AlDub goes to Enchanted Kingdom!

Photo: Official Eat Bulaga Facebook page

In the recent Eat Bulaga's kalyeserye, AlDub goes to Enchanted Kingdom! Ah yes, what nothing more than celebrate the weekend by visiting one of the Philippines most iconic theme parks in history with just the two of them. How exciting for AlDub, well almost because Yaya Dub's not familiar with merry-go-rounds and bumper cars.

But before going to Enchanted Kingdom, first they have to attend a Christmas party alongside Lola Nidora, Tidora, and Tinidora as they will give gifts to the little children and have games in a form of a calamansi relay. After a short Christmas party, Alden and Yaya are off to the said location and hoping that they will follow what Lola Nidora promised. Of course, Tidora and Tinidora are tailing them while on Enchanted Kingdom and alongside the sisters is none other than everyone's favorite doctor/explorer, Doktora de Explorer! Muy bien!

After their surprise encounters, Alden finally done the moment he would have done to Yaya Dub. He finally handed over the ring that was lost for several weeks to Yaya but just when we thought the two are finally happy together, Doktora de Explorer received some bad news about what happened to Lola Nidora!

What just happened to Lola Nidora right now? Keep watching Eat Bulaga every weekdays for more Kalyeserye antics!

Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Coupe

Well, this is an unexpected manner. Trying to fend off the likes of BMW's sport utility coupe that started it all with the X6, Mercedes-Benz is joining the odd genre by creating their kind of sport utility coupe that combines the utility of the SUV and the exhilaration of a sports car. The Silver Arrows' first of their kind has been christened as the new GLE-Class Coupe.

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Coupe

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Coupe

This coupe version is basically based on the new GLE-Class, which is more pf a minor change version of the old M-Class it replaces as one of the firsts to implement its new naming structure but whereas the normal GLE-Class is all about being a practical crossover fit for any kinds of lifestyles, what does the new coupe version do in store? Well, thanks to its sloping roofline that you get from its BMW X6 rival, you can't really tell whether if its a jacked up saloon or an SUV at some point but don't try to count this car as a head-turner because with all that size and a questionable design even a man with a cataracts couldn't ask, no one's going to turn at a JS prom or a charity gala on one of these.

On the inside, it's the same story because thanks to its sloping roofline, some tall guys at the back are having a hard time accommodating inside and because this is a 5-seater sport utility coupe, you'll find that even with the decent boot space, it feels somewhat compromising, again, thanks to its roofline. But still, this is enough to fit most of your grocery shopping on your day off.

Under the hood, the GLE Coupe comes with a choice of a 3.0L petrol, 4.7L V8 petrol, or a 3.0L diesel engine, all mated with a 9G-TRONIC gearbox, a gearbox that is very unheard for a common driver.

2016 Mercedes-AMG GLE63 Coupe

2016 Mercedes-AMG GLE63 Coupe

If you need some added grunt to take on BMW's X6 M, not to worry because Mercedes-AMG offered a more powerful GLE63 Coupe model to accommodate that very pleasure of driving a high-performance heavyweight on the road and track, although it's somewhat unadvisable for the average car enthusiast. In the S version, the good old M157 AMG 5.5L V8 BiTurbo engine can churn out 585PS of power and 760Nm of torque. Mated with the AMG Speedshift Plus 7G-Tronic, it can do 0-100kph in 4.2 seconds and it's electronically limited to 250kph but there's an optional extra where the limit can be raised to 280kph.

In technological terms, the GLE features some cutting-edge technology ranging from ADAPTIVE BRAKE, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, EASY-Pack tailgate, reversing camera, Crosswind Assist, and many other tech features that is so advanced, it feels like the future really is now thanks to science. Oh great, this coupe crossover really is on right now in the techno-fest but frankly, some drivers are pretty uncertain about these tech features.

In terms of handling, the GLE Coupe is not what you called sporty as a sportscar but because being a crossover coupe, it's not what you called ideal to take it on your weekend destinations. Although this is still called a leisure activity vehicle, the only lifestyle this coupe version can do is nightlife, going to the gym, shopping, going to the indoor shooting range, and other activities rather than taking one to the beach or go on a cycling trip at the woods or camping or whatever.

The new GLE-Class Coupe starts at around 66,700 Euros for the GLE 350 d 4MATIC model, which is somewhat a thousand euros more than the base X6 xDrive30d model. It may sound much than its rival but rest assured that you'll get nothing while driving the new GLE Coupe. Don't think the nightmare is over because pretty soon, there will be another coupe crossover that will rival against the BMW X4 and that's in the form of the GLC-Class the replacement of the GLK but for now, you'd better think twice before taking a spin on the new GLE Coupe.

Photo: Daimler AG

#BGBiyenanKongMamaw

On the December 4, 2015 episode of Bubble Gang...

- Heneral Luna gags

- Sam Pinto takes on TSUGI O CHORVA!

- A dramatically dramatic drama plot in BG's Soap-Soap Opera-Opera!

- Patok-taktiks on slipping past your GF when you have a number two are examined.

- Hugot lines on a rainy day.

- Meet the weirdest biyenan in the house!

- Huli Ka Balbon music video

- This woman has problems with luck.

- Mykah has a concern...

Cadillac ATS-V range and 3rd Gen. CTS-V

Cadillac's high-performance V-Series is back in action and now, there are different kinds of V models to choose from such as the turbocharged ATS-V and the more powerful CTS-V saloon that will scare most of its European rivals with its bigger horsepower output on par with the others. But first, let's go a little less and talk more about the ATS-V.

2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe

2016 Cadillac ATS-V

The ATS-V offers two different kinds to choose from such as a saloon and a coupe, and whichever model you choose, you will be greeted by the V-Series' first-ever 3.6L Twin-Turbo V6 engine for traditionalists, a turbocharged engine is nothing more of a devil's advocate, but for some, it's just all plain too weak to hear how its turbocharged engine sounds like, something that reminded you of BMW's new M3 and M4. Be warned though, this is not your BMW M3 or M4 because that V6 engine that powers the ATS-V delivers 455HP of power and 603Nm of torque, Whether it's equipped with an enthusiast-friendly 6-speed manual gearbox or an oversized 8-speed automatic gearbox, the new ATS-V can go from 0-60mph in 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 185mph. That said, it's a checkmate to the BMW M3 and M4, that's for sure.

Even though this is a turbocharged mongrel, it still has a heart of a beast lurking in its prey and in terms of dynamics, things can get very lively because, with all of that clever suspension setup as well as Magnetic Ride Control and Performance Traction Management, there's no telling how good or great the ATS-V behaves, although you need to be as skillful as a veteran pilot to survive its gut-wrenching handling and when this car drags itself for some skid marks, approach with caution because this car can bite your neck off, seriously. This is definitely one heck of a sportscar you would want to correct its assessment from a gentlemen's club to a slaughterhouse.

2016 Cadillac CTS-V

Yes, if the ATS-V is like a slaughterhouse, this all-new CTS-V is more of a public execution if you're not careful because with that Corvette Z06-derived 6.2L Supercharged V8 engine armed and deadly at the wrong directions, there's not telling how far its dynamics would like to kill you unless you are as heroic as your grandma flipping channels on TV until she founds something thrilling that will keep her hanging on like a rollercoaster ride.

Because this new CTS-V comes with the 6.2L Supercharged V8 engine sourced from the Z06, it produces  640 horsepower, 855Nm of torque, and a top speed of 200 mph. That said, this car feels like a wolf that can chew through any leash, and its handling will truly live on its own rules. With all that torque bursting out like wildfire, mastery is going to be essentially difficult unless you have to resort to your extreme tactics but if you managed to tame that beast, you're certainly going to love its naked dynamic character that has a sense of cannibalism in terms of tire-shredding, and quicker getaways if you get it right. Sure, it may come with some high-tech features including the Magnetic Ride Control and Performance Traction Management but what the CTS-V feels is like Bobby Flay on a stick. Delicious.

Should you buy one? The ATS-V starts from 60,465 Dollars for the saloon and 62,665 for the coupe while the CTS-V saloon starts at 83,995 Dollars so that sounds like much but with all that power, there's nothing to go wrong with Cadillac's new V-Series vehicles that can eat the Europeans for breakfast, lunch, and tea, even elevenses, a cup of tea, and a glass of milk...of magnesia. We're getting jealous to have one of these...

Photo: General Motors

Let's Do The News! (December 4, 2015)

- Reports state that the investigators are aware that one of the suspects behind the San Bernardino, California, shootings had been in contact with Islamic militants. The FBI had evidence that one of the gunmen, Syed Rizman Farook, had communicated with extremists domestically and abroad a few years ago. However, there are no evidences that the gunman was tied to any terrorist group.

- Back to the COP21 climate conference in Paris, the delegates remain divided over how to differentiate responsibilities between developed and developing countries in the fight against global warming as they still working on a new framework to replace the Kyoto Protocol by 2020.

- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu have failed to narrop gaps over last month's downing of a Russian warplane by Turkish forces. The two ministers met on an international conference in Belgrade, Serbia, on Thursday. This is their first meeting since the fighter jet fiasco.

- During Philippine President Aquino's Italian visit, the Italian government expressed strong support to the Philippines over the UN arbitration against the Chinese over disputes at the South China Sea.

- The Bureau of Corrections had assigned a prison number to US Marine Joseph Scott Pemberton, who is now serving time in prison for killing Filipino transgender Jennifer Laude.

- McLaren's 675LT supercar gets it top off with its new Spider model. While this is 88lbs heavier than its coupe version, it's still comes with a 666HP 3.8L V8 twin-turbo engine, resulting to a 0-100kph time of 2.9 seconds and top speed of 203mph, 2mph slower than the coupe.

McLaren 675LT Spider

- Manny Pacquiao is set for his one last battle before his impending retirement but who will be his final opponent? He will soon announce whom he's going to fight against in April next year.

- Latest trailer for Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice showcases more of superhero rivalries as well as super baddie Doomsday and superheroine Wonder Woman poised for battle.

- In case you missed the recent Eat Bulaga Kalyeserye, while Lola Nidora's hospitalized over what just happened yesterday, we saw Doktora de Explorer's return and while she knows that Lola Nidora's condition is stable for now, she enlists Tidora and Tinidora some help for some ingredients needed for a medicine. For now, Alden's got tickets for him and her that will take them to a certain place but where are they going? Find out tomorrow as AlDub goes to...well, we have to find out tomorrow, that's for sure.

TTFN!!!

Forza Motorsport 6: SPA day in the P1

Do you remember the time when former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson drove the McLaren P1 round the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on a rainy day? Well, if he done that kind of job, I'd reckon I'd want to give this a try in Forza Motorsport 6 using the same car he drove at the same venue. Thank T10 for the added weather on some tracks, including this.

Assuming that most people already know what the P1 is but for those who aren't, this is a hybrid hypercar that incorporates most of McLaren's motorsports know-how. It's powered by an improved version of the 3.8L V8 twin-turbo engine as applied on the 12C and a single electric motor, making the combined power output of 903HP and torque output of 664ft-lb of torque.

This car is strictly limited to 375 units, each costing GB£866,000, and all of the units have sold out. Who cares? As long as we have a game like this, trying out the P1 is as closest as we can drive on in the edge of reality and I shall now demonstrate it by driving this one round Spa on a rainy day, something that Jezza has done that years ago.



Driving that P1 on a rainy day at Spa is just a sure reason why it deserved to be called a Widowmaker because of such intimidating dynamics but hey, you get the idea because this is how the P1 behaves.

Let's Do The News! (December 3, 2015)

- The Russian defense ministry accuses the Turkish government of trading oil with the Islamic State militants. In a briefing in Moscow, Russian officials disclosed satellite imagery of tanker trucks travelling on three routes from the Islamic States' territories in Syria and Iraq to Turkey. They also said that Turkish leader Erdogan and his family have been involved in trading the oil. Erdogan denies claim over the proof.

- A shooting spree at a social services facility in the US state of California has left 14 people dead and 17 others injured. The shootout occurred at around 1100 hours Pacific time in San Bernardino. Police say several hundred people were at the facility. Later, two of the three suspects behind the shootout were killed by the police after a crossfire.

- Despite being disqualified by the COMELEC from the May 2016 presidential elections, Senator Grace Poe is still be included in official ballots if other disqualification cases against her aren't resolved before the scheduled printing of ballots.

- Pope Francis is named as the person of the year by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals for calling on humanity to see animals as God's creation worthy of protection and respect.

- Mark Joseph Solis, the UP graduate who caused issues regarding the photo plagiarism incident two years ago, has sought redemption because two years ago, he managed a football program for street children at a makeshift field inside the Baclaran church compound in Pasay City. Yesterday, he even met up with former Chilean ambassador to the Philippines Roberto Mayorga during the launch of the Calidad Humana book at the CCP.

- The Volvo S90 returns as the flagship saloon that will replace the S80 and it promises to be the safest flagship Volvo ever with an array of semi-autonomous safety features.

2017 Volvo S90

- About yesterday, the Department of Trade and Industry held a hearing to address the complaints against Mitsubishi Motors Philippines regarding the curious case of their SUV's sudden unintended acceleration. One expert witness has since gone viral on social medial after saying that frequent car-washing is the main cause of a certain SUV's unintended acceleration.

- It's AlDub's 20th weeksary in the latest Eat Bulaga kalyeserye and looks like Alden and Yaya Dub's gone salisi in different ways while holding presents for each other.

- Two of Marvel's superheroes, Captain America and Iron Man, are caught in a deadly duel for supremacy in the first trailer of the Captain America Civil War film. Remember, in a duel between heroes, they're not alone.

TTFN!!!