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It’s Wednesday again, mga Kapuso – exactly three days before another turbocharged episode of Turbo Zone. If you’re up for a healthy dose of local motoring updates, then you’d definitely like what we have in store for you this Saturday. Let’s start off on a high octane, as we get behind the wheel during the Ford Fiesta Eco Boost Test Drive in Thailand. Cruise with us aboard Ford’s newest, fun-to-drive, 1.0-liter ride, which boasts of smart technologies, driving dynamics and fuel economy. Then, continue to get your engines roaring in an environment-friendly manner, as we experience the Shell Eco Marathon. It’s an educational platform that encourages innovation, reinforces conservation and fosters the development of leading technology for greater energy efficiency. Then, let’s hear from the man of the hour, Direk Bobot as he talks to our very own Maverick. Lastly, watch out for Suzuki’s latest offerings, showcased at their newest dealership in Commonwealth. Get a whole load of this – and more – watch Turbo Zone, 10:30 AM, only on GMA News TV.

Florida company J&S Worldwide Holdings has announced that, following the “buzz” surrounding the Mercedes-Benz Vision Gran Turismo, it plans to build two for the Middle East, two for Europe and one for America. It’ll use the Merc SLS AMG GT edition as the base car, and will sculpt that really rather evil looking body entirely from carbon fibre, which it claims will reduce the SLS’s kerbweight by some 90kg (198lbs). The wheels will be custom forged by ADV, it’ll get a custom chrome paint job, a retractable rear spoiler, custom exhaust, and an interior modified to each customer’s request.

Source: BBC Autos

Most of the time, road cars look like somebody took a concept car and said “how can we make this look much, much less cool and inspiring?” It’s sad, but very true. The BMW i8, on the other hand, actually just looked sleeker and more refined than the concept version. A 4.0 second 0-60 in a 2+2 is nothing to scoff at either, especially when the words “94 mpg” are involved.

Source: Complex Rides

Lexus has announced plans to introduce an all-new F model at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The company is keeping details a closely guarded secret but confirmed the car was “engineered from scratch, one performance layer at a time.” Lexus also said the “newest F model promises a bold, gritty, experience synonymous with the famed Lexus F heritage.” That’s a little vague, but the model is likely the RC F which is rumored to use a 5.0-liter V8 engine that develops 455 bhp (339 kW) and 401 lb-ft (543 Nm) of torque.

Source: World Car Fans

Losing your keys sucks — especially if you’ve got a Pagani Huayra — but the car’s Bluetooth Tracker and Alarm ensures you fear no couch cushion or high-piled laundry heap. But misplacing Huayra keys might be a bit of a stretch — if you’re an ower of a car this beautiful you wouldn’t let this out of sight. The Huayra begins with a berlinetta wedge of swoops and tapers and then garnishes it with just the right amount of boutique touch—bespoke leather bonnet straps and fender-mounted carbon mirrors never go out of style. Combine all this with a 720 hp 6.0-liter bi-turbo AMG V12 and you’ve got a hypercar for the ages.

Source: Road & Track