Following in the footsteps of its bigger brother, the DB11, the next-gen Aston Martin V8 Vantage is set to switch from a naturally aspirated motor to a turbocharged unit. Specifically, the next-gen Vantage is expected to be the first recipient of Aston and Mercedes-AMG’s partnership plan. Word has it AMG […]
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Aston Martin-Red Bull AM-RB 001 to debut next week
Aston Martin’s much-hyped Red bull hypercar, known as the AM-RB 001, will debut next week. On July 5, to be exact, following an exclusive preview to potential clients at the Monaco Grand Prix last month. Only clay models of the car will be shown, before it launches in 2018. Some […]
Aston Martin fails to make profit for 5th year running
Luxury English manufacturer Aston Martin has reported losses that have nearly doubled in 2015, accounting for a fifth consecutive loss in the same number of years. Today, Aston Martin announced a pre-tax loss of US$172 million, following a 2014 announcement that the company had a pre-tax loss of $95 million. […]
Aston Martin Vantage GT12 Roadster revealed, “most extreme roadster ever”
Aston Martin has unveiled a one-off Vantage that was commissioned by a private customer, called the Vantage GT12 Roadster. It’s based on the regular GT12 coupe only it has been given a big makeover by Aston’s Q customisation division. It’s labelled, by Aston, as its most extreme roadster ever. Under […]
Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato production car revealed
Aston Martin has unveiled the latest creation in a long-line of limited edition models in collaboration with Italian design house, Zagato. Introducing the Vanquish Zagato Coupe, which was unveiled overnight at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este event at Lake Como, Italy. It’s inspired by the Zagato concept version that was […]
Aston Martin DB11 lands in Australia, priced from $428,032
Aston Martin’s latest and most powerful DB, the DB11, has made its official Australian debut in Sydney. The latest in a long line of stunners bearing the DB moniker, the DB11 arrives on the market here in Australia late this year, with a starting price of $428,032 (plus on-roads). The […]
Aston Martin DBZ patent application found, new Zagato model?
The rumour mill is in full-swing again, this time taking a close look at Aston Martin’s latest movements in applying for a new patent for a “DBZ” name. The British marque recently made an application to the European patenting regulator, applying for the moniker, DBZ. This may well signal the […]
Stunning Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato unveiled
Aston Martin will launch another collaboration with Italian coachbuilder Zagato, the Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Concept, at Italy’s Villa d’Este Concorso d’Elegance. The two companies have worked together for 56 years, with recent examples including the DB7 and DB9 Zagato, V12 Zagato, stretching all the way back to the first […]