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Aston V12 Zagato Gets Ready for Nürburgring Challenge
The 51st ADAC Reinoldus-Langstreckenrennen VLN5 four-hour race will be used as a test session to evaluate the race car’s setup as well as familiarize the driver team with the course. It also marks the first time that both V12 Zagato race cars will have run together in competition.
Luxury Living: Move Into An Aston Martin Property
We’ve heard about automakers crossing over into clothing, accessories and lifestyle products, but this is the first we’ve heard about crossing over to housing developments. And that’s just what Aston Martin is doing. It’s just been announced that the British luxury automaker is extending its brand license agreement to international property developments (we wonder if…
Aston Martin To Move Rapide Production From Austria To The UK
The move comes as facility restrictions at Gaydon, in place when Rapide production originally began and making the task almost impossible on UK turf a the time, have now finally been lifted.
Millions of Dollars Worth of Supercars Destroyed In Singapore
Several very high end sports cars were destroyed yesterday, caused by a torrential rain that flooded Singapore’s St Regis Residences at Singapore’s upscale Orchard Road. Several BMW’s, an Audi, a Lamborghini, a Ferrari, a Porsche and an Aston Martin were parked in the underground when it flooded. By the looks of the photos, many of the…
Aston Martin Hopes Cygnet Will Become Brand’s Second Best Seller
The Aston Martin Cygnet might seem like anathema to everything the company stands for, but Aston Martin is hoping that the Cygnet will become the number two seller for the brand. With a projection of 1,500 units sold per year, the Cygnet would trail the Vantage as Aston’s stop selling model. Aston sold a total…
2011 Gumball 3000 Rally Kicks Off in London [Video]
With the Gumball 3000 already underway (it started May 26), the folks in charge of the international parade of shenanigans has released a video showing the rally’s start in Covent Garden, London. The 19 minute video shows over 100 of the most magnificent and rare supercars in the world. Even the rain couldn’t stop the…
Aston Martin Rapide S Coming, Equipped With 510-hp From DBS
Aston Martin is reportedly working on a Rapide S, which will be much faster than the current Rapide, via a heart transplant involving the DBS’s 510-hp engine. The current Rapide is by no means a slow car. Powered by a 6.0-liter V12 engine producing 470-hp and 443 lb-ft of torque, the Rapide is capable of…
Aston Martin V12 Zagato Video Revs At Villa d’Este Concorso d’Eleganza
A beautiful fire truck red Aston Martin V12 Zagato made an appearance at the Villa d’Este Concorso d’Eleganza. This gorgeous piece of British engineering revs for just under a minute sounding unbelievabe. The Zagato features a 6.0-liter V12 producing 510-hp and 420 lb-ft of torque. No wonder it sounds so great. Check out the video…
Aston Martin Prepped To Launch Lagonda Models
Aston Martin is preparing to launch ‘two or three’ new- generation Lagonda models, CEO Ulrich Bez confirmed. The new Lagondas will include a sporty crossover, an Audi Allroad-type crossover and a high-end luxury sedan resembling the boxy 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. The Lagonda crossover will have two different designs derived from the new Mercedes M-class…
Aston Martin V12 Zagato Revealed; Custom Exotic to Compete at Nurburgring 24 Hr Race
To celebrate 50 year since the first partnership between Aston Martin and Italian coachbuilder Zagato, the duo have now revealed the V12 Zagato which will go on display at the upcoming Villa d’Este Concorso d’Eleganza. Based on the V12 Vantage the the car uses the same 5.9-liter engine and makes 510-hp. The body has been…
Aston Martin to Produce Electric Cygnet
In their ongoing quest to assuage the guilt of the fabulously wealthy, Aston Martin will be electrifying their ugly-duckling née-Toyota Cygnet—in case wealthy city-living socialites still think Cameron Diaz has a thing for environmentally caring men. Aston Martin’s EV Cygnet will reduce its corporate emissions levels, allowing the British luxe automaker to keep building the Vantage and…
Aston Martin and Zagato Team Up to Debut Coachbuilt Creation at Villa d’Este
Aston Martin and Zagato have quite a history together. They first collaborated back in 1961, which resulted in the highly desirable DB4GT Zagato. Only 25 of these were ever made. The two companies came together once again in 1986, which resulted in the V8 Vantage Zagato, later followed by the V8 Volante Zagato. Both these…
V12 Vantage Now Available at Aston Martin Driving Course
The course, in operation for five years now, is designed to give Aston Martin owners the chance to really experience the performance capability of the brand’s current offerings, in a high speed, controlled environment.
Aston Martin CEO To Auction His Personal Rapide For Japan Relief Efforts
To help Japan recover from the recent earthquake and tsunami many foreign companies have donated to relief charities. Aston Martin is the latest to contribute. It’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Ulrich Bez is giving up his personal Rapide super-sedan at the Bonhams Auction at Newport Pagnell, with all proceeds going to Japan. He said; “Nobody…
Prince William’s Aston Martin DB6 Runs On E85 Made From Wine
Prince William chose an environmentally friendly way to show off his new bride by leaving Buckingham Palace in his father’s vintage Aston Martin DB6 MK II. While Prince Charles is a noted gearhead, he’s also extremely passionate about environmental causes, and has had the Aston retrofitted to run on E85 made from “wine wastage”. Prince…
Chevrolet Volt Wins World Green Car Of The Year Award
The Chevrolet Volt won the World Green Car of the Year award at the 2011 New York Auto Show, beating out the Nissan Leaf and BMW 320d for the title. The World Car of the Year award is made up of 66 jurors from 25 countries, who are responsible for selecting the vehicles. This year,…
Aston Martin Establishes Showroom In India
Aston Martin has just established its first foothold in India, with its first showroom in Mumbai. The showroom will be managed in partnership with Infinity Cars Pvt. Ltd., a well known local distributor, with a location in a swanky district of Mumbai known as Kemps Corner. “India represents a new opportunity for us and as…
Lotus Rejected By British Government In Quest For Funding, New Esprit May Be Built Outside UK
Lotus may build their next generation Esprit sports car outside of the United Kingdom after its request for a $50 million loan to build a new factory was rejected by an investment arm of the British government. The loan was intended for a new factory in the Norfolk area of Britain, which would employ 1200…
Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Race Car Announced as DBRS9 Replacement
Aston Martin will retire its DB9-based DBRS9 GT3-class race car, replacing it with the new Vantage GT3 in competition next year. Based on the V12 Vantage road car (above), it will be powered by a 6.0-liter V12 engine, and use a paddle-shift Xtrac gearbox. Aston Martin claims engine output will exceed 600-hp with over 516…
Aston Martin One-77 For Sale In Dubai
One of the rarest supercars on the planet is the Aston Martin One-77. As the name suggests, only 77 examples of this 7.3-liter, V12 exotic will be made, making it one of the most sought after cars in the world. It is also seriously fast. Thanks to its 750-hp motor, the One-77 can sprint from…
Matte Black Aston Martin DBS by Anderson Germany; Bond’s Evil Brother Scores a Ride
Anderson Germany just keeps setting a new standard when it comes to building luxury and exotic vehicles. This time around, an Aston Martin DBS gets what the tuner calls the ‘Superior Black Edition’ treatment from the infamous tuner, making 007’s famed ride look ever so menacing. In fact, if Batman was a little more sophisticated…
Mobiado’s Aston Martin Mobile Phones, Because Talk Ain’t Cheap
Canada and Britain are hooking up for new collaboration that will get you talking. Canadian luxury mobile phone maker Mobiado is teaming up with Britain’s Aston Martin to launch collection of luxury mobile phones. Set to hit stores in May 2011, this is a phone that trend setters and fashionistas will want to keep their…
Track Day At Willow Springs Raceway For Aston Martin Owners Only
If you own an Aston Martin (and were pretty sure some of you actually do), keep reading, you might be interested in this bit of news: Aston Martin of Beverly Hills in conjunction with ESX Motorsports is holding a special track day for owners of these British exotics. The event will be held on April…
Aston Martin Tie-Up With Mercedes to Give Lagonda a Rolls-Royce Rival
Rumors of a partnership between Aston Martin and Mercedes-Benz surfaced quite some time ago, but according to a new report a deal between has been stuck between the two luxury marques – one that will benefit plans both firms have for their boutique luxury brands. The terms of the tie-up will see Aston Martin get…
