Another Surprise Bwi-set

On the March 7, 2013's Banana Nite, here's one of the top stories from KANDILA;

"Sabah pinag-aagawan, isang tensyon ang namamagitan sa Pilipinas at ng Malaysia"

If by Sabah, no. Not the island where the menace occured. It's a kind of banana called SABAH...

"Isang Koreanobg Senior Citizen, kinidnap at hinostage"

A clip shows that kidnappers discarded the kidnapped Korean because he's a senior citizen...


Meanwhile, Ryan Bang's making a SURPRISE BWI-SET behind the set of an ABS-CBN sitcom called TODA MAX.

Hyundai Maxcruz

2013 Hyundai Maxcruz

Yes, most of you know that the third row seats of the current Santa Fe DM didn't quite fit but still most of you often want to have one of these. If the third-row seats on the Santa Fe DM were quite an issue, why not interest in this? Better known as the replacement to the Veracruz, which was discontinued last year, the brand new Hyundai Maxcruz is known to be the long wheelbase variant of the Santa Fe DM.

Yes really, it maybe the replacement of the Veracruz but the name, MAXCRUZ, is obviously weird. It's like it was named after someone named "Max Cruz". Yep, pun intended. Hyundai kinda gave it a person's name for the long wheelbase version of the Santa Fe DM.

2013 Hyundai Maxcruz interior

How does it compare it to the Santa Fe DM? On the outside view, the Maxcruz features a much more aggressive front face. In fact, the hexagonal grille now comes with four bars rather than three bars that the grille of the Santa Fe DM had. Then, the rear view of the Maxcruz is a bit more sophisticated than the Tucson-styled back that the Santa Fe DM had. Also, there has been a change in dimensions. The Maxcruz has an additional 100mm of wheelbase, 216mm long, and 11mm higher than the Santa Fe DM.

The Maxcruz also comes with an improved rigidity and an ultra-high strength tensile steel that improves collision energy management. Surprisingly, this ultra-high strength tensile steel reduces weight and also allows the suspension to work optimally. They were applied to those outer door panels for the first time in the company's history. Sounds interesting though...

2013 Hyundai Maxcruz interior

Shockingly though, the only engine available is the 16-valve e-VGT R2.2 engine which produces 200PS of power and 44.5 kg-m of torque while being mated with a 6-speed automatic transmission. 2WD variants will have a fuel economy of 11.9km/L while 4WD variants will have a fuel economy of 11.3km/L.

Just like the Santa Fe DM, the Maxcruz has the Flex Steer feature that changes the behavior of the handling. It has three modes - Comfort, Normal, and Sport. They're ideal in varying driving preferences and road conditions. Uh, yeah, right. They were ideal but what about some practical stuff?

If you go for the more expensive version, there's this cool feature that parks by itself. With this feature, the Maxcruz will find the applicable parking area and when it detects, stop here, shift to reverse and watch it park by itself. You can even feel it while wearing a blindfold! Get it?

The Maxcruz also comes with BlueLink telematics system combines safety, service and infotainment features to simplify owners' lives and reduce distracted driving. You can even use your smartphone as a substitute car key to open the Maxcruz or then start the engine as you were far away from the Maxcruz. That beats the everyday hassle of starting the car. Interesting...Those Koreans sure know how to make a smart car with smart features for added convenience...

Available colors are: Cream White, Mystic Beige, Sleek Silver, Hyper Metallic, Glacier, Red Merlot, Hunter Green, Arabian Mocha, Ocean View, and Timeless Black.

So, there we are. The Maxcruz from Hyundai. It may have a person's name for the Santa Fe LWB, it maybe available only in 2.2L diesel engine, it maybe start at 35,000,000 Won, and it maybe somewhat known to be the Veracruz successor but this is somewhat a sizing fit for a politician. The Maxcruz really addressed the issue where the third-row seating from the Santa Fe DM seems unfit and that's pretty good for a full-size Korean crossover. Sadly though, I'm not kinda sold to this one...

Photo: Hyundai Motor Company

Ara Mina, IHAW NA!

In 3/6/2013's Banana Nite, in the IHAW NA segment, Tito Bhoy interviewed guest celeb Ara Mina. He's asking whether if Ara Mina will accept some sexy roles, about posing some wacky poses on a men's magazine, and how does Tito Bhoy only has a wacky pose...

Meanwhile, Angelica checks out some more funny Facebook pics on ETO NA POST. And there's more establishments with crazy names such as MAMI PAKYAW, FACEBOOL, and ADOBO PUTOSHOP, warning signs such as SLOW MEN AT WORK, WAIT PAINT, and some SWEET SHIRT. These are some of a small selection in the Banana Split inbox...

And then, the TRES KUMPARES are cleaning out the garbage in the streets until some kid throws some and making it too miserable for the TRES KUMPARES...

Adam Ferrera takes over TG

In US Top Gear, residential blockhead Adam Ferrera takes over the show just to show off his crazy moves...

First, he tries out his childhood dream, the Ford GT40 and then challenge Rutledge Wood and the Ferrari 550 Maranello to a series of races showcasing the decade-old rivalry between Ford and Ferrari.

After Rut kicked Adam out in the endurance race, Tanner Foust showed up just to lap between the GT40 replica and the Ferrari 550 round the track. In the end, the GT40 lapped faster than the 550.

Then, Adam invited Tanner and Rut to play American Football using...cars. A Top Gear idea - American Car Football with Rut, Adam, Tanner, and some demolition derby crew...

After minutes of struggling and a close call, car football is somewhat an exciting game...

At the end of this Adam Ferrera-centered episode, he defined the safest concept car designed to protect you from other drivers, especially race boy Tanner Foust.

What to see at the 83rd International Motor Show and Accessories?

The 83rd International Motor Show and Accessories at Geneva, Switzerland runs from March 7 to March 17, 2013 and say, what to see on this motor show? No girls, please? Try to focus on world premieres such as full model changes of your favorite cars, new models debutantes, concept cars, and so much more.

Here's the list of the cars you'll be seeing on this year's Geneva Motor Show...


2014 Alfa Romeo 4C
2013 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante Touring
2013 Alfa Romeo Gloria Concept
2014 Aston Martin Rapide S
2013 Aston Martin Vanquish Centenary Edition
2013 Aston Martin Vanquish Q
2014 Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
2013 Audi A3 e-tron Concept
2013 Audi RS5 DTM
2014 Audi RS6 Avant
2014 Audi RS Q3
2014 Audi S3 Sportback
2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo
2014 Bentley Flying Spur
2013 Bentley Mulsanne
2013 Brabus 800 Roadster
2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray Convertible
2014 Chevrolet Trax
2014 Citroen C3
2013 Citroen Technospace Concept
2014 Dacia Logan MCV
2014 Ferrari LaFerrari
2013 Ferrari Sergio Concept
2013 Honda Civic Tourer Concept
2014 Infiniti Q50
2013 Italdesign Parcour Concept
2014 Kia Pro Ceed GT
2013 Kia Provo Concept
2013 Lamborghini Veneno
2013 Land Rover Defender Electric Concept
2013 Land Rover Evoque Black Design
2014 Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale
2013 Mazda 5
2014 McLaren P1
2014 Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG
2014 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Edition 507
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG S-Model
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate
2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG
2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Estate
2013 Mini Clubman Bond Street
2014 Mini Paceman John Cooper Works
2013 Mitsubishi CA-MiEV Concept
2013 Mitsubishi GR-HEV Concept
2014 Nissan Leaf
2014 Nissan Note
2013 Opel Adam Rocks Concept
2013 Opel Cascada
2014 Peugeot 2008
2014 Porsche 911 GT3
2013 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup
2014 Porsche Cayman
2013 Qoros 3 Cross Hybrid Concept
2013 Qoros 3 Estate Concept
2014 Qoros 3 Sedan
2014 Renault Captur
2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith
2014 Seat Leon SC
2014 Seat Mii Ecofuel
2014 Skoda Octavia Combi
2013 Spyker B6 Venator Concept
2013 SsangYong SIV-1 Concept
2013 Subaru Viziv Concept
2014 Suzuki SX4
2013 Toyota Auris TS Black Concept
2013 Toyota FT-86 Open Concept
2013 Toyota RAV4 Adventure Concept
2013 Toyota RAV4 Premium Concept
2013 Toyota i-Road Concept
2014 Volkswagen Cross Up
2014 Volkswagen Golf GTD
2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI
2014 Volkswagen Golf R Cabriolet
2014 Volkswagen Golf Variant
2014 Volkswagen XL1
2013 Volkswagen e-Co-Motion Concept
2014 Volvo S60
2014 Volvo S80
2014 Volvo V60
2014 Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid
2014 Volvo V70
2014 Volvo XC60
2014 Volvo XC70

Forza Horizon: Badlands Rumble

The arrival of the March Meguiar's Car Pack on Forza Horizon sees the arrival of three new-to-Forza German cars for us to joyride. Yes, those three new cars are German; one is a high-performance wagon, one is a rear-wheel drive hatchback, and one if a high-performance offroader. Need to say more?

This is a wagon you'd promised for...

First is this, the all new Audi RS4 Avant. Like its previous model, it has the same 4.2L V8 that produces the same power that you would expect from an M3 Coupe but without drawing quite so much attention to it. Like its previous model, that exhaust note kinda feels like a tribute to Pavarotti. It's as sonorous as the Chinese name of the Chevrolet Camaro (Ke Mai Luo) and this is the kind of car that doesn't want to kill you. Yes, really, the ride's good, the quattro permanent all-wheel drive's keeps you out in the crash zone and it's not as complicating to drive as the other cars. It maybe idiotic in the exterior design but the driving feel is not quite idiotic until you're starting to behave like a cannibal...

The one and only rear-wheel drive hatchback

For the first time in racing video game history, the second-generation BMW 1-Series has arrived and what you see here is the M135i, the newest member of the BMW M Performance Automobiles that were a bunch of normal BMW's with M genes included to deliver M-style precision in a normal Bimmer. Bimmer fans concerned about the discontinuation of the BMW 1M Coupe in Easter 2012 were soon reassured by the arrival of a much hotter version of the BMW 1-Series hatchback. While the M135i prove to be more than a worthwhile replacement for the 1M but the performance figures are a bit lacking. Despite all this, let's just remember that this is the only rear-wheel drive production hatchback we can all enjoy in Horizon. It's like The Doctor, who was the last of the time lords. The blend of wit, excitement and drama on the M135i were all here.

Oh, and beware of the military troops hunting you

Fans of Top Gear USA might remember that Tanner Foust once drove the G63 AMG while being hunted by the US Army and in the end, Tanner was busted by the army. Now, this is the much more bigger brother of the 63, the V12 powered G65 AMG. While it looked identical to the G-Wagen that Tanner drove while being chased by the army, the G65 is boosted with the 6.0L V12 twin-turbo engine mated with an AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G‑TRONIC automatic transmission system. An AMG V12 engine with a 7-speed gearbox? Whoa, but this isn't the first time the G65 comes with that, it's the latest AMG SL65 that gave credit for it. But still, with all that brute power, luxurious interior, and the off-road capability that can make use in the game of KING or INFECTED at the Carson Golf Course near the Media Center, the G65 is truly a force to be reckoned with...

Oh yes, this would be a Badlands Rumble when those three came together to show off THE MOVES...

Enrique Gil, IHAW NA!

On March 5, 2013's Banana Nite, in the IHAW NA segment, we saw Tito Bhoy interviewing guest celeb Enrique Gil and Enrique teaches Tito Bhoy how to dougie...

Then, Melai introduces the top five tips on how to prevent your phone getting snatched by snatchers.

5) Record the message "I snatched the phone! I'm a snatcher! Call the cops!" and then use it as ringtone. If you have a reserve phone, call the phone that was snatched by the snatcher!

4) Add a time bomb on your phone. If he snatched your phone, ready yourself with a detonator and blow it away!

3) Don't take the cellphone off your bag. Instead, put your bag on your head and answer the call.

2) Try to give the phone to the snatcher and have him fooled.

1) Don't bring your cellphone!

Meanwhile, Angelica showcases the most hillarious Facebook pics in Eto Na Post. It showcased establishments giving crazy names