2014 Lexus IS gets the LX-Mode treatment

2014 Lexus IS with LX-Mode accessories

A series of aftermarket parts and accessories from LX-MODE are offered on the brand new 2014 Lexus IS and the series of aftermarket parts and accessories featured a host of new bumper parts, door garnish, side skirts, steering wheel base, diamond line stone that fits the ignition start button and the analog clock in the dashboard, LED backup, LED set, there's loads of it.

Check them out: http://www.lx-mode.jp/lineup/2013/10/lexus-is300h350250-30.php

Filipino Flash Donaire wins fight against Darchinyan

Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire

Another Filipino takes the spotlight as Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire knocked out his Australian-based Armenian opponent Vic Darchinyan after the ninth round of a 10-round fight. His amazing left hook knocked Darchinyan out and even though his opponent stood up, he's no match against The Filipino Flash and after the fall, the referee called a halt on the ninth round, making it a win for Donaire.

After winning the fight, Donaire expressed his thoughts over the people affected by Superstorm Yolanda.

Report: http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/hes-back-nonito-donaire-scores-sensational-tko-victory-against-vic-darchinyan

Image: AFP File Photo

Miss Venezuela wins Miss Universe 2013

Miss Philippines Ariella Arida

Miss Venezuela, Maria Gabriela Isler, was hailed as Miss Universe 2013 while Miss Spain Patricia Rodriguez placed first runner-up, Miss Ecuador Constanza Baez second runner up, our very own Miss Philippines Ariella Arida third runner up, and Miss Brazil Jakelyne Oliveira is fourth runner up.

This recently concluded beauty pageant was held in Crocus City Hall, Moscow, Russia.

The thing is though that with Miss Philippines Ariella Arida part of the top 5, she is the fourth Filipina to be placed on the top 5 since 2010's Venus Raj who placed 4th runner-up, 2011's Shamcey Supsup who placed third runner-up, and last year's Janine Tugonon who placed first runner-up.

Report: http://pep.ph/news/41061/ariella-arida-is-third-runner-up-in-miss-universe-2013-miss-venezuela-wins-crown

(photo from: http://gbtimes.com/lifestyle/miss-universe-2013-contestants-exquisite-evening-gowns)

SUPERSTORM YOLANDA: Yolanda Jokes

While most Filipinos are reeling from the destruction caused by Superstorm Yolanda/Haiyan, netizens are trying to make some Yolanda-related jokes from net especially these:

Yolanda meets Janet Lim Napoles

Twitter user Mariella Pandungan (@YhelXDD) got infuriated over PDAF scam queen Janet Lim-Napoles and she really wish that Superstorm Yolanda should get rid of her.

Yolanda came like a wrecking ball

Twitter user @chinnychinharry tweeted that Superstorm Yolanda came in like a wrecking ball...a reference from Miley Cyrus' controversial hit song, Wrecking Ball. The nude Miley Cyrus, as seen from the music video, adds a humorous touch to the list of Yolanda jokes.

Atom Araullo as Thor

Because of ABS-CBN reporter Atom Araullo bravely covering up the whole Yolanda havoc, some Twitter user done some Photoshop trickery to make this reporter feel like the superhero, Thor. He even captioned it "A-THOR-M Araullo: The Dark Storm". Such humor...

Source: Interaksyon.com

SUPERSTORM YOLANDA: 10,000 feared dead in Leyte due to 'Yolanda' but official death toll at 151

A regional police chief claimed that Superstorm Yolanda killed over 10,000 people in Leyte but so far, the death toll, as recorded by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), is now 151. However, the confirmed death tolls are expect to come slowly because of communications still down.

If that claim is correct, Superstorm Yolanda is theoretically Philippines' most deadliest natural calamity, claimed more than the 1976 earthquake and tsunami that killed between 5K to 6K people from the Moro Gulf on the southern Philippine island of Mindanao. It could theoretically be more deadly than 1991's Thelma/Uring that killed between 5,101 to 8,000 people.

Source: Interaksyon

SUPERSTORM YOLANDA: Looting of Gaisano mall in Tacloban City

ABS-CBN News posted a short clip of the looting of Gaisano mall in Tacloban City after Superstorm Yolanda/Haiyan rampaged through the area causing havoc to property. Most took advantage of the breakdown and stole goods from stores inside the mall.

Watch it here.

What's in our Car Town garage today? (November 10, 2013)

What's in our Car Town garage today?

2006 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder

Although the Spyder version is about a hundred kilograms heavier than its hardtop equivalent, the Gallardo Spyder still is a fun-to-drive everyday supercar if you want to stand out from the rest. In fact, this car has been reviewed in Top Gear with some enthusiasm by presenter Jeremy Clarkson and when handed to The Stig, it was surprisingly quicker than its hardtop version, which of course irrelevant because the hardtop version was tested in the wet course while the Spyder version went through the track in normal conditions.

2006 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder

2010 Citroen DS3 Racing

Although drawing some inspiration from the WRC machine that Sebastien Loeb drove in the championship, this limited-edition high-performance version of the DS3 premium compact hatchback is powered by a 1.6L turbo engine uprooted by Citroen Racing, delivering 207HP of power and 275Nm of torque. It may not quite be the best hot hatch but because with all the writings on it, it's a favorite among enthusiasts, even Jeremy Clarkson himself.

2010 Citroen DS3 Racing

2009 Pagani Cinque Roadster

With the Cinque, Pagani managed to wave goodbye to the Zonda with five coupe units but for the Roadster version, five of these models truly wave goodbye to the hypercar that gave birth to the company. Although it is an open-top version of the final farewell for the Zonda, it still comes with the same AMG V12 engine that generates 678HP of power and powerful brakes that has a stopping power from 200kph to a halt in 4.3 seconds. It was the first to feature a new composite material called Carbotanium, a mixture of carbon fiber and titanium.

2009 Pagani Cinque Roadster