Your Source For Finding Free Articles On All Your Favorite Topics. / en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:14:36 GMT /Article/Driving_trio_of_Aston_Martins_is_a_royal_treat_detnews_com_The_Detroit_News/5783 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:02:16 GMT They are royalty: Elegant, refined and just a touch snobby. They think they are better than us. And really, they are. Even their name has an acceptable amount of arrogance in it. Aston Martin. You can hear the lilt, the long draw on the A and crisp T. Aston Martin. For one day, I got a chance to try out three of the 2010 models -- the DBS, the DB9 and the V-8 Vantage -- totaling $625,350 worth of cars. If somebody is going to drive nearly three-quarters of a million dollars in cars, I figured I should... 9e99e6eedda4812de6545dfc5594839f /Article/Driving_trio_of_Aston_Martins_is_a_royal_treat_detnews_com_The_Detroit_News/5766 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:01:47 GMT They are royalty: Elegant, refined and just a touch snobby. They think they are better than us. And really, they are. Even their name has an acceptable amount of arrogance in it. Aston Martin. You can hear the lilt, the long draw on the A and crisp T. Aston Martin. For one day, I got a chance to try out three of the 2010 models -- the DBS, the DB9 and the V-8 Vantage -- totaling $625,350 worth of cars. If somebody is going to drive nearly three-quarters of a million dollars in cars, I figured I should... de3ce52c80c5539bcd6696865e834397 /Article/Aston_Martin_DBS_Volante_A_beautiful_idea_detnews_com_The_Detroit_News/5665 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:03:57 GMT I understand the Aston Martin DBS Volante is not for everybody. Not everyone will care for a $300,000, 12-cylinder, open-top super car that looks like love feels and sounds like whiskey tastes. But if you are one of these people -- these nugatory finger-waggers, these buzz-killing harpies of righteous socialism -- please, sit next to someone else at dinner. I will stick a fork in your eye. Yes, of course it's a car for rich jackasses, preening showoffs and enviro-criminals. Really, what part of Aston... 6d2b539decba981b32cbf90a56a8d6ba /Article/Aston_Martin_DBS_Volante_A_beautiful_idea_detnews_com_The_Detroit_News/5659 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:03:50 GMT I understand the Aston Martin DBS Volante is not for everybody. Not everyone will care for a $300,000, 12-cylinder, open-top super car that looks like love feels and sounds like whiskey tastes. But if you are one of these people -- these nugatory finger-waggers, these buzz-killing harpies of righteous socialism -- please, sit next to someone else at dinner. I will stick a fork in your eye. Yes, of course it's a car for rich jackasses, preening showoffs and enviro-criminals. Really, what part of Aston... 7fae95deb38cdcff78ff14a2ce746d58 /Article/Aston_Martin_One_77/5435 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 06:04:45 GMT We've been waiting nearly seven months for the ultra-exclusive Aston Martin One-77 luxury supercar finally to be introduced to the world. If you haven't already put in your down payment and have a spare $1.43 million lying round, now may be the time.Aston Martin is billing the One-77 -- which is being revealed at the 2009 Geneva show after several teases -- as the ultimate expression of its automotive know-how, with performance potential that eclipses any other Aston ever made. For a rumored 1.02... d6ccb790e55918d0e51726cc8afab6fd /Article/Aston_Martin_takes_the_wraps_off_of_DBS_Volante/5374 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:46:18 GMT It looks like the upcoming Geneva Motor Show will be a busy one for Aston Martin - the automaker took the wraps off of its top-end droptop, the DBS Volante, earlier today. Expect to see the DBS Volante sharing the stand with the V12 Vantage and potentially first sedan in decades, the Rapide. Aston Martin says that the DBS Volante completes the DBS lineup. A fully-powered fabric roof - not the steel roof that’s en vogue at other automakers - makes its appearance. Despite the seemingly vintage... 14ab13c228ff426f2d228f5dba11fe43 /Article/2010_Aston_Martin_Rapide/5249 Wed, 4 Feb 2009 06:44:16 GMT In its second debut for the day, Aston Martin has released the first two official images of its upcoming Rapide which was first previewed at the 2006 Detroit auto show.The Rapide proves that the four-door coupe genre is no oxymoron, seamlessly blending the iconic styling of Aston Martin with ample room for four passengers. Previous attempts by Porsche and Lamborghini to create a similar proportioned vehicle have produced mixed results, once again proving the versatility of Aston Martin design.The... be11305dfacead04003ff5a37b0803fa /Article/Aston_Martin_returning_to_LMP1_in_2009/5208 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:14:21 GMT While the economic downturn has seen many car makers ceasing their involvement in many motorsport activities, Aston Martin has defied global trends by announcing a return to the Le Mans Prototype 1 category.Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of its outright win at Le Mans, Aston Martin will race two Works LMP1 cars bearing the iconic blue and orange livery of Gulf Oil. Honouring the legendary achievements of the 1959 DBR1 driving team of Carroll Shelby and Roy Salvadori, Aston Martin aims to return the... f02bc8d9feda4bc6c18398cd25ffe925 /Article/Aston_Martin_DBGT_2025_runs_on_hydrogen/5085 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 08:54:47 GMT The Beast: Aston Martin DBGT 2025 runs on hydrogen and is a futuristic car concept which deserves laurels for its sleek looks and stylish designs. It also is a zero emission vehicle and derives its hydrogen from a process of electrolysis. The Machine: Aston Martin DBGT 2025 has amazing curves, and an aerodynamic body and runs on a 6 liter V12 engine. A whole tank of water will be split into oxygen and hydrogen and this hydrogen is used as fuel. It can reach 62mph from 0 mph in 4.3 seconds. The Thrill... 1dc4cb8bc3b3e8d71ae4bc1be182ae83 /Article/Aston_Martin_wins_innovative_bus_design_contest/4932 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:54:35 GMT An innovative bus design custom-built by Autocar has won the competition to produce a contemporary Routemaster for London. The united proposal from Capoco and Autocar won the equal first prize together with a concept made by Aston Martin and architects Foster + Partners. The design of Capoco was headed by Alan Ponsford, who did some minute changes, including refurbished frontal styling, to the design he created last December for Autocar.[source] 02f9191ceac1355be1ad03ad51babd47 /Article/Aston_Martin_News/4855 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:03:57 GMT        American auto makers are not the only ones who undergo some hard times. Investment Dar, the Astin Martin investor from Middle East, says it is time to consider the selling a minor part of the shares of the British manufacturer.Reuters claims even if some of the stock is sold, the company will still be the main shareholder. Investment Dar is watching the initial public offers on London Stock Exchange in 3-5 years. The Chairman Richards says the company will... 6ebe049439494042ca6062e5532379b9 /Article/Aston_Martin_News/4832 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:03:24 GMT American auto makers are not the only ones who undergo some hard times. Investment Dar, the Astin Martin investor from Middle East, says it is time to consider the selling a minor part of the shares of the British manufacturer. Reuters claims even if some of the stock is sold, the company will still be the main shareholder. Investment Dar is watching the initial public offers on London Stock Exchange in 3-5 years. The Chairman Richards says the company will probably divest 50% Aston stake by 2013... a208217bfe397f3d23a51b868b49b837 /Article/Aston_Martin_launches_performance_pack_for_the_4_3_litre_V8_Vantage/4767 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:23:50 GMT After the inauguration of the latest Aston Martin 4.7 V8 Vantage last summer, owners of the first 4.3 liter V8 Vantage are now provided the option of a retro-fitted power improvement and the largely admired Sports Pack selection.Currently offered via the dealer network, buyers will have the chance to upgrade their present 4.3 liter V8 unit to a more powerful variant of Aston Martin’s already remarkable potent engine. With the additional power uprate, top power is boosted by 20 hp to 400 hp and torque... d5a93ff18c759c9ce6fe2a420adab2d5 /Article/New_round_of_Aston_Martin_One_77_shots/4343 Thu, 4 Dec 2008 15:19:03 GMT Despite Aston Martin's efforts to keep the One-77 supercar under wraps, four images have leaked out and we expect more to follow in the coming days.Viewed in profile, the One-77's silhouette is pure Aston, taking all the right cues from its predecessors and forming them into a slightly elongated and exaggerated form. The massive grille is an obvious nod to the Astons of yore, but the hood delves deeper than its DB9 and Vantage counterparts and benefits from four contoured strakes terminating into a set... dbc4f84b2eeae1b0a6a2a4a25f9c1858 /Article/Aston_Martin_axing_600_jobs_to_reduce_costs/4243 Tue, 2 Dec 2008 10:58:37 GMT It looks like Ford got rid of Aston Martin just in time. With sales falling just about everywhere, Aston was hardly immune, so the automaker has announced plans to cut up to 600 jobs in the near future. The company is currently working with its union to cut 300 jobs from both the permanent and temporary worker ranks. Aston Martin joins Bentley which is also making cuts in response to the now official recession that the economy has descended into. Prior to Ford selling off the brand, Aston was believed... 1799b3c33500a26d2100f53255575525 /Article/First_Aston_Martin_Rapide_photo_emerges_on_the_web/4187 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 08:54:04 GMT There is only one illustration available, but it’s claimed to be nothing but the real thing. Or so reports CAR Magazine UK, which made the representation of the forthcoming Aston Martin Rapide lately. The magazine says that the computer-produced sample comes directly from Aston and previews the concluding form of this super-ultra four-door coupe. They obviously have another rendition on hand but are reserving that for the January 2009 print copy of CAR. From what can be seen, it looks like that the... e1d4b29d65007ceab36b125db82f8017 /Article/First_official_Aston_Martin_Rapide_image_comes_online/4135 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:21:35 GMT It's only one image, but it's supposedly the real deal. Or so says CAR Magazine in the UK, which published this rendering of the upcoming Aston Martin Rapide today. The publication claims the computer-generated rendering comes straight from Aston and previews the final form of this über four-door coupe. They apparently have another image in hand but are saving that for the January 2009 print issue of CAR. From what we can see, it appears that the Rapide will remain very true to the concept version... c48f5a724ba062179a3de0d2e3becc0d /Article/New_round_of_Aston_Martin_One_77_shots/3855 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:30:49 GMT Despite Aston Martin's efforts to keep the One-77 supercar under wraps, four images have leaked out and we expect more to follow in the coming days.Viewed in profile, the One-77's silhouette is pure Aston, taking all the right cues from its predecessors and forming them into a slightly elongated and exaggerated form. The massive grille is an obvious nod to the Astons of yore, but the hood delves deeper than its DB9 and Vantage counterparts and benefits from four contoured strakes terminating into a set... ed363304455f61082163b890f4b55773 /Article/New_round_of_Aston_Martin_One_77_shots/3640 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:48:10 GMT Despite Aston Martin's efforts to keep the One-77 supercar under wraps, four images have leaked out and we expect more to follow in the coming days.Viewed in profile, the One-77's silhouette is pure Aston, taking all the right cues from its predecessors and forming them into a slightly elongated and exaggerated form. The massive grille is an obvious nod to the Astons of yore, but the hood delves deeper than its DB9 and Vantage counterparts and benefits from four contoured strakes terminating into a set... 233b9cf44ab7f7aa7c8917c00685fac1 /Article/Aston_Martin_V8_Vantage_Base_Coupe/3579 Thu, 2 Oct 2008 08:27:07 GMT Research the new 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Base on Yahoo! Autos. We have the information you need to make a smart buying decision on the 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Base. Check out pictures, prices, options, safety, warranty, features and specs for the 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Base. Read experts and user reviews about the 2008 Base and see a list of standard and optional features for the 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Base. You can also get a free dealer quote... f2eb2e20e8600d84670bf9ed19a6b6d8 /Article/Wooah_Aston_Martin_And_Mercedes_Benz_Planning_To_Team_Up/3492 Fri, 8 Aug 2008 07:30:25 GMT Aston Martin and Mercedes are plotting a wide-ranging tie-up that could see the two famous brands collaborate on engines, hybrids, transmission and even entire platforms, CAR can reveal. The top-secret partnership between Aston and Merc – dubbed Project Alligator by the Germans – is detailed in our exclusive story in the new September 2008 issue of CAR Magazine. The scoop includes the lowdown on: • [source] 3747936e209562f733aaebe6b20da713 /Article/Early_Look_£1million_Aston_Martin_One_77/3464 Fri, 8 Aug 2008 07:30:00 GMT UPDATE: Official press release from Aston Martin added after the break. High-res gallery below.Click above for a larger image. var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/Aston_Martin_debuts_p1million_One_77_supercar'; Aston Martin has released the first image of its newest flagship – the limited edition One-77. Details are scarce, but the One-77 will be powered by a hand-built 7.0-liter V12 nestled inside an aluminum and carbon fiber chassis. 0-60 times are estimated at 3.5-seconds, with a top speed... ed4c345ba02ba04c2dadce35c0eb62f6 /Article/Update_7_0L_V12_Aston_Martin_One_77_official_details/3425 Fri, 8 Aug 2008 07:29:28 GMT The era of epic supercars is certainly not over at Aston Martin, with the release today of an official teaser for a new flagship model that’s set to enter production in an extremely exclusive run of just 77 cars. The only details released thus far are that it will feature a sophisticated carbon-fiber chassis with a handcrafted aluminum body and a 7.0L V12 powerplant. The new teaser shows a distinctly Aston Martin design, but with an added aggressiveness that even the company’s racing models... d09b4d491216047130f92293d259ccfd /Article/Comparison_2008_Ferrari_599GTB_Fiorano_and_2008_Aston_Martin_DBS/3400 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:44:48 GMT In your dreams, you celebrate Spring Break in Maranello, Italy. You check out two of the finest stallions from Ferrari's stable, race an Aston Martin DBS similar to the one James Bond rolled seven times in Casino Royale, dine at glam restaurants, relax at a palace adjoining Ferrari's backyard. Then a dramatic miscue jolts you from your reverie and dots your forehead with icy bullets of sweat.The dream turns into a nightmare as the day's drive ends with two hot, tired V-12-powered GTs ready for a rubdown... 45a5dd6d94cc2dc8482a0befa2760c09 /Article/Aston_Martin_Chairman_Aston_not_for_sale_in_talks_with_Benz_and_Ford_on_engines/2927 Thu, 29 May 2008 04:23:14 GMT At the Nurburgring 24-hour race last weekend, Dave Richards, chairman of Prodrive and Aston Martin, killed rumors that Aston is for sale.“The company is not for sale,” said Richards during the Nurburgring 24-hour race. “This speculation is only there because we are talking to people all the time about engines. But we are always talking to people, and it doesn’t mean we’re for sale.”Rumors have been circulating that Prodrive and investors would be happy to take over Aston Martin which was... 1d94ddacf38f46eb9c2d2bd787d2b655 /Article/Aston_Martin_not_for_sale_new_engine_deal_in_negotiation/2886 Thu, 29 May 2008 04:22:34 GMT Dave Richards, the boss of one of Aston Martin’s biggest investors, Prodrive, has quelled speculation that the British carmaker could be up for sale once again following reports earlier this month claiming Kuwaiti-based investment firm Investment Dar would sell its 50% stake in the company. Speaking at the Nürburgring 24-hour race last weekend, Richards said the speculation arose from previous rumors that suggested Aston Martin was in talks with Mercedes-Benz over an engine-sharing deal. Richards has... c00cc4f3bcbf802a00484aa19ff2b07c /Article/Aston_Martin_DBS_crashed_for_new_James_Bond_movie/2820 Wed, 28 May 2008 08:53:19 GMT One Aston Martin DBS used for filming in the latest James Bond flick, Quantum of Solace, has already ended up at the bottom of an Italian lake, and now a second car has been crashed into a quarry. Unlike the first incident, which was actually an accident caused by poor weather conditions, the latest crash was scripted as the final climax of the new movie’s car chase. The simulated crash took place in the mountains of Carrara in Italy and required that the car fly into a marble quarry after being... b1e0c8cde253925de82ea3b4915d4dd2 /Article/Video_New_Aston_Martin_V8_Vantage_First_test_drive/2799 Mon, 26 May 2008 14:49:19 GMT We just brought you news of the new Aston Martin V8 Vantage just two days ago and the folks at AutoCar have already test driven the car giving you the first look and the first video of the new Aston in action.Again. Please bring Chris Harris back!Refresher: 4.7 liter V8 produces 420-hp and a peak torque of 347 lb-ft. 0-60 comes in at 4.7 seconds while top speed is limited to 180mph.Click through for the video...[source] 5a175da4ea6c59491527e6c024bb6a4b /Article/Aston_Martin_Vantage_RS_spotted_around_N�_rburgring/2666 Mon, 19 May 2008 11:19:51 GMT We have some shots of the new Aston Martin V12 Vantage RS caught testing in the roads around Nürburgring.[source] 4fcf062e2bfc8a8396cec05d41b1176b /Article/Spy_video_Aston_Martin_Vantage_V12_RS/2470 Mon, 12 May 2008 10:09:40 GMT Aston Martin teased us with a V12-powered concept version of its Vantage coupe late last year, which officials claimed was built only as a styling and engineering exercise to promote the opening of a new dedicated design center, however in the months since the unveiling a number of Vantage prototypes have been spotted on German streets and on the Nurburgring. This latest spy video shows what appears to be a regular V8 Vantage, but the tell tale sign of a big rear-diffuser reveals the massive power... 1d513edde1fb6eec697f545405cf1bbd /Article/Aston_Martin_V8_Vantage_Roadster_review_and_Video/2340 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:23:54 GMT Conclusion :More tourism-oriented than a real sports, the V8 Vantage is none the less an exceptional car which will without any doubt give you great pleasure while driving in style and power![source] 5745b7371f476c394decd0943a0f50d3 /Article/Spy_Video_2010_Aston_Martin_Rapide_on_the_Nurburgring/2189 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:16:10 GMT Check out this video from InsideLine of the new 2010 Aston Martin Rapide going under high-speed testing at the Nurburgring track in Germany.Refresher: Power is expected to come from a 6.0L V12 engine producing in the excess of 500 horsepower. 0-60 is will come in under 5 seconds with a top speed of 180mph. Production model is scheduled to arrive in dealerships in 2009.Click through for the video...[source] 021c48a53392c2c1c2ba6da00d3a3350 /Article/Aston_Martin_DBS_owners_have_to_wait_a_bit_longer_to_be_Bond/2102 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:16:44 GMT Click above for a high-res gallery of the Aston Martin DBS.According to Autocar, the lucky few that have put a deposit down on the new Aston Martin DBS will have to wait an additional three-months to get behind the wheel of the body-kitted Bond car. The problem apparently stems from suppliers who aren't able to deliver Aston with the one-off parts necessary to complete the DBS. As such, coupes are sitting unfinished at Aston's plant, but sources within the automaker say that they're willing to hold off... 792016da0e591976a740836876ba8b00 /Article/Video_Aston_Martin_Rapide_spied_testing/2069 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:16:13 GMT Updated with Nurburgring video. The long awaited four-door Aston Martin Rapide has been spotted, almost completely undisguised, doing laps of the Nurburgring. This latest video of the prototype includes some close-up shots of the car as it enters and exits a trackside testing facility as well as some high speed runs around the popular circuit. We also for the first time can hear the rumble of the V12 mill at full tilt as the svelte sedan barrels past the camera’s microphone. Previous prototypes were... 0f87134851e988f1d4aeba65e868ecc0 /Article/James_Bond_s_Aston_Martin_DBS_Crash/2063 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:41:18 GMT As the £134,000 Aston Martin plunged into Lake Garda, onlookers might have been forgiven for thinking they were watching filming for the new James Bond movie.[source] a7626c2352286c082a0911ee6687f51c /Article/Bond_stunt_driver_takes_plunge_into_lake_in_Aston_Martin_DBS/1945 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 07:59:11 GMT At 6:30 this morning, a stunt driver shooting a scene for the upcoming James Bond flick, Quantum of Solace, lost control of an Aston Martin DBS while filming a chase scene and plunged into Lake Garda in Italy. The film's executive producer, Anthony Waye, said that the scene was being shot in the pouring rain, and although the DBS didn't survive it's unplanned excursion into the water, the driver sustained only minor injuries and was released from the hospital earlier this afternoon. MI6 declined to... dd2407657db40e17206c36f04882cf63 /Article/VIDEO_Mustang_gets_Aston_Martin_Vanquish_V12/1769 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:53:07 GMT Click above to view video after jumpFor decades, the Ford Mustang has been a symbol of affordable performance. While the average GT will still run you less than $30,000, for many that is merely the starting point. Next is the booming Ford Mustang aftermarket business, where you can beef up every square inch of your ponycar. One item not commonly found in a Ford Racing catalog is an Aston Martin Vanquish V12 engine, but after hearing one in the engine bay of a beautiful blue stallion, we think that... 70cb8329fca8dbf9a8f719004a1d39d5 /Article/Video_Aston_Martin_DBS_on_location_in_Bond_22/1665 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:41:07 GMT Aston Martin announced as far back as December that James Bond would once again drive the new DBS super-sports car in the latest 007 flick, the oddly named Quantum of Solace, and now we have a glimpse of the actual show car as it’s run through one of its scenes. This latest video shows some grainy footage of the DBS doing some shots for the upcoming film, and the sound of its beautiful V12 almost allows us to forgive the terrible picture quality. The DBS isn’t the only car worth keeping an eye in... 4d853e1725469acf16c731a92f590b08 /Article/Rendered_Ruminations_The_AM_V10_Aston_Martin_s_next_halo_car_not_really/1602 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 22:11:59 GMT Click above for high-res gallery of AM V10 renderingsLike most rendered ruminations, we know absolutely nothing about these digital drawings of a car named the Aston Martin AM V10, other than they were penned by someone who goes by Sabaman. They're not new either, having been uploaded onto the interwebs about a year ago. Nevertheless, they're very good and show off a vision for Aston Martin's future that's become all the more relevant since the brand's been sold by Ford. Perhaps building ever faster... c0337c68c292352d134c46c93bc5bdc5 /Article/Nike_Hyperdunk_goes_hyper_viral_with_Kobe_Bryant_Aston_Martin_stunt/1611 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 22:11:59 GMT Video posted after the jumpNo, Kobe Bryant did not throw caution and the Los Angeles Lakers' playoff hopes to the wind by leaping over a moving Aston Martin. If you don't know what we're referring to, don't feel bad. We were in the dark until emails began flooding in this morning. Nike has unveiled its new Hyperdunk basketball shoe, which is endorsed by Kobe and will go on sale this July. To help ramp up awareness, the company filmed a new viral video in which Kobe shows off the new kicks and, in a... c8f63569d37cae75d7576816fa8d6bd4 /Article/Aston_Martin_Not_for_sale/1101 Tue, 8 Apr 2008 05:00:53 GMT According to Autocar, rumors of Mercedes-Benz purchasing a major stake in Aston Martin don't hold water. Aston's current owners are reportedly not interested in selling all or part of their British sportscar marque to anybody at this time. The possibility still exists that Aston will go public within the next five-or-so years, meaning that just about anyone could own a piece of the tasty Aston Martin pie in the future.Dreams of a beautifully styled Aston Martin powered by a glorious AMG engine are still... 17a375580f2d20f94e30ce2745a91944 /Article/Mercedes_Benz_May_Replace_McLaren_With_Aston_Martin/971 Sat, 5 Apr 2008 08:51:39 GMT Unconfirmed reports from well-placed sources in Germany suggest that Mercedes Benz is looking to buy a substantial stake in Aston Martin.Rumours of a potential tie-up between the two premium marques originally emerged from Kuwait in February. Adham Charonoglu, of Aston’s Kuwaiti majority shareholder DAR, suggested that Aston and Mercedes could collaborate on a range of ventures, from engine supply to entirely new models.It now seems that Mercedes-Benz is taking a much more serious interest. And... 78c8620b19dce76bb6eea56fcc84d958 /Article/Rumormill_Daimler_looking_to_buy_big_stake_in_Aston_Martin/935 Sat, 5 Apr 2008 08:51:25 GMT Click above for a high-res gallery of the Aston Martin N400 V8 Vantage.What began as a rumor that Mercedes-Benz would begin supplying Aston Martin with engines has evolved into a full-blown partnership that may include both automakers co-developing platforms and technology. The newest report comes courtesy of Autocar, suggesting that M-B is considering purchasing a stake in Aston Martin and the Kuwaiti Investment Authority would in turn receive a seven-percent slice of the Daimler AG pie.The partnership... c24810ff46eaa54fd6afb8f5dd69ad88 /Article/Aston_Martin_Rapide/624 Thu, 3 Apr 2008 07:04:03 GMT Our spies had to be quick, but they still managed to catch the Aston Rapide! These are the best pictures yet of the exciting four-door saloon that has the forthcoming Porsche Panamera firmly in its sights.With stunning looks, V12 power and supercar performance it is set to be one of the most desirable saloons on the road.As you can see, the Rapide is heavily influenced by the DB9 and DBS coupes. With the same aggressive nose, high waistline and low sweeping roofline it’s much more rakish than... f31a27ea99bfe2b5d15e7e40856c3378 /Article/Spy_Shots_Aston_Martin_V12_Vantage_RS_with_550hp/568 Thu, 3 Apr 2008 04:43:15 GMT Another Aston Martin prototype has been spotted at the Nurburgring undergoing testing, this time a V12 version of the handsome Vantage coupe. Dubbed the Aston Martin V12 RS, the car was first shown as a concept to commemorate the opening of Aston Martin’s new Gaydon design center and then was confirmed for production by CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez during last month’s Geneva Motor Show. These latest spy shots show what appears to be a regular V8 Vantage, but the tell tale sign of a big rear-diffuser... d1636887ad950b294280d75d8512fbe9 /Article/Spy_Shots_Aston_Martin_Rapide_spotted_with_glass_roof/554 Wed, 2 Apr 2008 10:00:34 GMT The long awaited four-door Aston Martin Rapide has been spotted, almost completely undisguised, doing laps of the Nurburgring. The car was last spotted on the frozen lakes of Sweden for winter testing, and somewhere in between its journey from Sweden to Germany the Rapide was given a full-length glass roof starting at the top of its windshield and going all the way to the boot. While the rear lights in the spy shots are similar to the plain red ones found on the DB9, it is uncertain whether the... 59a0bdf1de18f336e0df105b3c45974f /Article/Vantage_Point_Aston_Martin_Vantage_V12_prototype_spied/517 Wed, 2 Apr 2008 05:24:13 GMT Automotive paparazzi have spotted the first piece of evidence verifying that Aston Martin is indeed going ahead with production, however limited, of the outrageous V12 Vantage RS. The concept was first shown when the newly-independent Aston cut the ribbon on its new facility in Gaydon, where the exclusive V12 Vantage RS is anticipated to be produced sometime next year. The test mule seen in spy shots is wearing largely unmodified bodywork from its standard V8 Vantage counterpart, with a rear diffuser... 4dfaa690bfed489f3612a8c947495554 /Article/Aston_Martin_building_website_worthy_of_its_cars/412 Tue, 1 Apr 2008 05:38:28 GMT Aston is working with its agency, Splendid, to create the DBS of car configurators, and by the looks of it, the site must have cost a lot more to build than a DBS does. Splendid started off by creating a 3D render of the car that actually looks photorealistic and not like a virtual representation that gets lost somewhere in the uncanny valley. When you change the color -- to any of 2.5 billion combinations, according to the DBS designer -- you aren't simply tinting a model of a car, you're looking at a... fd10eb27061141fa758e56db03e43fda /Article/Update_Aston_Martin_Racing_shows_off_Vantage_GT2/398 Tue, 1 Apr 2008 05:38:27 GMT Updated: Back in January we brought you word of Aston Martin’s entry into the GT2 field in the form of a Vantage race car, but at the time Aston had not yet released anything but a drawing. Now we have real, live in-the-flesh photos of the bio-fueled racer for you to enjoy. Original: Although all we have so far is a drawing, the new Vantage GT2 racer looks every inch an Aston Martin. And it will be a first for Aston Martin in several technical respects, especially when it comes to the fuel it... f0c1c47e834334c430b38bb0dc3397cb /Article/Update_Aston_Martin_Racing_shows_off_Vantage_GT2/343 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:36:30 GMT Updated: Back in January we brought you word of Aston Martin’s entry into the GT2 field in the form of a Vantage race car, but at the time Aston had not yet released anything but a drawing. Now we have real, live in-the-flesh photos of the bio-fueled racer for you to enjoy. Original: Although all we have so far is a drawing, the new Vantage GT2 racer looks every inch an Aston Martin. And it will be a first for Aston Martin in several technical respects, especially when it comes to the fuel it... 49217bd2bcb8855804f3d883b37bb1f2