ASTON MARTIN CONFIRMS PRODUCTION OF FIRST ALL-ELECTRIC MODEL
7 June 2017, Gaydon: Less than two years after being unveiled as a concept, Aston Martin is today confirming that the all-electric RapidE will enter production in 2019. Set for a limited production run of 155 cars, RapidE is Aston Martin’s first all-electric model. As such it spearheads development of the brand’s low- and zero-emission vehicle […]
ASTON MARTIN CLAIMS SILVERWARE AT 2017 AUTOCAR AWARDS
Tuesday 23 May, Silverstone: Aston Martin has claimed top honours at this year’s prestigious Autocar Awards, taking home the ‘Game Changer’ award with its bold new addition to the illustrious ‘DB’ bloodline, the DB11. The award, which celebrates cars that bring new, higher standards to their classes, or defy convention in a way that brings […]
No, Mr. Bond, I Expect You to Vroooooom
In ‘Skyfall,’ James Bond is back in the iconic 1963-65 silver-birch Aston Martin DB5. I do hope the world is in no big hurry to be saved. 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Price as tested: $300,000 (est.)Powertrain: Naturally aspirated mid-front-mounted 5.9-liter, 48-valve DOHC V12 with variable valve timing and intake geometry; rear-transaxle seven-speed automatic with manual-shift […]
2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT
Only one thing is going through my mind as I blast down the Autobahn at 170 miles per hour: If someone were to give me $100,000 today, I’d go buy a new Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT tomorrow. I know there are a dozen other choices out there cars that are more powerful, quicker around […]
Aston Martin blacks out new Vanquish Carbon Edition
Aston Martin and tuxedos go together like gin and vermouth, but those looking for that extra degree of formality need look no further than the British automaker’s Carbon editions. Aston has bestowed the blacked-out treatment on the Vantage, DB9 and DBS, and has now turned its attention to the flagship Vanquish. The new Vanquish Carbon Edition is being offered in coupe […]
2015 Aston Martin Rapide S: 200 MPH, Room for Four
Technically the 2015 Aston Martin Rapide S has a top speed of 203 mph, but that doesn’t read as cleanly in a headline. And let’s be honest, if you’re one of the four people riding in a Rapide S when it crosses 200 mph are you really going to be checking the speedo to verify […]
