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With this new car come a couple of milestones for the Aston brand. Not only is it the most powerful soft-top Aston ever to leave the gates at Gaydon, it is also the stiffest, thanks to its all-carbonfibre bodywork, another Aston first. Happily, the company has eschewed the current folding hardtop trend and gone for a traditional triple-skin fabric roof that takes just 14 seconds to fold. Roof up or down, the Volante has 279 litres of bootspace, 50% more than the outgoing DBS Volante.
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V Is For Victory

IN Aston, Martin, Aston Martin, Vanquish, Volante, Convertible, V12

Aston Martin’s 100th anniversary celebrations continue with another V12 beauty


The difference is not only cosmetic. The new DB9 gets more poke too. That said, this is no Vanquish; the new DB9 is heavier than the Carbon-Bodied Vanquish. Anyways, back to the topic. The new DB9 is powered by Aston Martin's trademark 6.0-liter V12.
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Aston Martin Facelifts The DB9

IN Aston Martin, DB9

The DB9 is the latest Aston to receive a facelift. So how did its little surgery turn out?


Aston Martin hopes the revised front end design would match the striking new rear deck profile at the back, which, it does rather well indeed. The changes are not purely cosmetic; the new grille is one of many aerodynamic and aesthetic upgrades to create more downforce on the Rapide S. Luckily, despite the restyling, the Rapide S is still instantly recognisable as an Aston Martin.
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Aston's Sedan Gets Rapide-ly face-lifted

IN Aston Martin, Rapide, Rapide S

Aston Martin continues its face-lifting spree, this time, on their Rapide sports sedan/coupe.


Owners get more than just a special paintjob. The Aston Martin badges are now sterling silver with the details rendered in a “trans flux enamel inlay”, with a silver polishing cloth thrown in to ensure the delicate silver does not get scratched. The car also comes with a gift box containing two glass keys with individual pouches made from the same leather as the car’s interior, Aston Martin cufflinks, a solid silver Rollerball pen, and Bang & Olufsen headphones.
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Aston turns 100!

IN Aston Martin, Vanquish Centenary Edition, Vanquish

To celebrate, the Iconic British Marque is creating a series of Centenary Editions based on each of their current models.


First up: The looks. The Range Rover Sport is still as big and imposing, even though we noticed several “softer” features. The grille has been replaced with a less prominent two-bar design instead of the older three. The lights still maintain their shape, but the front lamps have been updated with a ring of LEDs that form the daytime running lights, while the lights in the rear get a subtle work-over.
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The SUV That Can | Range Rover Sport 3.0D

IN Range, Rover, Sport, 3.0D, Caltex, Techron, Techron D

Is there a sporty spirit that lingers under the skin of this diesel-powered SUV?


Hand assembled at the company's global headquarters in Gaydon, England, the V12 Zagato is based on the highly acclaimed V12 Vantage and features a beautiful 'handcrafted‘ aluminium and carbon fibre body. Combining traditional craftsmanship and high technology, the V12 Zagato also boasts Aston Martin's most dynamic bonded aluminium platform and the power of the company's acclaimed 6.0-litre V12 engine producing 510 bhp, and 570 Nm of torque.
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Road Going Aston Martin V12 Zagato To Debut At Frankfurt

IN Aston Martin, Aston Martin Zagato, V12 Zagato, IAA Frankfurt

A pair of Zagato will be displayed; sales to begin after.


As the natural successor to the enormously successful DBRS9, the new Vantage GT3 will offer customers the latest in race-car technology to ensure the Vantage GT3 has the credentials to compete with the most recent new product offerings from other manufacturers.
Motorsports

Aston Martin Racing's 2012 Vantage GT3 Racer

IN Aston Martin, Aston Martin Racing, Vantage, GT3, 2012 Vantage GT3.

What was once merely a concept model has now turned into reality


Based on the acclaimed V12 Vantage and sporting a handcrafted aluminium and carbon fibre body, up to 150 examples of this new car will be produced. Orders are now being taken on a strictly first come first served basis and production is expected to commence in 2012 at Aston Martin’s global headquarters at Gaydon, Warwickshire.
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Aston Martin's V12 Zagato Will Go Into Limited Production

IN Aston, Martin, V12, Zagato

With encouraging interest from customers, up to 150 Zagatos will be made in 2012.


26,000 spectators flocked to Silverstone to watch the Round 5 action, which saw Michael Krumm and Lucas Luhr claim a trio of accolades for JRM Nissan — victory in the Championship Race, the Tourist Trophy and the lead in the current Drivers’ Standings. Round 6 of the FIA GT1 World Championship will take place at Navarra in Spain on the 1 to 3 July 2011.
Motorsports

2011 FIA GT1 Round 5 - Silverstone

IN FIA GT, GT1, Silverstone

JRM Nissan takes the Tourist Trophy home in Silverstone thriller!


At the flag it was Andrea Piccini who took the first win for the No. 4 Hexis AMR Aston Martin DB9, taking the lead in the Driver's Championship for himself and Christian Hohenadel in the process. Hohenadel and Piccini now have 61 points to Marc Basseng's and Markus Winkelhock on 57. Darren Turner and Stefan Mücke are third on 56 points. The result also means Hexis AMR extend their lead in the Team Championship to 17 points over All-Inkl.com Münnich Motorsport.
Motorsports

2011 FIA GT1 Round 4 - Sachsenring

IN FIA GT, GT1, Sachsenring

Hexis Aston takes the spoils in Germany.


As the field came through the first lap it was the No. 38 Lamborghini in the lead from the No. 11 Exim Bank Team China Corvette of Mike Hezemans and Nicky Catsburg. The field remained tightly bunched however with less than four seconds covering the top eight after five laps, and the order condensed further three laps later when the Safety Car came out. Peter Dumbreck had dived down the inside of the No. 40 Marc VDS Ford GT and looked to have the line, but spun as the Ford refused to cede ground and was collected by the helpless No. 9 Belgian Racing Ford GT - the resulting damage causing a lengthy Safety Car spell.
Motorsports

2011 FIA GT1 Round 2 - Zolder

IN FIA GT, GT1, Zolder

All-Inkl Lamborghini claims maximum points in Belgium.


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An Epitome Of Style And Class | Rolls-Royce Ghost

IN Rolls-Royce, Ghost

They say in life, you have to work hard in order to succeed. And once you have achieved success, you buy a Rolls-Royce...


At the front Dumbreck was pressurising the leading Nissan of Bernoldi, while Martin was close behind the second placed JR Motorsport Nissan. For lap after lap the three cars circulated in formation, each trying to push the other into a mistake. Their battle allowed Winklehock and Piccione to close up to make it a five way battle for the lead as the pitstops approached. On lap 13 Martin finally got past Dumbreck's Nissan at T18 for second place just as the pit window opened.
Motorsports

2011 FIA GT1 Round 1 - Abu Dhabi

IN FIA GT, GT1, Abu Dhabi

Race win for Aston Martin after action packed race.


Happenings

Aston Martin Unveils The Virage

IN Aston, Martin, Virage, DBS, DB9, Adaptive Damping System, Carbon Ceramic Matrix, Volante

Sitting between the DB9 and DBS, it's also a new chapter for Aston.


The growing sophistication of design and development has forced numerous automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to evaluate the systems currently in place to ensure they are using best-in-class technology. Aston Martin began its extensive and ongoing competitive PLM technology evaluation two years ago. The decision to migrate from its current technology to NX and Teamcenter is critical to its mission of continuing to produce some of the world’s greatest sports cars.
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Aston Martin To Standardize Global Sports Car Development

IN Aston Martin, Siemens

Adoption clearly emphasizes Siemens PLM Software’s automotive market leadership and underscores the importance of its open strategy.


For the Hexis Aston No. 9 it was a dominant weekend on the magnificent Potrero de los Funes. Having won the Qualifying Race, they eclipsed the field by over 15 seconds at the flag, scoring more team points in one weekend than any of the previous nine of the FIA GT1 World Championship.
Motorsports

2010 FIA GT1 Round 10 - San Luis

IN FIA GT, GT1, San Luis

Double Joy for Aston Martin and Hexis!


It was Tomas Enge who held the lead from pole position as the 22 car grid thundered along the main straight into the first corner. Everyone made it around the Senna S with Peter Dumbreck in the No. 23 Sumo Power Nissan GT-R holding onto the rear of the leading Aston Martin, while Clivio Piccione in the No. 10 Hexis Aston Martin was being pressurised by the No. 2 Vitaphone Maserati of Enrique Bernoldi, with the Brazilian sweeping into third place on lap 2. Starting from the back of the grid, the No. 5 Matech Ford of Richard Westbrook was on the move early on, moving up four places in the first three laps and a further three places by lap 9 in his attempt to get ahead of the No. 1 Vitaphone Maserati of Andrea Bertolini. Bertolini was holding a points scoring position in ninth place, which became 10th when he was passed by the Triple H Team Hegersport Maserati of Daniel Serra.
Motorsports

2010 FIA GT1 Round 9 - Interlagos

IN FIA GT, GT1, Interlagos

Brazilians cheer home win for Bernoldi and Negrao!


Ricardo Zonta had a great start as the lights went green for the Championship Race but it was Jamie Campbell-Walter who broke through the ranks to clinch second. Behind them, things went horribly wrong for a lot of cars and after the mayhem had subsided, the SRT Nissans and Triple H Maserati were the main victims of the carnage.
Motorsports

2010 FIA GT1 Round 8 - Navarra

IN FIA GT, GT1, Navarra

A double top for Reiter Lamborghini in Spain!


Amongst the Laguna range of vehicles in the Renault stable, the Coupe is definitely the most stylish, as compared to its hatchback and sedan siblings. Though many (usually the automotive purists) may scoff at its attempt at being a pseudo Aston Martin, those in general would probably appreciate and fall in love with the car, which means a job well done for the designer. But has the designer done much then? There is a saying that goes along the lines of 'Less is more', and for the Laguna Coupe, Renault has managed to achieve that with its clean lines.
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Sensible Seduction | Renault Laguna 2.0T

IN Renault, Laguna Coupe, 2.0 Turbo

An Aston Martin-esque front and seductive body lines make the Laguna Coupe a desirable and affordable car to own.



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