VIDEO: Race Driver Fast Laps NZ Circuit in New Volvo S60 Blindfolded!

And you thought your latest weekend track race was adrenaline-filled... Enter the realm of Jonny Reid, one of New Zealand's top racing drivers. The 27-year-old Kiwi put a brand new 2011 Volvo S60 to the test around Hampton Downs raceway in Auckland. Nothing spectacular there you say? How about if we told you that he did it blindfolded? Yes, that's right; the young racing driver couldn't see a thing.

According to the promo event's organizers, it took Reid more than one try but in the end, he managed to return a lap time of 1:28 with a top speed of 193km/h (119 mph). "He was guided only by the feel of the car, his knowledge of the track, and co-driver Earl Bamber's voice," said Volvo. Pretty neat, though we're not sure who was the bravest of the two; the driver or the co-driver... Scroll down to watch the clips.

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Spy Video: 2012 New Beetle Caught Testing on the Road

We've shown you the spy shots and told you about the Oprah gig where the famous TV host gave away 275 examples of the yet-to-be-revealed New Beetle to her audience. Now, the 2012 model was caught on video towing a pretty big trailer during a series of tests carried out in Europe. VW has promised that the new generation of the retro-styled hatch, which will arrive in May next year, will be a “driving machine" but did not elaborate further. Video after the jump.

By Csaba Daradics

Via: Autoblog

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2011 Audi R8 First Look

Still, designers set to work utilizing thinner glass for the windscreen and polycarbonate for the rear window and motor blanket, recovering 20 pounds. The R8 GT's sheetmetal is of a lighter measure and set patterns were made to the aluminum luggage hatch, while the rear hatch was remolded in carbon strand reinforced plastic, on top of the auto's trademark sideblades and rear guard an additional 35 pounds lost. Weight was likewise removed from the capacity stopping automation, electric cell, breeze intake module, motor compartment insulation, and fatigue framework.
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Inside, glass reinforced plastic aides lighten the seats (69 pounds spared), while the floor covering is slightly thinner and lighter for an extra 17 pounds gone. Joined with other weight safeguarding measures, a hair over 220 pounds was shaved off the R8 V10, bowling over absolute control weight to 3362 pounds.


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2010 Lamborghini Gallardo view

The 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo ranks 2 out of 7 Exotic Sports Cars. This ranking is dependent upon our dissection of 27 circulated surveys and test drives of the Lamborghini Gallardo, and our dissection of reliability and safeguard information.

Having undergone an impressive refresh in ’09, the 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560 4 remains unchanged which is fine by most reviewers who lust over its wild style, insane appearance motion and top notch rate interior lodging. "Italian passion and German designing consolidate to make the 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo a wild, yet socialized supercar," states Edmunds. "For those with vast enough financial balances, we are green with desire. "


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2011 Subaru Tribeca info

The 2011 Subaru Tribeca ranks 23 out of 24 Affordable Midsize SUVs. This ranking is dependent upon our investigation of 87 distributed surveys and test drives of the Subaru Tribeca, and our examination of reliability and security information.

The 2011 Subaru Tribeca has a responsive motor, seating for seven and standard all wheel drive, but reviewers express its exorbitant. You would be able to get more for your funds by shopping the rivalry.


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2011 Subaru Tribeca

2010 Subaru Legacy Pictures

Completely brand new for 2010, the Legacy is more vast, snappier and more upscale than the past Subaru sedan. Reviewers are customarily astounded with the adaptations, but as with above all items from Subaru, its styling is still divisive. Some reviewers discovery it ungainly looking on the outside and oddly laid out on the inside. Others similar to the more muscular look, root out the ergonomics are thoughtful and love the method the Subie communicates an emotional makeup not found in the Camry or Accord.

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2010 Subaru Legacy


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2010 Subaru Legacy

2011 Subaru Impreza specs

The 2011 Subaru Impreza ranks 17 out of 32 Affordable Small Cars. This ranking is dependent upon our examination of 28 printed assessments and test drives of the Subaru Impreza, and our examination of reliability and safeguard information.

The Subaru Impreza has standard all wheel drive and impressive smash test scores, verifying it a footed choice for humble auto shoppers. Nonetheless, its base cost is a small elevated for the class, so unless you require standard all wheel drive, you could desire to shop the rivalry.
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