May 12, 2024
Aston Martin

Three new special editions for Aston Martin DB9

By the end of the year the British from Aston Martin decided to introduce three new special editions for DB9. Namely, the new versions are the DB9 Carbon Black, DB9 Morning Frost and DB9 Quantum Silver, available with the V12 6.0-liter engine able to develop 470 horsepower but also available both for the coupe and

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Maybach to be saved in a very special way

I for one always reckoned that Mercedes’ Maybach brand is the most straight forward and no nonsense one out there. For some reason or other, most of the journalistic media would prefer to mock it and favoring creations by Bentley and Rolls Royce to it.

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Aston Martin

Aston Martin One-77 limited edition almost gone

According to some sources, Aston Martin managed to sell about 60 units of One-77, the limited edition which is manufactured in just 77 units. The British manufacturer already got 60 orders for the One-77 supercar, a model which is not very affordable as it comes with a price tag of about 1,9 million dollars. What’s

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2011 Aston Martin Vantage GT4 racer revealed

Racing isn’t the sort of business where one model lasts long these days. This is why Aston Martin have decided to revamp their GT4 racer. The 2011 Aston Martin Vantage GT4 replaces a racing model that’s just one year old but performance never sleeps.

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Aston Martin Cygnet debuts in unusual way

The term baby Aston Martin has been used to refer to the V8 Vantage up until now but things are about to change. The newest, smallest Aston Martin the British company makes is the Cygnet and it just had its global debut.

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The Aston Martin Rapide goes over the top

Actually, the Aston Martin Rapide tries to go over the top. I know it has many strong points but for a family car it also has many many problems. Anyway, what I say doesn’t stop it selling and the British don’t mind this, but they do want to make Aston Martin Rapide owners get even

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Aston Martin

1964 Aston Martin DB5 auctioned of for 4.6 million

It seems that the London place where they held this particular auction has managed to stay well away from the financial crisis and what not economic worries. I say that because anybody who can afford to spend 4.6 million dollars on a car, albeit an Aston Martin DB5, is definitely not the sort of person

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Aston Martin Cygnet gets green light for production

It seems that the little city car the coolest brand in the UK was showcasing at this spring’s Geneva Motor Show will hit the production line soon. Back at the infamous motor show this was nothing more than a Toyota IQ based luxury supermini done by Aston Martin as an attempt to keep in tune

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Roadster got revealed officially

The British manufacturer revealed officially the convertible version of Vantage model. The Vantage N420 Roadster benefits from new rims, a slighty lower mass and a new suspension set. The Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Roadster comes with a manual six-speed transmission but also with an automatic Sportshift one. The same V8 4.7-liter engine, able to

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Lotus

Lotus might be interested in Bob Lutz and Tom Purves

Remember Bob Lutz and his on going long line of retirements? It may be that the last one wasn’t his last after all. According to a report from Autonews, Lotus Cars is interested in hiring the former GM Vice Chairman together with ex-CEO of Rolls Royce, Tom Purves, as advisors.

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Aston Martin Supercars

Official: Aston Martin DB9 facelift revealed

Aston Martin has today published the first pictures and information of the DB9 facelift. The British supercar comes with a discreet modified front look and with an improved ride. After the some others manufacturers like Ford and Mini presented their facelifts, now it’s time for a supercar manufacturer to reveal its facelift. This time we

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Barracuda Tzunamee wheels for Aston Martin Vantage

Rims specialists from Barracuda have launched a new range for the Aston Martin Vantage. The wheels were baptized Tzunamee and can be ordered in any sizes from 7.5×17 to 10×20 inches. Barracuda rims manufacturer has launched a new range, called Tzunamee, designed specifically for Aston Martin Vantage. Barracuda prepared a set of wheels for the

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Aston Martin Tuning

Edo Competition turns Aston Martin DB9 to DBS

The Aston Martin DB9 was never the sort of car aimed at people with poor credit rating but then the DBS appeared and had such a hefty bump in price tag that it scared away lots of wealthy people. Even so, the car sold as quickly as the British could make it but from reading

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Aston Martin’s Prototype program for Le Mans

Aston Martin will be entering this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race in the prototype LMP1 class with a Lola chassis and a British V12 engine from the Aston Martin DBR9, pretty much the same car the team entered last year. This year will be different as it looks likely to be the last

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First Aston Martin Rapide Saloons leave the factory

There’s quite a bit of a celebrative moment going on at Aston Martin‘s Magna Steyr operations in Graz, Austria as the first examples of the Rapide have left the compound. Aston Martin said that the Rapide will reach buyers and their 125 showrooms in 34 countries over the next few weeks.

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A buyer from the Middle East ordered 10 Aston Martin One-77 units

Despite reportedly being sold out last year we’re still unable to get hold of how many One-77 units have actually been sold so far and under the current situation we’ve just learned that a buyer from the Middle East has just placed an order for the One-77. What’s particularly curious about this order is that

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Aston Martin

Ugur Sahin comes forward again: the Aston Martin Gauntlet

Ugur Sahin isn’t a widely known name but his GT creations so far have been amazing cars based on already well looking vehicles. Some examples of his work are the updated Ferrari Dino, the Chevrolet Corvette Z03 and the USD GT-S Passionata. Well all we can say is that he’s done it again, this time

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Aston Martin Rapide is going to run the 24H Nurburgring

The Aston Martin Rapide isn’t that much news material since there’s been quite a lot about it said and done. Not all of it however, the British manufacturer has just announced the racing version of its top of the line sports saloon. The race-spec Aston Martin Rapide won’t make its debut anywhere, oh no, it’ll

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Photos and details about the Aston Martin DBS Carbon Black Special Edition

Here we talk again today about a luxury car or better said about a special edition for a luxury car namely the Aston Martin DBS Carbon Black Special Edition. Also, this Aston Martin DBS Carbon Black Special Edition is going to go on a seven city tour in U.S. this week. If you’re interested to

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Aston Martin DBS by Edo Competition

Tuners from Edo Competition have developed a performance kit for the Aston Martin DBS. This performance kit helps the model to reach 550 horsepower. German tuners from Edo Competition presented their vision of the Aston Martin DBS. The British model was subjected to mechanical and aesthetic transformations, thus, earning extra sportiness and aggression. The 5.9-liter

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