I gotta admit it that the convertible version of the hot Audi R8 sports car, the Audi R8 Spyder looks brilliant to see a drop-top version of the blockbuster midship quattro sports car. Fast fact that it was featured in the Iron Man 2 movie.
Audi R8 Spyder interior
Practice shifting the R-tronic tranny
Practicing driving this exotic
With the roof open, I can assume that the R8 Spyder is one heck of a 2-seat roadster, something only the elite can get through. It's amazing that this one is loaded with the MMI and the R8 exclusive R-tronic transmission.
And proud of it, man!
Good thing the R8 Spyder is one of my favorite Audis that was offered in Bellevue's Barrier Audi dealer and I believe this one's progress as much as the slogan's "Luxury has Progressed" that was made to be unbelievable.
The latest Mercedes-Benz SLK Class' full model change is just the third generation of the blockbuster 2-seater premium sports roadster that keeps its sporty, lightweight, and compact characteristics, despite this latest SLK is now a miniature version of the exotic SLS AMG.
The exterior and interior design were heavily influenced from the SLS AMG sportscar, just how the second-generation received an SLR McLaren-like face. What's new on the SLK is the new Magic Sky Control roof. The new Magic Sky Control roof has a glass-top roof, similar to the Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet, that can be shaded from light to dark at the touch of the button. See something unpleasant in the sky? Just shade the Magic Sky Control roof to the darkest. However, if you want to see something beautiful at the top, try to lighten up the Magic Sky Control roof. This optional feature adds a wow factor the all-new SLK-Class.
As of press time, the all new SLK features the first three variants with new engine types. The SLK 200 BlueEFFICIENCY 6AT grade features the M271 engine that produces 184 PS of power, 270 Nm of torque, and top speed of 237 km/h. The 7G-Tronic variant of the SLK 200 BlueEFFICIENCY improved its top speed by 3km/h. The SLK 250 BlueEFFICIENCY variant improves the M271 engine with a 20 PS increase in power and an improved top speed of 243 km/h. The SLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY is equipped with the M276 engine that has a power output of 306 PS, torque output of 370 Nm, armed with the 7G-Tronic Plus transmission, and top speed of 250 km/h. Most of the engines offered are Euro V compliant.
Other wondrous features on the new SLK include the new draught-stop system called AIRGUIDE, ECO start/stop system, available Dynamic Handling package, drowsiness detection system, PRE-SAFE, and other features that makes this new roadster reliable for the driver and passenger.
My thoughts about the SLK:
The previous second-generation SLK looks more like a baby SLR McLaren because of the F1-inspired front, but now, the latest third-generation SLK now became a baby SLS AMG with some elements from the CLS mixed. This premium sports roadster from Mercedes-Benz is now armed with the world's first Magic Sky Control roof that can be brightened or shade it just the way they want.
The pricing of the new SLK 200 BlueEFFICIENCY starts at 38,675 Euros (or about 4.45 million Philippine pesos) up to 52,301 Euros (about 6.1 million Philippine pesos) for the SLK 350 BlueEfficiency 7G-Tronic variant. Sales of the new SLK will start this late March for the European market and soon in other markets. I just hope that CATS Motors will bring this new SLK to the Philippines soon.
The third-generation Ford Focus is now a global vehicle, meaning that North American and international markets get the same new look as part of the One Ford program.
With the Europe market offered in three trims; sedan, hatch and station wagon, the North American Focus Mk.3 offers only two body styles; a 4-door sedan and a 5-door hatchback. What matters most is that the world is all one for the all-new, third-generation, Ford Focus.
The exterior of the new Ford Focus was inspired from the Ford Fiesta, providing some aggressive stance and European design suitable for the sophomores who are looking for something that is highly competitive against the Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, Mazda Axela/3, Mitsubishi Galant Fortis/Lancer, Subaru Impreza, or even the Kia Forte/Cerato and the Hyundai Avante/Elantra.
The interior of the new global Focus is highly improved to make it premium with some added premium features suitable for the savvy drivers. The available 8-inch LCD touch screen with MyFord Touch system is made for those who need to look for some directions, stay up-to-date with the latest news, or just listening to some music.
The global Focus comes with the new 2.0L Ti-VCT GDI I-4 engine that gains a power output of 160hp/6500rpm, torque output of 146lb. ft. /4450rpm, and it has a fuel economy of 36mpg highway on the 5-speed manual grade and 38mpg highway on the 6-speed PowerShift automatic with SelectShift manual control. In some states, an available Partial Zero Emission engine option for the 2.0L Ti-VCT GDI l-4 engine is available to make it more of an American eco-car.
The global Focus comes with the new Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS), which is great on your cornering preferences and with the Pull-Drift Compensation technology, you'll find less hassles on turning various corners. To eliminate the causes of under-steering, the new Torque Vectoring Control system is added for transferring the torque for optimum grip. Other cornering enhancers include the AdvanceTrac Electronic Stability Control, anti-lock brakes, and sport-tuned suspension.
My thoughts about the Focus:
Finally, the new third-generation Focus is now made to be a global vehicle, settling the differences since the 2nd-generation Focus that has separate tastes from the US and in the global market. Thanks to the One Ford program, this latest Focus is made to make it "The world is all one", providing some world class design, world class performance, and everything world class to appeal most drivers who had it with their Corollas, Civics, or even the Chevrolet Cruze as well!
I expect that this new global Focus will hit the Philippines soon if FGP has the chance.
Uh-oh! British automobile magazine ,Car Magazine, made a first mistake on the already sold-out Ferrari FF shooting brake. Jethro Bovingdon, who works for Car Magazine, test drives the Ferrari FF, the Prancing Horse's first 4WD shooting brake, when suddenly during his first impressions, THUD! He blows the F-word and this means trouble...
Did the FF crashed? As the video said "We crashed the new 230,000 British Pound Ferrari FF", so I think it was a minor flaw for Ferrari's first hatchback.
It's up to you to think if that FF as seen on Car Magazine video crashed or not...
Oh my gosh! Another itasha racecar coming at the Super GT! This time, a GT300 class Ferrari F430 for the Super GT sports an itasha courtesy of Ika-Musume! Geso!!!!
What an overkill to see another itasha car coming since the Hatsune Miku BMW Z4, Good Smile Racing Porsche, and the Evangelion Racing Team Corolla Axio!
What do you guys think? Geso-worthy?
It's too eccentric for an Italian racer sporting some Ika-musume decal but because of that, most of them will call it "Ika-sha" because of the Ika-musume itasha!
Before summer in the Philippines became officially official, they were indulged in the laughter served from the March 25 episode of TV5's Lokomoko U such as;
- Gags at the poor village
- MORE Ohtistic Aerobics with Princess Ryan, Luningning, Milagring, and Mariposa!
- Meet a monkey named Enchong Go and ask some questions about this chimp on a sketch called "Unggoy Ungguyan"!
Enchong Go
- More WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYHOW?! Here are some funny lines offered on that segment;
Question 1: Ako ay tunay na pinagpala, laging pinagpapala at patuloy na pinagpapala!
Answer: Construction worker
Question 2: Time, I've been passing time watching trains go by!
Answer: Guard ng LRT
Question 3: Iniiyakan mo pa ang pagkatay sa akin pero gusto mo naman ang ginagawa mo!
Answer: Sibuyas
Question 4: I lied!
Answer: Miriam Defensor
Question 5: Sige subukan mo ngang tumakbo pag bakal ang sapatos mo!
Answer: Kabayo
Question 6: When will I see you again?
Answer: Stevie Wonder
Question 7: Naalala mo lang ako tuwing masama ang loob mo tapos iiwan mo nanaman akong nag iisa!
Answer: Inidoro
Question 8: Sige magpakasawa ka! Alam ko namang katawan ko lang ang habol mo!
Right on! Right before spending their summer vacation across the Philippines, they got laughed by March 25 episode of Bubble Gang such as;
- "Naliligaw tayo" gags got themselves lost behind for fun!
- Get to know more about K-POP's newest sensation, D'Wonder Boys!
D'wonder boys!
- Not all "Free Wi-Fi" is literally free for someone who has a temptation of Wi-Fi
- More Balitang News coming right at ya from Elueterio Ignacio and Electronic Ignition!
Balitang News
- Bubble Gang does Bear Brand! They spoofed the commercial of Bear Brand Busog Lusog Family Cereal Drink and gagged as Bear Blonde Busog Lusog! Nakakabusog! Nakakalusog! Try na!
Bubble Gang does Bear Brand!
- Cheche and Bureche at the zoo! Huh, looks like Bureche got attacked by the Giant Killer Gorilla on the loose!
Cheche and Bureche at the zoo
- Rewind back at the prehistoric times to see such a poisonous plant
- Rewind also back to see how a...oh well, anyway he throw something and let a fast-running caveman catch it but the fast-running caveman was eaten by a dinosaur!
- Looks like there's no hugging manner at the bed...
- Pouring free gravy on the rice? Hanging a camera (not using?) for your style? Middle-aged people wearing bright and colorful sandals? That's just too degrading to the public. Speaking of degrading, they're too annoying. And what do you do if you see something annoying? SUMBONG SUMBONG KAY BONGGANG BONGGANG BONGBONG!
- Episode 2 of Beke King, the gagged version of The Baker King! On this episode, we witnessed how Lat-Gu (Ogie Alcasid), Diegob (Michael V), and Melisya (Jackie Rice) made the most appealing bread that appeals more than Mader (Boy 2 Quizon).
Melisya's bear bread
Diegob's doll man bread
Lat-gu's Tina-pie
- IyoTube in Mariah Carey's Through the Rain
- The now-separate Siamese Twins want to be "stuck together"
Since the March 11 Great Tohoku Earthquake that destroyed most of our lives, making us worthless and we are almost giving up hope, Kojima Productions, the production crew famous for the Metal Gear franchise, launched a special site that give us some motivation and to make Japanese people "think positive" and "never quit" in the series of unfortunate events. This site was called Together Japan.
Just what Snake from MGS said that it's a time for a new hope, Kojima Productions provided us some "motivational" Kanji symbols, "Together Japan" kisekae icons on your Twitter profile pics, and some illustrations from your favorite Kojima Productions characters with a message from the illustrators that given us "hope" to "think positive" and "never quit" in Japan's dark times.
Added also is the motivational lines that can be downloaded and can be a perfect ringtones.
In Japan's dark times, the courage of Japanese people are always solid. They will never quit no matter what and they will keep on fighting not for their home country but for themselves.
3/30/11 UPDATE: Mobile site open! A motivational audio quote from Mei Ling (CV: Houko Kuwashima) is now added to the list of motivational audio quotes and its now available for download!
3/31/11 UPDATE: Kanji for "HOPE" and "LOVE" now added! Motivational illustration starring Two-Han Princess are now added.
This Sega Prize figure was debuted in early 2010 alongside with Hermione Ayasaki for a limited time as an arcade prize. Just like that, it was going, going, gone but I managed to get a hold of it from a Japan surplus since January.
It's her special ROUTINE!
Highly impressive for a highly-skilled maid of the Sanzenin household and her nekomimi look really hits the spot. Whatever the heck is, she still looks cute in any direction.
The Hakuo Captains
TAAMAH! It looks perfect with Hinagiku Katsura alongside. It's up you to decide who's cute...
How do you do, Master?
She looks elegant and cute for a professional maid but anyway, sorry for cutting this 100のヴィ学 short because I have plenty of time performing body search on her and who cares she could just kick me. LOLZ. No seriously, I had fun with this figure.
Earlier on the March 25 episode of Banana Split Daily Servings, we got another art lesson from John Prats as Michael Chachapingao a.k.a Kuya Art, the Art Throb, on how to make a kite. Huh, nobody got it how but anyway, this looks cool with a design.
Everybody likes Ukay-ukay!
A troubled worker from the department store wrote a letter to Pokwang as Ate Etang on Dear Etang. Her problem was why did most people can't buy the clothes they tried at the fitting room and left a trace of body odor on it. Then Ate Etang gave her a tip so those who are working at the department store, listen up:
First off, try to make gulo-gulo or mess up the clothes, then add a sign that says "Ukay-Ukay" and it will attract more customers because we, Filipinos, love Ukay-Ukay!
Anyway, enough kites and ukay-ukay, what matters is,
Notice something? This was some kind of a Multiply blog made by Angela Tuazon (Anne Curtis) on the Philippine version of Green Rose. As it says "Angela and Jerome", this was made in collaboration with her and Jerome Delgado (Jericho Rosales).
Suspicious? I think it was too suspicious why there was a Multiply blog set by a fictional character. Go ahead, look for that, it won't do any good looking for this "Angela and Jerome" Multiply blog. LOL
