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Aston Martin Laps ‘Ring With Hydrogen-Powered Rapide S
The first hydrogen-fueled, CO2-emission-free lap took place at the Nürburgring, in a version of the Aston Martin Rapide S, piloted by CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez. Next month, the Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S will race alongside other GT cars at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring race.
Aston Martin Readying Hydrogen-Powered Racer
For this year’s 24 Hours of Nürburgring, Aston Martin will campaign the world’s first hydrogen-powered race car, a modified Rapide S. You may recall that 007’s manufacturer of choice has campaigned its four-door coupe during the 24-hour race in the past, so there’s a precedent here.
Driven: 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish
Yet when you’re behind the wheel, these figures and metrics and the fact that there are faster, cheaper cars available mean very little. Driving an Aston Martin isn’t a performance choice so much as a lifestyle choice. You feel a little bit taller, a little bit happier just standing next to a beauty like this. Driving an Aston Martin singles you out as a connoisseur, someone that could have a Ferrari, or Lamborghini, or Bentley, but recognizes that there’s more to life than 0-60 times and top speeds that you’ll never hit. That doesn’t mean this isn’t an inspiring car to drive, though, as we found out during a long weekend testing it.
Winding Road Video: 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish
Praise the automotive gods! We recently spent some quality time with the 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish. Rather than wait for our soon-to-be-published review of the V-12 beauty, we’re sharing our video with you, shot by none other than our Multimedia Editor Chris Amos.
Video: Evo Reviews Ferrari F12, Lamborghini Aventador, and Aston Martin Vanquish
Do you like V12 supercars? Do you like comparison tests? Do you like excellent videos?
Aston Martin On Ice 2013 Is Everything We’ve Ever Wanted
This (short) video has a number of things we hold dear: Aston Martins, luxury ski resorts, and drifting. These three factors conspire for Aston Martin’s annual winter driving experience, an event that allows customers and enthusiasts to test the British manufacturer’s range of vehicles in the snow and ice.
Forbidden Fruit: 2013 Aston Martin V8 Vantage SP10
We can’t get it here in the US, but continental Europe will get to enjoy the Aston Martin V8 Vantage SP10. It is a special-edition V8 vantage S that comes with a six-speed manual transmission (seven-speed automated manual is optional).
Blog: Aston Martin Performance Driving Course
As automotive writers, we sometimes get to drive cars we’d previously only dreamed of. Still, we’re bound by law (and in many cases by wives/girlfriends) to follow the rules of the road. That means, even if we have a Nissan GT-R or some super example of a Porsche 911 at our disposal, we can’t drive them they way we do in our automotive fantasies. The elation of getting behind the wheel of a favorite car, thanks to that fun governor called “reality,” is often tinged with a bit of sadness when we think about the driving experience that could have been.
First Look: 2013 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster
Remember that sweet looking Aston Martin Vanquish we showed you last week? Well, now Aston Martin has unveiled another stunning V-12-powered GT. This time, though, the top goes down.
First Look: 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish
Aston Martin has unveiled its latest range-topping (excluding the limited-run One-77) model, the Vanquish. Utilizing the familiar (but still awesome) 6.0-liter, V-12 engine, the Vanquish packs 565 horsepower and 457 pound-feet of torque thanks to some unmentioned upgrades in the 12-cylinder powerplant.
Rumors: Spy Shots–Aston Martin’s DB9 Replacement
The spy photographers over at WorldCarFans recently caught Aston Martin’s DB9 replacement prototype–known internally as Project VH500–undisguised during some winter testing.
First Look: 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Aston Martin has unveiled a bevy of improvements to the smallest member of its range, the Vantage. Most of the changes in the range were on the standard V8 Vantage, while S and V12 models solider on almost entirely unchanged.
Geneva 2012: 2013 Aston Martin V12 Zagato Video
About a month ago we brought you a First Look on the stunning new V12 Zagato from Aston Martin. The world debut of the car is slated for this week in Geneva, and Aston has given us another, decidedly more visceral, taste of the V12 with this lovely video.
First Look: 2013 Aston Martin V12 Zagato
What’s the best way to make an already sexy, luxurious, and expensive Aston Martin more sexy, luxurious, and expensive? Call in the legendary Milanese design house, Zagato. Aston Martin has done just that with its V12 Vantage.
Rumors: Auto Show—Aston Martin V12 Zagato
Perhaps it’s appropriate that the Kuwait Concours d’Elegance will reportedly be the location for the official reveal of the V12 Zagato, the latest vehicle from the partnership between Aston Martin and famed design firm, Zagato. According to GTspirit, this long-awaited collaboration will fetch around 330,000 Euros—something like $430,000—a princely sum that, well, Middle Eastern princes shouldn’t have a problem forking over.
Photo Shoot: 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
For Winding Road Issue 76, in the Under The Hood column, Editor-In-Chief Miersma recounted the week he spent piloting an Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Using an exotic sports car as a daily driver is a lottery dream for many of us, and Seyth was fortunate enough to live it (if only for seven days and 1000 miles).
Blog: My Week As An Aston Martin Owner
About a week ago my office phone rang, with caller ID telling me that someone from Aston Martin was on the other end; I love calls like that. As it turned out, Aston PR had a V8 Vantage just lying around and wanted to know if I would have any use for the sultry coupe over the course of a week. As you might guess, it took me about four milliseconds to say, “yes.”
Aston Martin Debuts V12 Zagato Concept Ahead Of Nürburgring Endurance Race
Aston Martin unveiled its newest collaboration with Zagato, this time based on the V12 Vantage. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the DB4GT Zagato, the Aston Martin V12 Zagato debuted over the weekend at the Villa D’Este Concours in Italy. Next month, it will compete in the 24 Hours Nürburgring race.
Driven: 2012 Aston Martin Virage
Pahrump, Nevada doesn’t sound like a very good place to drive an Aston Martin, does it? Say the place name out loud and, if you’re like us, you’re liable to hear something like the sound made by a drunken circus elephant sitting down in a muddy field. In fact, with apologies to Crapo, Maryland and Fleatown, Ohio, Pahrump is one of the least romance-inspiring place names we’ve come across.
First Look: 2012 Aston Martin Virage and Virage Volante
Aston Martin has unveiled the newest members of its range of grand tourers, the Virage and Virage Volante. The Virage is being aimed at customers who admire the abilities of the DBS, but want something more along the lines of the DB9
Aston Martin Announces Limited Edition Cygnets For Launch
Today, Aston Martin announced limited release Launch Edition White and Launch Edition Black Cygnet city cars.
