Bubble Rise / Special Color

In the opening stages of the final season of *Love Live! Superstar!!*, Wien Margarete's plot for revenge against Liella came to fruition when Kanon Shibuya announced that she would no longer be part of the group and had defected to join Margarete. Along with the newly enrolled Tomari Onitsuka, the trio formed TomaKanoTe to prove their worth. However, even without Kanon, the now leaderless Liella fights back.

The songs heard from episodes two and three from the final season of *Love Live! Superstar!!* has arrived and this is your only way to listen to the first two insert songs from the latest adventure.

Bubble Rise

Special Color

Episode 2 of *Love Live! Superstar!!* saw the TomaKanoTe trio perform the song "Bubble Rise" while Episode 3 saw what remains of Liella perform Special Color. The full versions of these songs are yours to listen but there's more because the Bubble Rise cover version features the song いつものピースサイン while the Special Color cover version features the song ファイティングコール.

Will the Liella girls do all means to bring back Kanon in the face of Margarete's adversity? The third season of *Love Live! Superstar!!* airs every Sunday night on NHK ETV.

Let's Do The News! (November 13, 2024)

       

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- Typhoon Ofel is threatening parts of Northern Luzon. According to PAGASA, the eye of the typhoon was spotted at a distance of 480 km East of Baler, Aurora. The typhoon is moving west-northwestward at a speed of 25 kph. The storm has sustained winds of up to 120 km/h near the center and gusts of up to 150 km/h.

- Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Richard Marles and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen cooperation as an important part of the Australia-Philippines Strategic Partner.

- During the hearing of the House Quad Committee, former President Rodrigo Duterte promised that he would allocate ₱1 million to be used to help the police who are facing charges related to the implementation of his administration's war on drugs.

- Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has officially resigned following a damning report into a prolific child abuser associated with the Church of England.

- The UK Post Office could close 115 branches, employing 1,000 people, as part of its restructuring plans.

- 35 people were killed and 43 hurt when a man drove into a crowd at a sports center in southern China.

- Alpine will use Mercedes engines from the F1 2026 season.

- Caterham unveiled the CSR Twenty special edition.

- Porsche's Taycan minor change gains the GTS variant with 690hp of power and comes with overboost.

- Formula 1 will host its 2025 season launch event this February.

- BBC confirms Gary Lineker will leave Match of the Day at the end of the season and will lead coverage of the 2026 World Cup.

TTFN.

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (GN0W) - 2025 facelift

Launched at the end of 2021, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (GN0W) was a game-changer that promises to turn Mitsubishi's fortunes around with its PHEV drivetrain. Sadly, only a few are taking notice of it. Now is the ideal time to reintroduce the Outlander PHEV to the world in a revamped approach.

2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

Now starting at 5,263,500 Japanese Yen plus additional costs, a huge price hike compared to the previous model, the updated Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV GN0W promises to be an even more game-changer than before with its recalibrated PHEV drivetrain along with some retouches in store for this minor change.

2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV interior

The 2025 model features some slight retouches, such as the front grille to accommodate its front shutters, revamped wheel designs, the new 12.3-inch touchscreen sat-nav system with smartphone connectivity, and the available Yamaha 12-speaker sound system, which replaces the Bose unit from the pre-facelifted model. It's still offered with the choice of a five-seater or a seven-seater and can carry up to 1404 liters of boot space with the passenger seats folded down. Ideal for various walks of life from business to leisure.

2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

Now's the ideal time to talk about its recalibrated PHEV powertrain. While the 4B12 2.4L petrol engine remains unchanged, the electrical bit is now powered by the 22.7 kWh lithium battery with a new liquid cooling system and a heat pump system, making greater efficiency to its twin motors that supplement its Super All-Wheel Control system. Overall, it now produces over 300PS of power, and mated with a single-gear automatic, it sprints from 0-100kph in less than eight seconds and flat-out in 170kph.

Its fuel efficiency is now 17.6 km/L, and its EV driving range is now 106km based on WLTC Mode standards.

Mitsubishi also recalibrated the Outlander PHEV's dynamics using lightweight and high-rigidity aluminum on its suspension setup to make it slightly more enjoyable to drive everywhere as well as its revamped steering layout and larger ventilated disc brakes.

The new Outlander PHEV prioritizes safety with its MI-PILOT single-lane driver assistance technology. This system combines Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist to help keep the vehicle centered while navigating Tokyo's highways. Additionally, it features the capability to read speed limit signs, which may surprise other drivers on the road.

Now that we’ve had a chance to get acquainted with the new features of the refreshed Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, let's discuss whether or not this refresh has successfully made it the ideal time to take notice of this improved model.

Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation

Let's Do The News! (November 12, 2024)

      

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- PAGASA warned the public about a possible landslide in places with "saturated" ground due to Typhoon Nika.

- The Chinese Coast Guard's harassment of Filipino fishermen in Escoda Shoal, is to be investigated by the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

- The NGCP is observing the facilities affected by Typhoon Nika.

- A bishop demands the resignation of Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby following a damning report into a prolific child abuser associated with the Church of England.

- Former soldier Daniel Khalife admits Wandsworth prison break after changing plea during trial but denies spying for Iran.

- Russia denies reports that President Vladimir Putin made a phone call to US President-Elect Donald Trump, calling it "pure fiction".

- Mazda officially announced the production of a new rotary-powered sports car.

- Former T-ara member Ryu Hwayong and her sister Ryu Hyoyoung have broke their silence over the recent remarks made by the former CEO about past controversy.

- Former NFL and college football head coach John Robinson passed away at the age of 89.

- Gary Lineker will step down from BBC's sports program, Match of the Day, at the end of this season.

TTFN.

Let's Do The News! (November 11, 2024)

     

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- Pastor Apollo Quiboloy was rushed to the hospital on November 8th due to an irregular heartbeat.

- The PH Government is under a 10-day alert due to the possible effects of Typhoon Nika, according to the DILG.

- The PH Supreme Court is creating AI guidelines for court operations.

- Some senators hope that the new administration of US President-elect Donald Trump will support the two new laws of the country that define the territory covered by the Philippines.

- The COP29 climate summit is underway as world nations are growing concerned that Donald Trump's return to the White House would greatly affect plans to reduce carbon footprint amid growing threats of climate change.

- Israel has declared the defeat of Hezbollah but the group continued firing rockets from Lebanon.

- Nissan sells 10% of its shares in Mitsubishi Motors, according to reports. It plans to cut 9000 jobs globally and cut down one-fifth of global production.

- Weverse Magazine has released a statement regarding HYBE’s recently leaked “music industry report.”

- A new Star Wars trilogy is in the works from X-MEN producer Simon Kinberg.

- Spain's Francisco Zafra wins Mr. International pageant.

TTFN.

2024 NASCAR Cup Series Championship

As the world grapples with the aftermath of Donald Trump's return to the White House after his electoral comeback victory, the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season concludes in Phoenix, Arizona. The top contenders—Logano, Reddick, Blaney, and Byron—are set to compete for the championship title. The question remains: who will be crowned the champion?

As the green flag waved, the final race of the season is underway. As Stage 1 belongs to Joey Logano, the second stage saw the unexpected; the Pace Car crashed into the barrels at the beginning of the pit road, triggering a red flag on Lap 64. As the race resumed, Stage 2 went to Ryan Blaney. As the final stage of the season kicked in, Lap 250 saw Zane Smith wrecked. Lap 259 resumption, it didn't take long before Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney clashed for the title.

Image: NASCAR

After an intense final matchup between the two Penske drivers, Joey Logano has emerged as the three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion. 

Congratulations to Logano on his recent title! 

This concludes the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series. We look forward to seeing you in Daytona next year!

FIA World RX 2024: World RX of Turkiye

Originally, the 2024 FIA World Rallycross Championship would have been held in China but for some reason, the finale was moved to Istanbul, Turkiye. Despite the sudden venue change, the final destination of this season's "Battle of Technologies" theme will decide whether Johan Kristofferson has the right to be crowned champion and prove that internal combustion RX cars are better than EV RX ones.

Screengrab from World RX

In the penultimate race day, Ole Christian Veiby is the winner followed by Niclas Gronholm and Kevin Hansen. The final day of the season delivered the biggest upset no one saw coming as Juha Rytkönen, the Finnish wild card, trumped the likes of RX giants Johan Kristofferson and Timmy Hansen.

Congratulations to Johan Kristofferson, the seven-time World RX champion. He proved that ICE RX cars are better than EV RX cars in the Battle of Technologies theme.

The 2024 FIA World RX season is over. See you next season.