Forza Motorsport 4: 1997 Mitsubishi GTO

There was a time Mitsubishi made a sportscar
cooler than the LanEvo!

The Mitsubishi GTO was sold in the US as the 3000GT and also on that country, with partnership of Chrysler, a version of the Mitsubishi GTO called the Dodge Stealth was offered with a different body style but retains the same mechanical components as the GTO.

The GTO uses the same platform derived from the Diamante sedan while it was powered by a 3.0L V6 engine, in natural aspiration or twin-turbo options. The turbocharged V6 produces 276HP of power and 307.3ft-lb of torque.

The GTO also comes with numerous automotive technologies such as all-wheel drive, 4-wheel steering, electronically-controlled suspension, and anti-lock brakes. It even comes with an active aerodynamic system that adjusts the front and rear spoilers based on the car's speed, along with the active exhaust system that modifies the exhaust note.

For 1993, the retractable headlights were replaced by fixed headlights and the turbo variant is mated with a Getrag 6-speed manual transmission.

Production of the GTO ended in 2001.

Driving Music (What is the name of the song on car commercial?) Vol. 48

Well, well, well, what do we have here? It appears someone tries to attack my blog, eh? Let's see what's the trace of this attack coming to my blog...


chevrolet trax commercial song
chevy trax commercial song
chevrolete trax cimmercial song

He he he....I don't know what is this chevrolet trax commercial song. We don't even know what's the title of the song heard in this Chevrolet Trax PLAY THE CITY commercial...

Nice for me to put a massive sinkhole in my blog eh? He he he....

Also, I got an email from a stranger who wants to know...(clears throat)

Hi.I was searching for a certain commercial song in the net and I came across your blog, and more certain - the post "Driving Music (What is the name of the song on car commercial?) Vol. 44". You see, you're my age (maybe we're close as a taste in music), and, as I suppose, you know more commercial songs than me. Well, if it's not a problem for you, I'll be grateful if you just send me a list of names and tracks - I'll search for them myself, just want to have an example of quality music :)Thank you in advance, and sorry if I annoyed you in any way.Waiting for your answer

Well Ms. Spasova, since the damage is done, time for me to showcase you another set of five Driving Musics because my so-called pain inhibitor's already off...

5) Glad You Came by The Wanted - from the 2012 Toyota Camry Extremo Thai TV Ad

4) The Sound of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel - from the Renault ZOE commercial

3) My Friends by Frenetic Sound - from the Chevrolet Traverse "Imaginary Friends" commercial

2) Play It by Victory - from the Cadillac XTS "Night Out" commercial

1) SING YOUR SONG by THE BAWDIES - from the 2013 Mitsubishi Delica D:5 Clean Diesel commercial

There you go, folks. Another set of five Driving Musics (Car Commercial Songs) that hopefully might like....

Let's Do The News! (March 9, 2013)

(cheers and applause)

2014 Porsche Cayman

RH: Look buddy, I know I love this car because it's a Porsche.

JC: Yeah, I know you like Porsches because you are a sort of idiot who wants to go for an eye-checkup at EO...

(audience laughing)

RH: Ahem, that's a different Porsche. It's not the 911 you often mocked about 911 drivers often going to EO for some regular eye-checkups. What do you think about the Cayman?

JC: Well, although it's a baby Porsche, I'm still not sold to Porsches...

(audience laughing)

RH: Oh, come on...

JC: Anyway, let's do the news!

JM: Yes, indeed, and in addition to the upcoming Nendoroid Houki Shinonono, Good Smile Company announced another Infinite Stratos character to get the Nendoroid treatment. Here it is...

Nendoroid Cecilia Alcott

JC: Oh wait, it's the turn of the British! I know her!

RH: Yeah right, Cecilia Alcott, the British representative of the IS Academy! Guess we got ourselves a Brit!

(audience laughing)

JM: Yes, really, I know Cecilia's British but this upcoming Nendo would be a fit to my collection...

JC: Collection of what? British anime characters that were quintessentially British except they're speaking in Japanese language?

(audience laughing)

JC: By the way, aside from Cecilia, do you know any anime characters that turned out to be Brits?

RH: Uh, let's see, uh...There was Index from the To Aru franchise.

JC: Wait, Index's British?

RH: Yeah, say so in one scene in the anime where she had a British passport and predictably Index Librorum Prohibitorium was undeniably British...

JC: Oh...

(audience laughing)

JC: Who else is British?

RH: Evangeline A.K. McDowell, that vampire from Negima. Ana Coppola from Strawberry Marshmallow...

JC: Then there was Yomiko Readman from ROD. Everyone back in their highschool days should really remember this girl....

RH: Exactly, and then there's Saber from the Fate series who was inspired from the legendary knight from the legend of Camelot.

(ooohhh)

JC: Interesting, perhaps no wonder Bradley James and Colin Morgan got interested over the classic tale of Camelot when they did Merlin back then...

(audience laughing)

JC: Something puzzled me...Could Saber was heavily inspired from King Arthur, which was helped by a wizard named Merlin? Could Colin Morgan favorted Saber because she's more of King Arthur?

(audience laughing)

RH: Who knows, Jezza. Fandoms crossed over... He he he...

(audience laughing)

JC: Oh. Okay, I got some info more about the upcoming DLC for Metal Gear Rising Revengeance, a PS3 exclusive title. The first DLC arrives at the PlaystationStore in April 2 for 300 yen and for that DLC comes with additional VR Missions, which features some Dwarf Gekko missions, more Raiden-centered missions, and more that leads up to additional 30 VR missions. Also on the DLC, there's a special weapon called the Hebidamashii...

RH: Hebida...what now?

(audience laughing)

JC: It's a HEBIDAMASHII and it's some kind of special sword that when you equip this DLC weapon...

RH: When you equip it, what happen?

JC: You will hear Snake's voice when you equipped the Hebidamashii.

(audience laughing)

JC: No. I'm not joking. This DLC weapon means it. If you equipped it, you will hear Snake's voice and when you're using this weapon, you'll often hear some Snake dialogues...

RH: Oh...

JC: Sounds convincing but you have to wait until April 2 for this DLC but as a bonus, the first DLC will be offered free of charge from March 14 to April 1st. Again, not joking, Konami mean it because this is a special campaign for Rising players.



(cheers and applause)

JC: Special promotion. As Konami told you, the first DLC is available in April 2 for 300 Japanese Yen but from March 14 to April 1st, it's free of charge so don't miss out this special opportunity!

RH: Yeah! Don't miss out!

JC: So, can we move on?

RH: Yes, really...

JC: Anyway, a brand new Hayate no Gotoku TV anime series is coming next month and as I heard, this rebooted Hayate anime series, which comes with the same staff involved in 2011's Heaven is a Place on Earth movie and 2012's Can't Take my Eyes Off You anime, has a theme song that changes main lead and ending song in each episode.

(huh?)

JM: Interesting. A theme song where in every episode changes the main lead. What's it about?

JC: Well, the theme song of the rebooted series is titled "Cuties," and every episode will follow different characters and a different "route":

Episode 1: Hayate Ayasaki
Episode 2: Nagi Sanzenin
Episode 3: Atene Tennōsu
Episode 4: Isumi Saginomiya & Sakuya Aizawa
Episode 5: Hinagiku Katsura
Episode 6: Izumi Segawa & another character
Episode 7: Ruka Suirenji
Episode 8: Ayumu Nishizawa
Episode 9: Chiharu Harukaze & Kayura Tsurugino
Episode 10: Maria

RH: Oh...Sounds interesting...

JC: I know but it's kinda rubbish to have an anime where an opening song changes vocals every episode...

(audience laughing)

JC: Anyway, let's talk about the UN sanctions against North Korea since last month's nuclear test. I mean, what would a rogue state like North Korea do because the UN approved the new sanctions that target against "the evil Korea"?

(audience laughing)

JM: Well, in my opinion, I was thinking that because of the new UN sanctions, I bet that North Korea is getting more and more unruly until it wants to unleash...um...well, I don't know but I guess we have to prepare for the worst...

JC: Yeah and those unruly North Koreans really getting ahead to kill us all until this country becomes the only one left...

JM: Uh-huh...but I have a sneaking suspicion to asked that the current leader, Kim Jong-Un...

RH: I know. He was been with Dennis Rodman back then when these two are watching a basketball match and I think these two are getting to know each other...Later on, they were getting to become BFFs....

(audience laughing)

JC: Best friends?

RH: That's just a speculation but what Dennis Rodman said to Kim Jong-Un, he needs to open up his heart. I mean come on out here...Sometimes even the most unruly of dictators need to show the good man inside but sadly though, this is a bit complicating...

JC: Yeah, too complicating... Anyway, big news. Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez...died. Natural causes but I think his poor health caused his death. Just wanna say, Rest In Peace, El Presidente...

(cheers and applause)

JC: Anyway, while on the talk about this year's Geneva Motor Show...the cars that grabbed our attention were the LaFerrari, the Lamborghini Veneno, and the McLaren P1. While we're not putting the Veneno on the subject because all three had been sold out let's talk about how does the LaFerrari and the P1 differ because both of these are hybrid engine-wielding supercars.

2014 McLaren P1

2014 Ferrari LaFerrari

JM: Yeah, I know those two were hybrid-engine-wielding supercars that produces combined power output of over 900HP of power but tell you what though, while both of these supercars excel in technology, I have to say that the McLaren P1 is better when it comes to emissions and pricing while the LaFerrari trounced the P1 because of its styling, power, and the Ferrari heritage.

JC: Thing is though, if I have a choice between these two, I'd pic the La Ferrari...

(audience laughing)

RH: What?

JC: La Ferrari! It translates to "The Ferrari" because it IS the Ferrari that ends all Ferraris, especially the Enzo it replaces and its current V12 grand tourer, the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. And on that bombshell, that's the news....

Porsche Cayman (Typ 981c)

When you think about the Porsche Cayman, the first thought of you that this is just a ragtag hardtop version of the Porsche Cayman with the design that is not quite exciting to look at. Although, the design is rather bland, this is rather known to be one of the best handling cars in the history because like the Boxster cousin, the Cayman is the more agile car that gets you away from anyone before they discovered you're not. For this new version, the Cayman tries to become more tail-happy and more athletic than the previous model it replaces.

2014 Porsche Cayman

There's more to like about the new Porsche Cayman (Typ 981c) rather than noticing it has the same design as the latest Porsche Boxster 981 because being one of the most athletic and the most agile cars ever made for the market, the new Cayman really tries to open up some curves and grooves you like some New York jazz music with a hint of engine revving, a taste of Georges St. Pierre's flying punch on your face, and a bullet to the head that really ends all boring conversations you are facing with.

On the manifesto, the Cayman starts at 51,385 Euros and that pricing sure knows that it's cheaper than the latest Porsche 911 Carrera (Typ 991), that makes it good value for the Porsche fans around here. What you get on this standard model is a 2.7-litre engine mounted in the middle which produces 275PS of power and 290Nm of torque. Also, this is the first time this Porsche broke the magic 100 hp per litre displacement barrier for sports car engines because its specific power is 101.6 hp/litre. Sounds tempting to us but for those who want more power, the Cayman S model is offered with the improved 3.4L boxer-6 engine which comes with added 5HP more to the previous power output, therefore it's 325PS of power and 370Nm of torque.

In the S model, 0-100kph takes about five seconds and top speed of 283 km/h. in a 6-speed manual configuration. Sounds quick and if you're opting for the optional 7-speed double clutch transmission, the 0-100kph time is improved but the top speed with suffer. Still, who would want the double clutch as an alternative to the manual transmission because the digest shows that double-clutches shift faster than manual tranny? Neither do care about this mumbo-jumbo. He he he...

2014 Porsche Cayman interior

On the track, the new Cayman loves to eat corners more than Pac-Man munching a million dots. Every time when the new Cayman is ready on the track, it always goes "Eat em up! Yum yum!" every time when its overall enthusiasm is all fired up but what about on a normal day-to-day basis? Well don't get all "OVERALL ENTHUSIASM, OVERALL ENTHUSIASM, OVERALL ENTHUSIASM, YEE-HAW" on us because as a driver's car, the Cayman's not that desperately impractical because it has a boot on the front which is big enough to fit yourself of telling your friends that you've got a picture of yourself being bitten by Pac-Man.

Sadly though, like any other Porsches, the dashboard of the new Cayman is extremely confusing and it takes a man with an IT Qualification to operate the Cayman's features such as the ignition, the traction control, the parking brake, the optional Sport Chrono, or any other stuff you can find on the dashboard. This is a bit more complicating that operating a DSLR camera on the first try or a challenge from a Minute to Win It game.

Although despite a couple of drawbacks, the new Cayman is a reasonable machine that sure knows that OVERALL ENTHUSIASM really flows through your veins when its ready and thanks to some numerous track-munching enhancements and the comfort for day-to-day driving, the new Cayman sure knows how to balance it out. It's all work, all play, for this baby Porsche and I have to say, this car is more than welcome to become every man's dream car if they can't afford on the 911.

Photo: Porsche

"Tikman ang intense Korean anghang"

On the March 8, 2013 episode of Bubble Gang...

- Election poster gags for the EPALs...

- Mr. Assimo is on an emergency...

- The family revealed their shocking revelations...

- How's it feel for the Pinoy Macho Kings to win?

- Tikman ang intense Korean anghang. Bubble Gang does Lucky Me Supreme Jjamppong by spoofing this commercial as LUCKY VI SUPREME JJAMPPONG!

Bubble Gang does Lucky Me Supreme Jjampong

- Brod Pete and the gang are here again to answer life's complicating questions in Ang Bagong Dating Doon.

a) Carla Abellana asked "May nasusulat po ba tungkol sa lavandera ni Chris Tiu?"

Lets read from Rain or Shine 96...

"Ako'y isang sirena, kahit anong gawin nila bandera ko'y di tutumba. Drum na may tubig ang sinisisid. Naglalakihan mga braso sa akin dumidikdik. Sa patagalan ng paghibga, sa akin ay bibilib."

b) Mikael asked "may nasusulat po ba tungkol sa mabait na hayop?"

Ang Dating Doon reads... "banal na aso, santong kabayo, natatawa ako he he he he..."

c) A PM from someone asked "ano po ang tawag sa inaalagaan ng caregiver?"

The answer is CARETAKER because Give and Take...

d) "Sino po ba si Frankenstein?" Frankenstein was a doctor who made a monster named SHOWMAN...

e) Wrong Terms Brod Pete know? Let's see...

1) Students find a bit complicating on terms like Kindergarten, Preparatory, Elementary, High School, and College...

2) English lecture can be somewhat too complicating with terms like Apostrophe and Abbreviation. Can those terms need to be shorten?

3) What about the word Congratulations? If you get rid of an S on that word, that doesn't make any taste at all. Even a shortened term doesn't help that either if you get rid of an S on it...

- Beware, if this foreigner gets drunk, he's fluent in Bisaya...

- Quotes to live by from Tata Lino...

a) Huwag mong itulad sa schedule ng basura ang iyong pagsisipilyo. Naswerteng makakolekta dalawang beses sa isang linggo.

b) Ang barya, di nilalagay sa wallet pero itabi mo lang, malay mo magamit...

c) Huwag ka nang magpanggap na gustong maging masinop manas. Nakakatipid ka pa sa feminine wash...

d) Kahit gaanong karaming Sebo de Macho ang iyong gamitin, yung peklat lang sa balat ang kayang gamutin pero ang pilat sa iyong puso, malamang andun pa din.

- Acting Workshop for the actors who want to reshape their image...almost...

Forza Horizon: Cavallino Rampante

Dangerous Curves

Once started in life as a unicorn car in Forza Motorsport 4 but now it's a yours-to-keep car courtesy of Horizon's March Meguiar's Car Pack. The Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale, which in a terribly confusing way, the road version of the racing version of a road car.

Of course the Ferrari 360 is one of the all time greats but for this Challenge Stradale, think of it as a 360 GTi. A sportier car with a more direct connection to the track made in honor of Ferrari's F1 World Champion title four years in a row from 1999 to 2002.

The Challenge Stradale weighs less than the standard model because it has carbon fiber door panels, removed carpets, carbon ceramic brakes, titanium wheel bolts, dual rear floor with F1-inspired flows, slightly longer nose, slightly modified sills, slightly necked boot and the rear is higher than the front.

Lighter, more aerodynamic, and faster than the normal 360 but is the Challenge Stradale better? Well, let your judgment be known...

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...