COOL VIDEO: "Earn it" A Powerful Commercial of the 2013 Lexus GS 350 F-Sport

This definitely has to be one of my favorites...

C'mon... A dark grey (My preferred car color) 2013 Lexus GS 350 F-Sport,  My Favorite dress combination - Smart, semi formal and a lovely lady at the end - Now that just has to be the recipe for success!

Best Commercial ever!!!

I'm sure you'd like it as much as I do!!

Enjoy!!

FUNNY VIDEO: "Decisions" Mercedes-Benz Commercial

Hahaahahahaaha!!! Check out this really cool, Funny Commercial from Mercedes-Benz -

Starring:
Two Formula One racing champions; Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher,
A heavily pregnant woman, her husband,
Two high performance Sport Sedans, a CLS 63 AMG, and E 63 AMG,
and... erm... a tiny broken down hatchback....

 ENJOY!!!

HOT CAR OF THE DAY: The Brand Spanking New 2013 FERRARI F12 Berlinetta

The 2013 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta

The 2013 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta

These guys just keep pushing the perfomance envelope that little bit further, every single time!!!... Just when you wondered how the engineers at Ferrari HQ (located at Maranello, Province of Modena, Italy) could possibly do better than the recently unleashed hi-tech, hi-performance beast; the 2011 458 Italia... Well, they have.

A Tale of 2 Kings: The 2012 TOYOTA CAMRY versus The 2013 HONDA ACCORD - The Battle continues…

This is an age-old battle for sales supremacy in the midsize sedan segment that has been raging on for the past 30 years… HERE are the latest entries from the 2 giants who have been skirmishing for the top spot.

The 2012 Toyota Camry and the 2013 Honda Accord

Interestingly, both Japanese, both offering amazing build quality, great 2^nd hand values, low repair/maintenance costs, and mid-level pricing.  These 2 car makers seem to have gotten the perfect mix to keep these models flying out the dealerships more quickly than anything else the competition has to offer.  Both the Camry and the Accord also, especially here in Nigeria have a loyal fanbase that have either owned an earlier model or have been loyal repeat-customers to either the Toyota or Honda sedan. 

Let’s see what the latest entrants have to offer

Really - it's the little details that matter. Subtle things that an ordinary person might overlook are everything to a car guy/girl who would live with his/her brand new pride-and-joy over the next 3-4years.  The truth is, that these cars are not really designed from a spare-no-expenses standpoint, such as the high-end luxury flagships that automakers produce to show how far they can go technologically. No. These cars are designed by committee. They are designed, manufactured to save costs on production processes, and marketed to appeal to as wide a category of people as possible,. Priority, here is to sell as many units as possible, and increase profit margins. 

Interiors: (Left) The 2012 Toyota Camry and (Right) The 2013 Honda Accord

In the largest automobile market in the world, the U.S. market, last year alone (in 2011) the Camry sold 308,510 units while the Accord moved 235,625 units. Very impressive numbers - by any standard.

Dear T.O.T. Readers – Apologies for the Break, People! I’m Baaaaack!!!

Sorry for the break in transmission guys, we’re back to regular programming!!! 

Keep checking back for the latest in motoring, lifestyle and inspiration, right here on TAIWO ONALAJA TODAY!!!

Thankyou

Yours Truly

Signed

Taiwo Onalaja

MOTORING: Unveiled!!! The All-New NEW 2013 MAZDA 6 !!!

The 2014 Mazda 6 was unveiled at the 2012 Moscow Auto Show.  The model unveiled, as well as all specifications released, are for the Russian market only. U.S. specifications will be announced at a later date.  A major change on the line-up is that the 2013 model was conspicuously without the outgoing model's 272-hp 3.7-liter V6 engine option. But no details were released on the U.S. version of the midsize sedan, or whether the V6 will remain on the US/Global market line-up.

The Russian-spec 2013 Mazda 6 gets two engine choices: a 148-horsepower Skyactiv-G 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a 189-horsepower Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. No plans for hybrid or diesel options were mentioned.

The 2014 Mazda 6 is set to battle such competitors as the 2013 Nissan Altima, 2013 Honda Accord, 2011 Hyundai Sonata, and the segment sales leader, the 2012 Toyota Camry.

MORE PICS / MORE INFO HERE

Ever Dreamt of owning James Bond’s ASTON MARTIN DBS? Well, Now you can!!! (Also the ‘Must See’ Official Auction Catalogue for Bond’s 50th Anniversary)

Christie's is an international company that offers art auctions and private sales to clients around the globe. This year, to mark off the 50^th anniversary of the British secret agent’s escapades, they will be auctioning a variety of items from the film’s illustrious series - all the way back to the first film – DR. NO starring Sean Connery released in 1962

Intense car chase scene from Quantum of Solace

The Damaged Grand Tourer after filming

Yes, James Bond’s Quantum of Solace (2008) Aston Martin is one of the items up for auction at Christie’s — but it's totally understandable if these first images don’t convince you to bid, as It’s bashed up, dusty and riddled with bullet holes (oh, and erm… least of all…, a torn out driver’s door. No big deal). All this as it speeds through some winding Italian roads, as the bad guys chase 007, simultaneously ramming into the car and spraying it with gunfire.

That’s enough to take the shine off of any ultra-luxury dream car. But, don’t worry, it’ll be getting a proper patch-up before you have the opportunity to purchase the vehicle for a jaw-dropping amount of money.
Christie’s has announced the charity auction, beginning in late September, with Bond’s flashy wheels, the 6-liter, V12, 510 Horsepower Aston Martin DBS two-door Coupe, taking the top spot.

The 2008 Aston Martin DBS - what the restored car will look like

The entire auction seems tailor-made for the Bond devotee who wants to collect obscure memorabilia like, say, a smaller-scale replica of the space shuttle used in 1979′s Moonraker (see pg. 62 in the OFFICIAL AUCTION CATALOGUE - Link provided below) or Pierce Brosnan’s two-piece charcoal suit worn in 1999′s The World Is Not Enough (pg. 100-101). Also up for auction, rather unbelievably, is a “Please Do Not Disturb” sign that afforded a degree of privacy to Bond (and perhaps someone else) in a hotel room in 1964′s Goldfinger (pg. 28-29). 

My personal favorite? The golden belt worn by Francisco Scaramanga (Christopher Lee) during, The Man with the Golden Gun (1974). The belt is fastened by two buckles - which are golden bullets (pg. 54-55). Nice!

Hit the Jump HERE for more details as well as your link to view the exclusive catalogue!!!

MOTORING: HOT CAR OF THE DAY!!! The Fantastic 2013 BMW M5

The 2013 BMW M5

As if the standard 5 Series wasn’t beautiful/performance oriented enough! BMW’s M division GmbH, hot rod tuning arm has added a HUGE dollop of Smoking Hot Sauce to an already amazing recipe… The Result?

·         A unique Twin-Turbocharged & Intercooled 4.4 liter V8 engine generating 560 Horsepower

·         Awe-inspiring 0 – 100 km/h acceleration of 3.7 seconds

·         A unique, reinforced and re-ratio’d, 7-speed dual-clutch auto/ 6-Speed manual transmission;

·         A unique, electronic limited-slip differential with unique aluminum horse-collar mounts for added rigidity.

·         A unique suspension with forged aluminum components

·         A unique variable-ratio steering gear with hydraulic boost

·         A unique braking system, comprising iron-and-aluminum brake rotors clamped by unique radial-mount, monoblock front calipers housing six asymmetrically sized pistons per wheel;

·         A unique M5 19-inch light alloy wheel package: Front Rubber 265/40 R19 tires, and wider 295/40 R19 Rear Rubber

This is a specially tuned 5 Series for the gentleman with a driving ‘wild side’… Check out the special front bumpers with massive twin air intakes, as well as the quad-exhaust tail pipes! A beast of a Car. Definitely qualifies for our HOT CAR OF THE DAY!!!

 

MOTORING: HOLD YOUR BREATH… It’s the 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II

The 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II

How could you possibly improve on the existing Rolls-Royce Flagship? Difficult? Correct! The 2013 carries over the awesomeness of the most opulent brand the world has ever known – with just a few improvements to make even the best better!

Complementing the already corpulent 453-bhp, 531 lb.-ft. of torque, direct-injection 6.7-liter V-12 engine is an even smoother ZF 8-speed automatic transmission that makes the Phantom accelerate to speed with fervor, much like a jetliner taking flight. The added benefit of more gears improve the car’s fuel economy by 10%. For more vigorous drivers, available for the first time is a dynamic package that includes stiffer anti-roll bars, suspension and sportier gearbox and brake settings.

Unmatched opulence... The 2013 Rolls Royce Phantom Series II

 453 Horsepower not too big a deal?  Your 2010 Honda Accord generates 190 horsepower (even in V6 guise just 272). Oh sorry sir… Did I hear you say you drive a Mercedes S-Class S550? Well, that’s also only just 382 horsepower. Silence… Please... just kidding :-)

CLICK HERE to see More Photos (The Sedan, Coupe & Drophead Coupe Versions)

MOTORING: Take another Look: The OUTRAGEOUS lines on the RANGE ROVER EVOQUE

The 2012 Range Rover Evoque

Okay I’ll start rather unusually, by admitting the very apparent shortcomings of this bad boy baby Range…. Most apparent is its Price…  The Evoque’s least-expensive get-in option— the base Pure Plus five-door model—is MORE Expensive than upscale, higher optioned versions of  its main competition, the Audi Q5, BMW X3, and Mercedes-Benz GLK. (using its list MSRP price in US Dollars).  It also doesn’t  offer a V6 option – which is standard on almost all the competition listed above, save the BMW X3, which offers an in-line 6 Cylinder as an option.  Power from the Turbocharged 4-Cylinder 2.2 Liter petrol engine is very decent though for a car of this size, at 236 Horsepower .  There are slightly less powerful turbodiesel options available for those who value economy as a higher priority than performance.            

Finally… (Now this isn’t really,… er… technically a disadvantage… its just how it sounds…) the Evoque has a… *cough*…  *cough* … a Front wheel drive option… *cough*.  Yes, you read correctly. A front wheel drive option… allowing the mighty Range Rover nameplate rub shoulders with the likes of the Toyota RAV 4, Honda CR-V or even the Nissan X-Trail. Well, don’t worry  - that’s just for the bare-bones option, and should be okay, as most of the Evoques buyers will be purchasing it as a style statement and never venture anywhere outside their well-paved daily commutes to the office, spa or restaurant.

NOW – to the juicy bits!!! At the heart of all the plus sides of this baby Range are the factors inherited from its 42 year heritage behind the Range Rover brand! 

Click HERE for the PLUS SIDES!!!

MOTORING: All-New 2013 NISSAN PATHFINDER – Sorry… Not Impressed

Nissan has finally released all the details surrounding its new 2013 Pathfinder, the fourth generation of the popular SUV.

This is possibly the most fuel efficient Pathfinder yet. Engineers at Nissan have achieved the amazing feat of shedding around 500 pounds from the weight of the outgoing 2012 model--the lightest model is now 4,149 pounds. The interior is more upscale than ever before – with options and amenities more luxurious and extensive than any Pathfinder before it, with premium features such as: heated second-row seats, a heated steering wheel with power tilt and telescoping features, push-button engine starting, an advanced Bose sound system with 13 speakers, tri-zone climate control system, a power rear liftgate, iPod integration, and Nissan’s Around View Monitor, which shows the driver a virtual 360-degree image of the area around the vehicle.

I’m sure you’re getting slightly confused now? Considering my “Not Impressed” title? Don’t be. Hit the jump to read WHY...

INSPIRATION: Just For You! A few pearls of wisdom from the Great People / Organisations on my Twitter feed!

Feeling a little low? Slightly Confused? Need a little get-up-and-go?  Check out these guiding words, inspirational phrases from some of the people I follow on Twitter!  All the best!

Put a Face to Your Favorite Quote!

Pastor Bolaji Idowu ‏@pastorbolaji

The key to remaining relevant is constant improvement. Do something to improve yourself today - Pastor Bolaji 

John C Maxwell ‏@JohnCMaxwell

It's better to look uninformed than to be uninformed. Curb your ego & keep asking questions. -Richard Thalheimer 

Joel Osteen ‏@JoelOsteen

Anytime God puts a dream in your heart, you can be sure the critics will show up. Choose to rise above the negative voices! 

John C Maxwell ‏@JohnCMaxwell

Procrastination is opportunity's natural assassin. -Victor Kiam 

Dr. Mike Murdock ‏@drmikemurdock

When You Choose a Focus..You Choose Your Feelings. #drMM #fb

 

BrianTracy ‏@BrianTracy

"Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant." -- Robert Louis Stevenson. 

Rick Warren ‏@RickWarren

Anytme you use the word "impossible" listen for laughter from heaven. See Matt. 19:26