That's all for Top Gear Korea Season 2!

So, Season 2 of XTM Top Gear Korea is finished but most TGK fans have a lot of memories from Season 2 such as the introduction of a new presenter named Jo Min Gi (which replaced Kim Gam Soo from the first one) while retaining Yeon Jang Hoon and racing driver Kim Jin Pyo, a Corvette ZR1 vs. the Cobra attack helicopter, Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S, turning budget cars into remote-controlled cars, Audi S4 vs. snowboarders, Ferrari FF, Volkswagen Scirocco R-Line vs a sprinter, reattempting Chevrolet Sonic's first skydiving, Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG, Hyundai Veloster Turbo, Rolls-Royce Ghost, three executive premium hybrid sedans (Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid, Porsche Panamera S Hybrid, and Lexus LS600hL), Lamborghini Aventador in Yeongam, new Chrysler 300, a Ferrari-only race, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X in a real vs. virtual race, a Mini Cooper converted into a car boat, Volkswagen CC, car football, and the Kia K9 vs. BMW 7.

Yep, the Kia K9 was featured on the final episode of 2012 Top Gear Korea.

Guests who pushed the Volkswagen Golf round the XTM Top Gear Korea Test Track include Lee Sung-Jae, Song Sun-Mi, Shinji and Bbaeka from Koyote, Ryu Soo-Young, Denny Ahn, Ga-Yoon and Hyun-A from 4MINUTE, Son Ho-Young, Lee Chun-Hee, Bak Jun-Gu, and of course Bora and Da-Som from Sistar.

On that bombshell, that concludes season two of XTM Top Gear Korea.

Lokomoko goes boxing....

So, Iwa Moto, Princess Ryan, Ritz Azul & Patani guested on the June 17, 2012 episode of Lokomoko U ANG KULIT, eh? Let's see what just happened....

- Boxing gags

- Tanong Ko Lang Kulang...Kung ang taong natatakot ay dinadaga, ang daga bang natatakot ay tinatao?

- VIOLENTE...VIOLENTE...Sumasagot ng telephone...VIOLENTE....VIOLENTE...

- Father's Day Messages from the Lokomoko U gang

- Behind the scenes interview gags

- Tanong Ko Lang Kulang...Ang gagambang bahay ba ay pwedeng tumira sa apartment?

- Some Bird Talk in THE AWESOME SHOW

- Tanong Ko Lang Kulang...Marunong bang manahi ang tutubing karayom?

- Gags for the dads

For the dads and soldiers....

On the June 17, 2012 episode of Goin Bulilit...

- Sundalo chant

- Sundalo gags

- Like Father Like Son

- OA Family 

- Two girls chatting

- Like Father Like Son...again

- Ready Get Set Goin in Limburak

Lancia Flavia

2012 Lancia Flavia

The Flavia name has been resurrected as the Italian cousin of the Chrysler 200 Convertible. If you were wandering what is the difference between those two, I'm afraid that both of them are the same thing when you look at these two, except the fact that it has Chrysler badges thrown away and replaced with Lancia badges. That's not all because the Pentastar V6 engine is not offered on the Lancia Flavia as well because...well, nobody knows why they didn't fit it in.

You still have the class-exclusive retractable roof, most ample rear legroom of its class, some black and chrome accents, dramatic LED lighting on the cluster, Uconnect, Bluetooth connectivity, and that's about it. Even it its convertible body, it still looks sexy on the outside and a bit more premium on the inside but don't get so easy on this one.

The only engine available on the Lancia Flavia is the 2.4L 16v engine that produces 170PS of power and it is mated with a standard 6-speed automatic transmission. It's not made to be focused on performance but it was made for some cruising through the world's best driving roads. Yep, with the roof off, you'll enjoy the wind hurling you around while driving the Flavia.

Two colors are available; Bright White (Bianco Pastello) and Mineral Gray.

My comment;
Those Lancias imported from Chrysler such as the Lancia Voyager and the Lancia Thema were became a minor flop because sales couldn't achieve its target but with the Flavia, do you think it would work? I'm afraid not because in today's economy, this car doesn't work at all and wait, this car is not made for English-speaking Lancia fans because it was only sold for European markets only where they don't speak English. Sadly, this car won't make it to the UK market because both the Chrysler 200 Convertible and the Lancia Flavia will always be left-hand drive and it would be highly impossible to make it right hand drive. Yep, the Lancia Flavia is not made for English speaking drivers but if you're speaking English, get yourselves a Chrysler 200 Convertible...in the USA.

Photo: Lancia

Welcome Back: 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe

Trust us on this...the CTS-V Coupe
was bred for the Pirelli World Challenge

When Eagles Dare

If the sedan version of the CTS-V is made to compete against the E63 AMG and the BMW M5, then the CTS-V Coupe is made to compete against the BMW M3, Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe, and the Audi RS5.

It has the same features as the sedan version, a 556HP Eaton-supercharged 6.2L V8 engine, and dual-mode Magnetic Ride Control, but because this is a 2-door coupe version, it's lighter. All that power and all that torque is channeled either an available TREMEC® 6-speed manual shifter or Hydra-Matic 6-speed automatic. As for cornering, the CTS-V Coupe does well thanks to its Nurburgring-tuned suspension with Magnetic Ride Control. Race-inspired Brembo disc brakes are equipped to deliver a powerful stopping power.

This coupe version of the CTS-V was now heavily involved in the 2011 Pirelli World Challenge series after Cadillac's four year absence and it was built by Pratt & Miller.

"May namamagitan ba kay Manuel at Victoria? Wala."

On the June 15 episode of Bubble Gang;

- Bullying gags that bullying you outside the school premises

- Mr. Assimo at the airport

Mr. Assimo

- Bureche ruins birthday gifts

Happy birthday!

- Someone's out from the senate hearing and into the parlor...to teach the ladies some lesson! Cover your ears, ladies!

- May namamagitan ba kay Manuel at Victoria? Wala. Bubble Gang does Skyflakes Cracker Sandwich by spoofing this commercial as SPYFLAKES Cracker Sandwich! Ang sweet naman!

Bubble Gang does Skyflakes Cracker Sandwich

- Pickup Lines!!!

1) Paki-check mong relo ko. Kasi, oras na para maging tayo!

2) Gustong tanggaling ang W sa salitang UWI. Para matitira U & I.

3) Calculator ka ba? Kasi sa yo palang, solve na ako!

4) Bigas ka ba? Simple lang, kasi gusto kitang i-sako pauwi!

5) Diesel ka ba? Kasi pinapainit mo ang araw ko bago pa man mag-start.

6) Manika ka ba? Kasi masarap ang sinangag sa umaga.

7) Ikaw ba yung kumikislap sa welding? Kasi nakakasilaw ang ganda mo.

8) Tingin ko, Neneng, akin ka lang. Kasi walang tinik ang bonless bangus!!!

- Wonder what are they laughing at?

- IyoTube in Fireworks

- James Wang is on the case of someone who cheated him.

My favorite Bond cars during the Pierce Brosnan years

A battle between two Bond cars!

When Bond was in his Pierce Brosnan years (1995-2002), those Bond cars featured were mostly German while his last film is reverted back to British. Those were the BMW Z3 from GoldenEye, BMW 750Li from Tomorrow Never Dies, BMW Z8 from The World Is Not Enough, and the Aston Martin V12 Vanquish. Two of my favorite Bond cars during the Pierce Brosnan years were actually the BMW Z8 and the Aston Martin V12 Vanquish because they were very unique, very cool, and surprisingly, a part of my childhood memories.

Luckily, both the Z8 and the V12 Vanquish were in Forza Motorsport 4 I have the choice which of these Pierce Brosnan-era Bond cars is my pick. First was the Z8, as a Bond car featured in the 1999 Bond film, The World Is Not Enough, this car is all about being too classy and drop dead gorgeous. If that didn't put you off, two Bond games featured this car such as 007 Racing, where a selection of Bond cars are showcased in numerous missions, and 007 Agent Under Fire, a first-person shooter game. Sadly, however, this Z8 hasn't found a mass audience and according to Jeremy Clarkson, it feels like driving a Scania truck. (Honest!)

It may have a wonderful looking body, it may have an engine from a BMW M5, it may have a tricked rear axle, and they have James Bond to drive one, it should have been spectacularly good but the result was very awful and that's why production of this Z8 model ended in 2003. Even the last hurrah which is a tuned version of the Z8, the ALPINA Z8, wasn't good either because this is just a tuned car that feels downgraded.

If you don't like the BMW Z8 because it feels more like a Scania truck like Jeremy Clarkson did, how about a Bond car that served as a last hurrah for Pierce Brosnan before he was replaced by Dainel Craig in 2006? The Aston Martin V12 Vanquish. Yep, the V12 Vanquish, the one used by Pierce Brosnan on his last Bond film, DIE ANOTHER DAY, and what's surprising is when Q Branch fitted the car with body panels that render the Vanquish invisible. Sadly, we can't do that. In a Bond video game, 007 Nightfire, this car releases smoke, has Q wedge, EMP, and it can go underwater. Also, we can't do that. Even it doesn't have some of the cool Bond stuff, the Vanquish is much more good looking than the BMW Z8 and this Bond car comes serve with a 6.0L V12 that produces 460HP of power and 0-60mph in 5 seconds. The Aston Martin V12 Vanquish appeared in an episode of Top Gear where Jeremy Clarkson heads to the Isle of Wight to drive the Vanquish against the Ferrari 575 Maranello, driven by former F1 World Champion Damon Hill. The Vanquish set a lap time of 1.36.2. Later on, an improved version, the Vanquish S, set a lap time of 1.27.1 at the Top Gear Test Track.

Both of these Bond cars may seem to be different but if I compare both of these, it's hard to decide which of these Brosnan-era Bond cars is my pick but for me, I would probably go for the Vanquish because it's quintessentially good looking until it was taken over by a Bond car driven by Daniel Craig, which is the DBS, one of my favorites.

But, how's like to be in the Top Gear Test Track? Let's find out by pushing these two round the track by a tamed racing driver.

My BMW Z4 did it in 1:26.377 while the V12 Vanquish did it in 1:23.279, which means, I would prefer the Vanquish because it's faster than the BMW Z8 and more importantly, better looking, better to drive, and that's it

Let's Do The News - The Father's Day Gift special! (June 15, 2012)

Father's Day is on Sunday, June 17, 2012, right? My gosh, we got some present ideas in store in our studio, something cool, something sub-zero, something uncool, and something SERIOUSLY UNCOOL. Why don't we start with this? As we all know, one of the most popular Father's Day gifts were include going outside, clothing, gift cards, gadgets, books, CD's, home improvement items, sporting goods, and so on. If you live in France and if you have a dad who loves motorsports, why not bring him to La Sarthe to watch the 24 Hours of Le Mans?

(laughinig)

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa! You want their daddies to take them out to Le Mans to see the 24 hour race?

Well, fathers like racing, right? You would expect seeing dads who love watching racing on TVs.

Oh.

But what about basketball? Game 3 of the Miami-Oklahoma battle is going to be in...

Shhh...shhh...shhhh....shhhh...

What?

Everybody would watch that on TV. So far, the series tied 1-1. Cannot believe those useless Miami Heat took out OKC.

(laughing)

Well, good for them. Good job, Miami Heat. Good jo...

Shhh...shhhh.shhhh

(laughing)

Nobody's going to hear you saying that Miami won. Still, useless... Anyway, there are so many stuff themed after Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder. Jerseys are the most popular choice for those and those fans who are wearing Heat jerseys (popularly the ones worn by LeBron James or Dwayne Wade) would be supporting the most useless while those who are wearing Thunder jerseys (popularly the one from Kevin Durant) would be supporting the one that suppose to win.

(laughing)

Anyway, enough basketball for now and move on to gifts. Hey, what's this?!

Ham, that's Moekana.

Moekana?

URL: http://www.goodsmile.info/product/en/3488/Moekana.html

Moekana, an anime kind of way to learn Hiragana courtesy of Culture Japan mascot, Mirai Suenaga, and friends.

Gosh, I wanna learn Hiragana with that.

But, those who love this whole Moekana cards would love to do a game. Wanna know? Here: http://www.dannychoo.com/post/en/26495/About+Moekana.html

Uh.....uh.....uh.....uh.....

Oh look! Hammo's confused!

(laughing)

MOEKANA'S HARD! I DON'T WANT ONE! I THINK A DADDY WHO WANTS TO LEARN JAPANESE LANGUAGE SHOULDN'T WANT ONE!

(laughing)

Look at this!

What?

Some 1:24 scale model kits based on the Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ sports coupes, courtesy of Tamiya! A daddy who loves JDM cars would love that...

URL: http://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/24323toyota86/index.htm

URL: http://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/24324subaru_brz/index.htm

Uh, some assembly required, pal. Some assembly required. A dad would take some super glue to piece them all. That's all.

Yeah, I know. Some assembly required but hey, if a daddy put them all the pieces, it seems that he's going to obsessed of comparing both the 86 and the BRZ. Do you like 86 or BRZ?

(laughing)

Okay, dads who've obsessed with peeking over 1:24 scale 86 or BRZ is too far enough. I found something even better for a Father's Day Present Ideas. Some 1:43 scale French cars ranging from Peugeot, Citroen, and Renault!

(laughing)

But, for a dad, let's prefer the latest models such as the new 208, 4008, and C4 Aircross! How's that for a gift?

(laughing)

Excuse me, a dad might end up being 9 years old. Kids who often play with toy cars will end up being the same for grown men.

(laughing)

How about this? a 1:43 scale of the Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S (in coupe or Cabriolet) a a present?

A diecast new SL-Class?

Shhh...shhh....shhhh....enough for this toy cars. How about this? Dads tend to be couch potatoes so, how about those new kind of Panasonic Viera TV sets but for 2012, those Viera TV sets are now slimmer and adapting a concept of "Glass & Metal". Welcome everyone to the WT5 Series Viera TVs.

Ooh. They're now slimmer than an average HD TV and this time...

...This time they're smarter. Smarter than ever. What's cool that your smartphone will be serving as a remote for this smarter Vieras via an app. That is wow indeed.

Wow!

Wow!

URL: http://panasonic.jp/viera/products/wt5/index.html

Anyway, TVs...TVs....nope. Not quite a good idea....How about this?

What do you mean this "I AM THE STIG" T-Shirt?

It's perfect. Wear it and have your presence be known. Get it?

Look, this whole "I AM THE STIG" T-Shirt is not worth noticing that you're Stig. Being a Stig takes a bit of Simpson Diamondbacks and Alpinestars. Get it?

Oh yes! Maybe dads want to be Stigs. Sounds great but no. You can't tell a dad to be Stig for a day. That's rubbish.

(laughing)

If you don't want dads to do Stigs for a day. How about The Doctor for the day? Being Doctor Who?

(laughing)

No. Only nerds would do that.

Yeah, nerds would do that. Not dads unless he was born from the 60's and known Doctor Who while they were kids.

(laughing)

Speaking of which...Is that the TARDIS?

(laughing)

TARDIS

YES.

Then, what do you do with that?

Time travelling back to the hour that we didn't talk about rubbish present ideas for dads.

(laughing)

So you're saying most of our present ideas seem to be rubbish? Are they rubbish?

No. It's just a toy TARDIS. It would only fit to give it to a dad who remembered Doctor Who while he was a kid.

(awwww)

Nah, just kidding. Just a real TARDIS....

(laughing)

...but actually my port-a-potty.

(laughing)

Nope. Not port-a-potty. It's a genuine time machine.

(laughing)

Just joking. I wouldn't do...

What are you talking about? Are you trying to get away from our Father's Day Gifting ideas?

...they're rubbish. We'll conclude this as a fail. We never think of any particular present idea for a dad.

Yeah right. We're rubbish. We've wasted a lot of time thinking of what daddy dearest will be for Father's Day.

Right, but before we leave with disappointment, here's something you might be considered with...

Hope you'll like it and on that bombshell, let's end this. Good bye!

Top Gear Stunt School REVOLUTION!

Almost two and a half million players downloaded the Top Gear Stunt School app from their iPod Touch or iPhones and with such success comes with a much awaited sequel to Stunt School. It's called Top Gear Stunt School REVOLUTION!

Available now as a free download, Top Gear Stunt School is jam packed with new cars, wilder stunts, and new locations such as Sydney, Grand Canyon, Alcatraz, and New York.

Trailer: 

Forza at 2012 Le Mans

Audi R18 TDi at La Sarthe

Forza Motorsport is now the proud sponsor of the 2012 24 Hours of Le Mans. What's expected is the "Forza Motorsport" logo on display at the entrance to the Hunaudières (Mulsanne) Straight, along the Straight itself, and at the first chicane, which has been officially renamed as the “Forza Motorsport Chicane”.  Wow, looks like the hit XBOX 360 is taken over the Circuit De La Sarthe!

Aside from having the corner officially named after the game, well, during the Le Mans 24 hour race, there's a special tent where you can demo out a new Forza spin-off game, titled Forza Horizon, sample the 2013 SRT Viper, games, and prizes.

For something special, during the Le Mans 24 Hour weekend, there will be a Game With Dev on Le Mans weekend and Turn 10 Track Days at the same day. Two events in one Le Mans weekend! Wow! In addition, there will be a Le Mans-dedicated online hopper and, for the hairy chested, a Le Mans Prototype challenge that will take 360 laps in La Sarthe! Get it? 360 Laps in La Sarthe!

Scoop: http://forzamotorsport.net/en-us/Forza_LeMans_2012/

Driving Music (What is the name of the song on car commercial?) Vol. 37

Earlier, Davao and GenSan got rattled by an earthquake. No wait, gets worse. I picked up something that Miami won Game 2 against Oklahoma. No no! Wait a minute. This is way worse than those, MY BLOG'S BEEN UNDER ATTACKED, AGAIN!!!

Earlier, those assailants stealthily attacked my website. Those cyber-assassins quietly attacked my blog with words like "bmw 6er gran coupé f06 werbesong" and "skoda advertisement 2012 song with a girl in a drivers seat". Recently, my blog's been attacked by some cyber-assassin and it left a word saying "song from scion fr-s commercial"

If you were looking for something like "skoda advertisement 2012 song with a girl in a drivers seat" or "song from scion fr-s commercial", I'm afraid we don't have those. We tried looking but nothing worked.

As for the "bmw 6er gran coupé f06 werbesong", I have an answer to that. Anyway, because my blog's been attacked, time to fix it with another set of five Driving Musics (Car Commercial Songs).

5. Base Camp by Somment - from the Renault Laguna "Imported from France" TV Commercial

4. The Clapping Song by Shirley Ellis - from the Volkswagen 21st Century Beetle TV commercial

3. I Wanna Be Loved by You by Marilyn Monroe - from an Autorama Ford Festiva Japanese commercial

2. True Love by Elton John and Kiki Dee - from the Honda S-MX Japanese Commercial

1. New Dawn Fades by Moby - from the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe commercial

..and there you have it. Another set of five driving musics. I can see why, for a new model launch comes with a commercial and with a commercial of a new model comes, petrolheads want to know what's the song from a new car commercial. I always said that but when will they stop! Instead of doing that, why don't you keep in touch with me? Like me on Facebook, tweet me on Twitter, or email me. That's it. Nice and easy.

Nissan NV350 Caravan E26

For almost four decades, the Nissan Caravan (known to most Filipinos as the Urvan) has been highly rated as a full-fledged, versatile commercial vehicle that can be used not only for business but also for hobbies or leisure, with its basic performance as a commercial vehicle continuously improved throughout four previous model generations. Meet the new 2013 NV350 Caravan, the latest installment of the legendary Caravan that promises best-in-class fuel efficiency for both gasoline and diesel engine models.

2013 Nissan NV350 Caravan

2013 Nissan NV350 Caravan

If you seen this one at last year's Tokyo Motor Show, then you're good but for some, let's talk about the design. At first glance, this new NV350 has a very robust design despite its boxy proportions. The front end and corners are rounded, with larger surfaces used for the body sides. This is going to be the best looking of the Japanese commercial vans that were made not just for business use but for private use as well.

2013 Nissan NV350 Caravan

2013 Nissan NV350 Caravan interior

2013 Nissan NV350 Caravan

If you think that the new NV350 Caravan is going to be "bigger on the inside", well you'd be right because the all new NV350 offers ample load capacity with cargo space length of 3,050 mm, the longest in the four-series grade for light commercial vehicles. The interior of the new NV350 takes advantage of the larger cargo space for both occupants and cargo. One example is the 50/50-split folding seat is adopted so that one person can be seated even if a long item is loaded. On the side panel of the cargo space, Luggage Utility Nuts are placed for customers to personalize cargo space for their convenience. To make it unique, the NV350 comes with Advanced technologies not available on current commercial vehicles such as Intelligent Key (standard on Premium GX/GX), Push Engine Start (standard on Premium GX/GX), Premium Fine Vision Meter and a vehicle information display showing average fuel economy and cruising range to support eco-driving, and foot-operated parking brake that significantly improves usefulness (equipped in 5-speed AT models).

Depending on the variant you'll choose, you could expect to go for the Van that carries up to 6 people or for the wagon that carries up to 10 people. There are various NV350 models that suits various needs. For instance, a 2-seater variant is made for small business use because the back will be strongly needed for cargo space. Imagine if the folks from FedEx, UPS, DHL, and others would use that. This is "Ur Van, Ur Business" redefined for the new generation of Japanese entrepreneurs.

The new NV350 Caravan comes with the all new YD25DDTi engine with clean diesel technology that achieves the class-leading fuel economy of 12.2 km per liter based on Japan's JC08 mode test cycle. Most petrol engines take advantage of its fuel saving technology for class leading fuel economy - QR20DE engine with 9.9 km per liter and QR25DE with 9.1 km - calculated based on JC08 mode. Those engines achieved either a 10% or 5% improvement in fuel economy over Japan's 2015 fuel economy standard. Most NV350 van models are qualify from Japan's ECO CAR GENZEI system for eco cars. Most models will come with a 5-speed automatic transmission.

For safety, the NV350 comes with the Xenon headlights, Electric retractable remote control body-colored door mirrors, Rear View Monitor, Auto light system, LED High-Mount Stop Lamp, anti-lock brakes, Front ventilated disc brakes, High-strength body construction, SRS air bags, Load limiter equipped pretensioner seatbelts on the front seats, and Three-point seatbelts with Emergency Locking Retractors on the rear seats.

Autech NV350 Caravan Rider

2013 Nissan NV350 Caravan Autech Rider

If you want an NV350 Caravan a bit more stylish to wow the Daikoku parking area crowds, consider the Autech Rider version of the all new NV350 Caravan. Same specs as the standard model but the Autech-modified version stands out with its front grille, front protector, front bumper, LED Daytime running lamps, and RIDER AUTECH emblem.

Prices start at around 1,894,200 yen to 3,511,200 yen, including consumption tax. The one with a diesel engine nd super long body will be on sale beginning July 13, 2012, and the wide version model is planned for launch in winter 2012. Available colors are Tiger Eye Brown (PM), White, Brilliant Silver (M), Super Black, Brilliant White Pearl (3P), and Aurora Mauve (RP).

My comment:
So, the new NV350 Caravan, it was now made to be the most fuel efficient Japanese commercial ever made and also it's stylish. For a commercial van, a Japanese entrepreneur would be pleased to have one of these for business purposes but as a recreational vehicle, the NV350 Caravan is a fitting choice for an average Japanese family. As told, this is "Ur Van, Ur Business" redefined for the next generation of Japanese entrepreneurs but sadly, Universal Motors has no plans of bringing the new one as the new Urvan to the Philippines for now. Also, Edaran Tan Chong from Malaysia also has no plans to sell one, meaning that will fuel smugglers to smuggle one, that's a shame.

Photo: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.