Although, we can't show the S18Ep2 clip due to constraints, here's the behind the scenes footage of Matt LeBlanc roared through the corners of the Top Gear Test Track.
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Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Matt LeBlanc overtook Mr. Bean as the fastest "Star in a Reasonably Priced Car"
Back in Series 17 of Top Gear, Mr. Bean, or should we say Rowan Atkinson, rattled the Top Gear Test Track in 1:42.2, making him the fastest star in a reasonably priced Kia. However, on Series 18 Episode 2 of Top Gear (the one with The Stig's Chinese cousin on it), a celebrity named Matt LeBlanc stepped in, lapped round the Top Gear Test Track and, if you're sitting down, overtook Mr. Bean's lap time, making Matt LeBlanc the current leader of Top Gear's Star in a Reasonably Priced Car with the lap time of 1:42.1! Unbelievable! Mr. Bean's going to be upset about Matt LeBlanc's lap time!
Z34フェアレディーに、改良
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| 2013 Nissan 370Z |
To be showcased at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, coming this February 10 to 19, this revised 2013MY Nissan 370Z (Fairlady Z) Z34 features some mild updates such as a new front bumper that is somewhat derived from the old Z33, red reflector added to the rear fascia, revised 19-inch rims, new 18-inch rims, red-finished brake calipers, dark-finish fuel gauge trim, and Euro-tuned shock absorbers. This keeps the Z34 more updated when this model arrived in Japan since December 2008.
Although no pricing was given, sales for the revised Z34 will start in the USA this Summer 2012. No word when will Japan get this revised model...
Further Reading: http://www.netcarshow.com/nissan/2013-370z/
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
PlayStation Network to be renamed as Sony Entertainment Network
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| PSVita |
Okay, time now for the news. In case you never heard of it, PlayStation Network to be renamed as Sony Entertainment Network, as a front to unifying its online services and gain closer on their goal of establishing a global comprehensive network platform of services across games, movies, music, and others, all accessible from a single account.
Don't worry though that despite the name change, this does not affect your PSN username or password. A software update for the Playstation3 and the all new Playstation Vita (well, Japan still has those and North American debut will be at late February) will arrive tomorrow. However, Sony Entertainment Network will not be applicable to the PlayStation Portable. Sorry to tell you that this anime-loving, old-generation handheld console is not part of the Sony Entertainment Network. Bad mark for Sony, there.
Welcome Back: 2009 Renault Twingo Renault Sport Cup
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| This is the aftermath of Clarkson's "Sensible" Twingo Test. No sign of Ross Kemp in the boot. |
Renault's sporty little Twingo RS 133 (if you're Japanese, ルノー・スポール トゥインゴ) has a special place in Top Gear history. This was fueled the "Sensible" Twingo test that ended in an epic failure all thanks to Jeremy Clarkson having a cold. On that episode of Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson traveled to Belfast, Northern Ireland, to provide a review on the Renaultsport Twingo 133 in order to address the complaint from someone named Mr. Needham. You may not heard of him, or met him, but gezz, Ain't he's getting furious why Top Gear hadn't made a normal road test just like the OLD TOP GEAR.
However, this Renaultsport Twingo RS 133 review turned into a rollercoaster ride to mayhem. These include getting beaten by a Fiat 500 Abarth in the drag race, getting placed at the top of the H&W crane, driving through the tunnels upside down, Ross Kemp at the boot, went through the ice hockey arena with some angry hockey players on it, reckless driving, and an epic failure when Jeremy Clarkson drowned the Renaultsport Twingo RS while racing against the departing ferry. It might be more thrilling but it's not as thrilling as the "Sensible" Fiesta test.
With the 2009 Renault Twingo Renault Sport Cup has plenty of life on Forza Motorsport 4, players want to do some sensible stuff to their nippy little rascal by any means of modifications, vinyls, tune-ups, whatever floats their Twingo. It may be a 99% serious hot hatch but the nippy little Renaultsport Twingo 133 is all about getting sensible in the world of Forza Motorsport.
TAKE NOTE: Reason why the Renaultsport Twingo 133 not fast enough against the Fiat 500 Abarth is because while the Twingo RS 133 has 131HP of power and 2,313lbs of weight, the Fiat 500 Abarth has 160HP of power and 2,050 lbs of weight. That's why the Fiat 500 Abarth is more powerful and lighter than the Renaultsport Twingo 133.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Mitsubishi to stop producing cars from Europe
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| 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage |
We have some breaking news that the European subsidiary of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation said that they will end production of Euro-spec Mitsubishi vehicles by around 2013 as it shifts its focus to emerging markets.
Firstly, they will sell their European subsidiary plant, NedCar, which is located at Holland. How? We don't know but Mitsubishi will enter into negotiations with labor unions and the Dutch Government to sell the NedCar plant, which employed over a thousand workers.
Too bad though that Mitsubishi saw no future profits in Europe.
My SB46 final impressions...
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| 2012 Acura NSX Concept |
First and foremost, I was gonna say congratulations to the New York Giants for a spectacular fight against the New England Patriots. This Super Bowl XLVI battle is one heck of a moment to remember. Best Super Bowl ever seen and wow. Those commercials they aired are just purely random.
Those ads they've aired were David Beckham endorses some underwear, Cadillac ATS at the Nurburgring, M&M's, the introduction of the new Bud Light Platinum, how can a Century 21 agent do, a truck that can survive a massive hit, happy grad, a Veloster Turbo against a cheetah, Audi S7 trashed the vampire party, reinvented stuff, Clint Eastwood's message to America that it's halftime, 2013MY Genesis Coupe's Think Fast commercial, dogs and babies rule the Doritos ads, a dog that can wear Sketchers, gathering of our favorite childhood cartoon characters for the MetLife ad, montage of Chevy Sonic's stunts, how Bridgestone applied their technology in the world of basketball and football, the "Free To Pee" commercial (weird), a dog exercises so he can chase the new VW Beetle, Coke Polar Bear Shareable Moments, Pepsi King's Court ad, a Coke Zero guy became the millionth Pepsi Max customer, Matthew's Day Off with the new CR-V and my personal favorite, Jerry Seinfeld tries to get his hands on the Acura NSX Concept until it was foiled by Jay Leno's.
Yes, they were all random stuff but of all the ads, I think the Acura's Transactions Big Game ad was the best ad I have ever seen. I bet this would be more fun than last year's Lil Vader ad from Volkswagen. Anyway, I really love the Big Game ads from the SB46 and lest we forget the silliness from these ads.
Ugh. I'm getting dizzy right now. Getting dizzy from those random Super Bowl ads and Madonna's halftime show concert. See ya...
The Run of Diablo SV
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| Lamborghini Diablo SV |
Name: Lamborghini Diablo SV
Nationality: Italian
Top Speed: 200MPH
0-60 Time: 4.1 seconds
BHP: 510 @ 7,100 RPM
Performance: Tier 4
Handling: Challenging
Class: Exotic
Drivetrain: RWD
Manufacture Year: 1995
Description:
Launched in the 1995 Geneva Motor Show, the Diablo SV revived the Super Veloce naming from the Miura SV and this is known to be the entry-level version of the legendary Lamborghini Diablo. Because this car doesn't have AWD, the power of the 510HP engine can't keep up with the Traction, making it riskier to handling the Diablo SV. Notable features from the Diablo SV includes an adjustable rear spoiler, black tail lamp surrounds, repositioned rear fog and reverse lamps, extra set of brake cooling ducts, ducted engine lid, and optional SV vinyls.
Back in 1998, Lamborghini launched the Diablo SV Monterey Edition, which is a limited run to 20 units available exclusively at the United States.
The Lamborghini Diablo SV is part of the all new Need For Speed THE RUN Italian Edition Pack, available now at either PlaystationStore or XBOX Marketplace. Return to THE RUN and try it.
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