The all new 2011 Ford Explorer! It's Crazy!

2011 Ford Explorer

Ford Group Philippines announced the launch of the all new 2011 Ford Explorer, which will go on sale this October, which of course The Covenant Car Company will launch the luxurious Chevrolet Traverse too.

Scoop:

http://www.topgear.com.ph/news/ford-group-philippines-shows-off-new-explorer

Of course, the first to get is the 3.5L TiVCT V6 engine that delivers the power of a V8 engine with the best in class fuel economy.

While details remain slim for now, we expect that this new model will be here this October! It's Crazy!

Mang Ben's new hairdo made us look BANGAG

Mang Ben's new hair!

In another Mang Ben on the June 6, 2011 episode of Banana Split Daily Servings, Mang Ben visits the beauty parlor for some new hairdo. Turns out, Mang Ben's new hairdo ended up like a tree because his hair is color green!

Letterman turns BANGUS into BANGAG!

Alpha Bert combines BOTE and CHA CHA to make it BOTCHA!

Speaking of which, another round of Alpha Bert vs. Letterman steps on; Letterman meddles the fish vendor by turning BANGUS into BANGAG! Alpha Bert steps on and time for plan B. Alpha Bert combines the words BOTE and CHA CHA to make them into BOTCHA! The fishes got BOTCHA, Letterman smelled it, and the cops arrested Letterman framed for selling BOTCHA!

I saw the Z34 but...

It was one hot afternoon after a short class at Seattle Central Community College when suddenly, I saw a white Nissan Fairlady Z (Z34) in Version NISMO configuration. I maybe a big fan of JDM but the striking design of the Nissan Z34 looks sharp enough to wow me. Whoever owned this rare gem must have been the most popular in school, however, there's a problem...

What kind of a Z34 owner would rather put some Betty Boop decals on it? That looks more of an "OVERKILL" to me. Of course I love the Z34 but putting Betty Boop decals on it looks like this Z34 had crossed the line and much greater risk of becoming a "FASHION VICTIM", making it a perfect target for the "FASHION PULEZZZ". orz

Lesson learned from the Z34 owners. It's okay you can put anything on your Z34, but be aware and beware. Add something childish and most JDM enthusiasts will criticize you for OVERKILL. Don't say we didn't warn you.... 

PNoy bids farewell to his Porsche!

Check out the scoop:

http://www.topgear.com.ph/news/pnoy-says-goodbye-to-controversial-porsche

It seems that our Philippine president, Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III, known by others as PNoy, sold off his old Porsche 911 5 months after he bought it.

It's too controversial for our president to buy such an exotic sports car. He just have to focus on our rights instead of his own rights.

I'm glad that's over...

Ford Fiesta vs. Hyundai Accent RB

2011 Ford Fiesta

2011 Hyundai Accent

The Ford Fiesta arrived in the North American market since the Summer of 2010 while the Hyundai Accent RB arrived in South Korea before the end of 2010. What do they have in common that they are hugely popular city cars because of its perfect balance of style and performance. By interest, both the Accent RB and the Fiesta are hugely popular in the Philippines. Popularity is their main target but which one is my pick?

When I notice about the styling of the Ford Fiesta, this looks somewhat dynamic and resonating, making it more aggressive and striking at various angles. The Accent RB's design carries the brand's trademark Fluidic Sculpture and with this design philosophy, the Accent RB is somewhat swooping and smooth. As for me, I would prefer the styling of the Hyundai Accent RB because this looks more stylish than the Fiesta because the Fiesta's design looks sharp but down right boring.

It's up to you to decide which of these two mega-popular city compacts stands out the crowd...

What if we fight before we talk?

Hey! Most of the Banana Split fans love the "ANO NGA KAYA?" segment and guess what, what if we start a fight before we talk?

Slapping the offer

It takes than getting used to...

Hurting to pay

OUCH, that hurts you know. ANO NGA KAYA?

ANG TV PATROL TEXT JOKE OF THE DAY:

Magkausap ang magkasintahan:

Sabi ng Lalaki: Alam mo ba? Ikaw ang susi sa buhay ko?!

Sagot naman si Babae: Weh? Eh sino naman ang kasama mong babae noong isang araw?

Sagot si Lalaki: Ah siya?! Siya ang duplicate mo!

HORO-SCOOP:

Taurus - Magiging masaya ka ngayon...Di ko alam kung bakit pero malay mo, tama ako. Lucky color mo ang lahat ng color sa 26 pieces mong crayon.

Driving Music (What is the name of the song on car commercial?) Vol. 5

This just in, someone hacked my blog again. An unknown hacker left me with a message saying "what was that song on the Citroen DS4 advert?" and what actions I made? I'm prepared for another emergency meeting and this time, another set of five "DRIVING MUSICS" for you to put it on your car audio or use it as a Gran Turismo 5 Personal BGM. Are you ready?

5) You saw the New Citroen C4 commercial? You know, people riding bicycles following the new Citroen C4? If so, you're asking what was that song and I'll answer it for you. The song is titled Call Me The Breeze by J.J. Cale. Good song for a good commercial. Care if you can find one on iTunes?

4) Remember the latest Citroen C5 commercial where the dominoes are the roads and showing how does the C5's Hydractive Suspension work? If so, what was that song? OK, I'll tell you what was that song, it's The Answer by Unkle. Find this one too on iTunes or Amazon MP3!

3) How about the latest Citroen C4 commercial where the diver got chased by a shark and later, the diver got hit unexpectedly by a golf ball? Want to know what was that song now? It's titled California Dreamin' by The Mamas and The Papas. Don't say we didn't warn you...

2) The song "Stayin' Alive" sung by the Bee Gees was used on the Honda Odyssey commercial starring George Clooney back in October 2008, when the 4th Generation Honda Odyssey debuted in Japan. An arranged version of Stayin' Alive sung by Eldissa was used on the 2006 Nissan Moco commercial in Japan. It's easier to find the Bee Gees version of Stayin Alive but the Eldissa version of Stayin' Alive as heard in the Nissan Moco ad? Find it on SHIFT second NISSAN CM TRACKS.

1) Now for the main event! You want to know the commercial song for the Citroen DS4? We know that we can't say NO and we are always said YES. The commercial song for the Citroen DS4 advert is..... (pulls envelope)

I Love U So by Cassius!

You happy now? I repeat, I Love U So by Cassius is the song played on the Citroen DS4 advert! You heard? OK!

And that's all for now. If someone hacked my computer and left a question about what was that song played on the car commercial, I'LL BE THERE! BE AWARE AND BEWARE!

Cha Seung-Won in a 2012MY Hyundai Santa Fe commercial

Hyundai adds Dual Clutch Transmission to the Veloster

2012 Hyundai Veloster

The Hyundai Veloster was launched in March 10, 2011, as well as the debut of Hyundai's new sub-brand, Premium Youth Lab, to cater the interests of young Korean adults. It even landed as the main car of Lee Min Ho in the SBS action drama, City Hunter as well. One major drawback is that production of the 2+1 door hatchback coupe is limited up to 18,000 units to maintain its premium exclusivity.

Guess what, Hyundai just added another variant for the Veloster, first of Hyundai's new Premium Youth Lab sub-brand. This time, the South Korean automaker added a Dual Clutch Transmission under the banner "Hyundai Veloster DCT Pack" for those who think that the automatic transmission variants not good enough.

Scoop:

http://blog.hyundai.com/frontoffice/html/blogview.aspx?category=30&pidx=582

The first Hyundai ever to be fitted with a 6-speed Double Clutch Transmission engineered from the company itself was actually the Veloster after all! Now, you can enjoy the same great Veloster goodness now with a 6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission! Needless to say that those Paddle Shifters attached on the Veloster's steering wheel looks perfect!

But still, Hyundai Asia Resources would not bring the Veloster yet because our gas is still not as refined as the developing countries. We are salivated over to it. orz

Biodegradable? Non-biodegadable? How about MANG BEN-degradable?!

Mang Ben sorts out the trash...

In another Mang Ben on the June 4 episode of Banana Split, Mang Ben sorts out the trash by any means of biodegradable and non-biodegradable. When someone who accompanies the blind man approaches, the blind guy left and Mang Ben gets angry until he hits both the trash bin and got caught by the Metro Aide and the Metro Aide whacked Mang Ben with a broom.

Your polo matches the design from the table cloth!

Guess what, look what FASHION PULEZZZ caught this time? They caught some man who wore a checkered polo with something red and white because it matches the most common table cloth design or better worse, picnic blanket. Sorry, you better not wear that kind of polo next time...

The days of being an AMBUSH VEHICLE

Song played on my Personal BGM: The Man With The Harmonica by Ennio Morricone

From the Album: Once Upon A Time In The West OST

The hunter becomes the hunted...

I first laid my eyes on the Lotus Carlton by a Playstation2 game titled The Getaway: Black Monday, where the Lotus Carlton was used as a gang car by Viktor Skobel's goons for ambushing main protagonist Eddie O'Connor wherever he goes. I see, this Lotus Carlton was the most murdered-out rides I have ever saw on Black Monday but this gang car used by Skobel's henchmen carried on to some video games, especially Gran Turismo 5 where I am talking about it. So what's a Lotus Carlton?

Making amends at the Top Gear Test Track

The Lotus Carlton was a modified version of the Vauxhall Carlton (Great Britain equivalent of the Opel Omega) 3.0 Si 20V and since its arrival as a 1990 model, it was a huge sensation because this was the fastest super sedan ever made with the collaboration of Vauxhall and Lotus. On the front, you'll see the old Vauxhall logo on while on the side, you'll see some Lotus logos on it (one on the left side and one on the right side). At the back, the words "LOTUS" and "CARLTON" spelled it out. It uses a modified 3.6L 6-cylinder C36GET engine and a 6-speed manual ZF transmission sourced from the old Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. One majestic idea about the Lotus Carlton was it's powered with twin turbos and that makes it one of the most ultimate masterpieces in the past.

Absurdly the most fastest sports sedan ever made...

In the hands on owner, he/she can murder out with tuning parts and services to bring this murdered-out super saloon up to 700HP of power, 1347kg of weight, and 565 Performance Points. When Traction Control is not an issue, the Carlton is one heck of a wild ride. It's amazing that this was the most sinister-looking ride enthusiasts would ever indulge on it. I am glad when I sit inside the driver seat of the Lotus Carlton, I felt like I'm driving like Viktor Skobel's goons while gunning down Eddie O'Connor. Whoever owns it must have mattered it for some risk-taking procedures. It was the only 4-door sedan that exceeds the limits of the top speed of over 280km/h.

Ambushed by Viktor Skobel's henchmen driving
the Lotus Carlton! Watch out! They're heavily armed!

The Royal Society For The Prevention of Accidents called the Lotus Carlton a high speed safety hazard. The Association of Chief Police Officers said about the Lotus Carlton was an outrageous invitation to speed. It even caused a top speed outrage in the 1990's when BMW and Mercedes-Benz decided to limit their high-performance cars to 250km/h of top speed but the Carlton pushed against the barriers of the speed limit. No wonder the Russians on The Getaway: Black Monday, used the Lotus Carlton for ambush purposes against Eddie O'Connor, but enough what I said. The Lotus Carlton was one heck of a collector's item on GT5. You gonna love the way the Lotus Carlton reacts but the reality of being not equipped with TCS and ABS is one heck of a minor drawback but still it's worth a try to master the fastest super saloon that was preferred by the "Thieves In Law" for ambush purposes on Black Monday.

The much-awaited Spark 1.0L

2011 Chevrolet Spark

When the Chevrolet Spark landed in South Korea as a replacement to the GM Daewoo Matiz Creative, as part of replacing the Daewoo name into Chevrolet (and the company name from GM Daewoo Auto and Technology into GM Korea Company), we noticed that they got a 1.0L DOHC engine. Ours got a 1.2L engine, so that makes it "BITIN" for sure.

By special request, a 1.0L DOHC engine is now available for the Chevrolet Spark, The Covenant Car Company said...

Scoop:

http://www.topgear.com.ph/news/chevrolet-spark-now-available-in-1-0-liter-variants#comments-1

About time they showed up the real fuel-efficient Chevrolet Spark...