Just a few weeks ago we learned of the brand tie-up between Aston Martin and Mercedes, expected to cover everything from engine sourcing to handbags. Now we have word that Aston Martin is prepping an updated V8 Vantage that hopes to be more well suited to take on the Porsche 911.
Performance is being boosted by […]
It looks like a new theme park isn’t the only major construction set to appear at Germany’s Nϋrburgring circuit. Aston Martin is the latest in a long string of carmakers that have either opened or are planning to open an engineering and design center at the famous race track. Just two months after opening its […]
This is the episode of Fifth Gear we’ve all been waiting for, the one where Tiff Needle takes the new Aston Martin DBS supercar for a spin. Click here to read our detailed post about the gorgeous Aston from its launch or follow the jump to see the clip.
Excellent name recognition and reputation are key elements of successful luxury-market products, whether they are handbags or limousines. Aston Martin’s primary shareholder, Kuwaiti firm Investment Dar, is planning to take advantage of Aston Martin’s cachet by expanding the brand to include everything from apparel and owners events to track days and real estate.
By teaming with […]
The UK is home to some of the best audio companies in the world but when it came to outfitting Aston Martin’s latest model, arguably one of the UK’s finest brands, developers turned to a Danish company. The carmaker has picked Denmark’s Bang & Olufsen to develop the audio system for its upcoming Rapide sedan, […]
More images of Aston Martin’s upcoming four-door Rapide saloon have surfaced, this time depicting the car as it undergoes some cold weather testing. Not much is known about the car apart from the fact that it will be based on Aston’s familiar VH architecture and share similar specifications to the current DB9. This means it […]
Still finding it hard getting over the fact you’ve missed out on your chance to own the stunning DBS coupe? One of our favourite tuners, Mansory, may have the next best thing. The German outfit’s latest package for the DB9 coupe and droptop Volante looks every bit as gorgeous as the DBS but […]
As strange as it sounds but the day when an Aston Martin is manufactured in a country outside the UK may not be that far away. According to latest reports, officials are currently investigating the feasibility of manufacturing outside of the UK for the first time in the marque’s 93 year history.
Documents seen by the […]
Nigel Stepney, whose alleged actions of sabotage and espionage sparked F1’s infamous spying affair this year, has landed a new job, according to reports. The Briton, fired and now pursued civilly by the Maranello based team and also by criminal prosecutors in Italy, will shortly begin work at Aston Martin in the UK, the Italian […]
Already arguably the coolest automotive brand on the planet, Aston Martin has won the coolest brand period for the second year in a row. The title was bestowed by CoolBrands, an initiative operated by the Superbrands organization that presents expert and consumer opinion on the UK’s strongest brands. A number of celebrities are on the […]
Updated: New images from Frankfurt
Aston Martin previously announced that it would unveil two new special edition models in addition to its all-new DBS at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. We now have official details on the two new models, one based on the V8 Vantage and the other is another DB9 variant. First up is […]
Like something straight out of a James Bond flick, Aston Martin is offering a limited edition Jaeger LeCoultre wristwatch for its new DBS that can be used to unlock the car and fire it up. Available only to buyers of the 510hp flagship, the new watch carries a price tag of €25,000. Remember, that’s on […]
Aston Martin is on track to expand its lineup with the new Rapide sedan as well as a new flagship code-named the DBX. Following the market launch of the DBS coupe next year, management will focus on bringing the hotly anticipated Rapide four-door to showrooms. However, the car won’t arrive until developers are completely certain […]
Aston Martin’s recently unveiled DBS supercar has come face-to-face with the Le Mans-winning DBR9 racer at an exclusive test day at the Nϋrburgring this week. The DBS was in Germany for a final sign-off drive at the circuit at the same time as the DBR9, which was undergoing a test session at the Grand Prix […]
The DB9 is arguably one of the best looking cars on the market today but there are always those demanding customers that will want to enhance the car’s lines. Tuners like the UK’s Project Kahn cater for such customers by offering subtle styling kits like the latest DB9S pack for the Aston coupe.
Ensuring that any […]