Top Gear goes K-POP

Koreans are a myriads of cars. Every cars built in Korea (either outgoing, current, or upcoming) have their own fan clubs. To put the answer, A Korean lifestyle cable TV channel known as XTM (Extra Ordinary Men), subsidiary of CJ E&M, got their own version of the hugely popular British motoring TV magazine show, Top Gear.

Check out the site:

http://series.lifestyler.co.kr/program/94

XTM will air Top Gear Korea this August 2011 and every countries that has their own version of the Top Gear TV show have their own versions of Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May. Here in South Korea: they got Kim Gam Soo, Yeon Jang Hoon, and Kim Jin Pyo. They will also have Top Gear's mascot, The Stig, as well because every countries that has Top Gear TV show on it has their own Stig.

What to expect in the Korean Top Gear? The same Top Gear fun only this time its all K-POP.

Minor adjustments to the world best

2012 Kia K5

For the 2012 Model Year, Kia updated the K5 (Optima) mid-size sedan with the following:

- Replacing the Theta 2.0L LPI engine is the Nu 2.0L LPI (Liquefied Petroleum Injection) engine and the 5-speed auto upgraded into 6-speed auto. Power output is 157PS, torque output is 20.0kg-m, and fuel economy of 10.5km/L.

- Idling Stop feature now available

- Active Eco System

- Vehicle Dynamics Control

Scoop:

http://www.megaauto.com/newcar/carinfo_body.php3?carinfoid=46978&family_id=icomes&menu_id=472&val=&Nstep=2&beforeyear=&frame_id=5&frame_url=list/drive.php3?id=54479

Aside from the new Nu 2.0L LPi engine, available engines include the Theta II 2.0L MPi engine, and new Theta II 2.0L Turbo GDi engine. Kia K5 Hybrid packed with the Nu 2.0L MPi engine with Li-ion battery also available as well.

Hyundai's Grand Avega is Indonesian for Accent Wit

2012 Hyundai Grand Avega (Hyundai Accent Wit)

The fourth-generation Hyundai Accent RB (known in some countries as the Verna, Solaris, Dodge Attitude or the i25) was became the world's most trending topic in the automotive industry because of its style, performance, and quality that surpasses its rivals. It was launched since November 2010 followed with the hatchback version called the Hyundai Accent Wit since March 2011.

In the 2011 Indonesian International Motor Show, Hyundai unveiled the Indonesian version of the Hyundai Accent Wit hatchback known as Grand Avega.

Scoop:

http://paultan.org/2011/07/22/hyundai-grand-avega-hatchback-debuts-at-iims-2011/

Verdict: We're still waiting when will HARI bring the hatchback version of the Hyundai Accent soon!

Photo: Paultan.org

LIE TO LIE AGAIN

What just happened on the July 22 episode of Lokomoko?

- Mechanic gags got troubles fixing the Honda City!

Honda City in a Lokomoko episode

- Inday Garutay is back for another LIE TO LIE!

- Another round of Lokomoko Balagtasan with Makata Tawanan and the rest!

- Another round of Whose Line Is It Anyhow?!

1) Pagod na akong humawak sa balls mo! Pagod na rin ako sa pagbihis-hubad mo sa akin. Malapit na naman ulit! Ayoko na!!! - Christmas Tree

2) Halika, bigyan mo pa ako ng init. Kailangan kong pumutok para ako'y iyong matikman at ika'y masarapan. Ayan na! Puputok na! Humanda ka! - Popcorn

3) Hey! Andito ako sa ospital ngayon! - Nurse

4) Bitin na bitin ako! - Pabitin

5) Lagi na lang akong pinagpapalo... - Drums

6) Hindi tayo magkalaban - Kakampi

7) Tuwing dinadalaw kita, tinutulugan mo lang ako! - Antok

8) Oops! Nadulas na naman ako, hindi kasi ako nag-iingat eh. - Dila

9) Kami ang biggest loser! - Miami Heat

"World's No. 1"

What just happened at the July 22, 2011 episode of Bubble Gang?

- Bubble Gags at the Emergency Room!

- This guy believes that these antiques were possessed by spirits in the "Takot sa Multo" sketch

- Yes sir ma'am, the search is over because another Balitang News goes online! Drink moderately!

Balitang News

- The Bubble Gang version of "Talking Twin Babies" playing Pinoy Henyo!

Tata

- What is the world's number 2 anti-dandruff shampoo? I really don't know but what is the world's number one anti-dandruff shampoo? Head & Shonggals! Bubble Gang does Head & Shoulders by gagging this commercial as Head & Shonggals! Para sa akin, nothing's more effective against dandruff! World's Number One! (Damn, I can't find that ad on Youtube!)

Bubble Gang does Head & Shoulders

- Round Two of the Bubble Gang Pickup Lines! Dahon (Antonio Aquitania) and Sukli (Moymoy Palaboy) compete and whoever wins gets a chance to compete against defending champion Boy Pick Up (Ogie Alcasid)!

Dahon from Alabang Berde Beasts

Sukli from T. Morato Barya Boys

Boy Pick Up

- Bureche's in charge during recess!

Bureche's in charge

- WARNING! Sumbong Sumbong kay Bonggang Bonggang Bongbong is at it again against the most annoying cases such as unedited forwarded text messages, Facebook user who "Like" his/her own comment, and people shut their eyes during pictorials.

- What are they trying to say in the "Ibig Kong Sabihin" sketch?

- IyoTube in Maroon 5's This Love

- This woman loves her hugging pillow on the "UNANg Relasyon" sketch!

Jackie Rice loves her new hugging pillow!

PALAKA? PLAKA!

Chevrolet Venture in a Banana Split episode

When some guy (Badji Mortiz) parked his Chevrolet Venture somewhere else, some guy (Rasheed) stole the Chevrolet Venture's license plate. The plate is gone and the owner panicked. Who should he turned to? The best men for this job of course! Alpha Bert (Jobert) and Letterman (Jason Francisco) are here for the owner's PLAKA but first, both of them need a PALAKA because the word PALAKA can turn it into PLAKA!

Alpha Bert and Letterman turns PALAKA into PLAKA!

See what I mean?

ANG TV PATROL TEXT JOKE OF THE DAY:

Sabi ng anak: Inay, totoo ba ang kasabihan na "First Love Never Dies"?

Sagot si nanay: Aba, oo naman. Tingnan mo'ng hinayupak mong ama, buhay pa hanggang ngayon!

HORO-SCOOP WITH ZENAIDA SEBO (JOBERT):

Cancer - Isang tao ang darating sa buhay mo para maningil. Hindi utang kundi ng buhay mo. Kaya mamamatay ka na. Kundi ka mamamatay ngayon, eh di mali ako!

Tip sa pananamit: Siguraduhin na sarado ang zipper ng pantalon lalo na kung sasabit ka sa jeep.

Hyundai Sonata YF's "UNEXPECTED" updates

2012 Hyundai Sonata

In case you didn't know, Hyundai Motor Company performed some "UNEXPECTED" upgrades to the Hyundai YF Sonata (known in some countries as the i45) for the 2012 Model Year. Small upgrades include a new radiator grille, improved LED taillights, new side mirrors, new rims, and something UNEXPECTED.

Engine choices include a Theta-II 2.0L MPI engine and the high-performance Theta II 2.0L Turbo GDi engine. 

Available colors include Noble White, White Crystal, Sleek Silver, Hyper Metallic, Dark Gray, Remington Red, Blue Black, and Black Diamond.

Scoop:

http://blog.hyundai.com/frontoffice/html/blogview.aspx?category=32&pidx=605

The "UNEXPECTED" update for the 2012 Hyundai Sonata sounds unexpected but focusing on style is what it deserved against its rivals!

It's pity that Daihatsu Mira Custom and Subaru Pleo Custom dropped their turbo variants!

2012 Daihatsu Mira Custom

2012 Subaru Pleo Custom

When Daihatsu reveals the next generation of fuel saving technology called "e:S Technology" that will soon be applied to a production version of the Daihatsu e:S concept car this Autumn 2011, there is bad news that the Daihatsu Mira Custom (and its Subaru version, the Pleo Custom) dropped their turbocharged RS variants in favor for all NA (Natural Aspiration) lineup for the 2012 Model Year.

Look closely at the specs;

1) http://www.subaru.jp/pleo/pleo/exinfo/spec1.html

2) http://www.daihatsu.co.jp/lineup/mira-mira_custom/pdf/spec.pdf

If you can see it clearly, there is no "Custom RS" on their lineup. What a shame. Wonder what if we react when both the Daihatsu Mira and the Subaru Pleo will reach its full model change soon...

Waratteitanda / New World Music

Waratteitanda NEW WORLD MUSIC

Ikimonogakari is back on their latest and 20th maxi single album titled Waratteitanda / New World Music!

On their latest single, the songs Waratteitanda and NEW WORLD MUSIC are offered and all sung by Ikimonogakari. There are also karaoke versions of those two. Needless to say that the song Waratteitanda is used on the latest Nissan Serena C26 commercial and the song NEW WORLD MUSIC is the theme song on Fuji Television's MEZAMASHI TV (めざましテレビ). Those car addicts who love the Nissan Serena should go for the new song titled Waratteitanda but for those who loved Fuji TV's MEZAMASHI TV should go for the song titled NEW WORLD MUSIC.

Either way, they're enjoyable!

TRACK LISTINGS:
01. 笑ってたいんだ
02. NEW WORLD MUSIC
03. 笑ってたいんだ -instrumental-
04. NEW WORLD MUSIC -instrumental-

For international customers:
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=ESCL-3720

HOLY CRAP! Justin Bieber joins the campaign in the fight against "Texting While Driving!"

I'm sure most of you know (and love) Justin Bieber. If a few of you don't know who is Justin Bieber, well get lost.

Anyway, the world famous young superstar hailed from Canada is joining the campaign against the fight against "Texting While Driving" and teaming up with PhoneGuard, a new app that minimizes chances of "texting while driving" by any means of motion detection, blocks texting while driving, and auto reply while driving.

You should appreciate the Bieber for his latest assignment!

KANIN? ASIN!

Alpha Bert turns KANIN into ASIN!

A wife cooks something when suddenly, there is no ASIN! Alpha Bert to the rescue and he managed to bring her ASIN supply by turning KANIN into ASIN!

Then, there are two "What If" scenarios in another ANO NGA KAYA such as

1) What if a drama actress became a news reporter?

Drama actress turned news reporter

and

2) What if everyone walked backwards?

People walking backwards

ANG TV PATROL TEXT JOKE OF THE DAY:

Sabi ni titser: Okay class, pa-picture tayo, para paglaki niyo, sasabihin niyo "Wow! Si Dodong, engineer na. Wow! Si Juan, doktor na. Wow si Pedro, abogado na!"

Sagot si Totoy: Wow si Ma'am, patay na!

HORO-SCOOP WITH ZENAIDA SEBO (JOBERT):

Leo - Makakakita ka ng magandang babae, pinapanood mo siya ngayon. Yes, ako nga ang tinutukoy ko. Kung kokontra ka, mamalasin ka sana.

Mananalo ka sa lotto. 4,11,13, 25, 36, 41. Di ko rin alam kung ano araw ito ilalabas sa jackpot.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2

"IT ALL ENDS HERE"

The Harry Potter series became the most trending among young people and it revolves on the life of a young boy named Harry Potter, The Boy Who Lived, who attends to Hogwarts, venture through the secrets behind Hogwarts with the little help of his best buddies Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, and defeat You-Know-How (Lord Voldemort) who was responsible for his parents' murder. Back in Deathly Hallows Part One; Harry, Ron, and Hermione ventured across the magic world in search and destroy the Horcruxes that became the keys to the Dark Lord's longevity. Most memorable in Part One is the death of Dobby.

In his final battle, a hero must stand alone. Harry Potter and the gang are now here on the final part of the final chapter of the Harry Potter saga that has the most cinematic storyline that keep Harry Potter fans hooked until the very end. What made it interesting is the stunning computer graphics, Neville's sense of humor, devastating truth behind Severus Snape, and the final battle between Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort as Hogwarts did everything they can to take down Lord Voldemort's army. We almost got hooked all the way to the epilogue (19 years later) of the movie.

Now that everyone watched Part Two of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the fans bid farewell to the heroes of the Harry Potter saga. We can't help it but we will miss the whole saga that sparked a sensation among fans from across the world.

To all of them who watched it, we say thank you for supporting the Harry Potter saga 'till the very end.