Stylish and Luxury Escape on 21 December 2012

21 December 2012, according to Mayan calendar, the world will end. Some people do believe and some people don’t. However there is one thing is obvious, everyone wants to know what will happen on 21 December 2012.

If you believe the world will end up 21 December 2012, I have some luxury and stylish tips for saving your life. I would like to start from the car, you may go for Mercedes G-Class, Toyota Land Cruiser, Range Roverand Nissan Patrol. All of these SUVs are the best of the best on off road and any type of adverse terrain. 

However, I need to pick one! And I am going for Toyota Land Cruiser. Land Cruiser is one of the toughest SUV on market, it is preferred by governments, diplomats, militaries, explorers. Land Cruiser does look quite but it may not offer the same level of Range Rover luxury. But, keep in mind our main aim is to survive! So, Land Cruiser will not break down, it is capable of going over any type of obstacle and Land Cruiser has its own coolness! Land Cruiser is rare, tough and cool. And Toyota Land Cruiser is the only SUV, which is gloves friendly. All the interior is designed to be operated by gloves!

Toyota Land Cruiser V8 is powered by 4.5-lt turbo diesel engine with 286 PS of power and 650 Nm of torque with 6-speed automatic transmission.

Now what to wear on 21 December 2012! For women: The coat is Mulberry Mongolian goat hair and leather coat. It is made from goat hair and promises to keep you warm with organic materials. You can wear whatever you like inside the Mulberry coat, because it will keep you warm at any condition. The bag is Bottega Veneta Intrecciato leather tote. It is big enough to accommodate many things inside, secured by the zipper. The bag should offer as much space as possible and it should be secured easily. 

And for the boots, Alexander McQueen Shearling and leather ankle high heeled boots. They are matching with the Bottege Veneta bag and also the fur matches with Mulberry coat. Alexander McQueen boots offer great traction thanks to its chunky soles. And the last is the gloves, Causse Gantier Shearling gloves will match the coat and keep you warm. The rest of the collection is based on your taste.

For men: The coat Alexander McQueen Double-Breasted Shearling Coat, honestly with this coat you can start living in north pole! The bag, you need on as you will be in case of emergency, Yves Saint LaurentFull-Grain Leather Holdall Bag. This is similar to tote bag but way more masculine. For the boots, I am going to the classic Mark McNairy Timberland Chunky-SoleSuede Boots! They are not that aesthetic but they will do their job. And lastly the gloves, Mulberry Sheepskin Gloves. You can easily drive the Toyota Land Cruiser with these gloves, don’t worry! 

Toyota Land Cruiser

Mulberry Mongolian goat hair and leather coat £3500

Bottege Veneta Intrecciato leather tote £2690

Alexander McQueen Shearling and leather ankle boots £1125

Causse Gantier Shearling gloves £300

Alexander McQueen Double-Breasted Shearling Coat £3995

Yves Saint Laurent Full-Grain Leather Holdall Bag £1530

Mark Mcnairy Timberland Chunky-Sole Suede Boots £190

Mulberry Sheepskin Gloves £195

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Twitter Interview with Scott Brownlee (PR Manager of Toyota GB) #toyotainterview

Today I did my first twitter interview with PR manager of Toyota GB, Scott Brownlee. I was a bit excited as it was my first live twitter interview, my previous interview always recorded and uploaded to YouTube later. However, this time what I wrote was going to be seen my hundreds of people.

During the interview with Scott Brownlee; we talked about Toyota Prius Hybrid, indestructible SUV Land Cruiser, new sports car GT86 and future of social media. Also, he reminded the rally version of Toyota Prius from year 2002.


I totally forgot, Scott mentioned why Toyota Land Cruiser is one of the best SUVs on market.

You can read the rest of the interview here or check it from twitter by #toyotainterview hashtag.

My first twitter interview is with a #mipaa member #toyotapr, you can follow the conversation with #toyotainterview hashtag

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

Today I am with Scott Brownlee @toyotapr for my first twitter interview #toyotainterview

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

Thank you very much @toyotapr for the interview #toyotainterview

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

@uygarr Good afternoon. Happy to be involved. #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@ToyotaPR This is my first twitter interview and I hope it will go well #toyotainterview :))

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

@ToyotaPR Before we start, could you tell us about your background? #toyotainterview

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

@uygarr I studied mechanical engineering at Strathclyde University. I wanted to be a race car designer. #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@uygarr After graduation I applied to just one car company and was lucky enough to get the job. It was Austin Rover in 1984 #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@ToyotaPR It seems like you are very close to your dream. Did you ever have chance to race? #toyotainterview

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

@uygarr There is joined a mysterious department called PR. #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@ToyotaPR For how long do you work for #toyota ? #toyotainterview

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

@uygarr Only in karts. I did get the drive the 6R4 Group B rally car. It was also driven by Senna #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@ToyotaPR Sounds amazing! I think that's a great chance to race with Senna's car #toyotainterview

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

@uygarr I joined Toyota GB 16 years ago this month. I came from Cosworth, BMW before that. #toyota #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@uygarr "My" car. ;-) #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@uygarr I didn't compete in it, just drove it at a test track. No pictures, sadly. #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@ToyotaPR You had opportunity to work in different car companies. Sad to here that no photos :( #toyotainterview Now a bit #ft86

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

@ToyotaPR It seems like #Toyota is going to back rear-wheel drive segment with #ft86. Last rear-wheel drive one was Supra #toyotainterview

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

@ToyotaPR sorry it is #gt86 #toyotainterview

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

@uygarr Yes, although don't forget the MR2. It was fun. #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@uygarr The benefit of rear wheel drive is the fun you can have with the balance of the car in corners. #gt86 #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@ToyotaPR You are definitely right #mr2 is also rear-wheel drive #toyotainterview

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

@uygarr The GT86 gets back to the basics of a good sports car. #gt86 #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@uygarr We are all excited to have a sports car again and it seems a hit with media and owners too #gt86 #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@ToyotaPR Does it mean #toyota will reveal more sports car in future ? #toyotainterview

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

@uygarr I can't talk about specific future plans, but Akio Toyoda has already said there will be more. #toyota #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@ToyotaPR that sounds great!! #toyotainterview

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

@ToyotaPR And my next topic is #hybrid. If there is a conversation about #Toyota, we cannot skip the hybrid #toyotainterview

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

@ToyotaPR Correct me if I am wrong, #Toyota is the first company introduced the mass-production #hybrid cars with #Prius #toyotainterview

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

@uygarr To be fair, Honda were slight ahead with the original Insight, but Prius was a much bigger seller. #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@uygarr I remember the meeting where an engineer described this new technology to us. Amazing to think millions now sold #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@ToyotaPR Millions of #toyota #hybrid are driven. That's a very big number and great achievement #toyotainterview

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

@ToyotaPR especially in terms of #toyota reliability #toyotainterview

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

@uygarr We have a couple of original Prius here, one standard and one a rally car. Very proud of that project. #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@ToyotaPR I know about the #prius #hybrid #rally car. Many people may not know it. Could you tell about it a bit? #toyotainterview

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

@uygarr Sure. We were approached by a journalist, Nik Berg, with the idea which we thought was a good one.... #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@uygarr The rally was 5000 miles from Sweden Jordan. It became the world's first hybrid to finish an FIA sanctioned event. #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@ToyotaPR 5000 miles is a real a long journey even for a non-hybrid car! Well done to #toyota #prius #hybrid #toyotainterview

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

@ToyotaPR Lastly and my favourite, #Toyota #LandCruiser. For me, it is the best of the best four-wheel drive #toyotainterview

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

@uygarr Here's a link to the press release isued at the time. http://bit.ly/IGarzF #prius #hybrid #rally #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@ToyotaPR Nothing in the world runs like #Toyota #LandCruiser and they never broke down #toyotainterview

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

@ToyotaPR Can you tell about a bit about #Toyota #LandCruiser? #toyotainterview

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

@uygarr Thank you. They are renowned for their go anywhere ability. #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@uygarr Almost everywhere in the world apart from the UK Land Cruiser is the 4x4 of choice. #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@uygarr There is an apocryphal story about a road in Australian outback which has a sign reading... #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@uygarr ..."Land Cruisers Only Beyond This Point" because you breakdown out there you risk death. #Toyota #LandCruiser #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@uygarr There is funny TV commercial on a similar theme http://youtu.be/isC32ev4Lw4 #Toyota #LandCruiser #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@ToyotaPR I guess this road sign explain everything about #toyota #landcruiser #toyotainterview

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

@ToyotaPR And why we don't see many #toyota #landcruiser in UK? #toyotainterview

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

@uygarr In the UK we are in Land Rover's home market so we understand it is different. #toyota #landcruiser #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@uygarr I like to think UK Land Cruiser customers buy for a purpose, not posing ;-) #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@ToyotaPR That's why I love #toyota #landcruiser #toyotainterview

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

@ToyotaPR And I have noticed something with #Toyota #LandCruiser. It is the most common security vehicles for politicians #toyotainterview

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

@ToyotaPR We always see Toyota Land Cruiser in the convoys regardless of country. Why #LandCruiser? #toyotainterview

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

@uygarr I think it is a sixty plus year reputation for reliability in many countries, especially Middle East and Africa #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@uygarr Combined with Hilux, our other indestructible 4x4, the Land Cruiser is very common when the going is tough #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@ToyotaPR that explains everything about #toyota #landcruiser and #hilux #toyotainterview

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

@ToyotaPR And #socialmedia. What do you think about the future of #socialmedia in #automotive industry? #toyotainterview

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

@uygarr Big! #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@uygarr The great thing about social media is interacting directly with owners and fans. #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@ToyotaPR a note, I met with you from twitter before #mipaa event #toyotainterview

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

@ToyotaPR I totally agree with you. And this makes #socialmedia dynamic and creates its own path for #marketing and #pr #toyotainterview

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

@uygarr We have a social team here at @ToyotaGB. Our greatest advocates are our owners and potential owners... #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@uygarr ....like to "speak" to them so social is the perfect way to do it. It will only get bigger and more influential #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@ToyotaPR that's a great explanation of #socialmedia, bigger and bigger #toyotainterview

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

@ToyotaPR And how @ToyotaGB perceive the bloggers? #toyotainterview

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

@uygarr I have to say those that I've met, and we try to meet up as much as possible, are great enthusiast for cars. #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@ToyotaPR That sounds great for us, #bloggers #toyotainterview

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

@ToyotaPR and lastly, what car do you drive? #toyotainterview

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

@uygarr I see people willing to put in time and effort to publish. As such I see a close similarity to traditional media #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@ToyotaPR that's exactly what we are doing #bloggers, and great to hear from a such big company #toyota #toyotainterview

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

@uygarr I am very lucky. Not only do I get to drive all the Toyota and Lexus range, we borrow competitors cars too. #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@uygarr This week we have something of both at once - an Aston Martin Cygnet. #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@uygarr But my usual car is a Prius. I also had the tartan iQ for a while, but it has been sold now (sadly) #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@ToyotaPR Did you like the Aston Martin Cygnet? #toyotainterview

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

@uygarr I haven't driven it yet, but I am sure I will. I imagine buying an old (i.e. afordable) Cygnet for when I retire. #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@ToyotaPR And that's the end of the #toyotainterview. Thank you very much for joining and apologise for any typo :)

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

@uygarr Thank you!. It was fun (for us anyway). #toyotainterview

Scott Brownlee ‏@ToyotaPR

@ToyotaPR The interview will be available tonight http://www.CarAndLife.net and greetings to everyone in @ToyotaGB #toyotainterview

Uygar Kilic ‏@uygarr

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Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mercedes Unimog

Mercedes Unimog! Forget Range Rover, ignore Mercedes G-Wagoneven don’t mention Toyota Land Cruiser. Mercedes Unimog is the king of off-road. And many people never heard of Unimog, however they saw it many times.

Unimog is the four-wheel commercial vehicle of Mercedes. However, Unimog has a unique design and character since it was first built. Unimog always had the pick-up design, huge wheel and enormous off-road capabilities. For me, it is the best for off-road! Therefore, nearly whole countries in the world prefer Unimog for emergency services.

Recently, Arnold Schwarzenegger bought a $250.000 Mercedes Unimog to replace his super-efficient Hummer H1. Firstly, it is good to hear that Arnold realised that Hummer H1 was useless and secondly, it is not good to see that Arnold will be turn Unimog into pimp my ride car. And I really wonder what Arnold will do with Unimog? Provide public services such as; clearing snow in California, towing vehicles, towing trains, moving heavy items, cleaning road with special extension. Whatever Arnold tries to do with Unimog, there is a limitation! Unimog cannot do more than 120 kph (75 mph)

After Arnold’s move, I am definitely sure that, many Hollywood star will replace their Range Rover and Mercedes G-Wagon for an Unimog. But keep in mind, Unimog is huge!

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New Toyota Land Cruiser V8

Toyota Land Cruiser V8, if you are interested on off road vehicles or SUVs, you would definitely know Land Cruiser. Otherwise, you don’t have a passion for off road! Toyota Land Cruiser is one of the oldest SUVs in the market. And in my opinion, Land Cruiser is the best looking Toyota for all time.

I am not a Toyota fan but Land Cruiser is different! Land Cruiser never breaks down, works at any condition. Leave a Land Cruiser for a half century and arrive with a battery and petrol and it will definitely be running. I have no idea how Toyota managed to create a vehicle that never destroyed by Mother Nature.

Land Cruiser is not only designed for off road, but also designed for on road as well. I cannot compare Land Cruiser with Porsche Cayenne for on road performance but Land Cruiser offers really high production quality and luxury for a vehicle that is supposed to be driven in the middle of nowhere. Also don’t try to compare the luxury of Land Cruiser with Range Rover, they are totally different vehicles!

With the latest model of Toyota Land Cruiser, there is a very nice function. Actually, this function is not available with any other vehicle. It is called off road Turn Assist. Turn Assist works in off road to reduce the amount of space for turning the Land Cruiser by breaking the rear wheel inside the corner. If you turn left, Land Cruiser will break the left rear wheel to reduce the turning circle. Turn Assist is a very cleaver function and very very useful for off road terrain. Land Cruiser is a quite large vehicle and this causes some difficulties vehicle making a turn.

Overall, Toyota Land Cruiser is state-of-art SUV, off road vehicle. I would never ever hesitate to buy one!

Toyota Land Cruiser V8 is powered by 4.5-lt turbo diesel engine with 286 PS of power and 650 Nm of torque with 6-speed automatic transmission. 

Some of the features;

Advanced technologies for greater off-road driving capability
World-first Turn Assist, reducing vehicle turning radius when negotiating tight bends
Crawl Control with seven speed settings for steep incline climbs and descents
Multi-terrain Select with five modes to suit different off-road conditions
Multi-terrain Monitor providing 360-degree view of vehicle surroundings via four external cameras
Tyre Angle Display
Variable Flow Control power steering

New premium features including heated steering wheel, front seats with cooling and heating functions and memory settings, new-design 20-inch alloy wheels, powered upper tailgate section and bi-xenon headlamps

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