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One day before another turbocharged episode of Turbo Zone, mga Kapuso! 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. We’ll let you in one of the most happening festivities this past week, the Porsche 911 50th year celebration. Then, let’s say a big Kapuso “thank you” to Isuzu Philippines Corp., as they donated to the GMA Kapuso Foundation as part of their CSR activity. Watch out for Foton’s latest offerings, which they showcased at their recent event tagged as Big Show. Then, let’s get luxurious as we witness the opening of the Rolls Royce showroom at Bonifacio Global City. Lastly, get your engines roaring with the partnership of Seaoil and STP, which aims to give motorists an enhanced fuel performance. Get a whole load of this – and more – watch Turbo Zone, 10:30 AM, only on GMA News TV.

 

Lets face it: “57” is not an usual number to celebrate, but when we are talking about the 57th anniversary of a model launched in 1957, it’s a whole different story. With this in mind, Fiat decided to celebrate 500’s 57th anniversary with the launch of a special 500 “1957 Edition.” After all, we are talking about a hugely successful model that was sold in over 100 countries since its unveiling in 1957. The new 500 “1957 Edition” will be put on sale in the spring of 2014.

 

Source: Top Speed

 

Mercedes has fallen in love with shooting brakes, so it created a new rendering of an SL Shooting Brake. Looking slightly less awkward than the roadster it’s based on, the Shooting Brake has an attractive rear hatch with a sloping roofline and a distinctive rear tailgate. The model has also been equipped with new side windows which should help to minimize the obvious blind spots. Mercedes hasn’t announced plans for an SL Shooting Brake but the company is preparing to launch a new CLA Shooting Brake in 2015, and a facelifted CLS Shooting Brake to be introduced sometime next year.

 

Source: World Car Fans

 

Elon Musk, CEO of electric car maker Tesla , has categorically denied any plans to recall the company’s flagship Model S electric sedan. This comes as numerous reports of the Model S’ fires came to light. News of multiple Tesla Model S fires have been reported to date, and an official investigation into the matter is yet to be undertaken. Musk was quick to defend his product, saying Tesla cars are way safer than any other fossil fuel-powered automobile, and that media has blown things out of proportion. Since the first report of the fires, Tesla stocks have plummeted by 22 percent, sparking fears among investors.

 

Source: TopSpeed

 

Michael Schumacher has turned down an offer from Lotus to come out of retirement and drive in the final two races of the season to replace the injured Kimi Raikkonen. Raikkonen’s place will now be filled by fellow Finn Heikki Kovalainen, according to the Press Association. If you remember, Schumacher retired in 2006 after a decade with Ferrari, but made a comeback with Mercedes in 2010. The German retired again at the end of last season, making way for Lewis Hamilton.

 

Source: BBC