David Coulthard versus the world on a special GT5 event

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Started since September 5, 2011 at 11:20 PM Japan Standard Time, a special Gran Turismo 5 event in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz was started and yes, 13-time F1 race champ David Coulthard invited GT5 players from across the globe to challenge against his fastest lap using the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG on Gran Turismo 5 for the ultimate comparison between real and virtual racing.

The best 24 will be competing for qualifications at the Mercedes-Benz World at Brooklands, United Kingdom and whoever set the best six qualifying times has a chance for a one-on-one duel against David Coulthard on a world famous venue (it remains secret for now) where everyone can watch the ultimate battle. Also, whoever from Mercedes-Benz world who made the top spot would win a trip to Brazil to watch the Brazilian Grand Prix on November 27, 2011.

Good luck!

Scoop: http://us.gran-turismo.com/us/news/d5910.html

20 years of Nissan Serena

Nissan Vanette Serena (1991-1994)

Nissan Vanette Serena

1st Generation Nissan Serena (C23, 1994-1999)

Nissan Serena C23

2nd Generation Nissan Serena (C24, 1999-2005)

Nissan Serena C24

3rd generation Nissan Serena (C25, 2005-2010)

Nissan Serena C25

4th generation Nissan Serena (C26, 2010-onwards)

Nissan Serena C26 Highway Star V Selection

For twenty years, the Nissan Serena became a favorite among Japanese families. Now, in celebration of the Nissan Serena's 20th anniversary, a special variant was released under the banner "Nissan Serena Highway Star V Selection". (日本名：日産セレナハイウェイスターVセレクション)

The special edition Serena offers one-touch auto sliding doors, full auto dual air conditioning, "Relax Mode" headrests on the second-row seats, and loads of extras!

It costs 2,653,350 Japanese Yen for the 2WD variant and 2,887,500 Japanese Yen for the 4WD variant. It's our way for saying thanks for supporting the Nissan Serena for two decades!

Scoop: http://carview.co.jp/news/0/152774/

Jaguar's hybrid sports car concept - C-X16

2011 Jaguar C-X16 Concept

Jaguar Land Rover pulled the wraps of their hybrid sports car concept that will make a world premiere at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show.

Called C-X16, this concept car is powered by a supercharged 3.0L V6 engine that provides 376 HP of power output and 332lb-ft of torque output. It even has an electric motor that provides a 92 HP boost to the engine's power output and a eight-speed gearbox. The JAguar C-X16 can accumulate 0-60 in 4.3 seconds and top speed limited to 186 mph.

The future of hybrid sports cars never looked so brilliant...

Scoop: http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/06/jaguar-c-x16-concept-revealed-w-video/

Oh, too soon? Euro-spec Avensis facelift teased!

Euro-spec Toyota Avensis facelift?!

The Toyota Avensis hasn't been on sale on Japan before September 19, 2011, but the Euro-spec Avensis will be getting its first facelift on this year's Frankfurt Motor Show. The facelifted Toyota Avensis III will get a new front face inspired from the Indian-market Toyota Etios. No additional details are given yet before its Frankfurt debut.

Will Japan get this? Oh wait, too soon...

Scoop: http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/09/toyota-officially-previews-2012-avensis.html

Kia confirms Pride Full Model Change!

2012 Kia Pride

Kia Motors confirmed that the compact car codenamed "UB" will be named as the all new Pride for the Korea Domestic Model, which was soon to be exported worldwide as the new Rio in sedan (except in China where it was sold as Kia K2) and hatchback. It was announced after the all new Pride made a world premiere at Geneva and New York.

Although no specific date is given, the Korean automaker said that it will be released later this month. It will come in sedan and hatchback variants, powered with either a 1.4L MPI engine and a powerful 1.6L GDi engine.

Some say that the new Pride's 1.6L GDi variant will also get idling stop function for enhanced fuel economy.

Stay tuned for more details!

Scoop: http://www.kia.co.kr/about-kia/prcenter/news-view.aspx?idx=1496

Tawa-Tawa: A cure against dengue? (NOT!)

Dr. Enrique Una

BREAKING NEWS FROM BANANA SPLIT'S ANG TV PATROL:

Dr. Enrique Una told that there was a cure against dengue. According to him, the "Tawa-tawa" plant has effects to those dengue patients who drink but it's not 100% sure. If possible, this could be the cure against Dengue and the phrase "Laughter is the best medicine" became reality....JOKE LANG PO!

Tomorrow, the weather will be "MA-ULAN" according to "PAGASA KA PA".

Sprint joins fight against AT&T x T-Mobile merger

So, authorities are fighting against the incoming merger between AT&T and T-Mobile...

I've never hear this thing coming when that kind of merger comes with controversies....

And now, another one joins the fight against the AT&T x T-Mobile merger....

It's probably Sprint Nextel...

According to Sprint, if that merger of these two companies is accomplished, there will be less competition, high costs, restrict access to handsets, and it will ruin the future of these companies.

Last week, the Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit seeking to stop this controversial merger. That suit claims that this merger would violate antitrust laws that were made to prevent such monopolies and duopolies.

So what now? Is there any way to stop these two companies to collide each other?

Scoop: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2011/09/sprint-att-merger-t-mobile-lawsuit-jobs.html

A little "Smart Stop Package" for something "Prime" and "Precious"

2011 Toyota Vitz

For the 2012 Model Year, the Toyota Vitz receives new grades to fill on its lineup. If the entry-level Vitz F has "Smart Stop Package", well the Vitz U and the Vitz Jewela gets also the "Smart Stop Package" as well!

Toyota Smart Stop
Emblem

Now, as I'm sure you know, the Smart Stop Package implements Toyota's idling stop system equipped on the 1NR-FE engine, allowing the engine to shut off automatically when stopped, providing an enhanced fuel economy of 26.5km/L on 10-15 Mode cycle (21.8km/L on JC08 Mode cycle). It pays to be a fuel efficient vehicle.

Also, three new colors are added but they are exclusive to the Vitz Jewela grade such as Yellow, Copper Metallic, and Sky Blue Mica Metallic.

2012 Toyota Vitz RS G's

Coming this October 3, 2011, is the all new 2012 Toyota Vitz RS G's (G Sports), a souped up Toyota Vitz RS courtesy of Gazoo Racing. This is now the production version of the concept model as seen on the 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon and customers can now take advantage of its sleek and aggressive exterior design, red stitching on the interior, suspension courtesy of Gazoo Racng, Brake Pads courtesy of Gazoo Racing, and the 1NZ-FE engine.

Be sure to check them out on your nearest Netz dealerships!

Scoop: http://www2.toyota.co.jp/jp/news/11/09/nt11_031.html

Carol Bartz ousted!

Well, it had to happen. The head CEO of Yahoo, Inc., Carol Bartz was ousted from this position and Tim Morse, Yahoo's chief financial officer, declared interim CEO, while searching for a replacement for the ousted Carol Bartz.

That announcement was informed by Yahoo since Tuesday and yes, Carol Bartz never gotten that kind of memo.

Now, what will Yahoo's fate has been without her...

Scoop: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904537404576555250572211010.html

Just can't get enough of KOREPINO!

We just can't get enough seeing the KOREPINO segment with Ryan Bang because of Korean words sound like Tagalog words and we love to learn from him (and some Korean girl sitting next to him). First off, the Korean word of "Shoulder" or "Balikat" is "Eo Kkae" but sounds like OKEY! OKEY KA RYAN BANG! Also, the Korean word for "salty" or "maalat" is "Jjan" but sounds like D'YAN! That's it for now...

The representatives from Philippines and China

THIS JUST IN ON ANG TV PATROL: The representatives of the Philippines and China have gone "LOST IN TRANSLATION" about the Spratly Islands dispute. Because they have gone lost in translation, they don't have any interpreters!

Tomorrow's weather, according to "PAGASA KA PA", will be "MAY BAGYO" and this typhoon name will be "RAMON".

Honda CR-Z recalled over ECU problems!

2011 Honda CR-Z

Time for breaking news! If the Honda Fit, Fit Aria, and the CR-V recalled over power window problems, the latest recall from Honda is for those who owned the CR-Z (6MT variants only). The CR-Z recall involved on ECU problems which may end up causing steering problems. It's like this, if you move left, it might end up going to the right. No accidents were involved but the Japanese automaker will send letters to those who owned manual transmission variants of the Honda CR-Z worldwide and Honda will take action to repair the CR-Z's ECU.

Scoop: http://www.carview.co.jp/news/0/152680/

This is the 2AR-FXE engine...

2AR-FXE engine

The launch of the all-new, 2012, hybrid-only, Toyota Camry gave birth to Toyota's all new engine designated as "2AR-FXE". So what in a world is the 2AR-FXE engine?

Let me give you the details about this new engine. The new 2AR-FXE engine is a 2.5L 4-cylinder DOHC 16 valve VVT-i inline Atkinson cycle engine which has a "Bore x Stroke" ratio of 90.0 X 98.0, compression ratio of 12.5:1, power output of 118KW (160PS)/5700rpm, and torque output of 213Nm (21.7kg-m)/4500rpm. With the new Camry equipped with the CVT and with this engine, it accumulates a fuel economy of 23.4km/L in JC08 Mode test cycle and 26.5km/L in 10-15 Mode test cycle.

This is just a fresh refresh about the new engine developed specifically on the new Camry, That's all for now and be sure to check out the all new Camry at your nearest Corolla dealer. Thank You for your time.

Photo: autoc-one.jp