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Konichiwa, mga Kapuso! You’ve read it right — this weekend, Turbo Zone will take you to an awesome journey to the Land of the Rising Sun for a feature of the hottest auto event, the Tokyo Motor Show. Every two years, the automotive world descends on Tokyo to present its vision for the vehicles we’ll be driving in years to come. 2013 is the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show, and a host of carmakers from around the world has converged to show off their goods. We’ll give you a coverage that is so extensive, it’ll feel like you were also there! Speaking of experiential, tune in as we’ll also put the spotlight on one of our Kapuso, who will share his positive experience wth BPI Auto Loans. So reserve your Saturday morning and get a whole load of the latest motoring updates, only from Turbo Zone, 10:30 AM on GMA News TV.

 

 

When it debuted in the Phantom back in 2011, Rolls-Royce’s eye-wideningly pricey Starlight Headlining option prompted no small amount of ridicule from some observers. The feature, available on the Phantom sedan and coupe, as well as the new Wraith coupe, delights its charges with a hand-crafted field of as many as 1600 fibre-optic “stars”, putting to good use a hitherto undeveloped plot of interior real estate. Naturally, the driver can control the brightness of this private galaxy with the touch of a rheostat. Price: $14,675.

 

Source: BBC Autos

 

In your opinion, what is the most terrible car that should never, EVER make a comeback?

(Shown in photo: Cadillac from Jalopnik)

 

The 2014 BMW M235i Racing looks to be the perfect meaty addition to perk up our ears. The car will be available as a stripped down, turn-key racer ready to compete and available for privateer teams to run on the Nürburgring in the VLN Endurance Championship, and will replace the M3 GT4 as BMW’s entry-level race car. The body design has been aerodynamically optimized: the first thing to notice is the obviously increased track of the car thanks to those widened front and rear arches – the extra 3.5 inches helping to fit some no doubt wider wheels and tires on – but there are also slightly more aggressive front and rear bumpers, and a diffuser to boot. The twin-turbo 3.0-litre straight six receives a mild power boost, from 322hp to 333hp, while an FIA-approved roll cage, limited slip diff and race-spec fuel tank make this into a competent racer for any teams looking for a new car.

 

Source: Speedhunters

 

(Photo by Jaime Genova Jr)