Let's Do The News (April 25, 2012)

Right, the news! And last week, despite tensions in Bahrain, the Bahrain GP was happened. Sadly, due to constraints, I won't be telling the whole story about the Bahrain GP but I'll tell you who won; RED BULL RACING'S SEBASTIAN VETTEL.

Really? S. Vettel won the Bahrain GP? Don't care at all...I don't care about Bahrain GP at all, so normal operations resume in May 13, 2012, for the Spain GP. Moving on...

Ah, Jeremy?

Yes, Hammond?

There's more development regarding Doctor Who and some say, Season 7 will be the last for Karen Gillan (as Amy Pond) and Arthur Darvill (as Rory). We kinda disappointed but Karen Gillan's too cute and too pretty to be...(clears throat). Pretty sad that the upcoming Season 7 will be her last but there's more where this show come from because there will be a new companion coming soon on Doctor Who.

Really? Who will replace Karen Gillan after Season 7?

Says here its Jenna-Louise Coleman, the actress from Captain America: The First Avenger and Dancing On The Edge for BBC Two. Some say, she nailed the auditions to become Matt Smith's new companion in Doctor Who, in celebration of the program's 50th anniversary.

Scoop: http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/dw/news/bulletin_120321_02/Jenna-Louise_Coleman_Announced_as_New_Companion

Uh, Hammond, if I have to ask, is it the perfect substitute for Karen Gillian?! Would the Eleventh Doctor benefit her during his mission?

Clearly, more work before Doctor Who's 50th Anniversary (in late 2013) is underway. Right, moving on...

Uh, those DLC Packs from THE IDOLM@STER 2...it seems that it has a difference between the XBXO 360 version and the PS3 version. When the PS3 version of THE IDOLM@STER 2 came out late last year, it only included the first three DLC packs derived from the original XBOX 360 version. Sadly, there's some lacking on the PS3 version of THE IDOLM@STER 2, regarding DLC packs but all that's about to change! The DLC Pack 4 you'd expect from the XBOX 360 version of iM@S 2 is now on Playstation3 for the very first time!!!

(whoa!)

URL: http://www.bandainamcogames.co.jp/cs/list/idolmaster/im2/ps3/dlc/catalog7.php

Whoa, James! What?

I kinda think that all those DLC Packs on the XBOX 360 version of THE IDOLM@STER 2 are complete so what Namco Bandai decide that they want to fill the gap so both the PS3 and the XBOX 360 versions of THE IDOLM@STER 2 have all the DLC Packs for user satisfaction. The DLC Pack for the PS3 version of THE IDOLM@STER 2, the one with the...マイディアヴァンパイア, will be out this April 27, and by next month, they'll be putting...the one with the...ビビッドビキニ on the PS3 version.

Oh! I get it now, James! Speaking of which, have you played iM@S 2?

Nope, Hammond, but I'm planning to buy one...

Okay!

Moving on...

I just heard that there was one woman from Virginia found out that she won a lottery, not once but twice! TWICE! Unbelievable!

Scoop: http://ph.news.yahoo.com/virginia-woman-wins-1-million-twice-same-lottery-123020129.html

No way! How could that woman won a lottery twice? That's 200% luck for her, touche! Imagine, if you won a lottery twice, what would you do with those winnings?

I bet I could buy everything the world desires! Woo hoo hoo!

Anyway, forget about the whole lottery thing and that's the news!

Welcome Back: 2010 Morgan Aero SuperSports

The Morgan's interior is truly bespoke

Retro-futuristic looks is a plus one for the Morgan

In one episode of Top Gear USA, Tanner Foust flies to United Kingdom to try out a car that was made out of wood and that car was none other than the Morgan Aero but only this one, the MORGAN AERO SUPERSPORTS.

What's exactly is the Morgan Aero Supersports? For starters; it is a high-performance targa-roofed variant of the Morgan AeroMax, using the same bonded aluminium chassis and lower bodywork with the coupe. It makes select use of parts sourced from other companies, including the Lancia-sourced rear lamps. Like other Morgan cars, it was made from laminated ash, making it lightweight and strong. Exclusivity aside, the Morgan Aero has one of the most customizable interiors on the market, with 80 leather colors and 4 wood colors. It comes with a 4.8 litre BMW V8 engine and a choice of 6 speed automatic or manual gearboxes.

When I tried this car, I strongly believed that this is not as powerful as the Wiesmann but despite this, I believe that the Morgan is much more better looking than the Wiesmann even though their looks look more like vintage British cars from the past. There's no denying that this retro-futuristic curiosity is much more better looking from the eyes of car connoisseurs worldwide. I just can't simply lay my fingers on this bespoke beauty that is much more better looking than the Morgan that Richard Hammond owns...

Forza Motorsport 4 announces May Top Gear car pack

So, Series 18 of Top Gear was aired on BBC America, and for that, Forza Motorsport 4 announces the May Top Gear pack, coming this May 1 for only 560MSP. However, this whole "Top Gear" pack is a bit of an irony...No Ariel Atoms, no Caterhams, no Ascari, nada... It's just...

1) 2012 Hennesey Venom GT

2) 1977 AMC Pacer X

3) 2011 Ford Transit SuperSport Van

4) 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

5) 1992 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4

6) 2012 Smart ForTwo

7) 1990 Subaru Legacy RS

8) 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8

9) 1966 Lotus Cortina

10) 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk.III

...that's it.

Scoop: http://venturebeat.com/2012/04/24/forza-motorsport-4-gets-10-new-rides-including-the-venom-gt-and-1977-amc-pacer-x-gallery/

Peugeot 508 RXH

2013 Peugeot 508 RXH

2013 Peugeot 508 RXH interior

Using the technology learned from the 3008 HYbrid4, which is dubbed as the world's first diesel-hybrid engine, the 508 RXH continues this new trend that sends the rivalry between diesel and hybrid to a screeching halt and into their joint custody.

Although, it uses the 508 SW as its basis but with added aesthetics to provide its robust and feisty character lines, the 508 RXH was made for those who are adventurous enough to travel around the world but caring about the environment. Under the hood was the 2.0 l HDi FAP diesel engine that produces 120 kW (163 bhp) but with the electric motor active, it generates 147 kW (200bhp) of power. Up to 300 Nm of torque is delivered to the front wheels by the HDi diesel unit and up to 200 Nm to the rear wheels with the electric motor.

Thanks to its HYbrid4 technology, this provides the driver with four unique drive modes such as Zero Emission Vehicle, 4WD, Sport, and Auto. In ZEV mode, the 508 RXH provides quiet operation and zero emissions for eco driving. Put it on 4WD mode, and the RXH would go anywhere from tarmac, gravel, and snow. And in Sport mode, it makes the RXH more agile on the corners. The HYbrid4 technology provides 67.2 mpg of combined fuel economy and CO2 emissions of less than 109 g/km. The only available transmission was a 6-speed paddle shift transmission.

Available colors are Blanc Banquise, Gris Thorium, Noir Perla Nera, gris Haria, Brun Calern, and Blanc Nacre.

My comment:
Can the 508 RXH be an eco car that can go offroading and be kinder to the environment? PSA Peugeot Citroen says yes and with the teachings from the 3008 HYbrid4, the 508 RXH continues the trend of uniting diesel and hybrid in today's standards. This is something that only PSA Peugeot Citroen's been capable of since the 3008 HYbrid4 and the Citroen DS5.

Photo: PSA Peugeot Citroen

Dawn of the Super SUVs

At the AUTO CHINA 2012 in Beijing, something strange occurred with Lamborghini. It seems that they envisioned what will their crossover look like by showcasing their URUS CONCEPT...

Lamborghini Urus Concept

Seen here? Nope, that's not your "LAMBO RAMBO" in the yesteryears but this has the weirdest name that you might expect going in the hospital for some "anal probe". Yep, that's disgusting and for those you think that the Urus name is disgusting enough, perhaps you should turn away and look at this...

Eterniti Artemis

When we last heard of Eterniti Motors back in last year's Frankfurt Motor Show with the Hemera Concept, we kinda never heard of this new brand nor is this "Super SUV" more like a tuned Porsche Cayenne with the R8's back on it but now, they're showcasing a potential production version of the Hemera concept, called the Artemis. Artemis, huh? I like that name better than the Lamborghini Urus, which is disgusting...

Anyway, what we're looking here are something more of a "Super SUVs" and this is the breaking dawn of this new category...

Is this the Sylphy G12?

Nissan Sylphy G12

Well, it could be a Nissan Sylphy G12 but as seen on the AUTO CHINA 2012, this new 2013 Nissan Sylphy G12 is now a global midsize sedan. The new Nissan Sylphy G12 will be produced at the Dongfeng Nissan Huadu Plant facilities in Guangzhou, will be released in mid 2012. Also, the G12 will be launched in most major markets worldwide during the course of 2012 and approximately 120 countries by 2014. This is part of the Nissan Power 88 master plan, a master plan that in the next six years, there's a new Nissan for every six months.

Nissan Bluebird Sylphy G10 (2000-2005)

Nissan Bluebird Sylphy G11 (2005-2012)

The first Bluebird Sylphy, designated as G10, was launched in 2000, and it was produced in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. The second generation Bluebird Sylphy, designated as G11, was launched in 2005 and currently on sale in Japan. The question is, will this new Sylphy G12 available in Japan soon? I reckoned that this new model will drop the Bluebird name for good.

Further reading: http://www.netcarshow.com/nissan/2012-sylphy_concept/

Langdong is Chinese for Avante

2013 Hyundai Langdong

At the AUTO CHINA 2012 in Beijing, Hyundai Motor Company, whose joint venture in China is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2012, revealed what you might think of it as a Chinese version of the Hyundai Avante/Elantra MD, which was launched in South Korea since August 2010. It's called the Langdong (朗動).

Says here that only the 1.6L and 1.8L MPi engines are offered for the Langdong and once more, Hyundai will introduce its advanced Blue Link infotainment system to Hyundai Langdong. Remember that Blue Link infotainment system was first introduced on the new Santa Fe DM, which was launched in South Korea last week.

Further Reading: http://www.netcarshow.com/hyundai/2013-langdong/