James Bond’s 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Sells for Record-Braking USD6.4 Million at Auction
James Bond’s 1965 Aston Martin DB5–yes the one with the bulletproof windshield cover–sold a cool USD6.4 million (PHP335 million) at a Sotheby’s auction. The car, one of three surviving promotional models used for the 1965 film “Thunderball,” was bought by an unnamed buyer during the Pebble Beach car week. The USD6.4 …
Aston Martin Offers Peek into Making of DB4 GT Zagato Continuation Program
Aston Martin is amping up the excitement for its DB4 GT Zagato Continuation Program to show where the project stands. Only 19 cars are being built for the continuation program, and each one is being worked in the old Newport Pagnell Factory, headquarters of Aston Martin Works. Each of the …
2022 Aston Martin Vanquish Will Have Manual Gearbox
Those who are saddened by the lack of manual transmissions in sports cars these days will be glad to know that Aston Martin doesn’t plan on taking away this option anytime soon. In fact, the British car maker just announced that its upcoming Vanquish model will have a manual transmission …
The Valhalla Continues Aston Martin’s Norse Obsession
Aston Martin‘s new hypercar, codenamed AM-RB-003, now has an official moniker: Valhalla. After the Valkyrie, the Valhalla is the British brand’s second car to be named after Norse mythology. The Valhalla will follow the Valkyrie‘s lightweight construction methods and radical aerodynamics, which basically means lots of high-strength carbon fiber will …
Used Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Lamborghini Plunge to Spectacular Levels–in the US at Least
If you’re thinking of buying a used Aston Martin, Lamborghini, or a Rolls-Royce in the U.S., then now is the right time to buy one because their prices have plunged way down from their original prices. “Values peaked in 2017 and are now falling–for both old cars and newer stuff,” said …
Aston Martin to Race Valkyrie Hypercar in Le Mans 2021
Aston Martin has signed up its Valkyrie hypercar at Le Mans for the 2020/21 Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) World Endurance Championship season. The British automobile manufacturer announced that it will run at least two factory V12 Valkyries in the inaugural season of a new category where road-based hypercar prototypes …
Aston Martin Provides Some Update on Real-Life James Bond Car
Aston Martin makes true on a promise, and soon, James Bond fanatics with deep pockets will be able to experience what it’s like to actually drive a secret agent car when Aston Martin releases the Goldfinger-inspired Aston Martin DB5. True to the film, the car comes complete with Q-approved gizmos …
Aston Martin Vantage AMR Resurrects the Manual Gearbox
Just when you think the manual transmission has gone the way of the dodo, British supercar maker Aston Martin swims against the tide and releases a limited edition Vantage AMR equipped with a seven-speed manual gearbox. The motorsport-inspired shifter, developed by Italian gearbox maker Dana Graziano (formerly Graziano Trasmissioni), boasts …
Twin Aston Martin Vantage Special Editions Mark Zagato’s 100th Year
Back in 2011, Aston Martin worked with Italian coachbuilder Zagato Milano to develop the Vantage V12 Zagato, which was meant to celebrate the DB4 GT Zagato’s 50th anniversary. This year, the British supercar maker returns the favor by building a limited edition run of the Vantage V12 Zagato in time …
All-Electric Aston Martin Rapide E Runs on 600 HP
It took a long while for the Aston Martin Rapide E all-electric sedan to get built, but it appears the car was worth the wait. Based on the V12 Rapide sedan, the British marque’s first electric production car produces a whopping 602 hp and 750 Nm. The car was developed …
James Bond Goes ‘Earth-Friendly’ in Next Bond Film
It seems James Bond, the world’s most well-known international spy, has jumped in the bandwagon and gone earth-friendly as well. According to Autonews.com, Daniel Craig will be driving the USD330,000 Rapide E. It’s the first-ever electric car that will be used in any James Bond movie. According to Britain’s The …
Lagonda All-Terrain Concept to Make Global Debut at Geneva
Aston Martin is poised to take the 89th Geneva International Motor Show by storm with the global debut of the Lagonda All-Terrain Concept. Following the successful relaunch of Lagonda as the world’s first luxury zero emission brand and the surprise debut of the Lagonda Vision Concept at last year’s Geneva …
Aston Martin Valkyrie’s V12 Engine Goes Up to 11
Aston Martin is currently busy working on the V12 engine of its upcoming limited-production hybrid hypercar in the Aston Martin Valkyrie. Working alongside longtime technical partner Cosworth, the new V12 engine is “the ultimate expression of the internal combustion engine,” and that’s because its maximum rpm figure reportedly goes up …
Aston Martin Begins Real-World Tests of Aston Martin DBX, Its First-Ever SUV
Aston Martin has begun testing the first development prototype of its first-ever SUV, confirmed to be named as the Aston Martin DBX, by putting it through its paces on a Welsh Rally stage in the hands of the its Chief Engineer, Matt Becker. The start of the DBX’s extensive test …
Aston Martin Manila Launches All-New Aston Martin Vantage
Vantage. An evocative name for a magnificent bloodline of thoroughbred sports cars. For seven decades the heartbeat of Aston Martin‘s purest models, the Vantage nameplate has been worn by some true icons. First used in 1951 on a high-output engine option for the DB2, Vantage was quickly established as a …
