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List: Ten Pieces Of Forbidden Fruit From Europe

Americans have it pretty good when it comes to new vehicles on offer. However, we still get envious of our Trans-Atlantic friends, and the machinery that they get to play with. Whether a hot hatch, fun-to-drive fuel miser, or just something beautiful, the Europeans have no shortage of machinery that makes us jealous. Here is a list of some of our favorite cars that we can’t drive. As always, let us know what you think.

By Peter Nelson | April 30, 2010
Spy Shots: Don’t Worry, The 2011 Aston Martin V8 Roadster Only Changes a Little

One of the nicest looking cars is getting a small makeover. These spy photos show the 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster looking a little more like the V12 Vantage.

By John Beltz Snyder | April 21, 2010
Spy Shots: A Racing Rapide On The Ring

Our spy photographers have been hard at work lately. On top of the near-production metal running around, we received these photos of the Aston Martin Rapide racecar during a shakedown for next month’s 24-Hour race at the Nürburgring.

By Brandon Turkus | April 20, 2010
First Look: 2010 Aston Martin DBS Carbon Black Special Edition

James Bond has just become a bit more exclusive. Aston Martin has just previewed a special edition of 007’s most recent ride, and it is very black. The Aston Martin DBS Carbon Black Special Edition (breathe), is the most exclusive iteration of the top-end DBS model, it self a variation of the middling DB9. Although the DBS Carbon Black features no powertrain improvements over the standard DBS, it does feature a variety of special cosmetic pieces.

By Brandon Turkus | March 16, 2010
Winding Road Issue 56 Is Now Available!

In this issue of Winding Road, we drive the 2011 Aston Martin Rapide, and find out why a four-door could be a big hit for the prestigious brand. Plus, this newest issue is full of other great stuff, including 2011 Infiniti M56 S, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR Touring vs. Audi S4, 2010 Porsche GT3 RS, and much more.

By Winding Road Staff | March 16, 2010
Driven: 2011 Aston Martin Rapide

Few companies are as enthroned in their heritage and trying to diversify as is Aston Martin. The (count ‘em) four-door Rapide is finally here, and it could be a hit.

By Matt Davis | February 16, 2010
Aston Martin One-77 Clocks 220 MPH Top Speed In Testing

When we first saw the stunning new Aston Martin One-77, we knew it was going to be fast. New reports from Gaydon, though, show that in its testing phases, the One-77 is even beating out Aston Martin’s original expectations, and is now poised to become the fastest production Aston ever.

By Steven J. Ewing | December 24, 2009
List: The Ten Most Beautiful Cars Of The Decade

As 2009 comes to a close, we’ve been reflecting on the many cars that have stood out over the past decade. And though many cars are revered for their great levels of performance or their overall presence in the automotive marketplace, a car’s design is easily the most recognizable trait that lingers in our minds. Here, we present to you, the most beautiful cars of the last decade.

By Jeff Sexton | December 22, 2009
Aston Martin Offers Special Edition Carbon Black DBS And V12 Vantage

Aston Martin has created special editions of two of its best performers in terms of sales, the DBS and the V12 Vantage. As a way to celebrate surpassing their sales goals, the two models have undergone the Carbon Black treatment.

By John Beltz Snyder | December 18, 2009
Aston Martin’s Cygnet Concept Is No Ugly Duckling

Aston Martin showed the first official photos of its luxury city car, the Cygnet concept. And it is adorable!

By John Beltz Snyder | December 16, 2009
2010 Aston Martin Rapide Priced From $199,950

The über-exotic Rapide, Aston Martin’s new four-door, four-seat sports car, officially launches in the second quarter (late Spring) of 2010, retailing for a base MSRP of $199,950. Aston Martin expects to build approximately 2000 Rapides total in the first year of production.

By Steven J. Ewing | December 06, 2009
Back To School: We Preview Aston Martin’s Performance Driving Course

The folks at Aston Martin invited us to preview the same courses that customers go through, and we gladly accepted. This would not only allow us to brush up on our dynamic driving skills, but it would give us the chance to spend some more time with the latest crop of Astons—the V8 Vantage, DB9, and DBS coupes.

By Steven J. Ewing | September 29, 2009

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