Aston Martin CEO Ulrich Bez has lifted the lid on the ultra-exclusive and ultra-expensive One-77 supercar, confirming specs and also mentioning that the vast majority of the limited 77-car production run is destined for markets outside of the UK and USA.

As is Aston’s tradition, the One-77’s gorgeous exterior will be hand-crafted from aluminium. However, a [...]

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As evidenced by the likes of Lamborghini, Citroen, Mitsubishi and even Honda, teaser campaigns are all the rage these days. However, while Mitsubishi and Honda took a more modest approach with their teasers, Lamborghini and Citroen embarked upon a much more protracted campaign of slowly trickling out image after unrevealing image. Aston [...]

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Aston Martin, like many manufacturers of high-performance cars, spend a lot of time at the Nurburgring, continuously testing and honing their product. They may never admit to it (with the possible exception of Nissan) but lap times of the ‘Ring are a benchmark by which all performance cars are judged.

The famous race track makes [...]

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Bang & Olufsen, the makers of some of the worlds finest (and most expensive) stereo equipment have just announced that it will be cooperating with Aston Martin on the supply of high end car audio systems. Bang & Olufsen have a similar supply arrangement with Audi.

In what appears to be one of the ultimate pairings [...]

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Aston Martin’s star is certainly on the rise with record sales being driven by quality product and in the case of the DBS an extraordinary five year waiting list. It should come as no surprise then that they have their sights firmly set on the emerging Asian markets, in-particular China and for the first time [...]

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AutoCar are reporting that Aston Martin have received over 1,500 orders for their new Aston Martin DBS, effectively tying up the next five years production. Aston is currently building the DBS at the rate of 300 units per annum and unless this changes the DBS is going to be one sought after ‘bespoke’ supercar.

According to [...]

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Its now officially silly season for European auto manufactures as we close in on the opening day for the world’s largest motor show, the IAA in Frankfurt. What better way to create some pre-show hype then to release renderings of two limited edition Aston Martin’s that will be debuted alongside the much anticipated DBS.

To commemorate [...]

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