Let's Do The News! (July 15, 2014)

Things we learned so far...

- The facelifted Audi A7 gained a special edition 3.0 TDI competition model in celebration of the TDI's 25th anniversary. The 3.0L TDi engine develops 326HP of power, 650Nm of torque, and 0-100kph in 5.1 seconds.

Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition

- The supporters of both Marjorie and Julia Barretto have spoken about the petition set by Dennis Padilla to change the name of this teen actress.

- Because of Typhoon Glenda forecasted to hit Metro Manila, work at the Senate was suspended on Wednesday.

- Because of Typhoon Glenda, Camarines Norte declared state of calamity.

- Moments after the Philippine Basketball Team, GILAS, defeated Chinese Taipei and Singapore, they've defeated Jordan at the score of 71-70 and they've advanced to take on India in the elimination rounds of the 2014 FIBA Asia Cup in China.

- It is revealed that the Department of Health has used 3.3 Billion pesos worth of DAP funds to purchase medicines and improve health centers.

- IN CASE YOU REALLY REALLY MISSED IT: Elevator Girl Cheridel Alejandrino was the latest to be evicted from the Pinoy Big Brother House.

- Most of Wednesday's games of the UAAP were suspended due to Typhoon Glenda.

- Audi has built its 6,000,000th Quattro-equipped car and that 6,000,000th quattro car built was the SQ5 in Monsungrau Metallic.

The 6,000,000th Quattro car made is an SQ5

- On the latest Jay Leno's Garage webisode, Jay Leno tackles on Paul Jackson Jr.'s 1969 Oldsmobile 442 muscle car.

TTFN!!!

Cars GT6 Should Put (Volume 22)

In a galaxy far far away, just off our backyard, lies Leopaul's Blog; boldly pushing the boundaries of car culture because there's some CARS GT6 SHOULD PUT.



1) Daihatsu Copen Robe '14

The Daihatsu Copen has returned this year with a new look, new interior, and a customizable body frame. While it retains the concept look as seen from the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, the new Daihatsu Copen is one of the finest examples of what an affordable open-top sportscar could be and we, the fans of Gran Turismo, are more than welcome to try out the reborn Copen the way we want.



2) Ford Mustang GT '15

For its 50th anniversary offering, the Ford Mustang has reached its 6th generation and for this generation, it's now modernized, more civilized, and more Mustang unlike any other. The top spec model comes with the 5.0L V8 engine developing over 420HP of power and 390lb-ft of torque. Everyone from the Gran Turismo community wanted to know what is like to drive the latest-generation Ford Mustang in the world of Gran Turismo.

3) SRT Challenger SRT Hellcat '15

For 2015 model year, the Dodge Challenger SRT gained the new Hellcat version and this is now hailed as the king of American cars because of its supercharged V8 engine developing a whopping 707HP of power output. With that kind of power, the Hellcat will bring every single European machines down to its knees and we just want this car to be on GT6.

4) BMW i8 '14

The BMW i8 revolutionized the plug-in hybrid genre by providing space-grade materials and the joined forces of the 1.5L petrol and the hybrid synchronous motor developing a total output of 362PS of power while providing lower emissions than any sportscar in the world. This PHEV sportscar is one of the must haves for the year 2014 and I believe that this is a must have for every Gran Turismo fan because this game had some eco-cars to choose from. Come on PDI, the i8 needs a spot on GT6 and we're waiting for your verdict.

5) Lexus NX200t F Sport '14

The Lexus NX could be a potent contender to the fast-growing crossover segment but what made the NX a game changer is the application of Toyota Motor Corporation's brand new 8AR-FTS 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo engine, their first ever turbo engine since the Caldina discontinued in 2007. Although I'm kinda skeptical about Toyota going on the downsizing route but their new 2.0L turbo engine develops more than what you can expect from a 2.5L V6 engine mated to any Toyota or Lexus saloon. Let's hope this crossover gets the spot on GT6 any time because...I can't wait to hear the sound of the 8AR-FTS engine.

The results please? So when one of these cars showed up in future updates on GT6, you can't say I have a little bit to do with that.

Take that to Kaz Yamauchi!

Nissan Juke (2015 minor change)

2015 Nissan Juke

The Nissan Juke has been around since its June 2010 debut and gained pretty much mixed reviews from the global press. Other say that it's funky, some disregard for its bizarre looks, and a few got confused with it. Anyway, since it's already four years old, Nissan decided that this bizarro crossover needs a facelift and here it is. All warm and dry to take on the world.

Okay, so what's new about the 2015 minor change Juke? Well, look closely on the weird-looking front view and you will notice that it comes with a new front lamps reminiscent of the Z34 Fairlady Z's. That new headlamps look perfect but when it comes to its overall looks, there's no hiding from its bizarre looks and because it's still as hideous as its pre-facelift, it's going to stand out from any crowd more than Brainiac himself. Meh...They can spot one quicker than finding a stick insect.

2015 Nissan Juke

2015 Nissan Juke interior

What's also new, but even more noticeable, is the Personalization option for the Juke. Before buying a new Juke, customers can choose which color and which accents they can fit on their Juke, this is just like making a few tweaks of their blog's CSS to make it look neat and clean. First, they can choose which variant; either a 1.5L or a 1.6L DIG TURBO model, then select one of nine exterior colors (Sunlight Yellow, Super Black, Azurite Blue, Dark Metal Grey, Radiant Red, Passion Red, Brilliant White Pearl, Brilliant Silver, and Night Bell Purple), and then choose what colors fit for their door mirrors, door handles, and the interior. There are over 90 ways to personalize your new Juke and that's not science, it's how it's made to make the Juke exclusive to you.

2015 Nissan Juke speedometer

Yes. Like I've mentioned earlier, the new 2015 Juke still comes with the 1.5L and the turbocharged 1.6L direct-injected engine under the hood. The 1.5L engine, mated with the CVT gearbox and idling stop feature, now comes with dual injectors and it develops 114PS of power, 150Nm of torque, and fuel economy (by JC08 Mode standards) of 18kmpl.

The 1.6L DIG TURBO, on the other hand, is bolted with the ALL MODE 4x4-i with Torque Vectoring, which theoretically reduces understeering for more direct steering, and the XTRONIC CVT features a 7-speed manual mode. Seven fake gears that will keep you longing for miles. With 190PS of power output and 240Nm of torque output, this model is the Juke you would really wanna buy for the fun of it but for that power comes with the price; the fuel economy is a grumpy 14.2kmpl on the JC08 Mode scale. Don't think we're done about this because coming this fall, there's going to be a NISMO RS version of the Juke as well.

Prices for the 2015 Juke start at 1,737,720 to 2,678,400 Yen with tax included.

Photo: Nissan Motor Corporation

Let's Do The News! (July 14, 2014)

The big scoop today...

- Images of Japan's Mitsubishi-made ATD-X experimental stealth fighter has surfaced through the airwaves. Set to fly this year, this prototype demonstrates the Japan's Ministry Of Defense's "Spirit of the Heart" slogan and leads Japan to a larger high-performance production aircraft with stealth capabilities...



...hopefully, some Ace Combat nerds would understand what that is before they'll go Fox Two.

- Top Gear got involved over an accident with two Peugeots, driven by Clarkson and May, on it!

- Johan de Nysschen left Nissan's Infiniti division and became the new head of General Motors' Cadillac brand.

- GET READY FOR THE NEXT BATTLE! Tekken 7 is announced during the Evolution Championship Series 2014. This next installment is their 20th anniversary present to the Tekken franchise and features a next generation gaming engine that will fit through any new generation console it wishes.



- The official full length TV trailer for Doctor Who Series 8, starring Peter Capaldi as The Doctor (now The Twelfth Doctor and he's now 2,000 years old) and Jenna Coleman as Clara, has emerged!



- There's a supermoon occurring on August 10, 2014 and September 9, 2014. A supermoon occurs when the elliptical orbit of the moon will bring it closer, and appear larger than usual.

- The threats from North Korea continue as they've fired artillery shells into the ocean.

- Some say that your iPad and other handheld devices might cause you some rashes.

- Typhoon Glenda has maximum winds of 95kph with 120kph of gustiness and moving west at 28kph. Signal No. 2 was raised over the provinces of Albay, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Catanduanes and Sorsogon. It was forecast to hit Catanduanes Tuesday morning and would move towards the provinces of Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Southern Quezon, Laguna and Metro Manila.

TTFN!!!

FIFA World Cup 2014 FINALS

The two nations who rose from the top, Germany and Argentina, are battling to take home the coveted trophy and the title of FIFA WORLD CUP 2014 champion. Having spent the last 90 minutes of the match defending, kicking, passing, committing fouls, and whatever they can throw from their arsenal of the best football players of the nation, the epic climax to the FIFA WORLD CUP Brasil has became one of the biggest events in sports history.

Forward player Gotze is the German who scored the goal is the man who sent Germany taking home the coveted trophy and the prestigious title of FIFA WORLD CUP 2014 champion. Yes. 1-0. Germany wins. Germany is the 2014 WORLD CUP champions!

That's it! That concludes this year's World Cup in Brazil. The Germans are the winners of this year's World Cup and the baton has passed for the 2018 World Cup match in Russia.

Thank you and Obrigado!

What's in our Car Town garage today? (July 14, 2014)

What's in our Car Town garage today?

2015 Ford Mustang GT

The year 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic Ford Mustang muscle car and what better way to celebrate its 50th birthday is by regenerating our favorite muscle car into something more modern and more Mustang than ever before. The 6th-generation Mustang maybe look more of a following to today's trends but its Mustang heritage is always at its inner self. The top of the line model comes with the 5.0L V8 engine developing over 420HP of power. This isn't just a car, it's the pride of Ford Motor Company.

2015 Ford Mustang GT

2011 Pagani Zonda R

The Zonda R got round the Nurburgring in 6 minutes and 47 seconds and that's even more faster than almost anyone that land themselves at the Green Hell. The R is a track-only version of the revered Pagani Zonda hypercar which pushed this machine to even greater heights. With the combination of the 740HP AMG V12 engine, extensive use of carbon fiber, track-focused handling, and a shorter stopping distance, there's no doubt this Zonda is the king of all Zondas.

2011 Pagani Zonda R

2014 Scion tC

The tC is the attempt from Toyota's youth-oriented Scion brand to take on the likes of other affordable front-wheel drive tuners from the likes of the Honda Civic and for this second-generation, it gets even better especially when Scion increased the size of its engine from the old model's 2.4L engine to the new 2.5L 4-cylinder engine. For the 2014 model, the appearance looked even more aggressive, sleek, and sporty while remaining some of its performance carried over from its pre-facelift.

2014 Scion tC

FIFA World Cup 2014 - Brazil vs. Holland for 3rd place

Brazil and Holland, two losing nations are facing against each other in a play-off duel for the 3rd place. For Brazil, even though they didn't make it, they were glad they've hosted this year's World Cup to bring the soccer fever not for Brazil but for the rest of the world.

In the play-off for 3rd place, the nation that garnered the bronze is...the Dutch football team after their 0-3 win against Brazil. It's all over for the Brazilian football team! Well, even though they've reached the end of the road, the Brazilians will be remembered for their joyous moment competing with the world at their home turf.

With Holland officially placed 3rd, the epic finale starts tomorrow as everyone in the world ask "Who will win the World Cup? Germany or Argentina?" Don't miss the epic ending to this year's World Cup!

Report: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=255957/match=300186502/index.html#nosticky