Daimler has confirmed that the Maybach marque will be dropped in 2013, to be replaced by a Pullman version of the 2014 Mercedes S Class. We’ve been preidtcing the demise of Maybach for some time. After all, who wants an old S Class with chintzy trim and lots of toys for more money than a […]
Is Aston Martin up for sale?
The rumours are continuing to grow that Aston Martin are scouring the car world for a buyer, despite denials from AML. Aston Martin has just been voted the coolest brand in Britain – for the 393rd time – and are relishing the kudos that gives the Aston Martin brand. Good news. Not only are Aston […]
Aston Martin DBS Carbon Edition revealed
Aston Martin are to take a pair of ‘new’ models to Frankfurt in the DBS Carbon Edition Coupe and DBS Carbon Edition Volante. There must come a point, somewhere along the line, where Aston Martin actually makes a new car. But that’s no time soon, so the new models are a further re-hash of the range with […]
Aston Martin reveals the production version of the V12 Zagato
AML has revealed the production version of the Aston Martin V12 Zagato, which goes on sale in 2012 and will debut at Frankfurt 2011. We’ve had lots of Aston Martin V12 Zagato goodness over the last few months, from the first showing at Villa d’Este all the way up to the revealation (as if there was any […]
Aston Martin reveals the 2012 V12 Vantage GT3 race car
Aston Martin has unveiled the 2012 V12 Vantage GT3 race car, with new aerodynamics, shorter wheel base and lower engine position than the preceding DBRS9. It’s been mooted for quite a while, but now it’s confirmed – AM are to replace the DBR9S race car with the Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3. Built on Aston Martin’s now […]
Aston Martin One-77 & V12 Zagato Monterey Debuts – sort of.
Aston Martin has revealed it will be debuting the One-77 & V12 Zagato at Monterey this month. The world and his dog takes their supecars – new and classic – to Monterey in August, making it a wonderful place for petrolheads to be. Which explains why AM has decided it will give a US debut to the Aston […]
Stirling Moss bags an Aston Martin Cygnet for ‘er indoors
Sir Stirling Moss has stumped up for an Aston Martin Cygnet as a birthday present for his wife, Lady Susie. It was presented at the RAC Club. It’s much easier to have a good life when you’ve got the support of an exceptional other half. Just ask Sir Stirling Moss, who’s just surprised ‘er indoors […]
Aston Martin V12 Zagato: Now it’s official
Aston Martin has announced that they will be putting the V12 Zagato in to production. Up to 150 to be built at £330k plus tax. There was never any real doubt; Aston Martin will build the V12 Zagato as a road car. We told you so even before the V12 Zagato made its first appearance at Villa D’Este in […]
Aston Martin V12 Zagato: The number will NOT be 150
Despite reports today stating that AM are going to build 150 Aston Martin V12 Zagato, we’re sure the number will be less – probably 89 or 99. We’ve had an email or three in this morning asking if the story that Aston Martin will be building 150 V12 Zagatos is true. It’s not. Or at least it’s not according […]
Aston Martin V12 Zagato confirmed for limited production
Aston Martin has revealed – seemingly inadvertently – that the V12 Zagato is to go in to Limited Production. What a shock. It didn’t take a genius to work out that the Aston Martin V12 Zagato would not just be incarnated as the Zig and Zag cars for the Nurburgring, but as a proper production car. Not […]