Environmentalists Not All Happy About New EPA Guidelines Sep 21, 2009
All the German automakers Mercedes, BMW and Volkswagen will qualify for the exemption as well as Mitsubishi, Subaru, Kia and more exotic brands such as Ferrari, Aston Martin, Jaguar and Land Rover. But don't feel too badly for Detroit. (Time.com)
Thundering twin turbos Sep 18, 2009
Aston Martin stirs the emotions ... Aston Martin stirs the emotions. (iAfrica.com)
Which Aston are you? Sep 12, 2009
Aston Martin Vantage, DB9 and DBS. Cars in Action ... Article By: Cars in Action Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:25 Aston Martin owners appreciate the pulse-racing qualities inherent in a fine sports car: The throaty growl of a powerful engine and the blinding acceleration it brings, the pleasure of a low-slung driving position and agility on twisty roads ... Aston Martin has always believed in building sports cars the civilized way. (iAfrica.com)
Ferrari or Fiat? Sep 11, 2009
Aston Martin stirs the emotions. Our overview will help you find a model that fits your mood. (iAfrica.com)
Formula One racing group McLaren unveils a new road car Sep 9, 2009
Plans to rival the likes of Ferrari and Aston Martin are part of a strategy to grow the business outside racing, where cost cutting pressure is fierce. The move could help cushion McLaren's racing staff from job losses if F1 budgets are cut. (BBC News -- UK)
Search site aims to rival Google Sep 9, 2009
Aston Martin unveils 1m car. Unravelling the liquid bomb plot and its links beyond Britain. (Yahoo News -- Internet and WWW)
China's Geely may bid for Volvo Sep 9, 2009
In 2007 it sold its Aston Martin marque to a UK-led investment consortium. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Europe)
EurocarOC.com Official Automotive Sponsor for The Ludacris Foundation's West Coast Debut Aug 23, 2009
Dealing exclusively with exotic and luxury brands including Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Mercedes-Benz, Maserati, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, BMW, and Range Rover, there is no vehicle that EurocarOC is unable to deliver. The service provided by each member of the EurocarOC team is second to none, making the destination for pre-owned luxury and exotic vehicle shopping. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
GC 2009: Gran Turismo PSP Progres... Aug 20, 2009
Certain things are going to happen as the days roll on by, so it's in your best interest to keep on playing if you want every Bentley, Aston Martin, and so on in the game. When I hit the track, I took the Cadillac Cien Concept'02 for a spin. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Aston Martin debuts in Tysons Corner Aug 19, 2009
Similar launches are being held across North America for the 16th convertible in Aston Martin s 95-year history ... The Aston Martin DBS Coupe gets 11 miles per gallon in the city and 17 mpg on the highway, according to the government s fuel economy Web site. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Man of style: Aug 12, 2009
Among those belongings are at least six cars, including an Aston Martin DB9; Federer has been known to take the wheel in Switzerland and drive "to meditate". But for 10 months out of 12, the backdrop of his life is a succession of airport lounges and luxury hotels. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
An amiable hug from Big Mick Aug 6, 2009
Interesting, therefore, that Smithy, an avid Aston Martin collector, recently snapped up an 1968 version of the classic car from a Canberra owner to begin renovating. Such work is a labour of love and a time-consuming one at that, particularly when you spend half of your life on a plane. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Electric Cars: Emission-Free, Not Problem-Free Aug 5, 2009
Former Aston Martin designer Henrik Fisker also has an electric super car on the way. Mini used its Euro chic and the allure of clean, green electric power to lure 450 people to lease its electric-powered, two-seat Cooper for $850 a month. (BusinessWeek)
Looking for a large car? Jul 29, 2009
TOBY HAGON says Aston Martin has got it right with its new baby, the V8 Vantage. Aston Martin V8 Vantage reviews ... Aston Martin V8 Vantage for sale. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Ford posts profit after one-time gains, shares rise Jul 24, 2009
Ford has sold several its Aston Martin, Jaguar and Land Rover brands to raise cash and focus operations. It is also entertaining offers for its Swedish brand Volvo, which would leave it with its Ford, Lincoln and Mercury brands. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Driving with the devil Jul 19, 2009
It's pedigree is cast in racing stone, and with yet another Le Mans GT1 victory and a FIA GT victory against Maserati, Aston Martin, Saleen, et al being it's most recent successes ... ZR1 is the fastest Corvette Chevrolet has no qualms at calling Ferraris 599 and F430, Aston Martins DBS, the Lamborghinis its rivals and going out and proving it just so on the racetrack. (iAfrica.com)
Demi's Bond anniversary Jul 17, 2009
A source said: "They wanted to live out a fantasy of being Mr. and Mrs. Bond and the Ocean Club was the natural choice as it's the venue where Daniel Craig won an Aston Martin in a game of poker in 'Casino Royale'. "After arriving by private jet, Ashton requested to be collected from the airport in a silver Aston Martin car, which he and Demi then used to drive around the island. " Despite holidaying in a busy resort, Ashton and Demi were rarely seen by any of the other guests. The source added... (iAfrica.com)
Dream Wheels Jul 15, 2009
Caiola lined his 12-acre spread with his car collection, includ ing two Ferrari Enzos, a Ferrari Dino, a Lamborghini Diablo and Murcielago, a Pagani Zonda, a Porsche GT2 and an Aston Martin Vanquish. Besides the boy's par ents, Edward Mermelstein and Rose Caiola, guests included Russian steel bil lionaire Vladimir Lisin, coal/fertilizer/ banking billionaire Sergei Popov, real es tate broker 00004000 Ilan Bracha and Ronn Toros sian of 5WPR.. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Bond on a Budget, Aston Martin to Build Minicar Jul 1, 2009
Now, at last, the opportunity to pop out to the supermarket behind the wheel of an Aston Martin will be opened to the more conventional motorist. The Aston Martin Cygnet a new luxury commuter concept car, according to its marketeers is to be built on the base of Toyota s existing iQ city car and is likely to be available for less than $33,000 ... Small is beautiful these days, Ulrich Bez, Aston Martin s chief executive, said yesterday. (Fox News)
A tiny Aston Martin for baby Bonds Jul 1, 2009
Aston Martin's Toyota-based Cygnet ... ENVIRONMENTAL pressures and the global economic downturn mean Aston Martin could soon be offering two cars for the price of one ... In an unlikely match-up, the classic British sports car maker has flagged its intention to build the Cygnet three-door hatchback, which is based on a $20,000 Toyota three-cylinder with less than one-sixth the power of some Aston Martins. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Report: Smart car about to get a mini-rival from Toyota Scion iQ Jul 1, 2009
Just aday after we told you how Aston Martin of the Toyota iQ minicar and Toyota's racing group is gonna trick up a sporty limited-editionmodel for Japan,we find out that the final decision has been made to bringthe originalto the U.S. and sell it under Toyota's Scion division. So says , which adds that as a 2011 model. (USA Today -- Money)
James Bond's new hatch Jun 30, 2009
Aston Martin to build three-door hatch - www ... Aston Martin to build three-door hatch ... The Aston Martin Cygnet could provide James Bond with the smallest, most efficient car the classic British brand has ever built. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Aston Martin plans Toyota iQ-based microcar: James Bond shaken, not stirred Jun 30, 2009
Aston Martin plans Toyota iQ-based microcar: James Bond would be shaken, not stirred - Open Road: A conversation about the cars and trucks we drive - USATODAY.com ... Aston Martin plans Toyota iQ-based microcar: James Bond would be shaken, not stirred ... "Much work is still required, but I am confident that this project could become reality in the not too distant future. This concept -- akin to an exclusive tender to a luxury yacht -- will allow us to apply Aston Martin design language,... (USA Today -- Money)
Wedding love story on wheels: A boy, a girl and a Ford Fusion named Roxy Jun 30, 2009
"Much work is still required, but I am confident that this project could become reality in the not too distant future. This concept -- akin to an exclusive tender to a luxury yacht -- will allow us to apply Aston Martin design language, craftsmanship and brand values to a completely new segment of the market.In a tour de force ofunderstatement he added: The offering of a Cygnet with a DBS, DB9 or Vantage is a unique combination of opposites and a novel transport solution allowing... (USA Today -- Money)
Toyota Motor to Tweak iQ for Individuality; Aston Martin Version Planned for Europe Jun 29, 2009
Overseas, TMC will supply a uniquely styled iQ-based vehicle called the "Cygnet" to Aston Martin of the United Kingdom through Belgium-based Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA. Aston Martin plans to sell the Cygnet, designed for people who value premium quality and individuality, in Europe. This undertaking is the result of Aston Martin and TMC sharing a corporate philosophy that emphasizes manufacturing cars of the highest quality that are equipped with innovative technologies. (JCN Network, Japan)
Fisker Plug-In Hybrid Wins North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Award Category Jun 24, 2009
Previous winners include the Aston Martin Rapide, Jaguar C-XF and Jaguar ALC.. ABOUT FISKER AUTOMOTIVE, INC.. (PR Newswire)
Heavier car but Lotterer is still confident of podium finish Jun 19, 2009
The event will also see support races from Formula V6 Asia, GT3 Asia and Aston Martin Cup Asia. Most Viewed. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Former Steelers player to go to trial for writing bad checks Jun 18, 2009
Former Steelers running back Verron Haynes is scheduled to go to trial in September for writing bad checks to pay off an Aston Martin he bought from a Monroeville car dealer. Mr. Haynes, 30, now with the Atlanta Falcons, had a pretrial conference yesterday on charges that three checks he wrote to A&L Motors bounced in 2007 and 2008 while he was trying to pay for a $67,375 car. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Is Ford Really Tougher Than Its Rivals? Jun 16, 2009
As Ford CEO Alan Mulally told Congress in December 2008, the automaker sold Aston Martin, Jaguar and Land Rover and reduced its investment in Mazda, focusing on its core brands instead. Mulally pointed to a shifting product line, decreased labor costs, a restructured dealer and supplier network and a new global approach to operations as reasons the company is in better shape. (Click2Houston, TX)
Spain's Gene, Peugeot win 24 Hours of Le Mans Jun 16, 2009
Stefan Mucke of Germany and Czech drivers Jan Charouz and Thomas Enge came in fourth, nine laps off the pace, but their Lola Aston Martin No. 007 was the best gasoline car as the Peugeots and Audis are powered by diesel. Audi and Peugeot had their share of problems throughout the race. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Luxury cars debut at Chongqing Auto Exhibition Jun 16, 2009
BEIJING, June 13 (Xinhuanet) -- Luxury vehicles Rolls Royce, Lamborghini and Aston Martin made debut at the 11th Chongqing International Auto Exhibition that kicked off on Thursday. Nearly 20 renowned brands, including Lincoln, Cadillac and Dodge made in the United States, Aston Martin, Rolls Royce, Lamborghini, Bentley and Lotus produced in Europe, and Infinity, Subaru, Acura and SSangyong manufactured in Japan and South Korea are on display. (Xinhuanet, China)
Celebrity classic cars auctioned in Connecticut Jun 5, 2009
It will feature more than 80 collector cars spanning 77 years, from one of the earliest Fords to a 1980s Aston Martin coupe. Most of the celebrity cars were owned by the late Ted Leonard, a collector who owned a car dealership in Massachusetts. (USA Today -- Life)
BMW M3 GT2 Races onto the Front Cover of Need for Speed SHIFT from EA May 30, 2009
2006 Aston Martin DBR9. 2009 Audi R8 LMS. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Car dealers left in the lurch May 30, 2009
Ford has benefited from its decision to leverage its assets for cash by selling non-Ford brands like Jaguar, Land Rover and Aston Martin, some two-and-a-half years ago when the credit markets were still open. Ford s foresight and willingness to take a risk left the company with $23. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Pullouts avoided, all F1 teams entered for 2010 May 30, 2009
All F1 teams meet entry deadline for 2010 championship - Racing - SI.com. Posted: Friday May 29, 2009 11:25AM; Updated: Friday May 29, 2009 11:25AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Magna CEO on a mission to buy GM's Opel May 23, 2009
By the end of 2009, Magna expects to be building 2000 Aston Martin Rapide luxury sports sedans each year on a separate production line. "Stronach is obviously on a mission to expand his presence into the vehicle," said James Gillette, a consultant with CSM Worldwide. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Magna's Stronach `On a Mission' to Make GM's Opel Unit a Brand of His Own May 22, 2009
By the end of 2009, Magna expects to be building 2,000 Aston Martin Rapide luxury sports sedans each year on a separate production line. Stronach is obviously on a mission to expand his presence into the vehicle, said , a consultant with CSM Worldwide Inc. in Grand Rapids, Michigan. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
VH1 Presents a Slate of All-New Series, Documentaries and Specials for Summer 2009 May 22, 2009
How about driving Megan to dinner in an Aston Martin, instead of an Escalade. Or why not take a helicopter ride to Catalina Island instead of the ferry. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
OPEN ROAD: Obama plan could spell doom for these gas guzzlers May 20, 2009
The worst minicompact car is an Aston Martin DB9 at 11 mpg in the city, 17 on the highway. The Bentley Azure, classed as a compact car, manages 9 mpg in the city, 15 mpg on the highway. (USA Today -- Money)
Islamic finance May 19, 2009
Last weeks by Investment Dar, a Kuwaiti investment company that owns half of Aston Martin, the UK sports car maker, will be a test case. Courts in general must decide if sukuk whose returns are based on an ownership claim on assets rather than cash flows should be lumped in with bonds or be treated more like equity. (FT.com -- Markets)
Job cuts and credit worries show recession not over, recovery fitfulThe F1 race is as good as over without Ferrari May 15, 2009
The FIA has also increased the maximum number of competing cars to 26 from 24 for 2010, with Aston Martin and even Hyundai already in contention for a slot next year, according to reports. But even with new faces and fresh blood, it just wouldnt be the same without a powerhouse like Ferrari headlining the show. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
The coolest cars youve never heard of May 8, 2009
Designed by the styling great Henrik Fisker, who also created the BMW Z8, Aston Martin DB9 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage, it proves electric cars don't have to be dowdy or slow. More from Forbes. (MSNBC -- Business)
Eliminated! Outside the Top 5 May 7, 2009
Aston Martin V8 Vantage N400 ... First up the Aston Martin. (iAfrica.com)
Ford's Volvo Unit Sale Said to Gather Pace as China's Geely Reviews Books May 7, 2009
It sold its Aston Martin line for $931 million in May 2007 to a group of investors. To contact the reporter on this story: in Hong Kong at ; in Southfield, Michigan, at in London. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Pressing issue May 4, 2009
Page last updated at 08:01 GMT, Sunday, 3 May 2009 09:01 UK. Making news pay online. (BBC News -- Business)
Swine flu closes third UK school May 4, 2009
Page last updated at 06:14 GMT, Monday, 4 May 2009 07:14 UK. WHO warns against flu complacency. (BBC News -- UK)
Tourist town cashing in by accepting Euros as well as pounds May 4, 2009
Page last updated at 13:39 GMT, Sunday, 3 May 2009 14:39 UK. Euro 'paying off' for resort town. (BBC News -- UK)
How satellites could 'sail' home May 4, 2009
Page last updated at 14:28 GMT, Sunday, 3 May 2009 15:28 UK. By Jonathan Amos Science reporter, BBC News. (BBC News -- Science)
Baby biscuits ditched over fats May 4, 2009
Page last updated at 02:07 GMT, Monday, 4 May 2009 03:07 UK. The charity looked at the make-up of 107 products. (BBC News -- UK)
Fourth Scots swine flu confirmed May 4, 2009
Page last updated at 11:02 GMT, Sunday, 3 May 2009 12:02 UK. The new case has no connection to the previous three. (BBC News -- UK)
An auto maker ‘clearly in a different place' May 2, 2009
Mr. Mulally was quick to dump non-core luxury brands Jaguar, Land Rover and Aston Martin, while buyers were still interested. Contrast that to GM, where its Saab subsidiary is in bankruptcy protection and Opel needs a bailout from European governments. (Globe and Mail)
iSport the latest team to consider entry into F1 next year Apr 29, 2009
Joining a list of would-be contenders that already includes Lola, Aston Martin and Prodrive chairman David Richards and a planned US-based team, Jackson told Germanys website that he was serious. I aim to give a few people in F1 a kick up the backside and to show them that they are chucking money out of the window for nothing, he was quoted as saying. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Ford outlook optimistic Apr 28, 2009
Ford sold its Aston Martin, Land Rover and Jaguar lines in 2008. It also reduced its stake in Mazda and is looking to sell Volvo. (Helena Independent Record)
New-look auto sector could emerge from crisis Apr 19, 2009
" Dudenhoeffer said Aston Martin, Ferrari and Porsche showed manufacturers could also make profits, though the latter two are owned by Fiat and VW. The specialist stressed that Europe had "a lot of very successful small car makers. " ADVERTISEMENT Copyright ? 2005 AFP. All rights reserved. All information displayed in this section (dispatches, photographs, logos) are protected by intellectual property rights owned by Agence France-Presse. As a consequence you may not copy, reproduce, modify,... (Yahoo! Asia News)
Peter Madoff's $235,000 Company Car Apr 17, 2009
Trustees of Bernie Madoff's U.K. Firm Want to Seize His Brother's Vintage Aston Martin ... The brother of convicted Ponzi schemer wheels around Palm Beach in a vintage Aston Martin worth more than $235,000, paid for by Securities, according to court documents filed by London-based bankruptcy trustees ... Peter Madoff, the brother of convicted Ponzi schemer Bernard Madoff, wheels around Palm Beach in a vintage Aston Martin worth more than $235,000, paid for by Madoff Securities, according to... (ABC News -- Business)
Gilbert Gottfried to Host the 6th Annual Celebration Exotic Car Festival Apr 17, 2009
Cars from Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, Bugatti, McLaren, Lotus, Saleen, Spyker, Pantera, Aston Martin, Bentley, DeLorean and many others will be displayed. Special features at this year's event will include a very rare showing of the Barris Collection of the most famous television cars in history, including the original Batmobile, Monkee Mobile, and the Munster Mobile. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Notebook: GT1 Corvette set for final ALMS race Apr 16, 2009
"Over the years, we've had great battles and rivalries with Viper, Ferrari, Saleen, Maserati, and Aston Martin. But we're moving to an even more competitive arena. ... The commitment to compete on the world stage is something that everyone at Chevrolet can be proud of.'' Track Plan Wilson Sahara Motorsports has released details of a new motorsports complex that will be built in South Korea. Alan Wilson, principal of WSM, the company that designed and constructed the acclaimed Miller Motorsports... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
British Madoff bankruptcy seeks car in Palm Beach Apr 16, 2009
Liquidators for a British arm of Bernard Madoff s securities empire on Tuesday filed for bankruptcy recognition in Palm Beach County, including a lawsuit to recover a 1964 Aston Martin DB2/4 purchased by Madoff s brother, Peter Madoff ... Peter Madoff is identified as a director, manager and shareholder of MSIL. The complaint says wire transfers made to the Aston Martin company were not legitimately reimbursed. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
My Car: Hitting the high notes in his SUV Apr 16, 2009
And lately that Aston Martin Bond car it's a beautiful car. It's glamorous. (Globe and Mail)
UK Madoff liquidators file bankruptcy Apr 15, 2009
MIAMI: The British liquidators of convicted swindler Bernard Madoff's London securities trading firm filed a petition in US bankruptcy court on Tuesday and sued Madoff's brother for the return of a rare Aston Martin car ... In a companion lawsuit, the liquidators sued to recover a 1964 Aston Martin bought through "the improper and unauthorized diversion of funds from MSIL's accounts," court papers said ... Two wire transfers, made from an MSIL account last year and totaling 135,000 pounds, were... (India Times)
How Mercedes found its top gear in Canada Apr 12, 2009
And in perhaps the ultimate burst of optimism, or a signal that the battered auto market has reached the bottom, Aston Martin will open a $1. 2-million dealership in Calgary next week. (Globe and Mail)
Ice bridge ruptures in Antarctic Apr 5, 2009
Aston Martin unveils 1m car. FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS. (BBC News -- Science)
Show business as usual Apr 5, 2009
Have you bought a fast car, do you drive an Aston Martin ... If I was 22 I would probably have an Aston Martin but now Im just trying to set myself up for the rest of my life. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
BMW Z4: More impressive Apr 3, 2009
Last Updated: 11:54pm 02 Apr 2009. 13 25 SPONSORED LINKS. (iAfrica.com)
Top 10 movie car chase scenes Mar 28, 2009
Honor Blackman, star of the James Bond film "Goldfinger," poses on an Aston Martin DB5 car in 2002 ... Almost everyone knows that Hollywood's cheesy celebration of America's intercoastal car culture is one big car chase involving spectacular cars, including a Ferrari 308 GTS, an Aston Martin DB5 and a gorgeous opening sequence where a Lamborghini Countach makes short work of a Pontiac Firebird police cruiser. (CNN)
