheese inside the crust!

Trust me, I'm a huge fan of Pizza Hut's Stuffed Crust pizza because of the cheese inside the pizza's crust, making us eating this pizza backwards and proud of it, man!

Anyone in the Philippines ate the Stuffed Crust pizza only at Pizza Hut? \(^o^)/

Rate ko: 3.8/5.0

LFA vs. GT-R R35 rematch!

Last year, in a Motor Trend magazine article, the limited-to-500-units-worldwide Lexus LFA defeated the Nissan GT-R R35, barely.

Moments later, after Nissan learned their lesson from the Lexus LFA, then modified the GT-R R35 for its 2011 Model Year (2012 Model Year in North America), that was launched in October 2010, the GT-R R35 Minor Change decided for a rematch against the Lexus LFA and this time, not on the Motor Trend magazine but on Edmunds Inside Line!

In the end, the Nissan GT-R R35 Minor Change complete with launch control defeated the Lexus LFA! One point for the LFA, one point for the GT-R R35. This is going to be like the Pacquiao-Morales fight years ago! \(^o^)/