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Dec 4, 2014 | Contributor: Mila Pantovich | 1 CommentJames Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli (along with director Sam Mendes) finally revealed information regarding the new James Bond film—which has been referred to as Bond 24, since it will be the 24th Bond film—this morning during a live video stream from the 007 stage at London's Pinewood Studios. ... Read More |
Aug 19, 2014 | Contributor: Mila PantovichGooding & Company saw some pretty big profits last weekend at their two-day Pebble Beach luxury auto auction where they realized over $106 million. The official auction house of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance apparently sold 107 of their 121 lots, with the average price per car being $990,699 (they even sold 30 cars for over one million), and an overall 88 percent sale rate. To make the auction even more impressive, 16 new records were set for Ferrari, Aston Martin, and Porsche. ... Read More |
Mar 12, 2014 | Contributor: Noah JosephDriving an Aston Martin, let alone owning one, is a rare privilege. The British grand touring machines manage to straddle the divide between high-performance sports cars and luxury coupes like few others can, but their prices and limited production mean that they're not exactly a common sight in most locales. ... Read More |
Mar 11, 2014 | Contributor: Jared Paul Stern | 2 CommentsWe started out wanting to satisfy our curiosity about what kinds of luxury cars celebrities drive, and ended up going on an epic fact-finding mission to make the most complete list of celebrity rides ever compiled, anywhere. ... Read More |
Jan 7, 2014 | Contributor: Mila PantovichThe San Diego International Auto Show rolled in last week, filling the Convention Center with cars of all shapes and sizes. Having concluded yesterday, the show featured over 400 autos from manufacturers all over the world, including 2014 models and muscle cars — especially the Ford Mustang, which just turned 50. ... Read More |
Aug 16, 2013 | Contributor: James RothaarMercedes-AMG GmbH and Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. intend to enter a technical partnership. The two firms signed a letter of intent last month, with elements of the proposal involving agreements between the companies that will hopefully begin during the second half of the year.... Read More |
Aug 14, 2013 | Contributor: Noah JosephEvery year racing teams around the world create a new batch of race cars to contest all manner of racing series. Which only begs the question: what happens to the old ones? There's no simple answer to that query. Some can still be raced as-is or modified to keep up with the competition, while others are kept intact by the manufacturer. But a large proportion of them are stripped of their mechanical components and used as static displays, and that's just what Aston Martin Racing has on offer.... Read More |
May 23, 2013 | Contributor: Noah JosephSpectators at the Nürburgring 24 Hour race in Germany last weekend were treated to an unexpected surprise when Aston Martin lapped the vaunted racetrack in an entirely new concept car. Called the CC100 Speedster, the model celebrates the company's hundredth anniversary in style.... Read More |
Feb 26, 2013 | Contributor: Sally FarrisWith the latest Bond movies reinforcing the coolness of Aston Martin all over again and the ever growing popularity of portable luxury electronics, why are we not surprised that someone jumped on a collaboration of the two?... Read More |
Feb 8, 2013 | Contributor: Jared Paul Stern | 1 CommentA one-of-a-kind 1960 Aston Martin DB4GT with coachwork by Italian design house Bertone is expected to break the record set by James Bond’s legendary car when it comes up for auction in May. In 2010 a 1964 Aston Martin DB5 built for Sean Connery in Goldfinger was sold for a record-breaking $4.6 million; the DB4GT is expected to fetch up to about $6 million and set a new world record.... Read More |
Jan 24, 2013 | Contributor: Tina Stewart | 1 CommentYou say hood and I say bonnet — but if we’re talking about Aston Martin’s new Rapide S, let’s just agree for now that it is a superlative luxury sports car. Assertive and sleek with some serious curves, the Rapide S has been updated with a new facelift — including a striking grille — so as to be the “world’s most beautiful four-seat sports car.”... Read More |
Jan 23, 2013 | Contributor: Sara CardozaLuxury automobile brand Aston Martin, responsible for generations of Bond cars and timelessly beautiful design, has taken their signature craftsmanship into the realm of home goods. Aston Martin recruited Grant MacDonald, one of London’s most accomplished silversmiths to design... Read More |
Jan 4, 2013 | Contributor: Mila PantovichIt can be pretty tough for a luxury auto brand to create a video that advertises their new model while setting themselves apart from all the other companies that are trying to do the same thing. The key is to create something that is just unique enough that it stands out, while still accomplishing the goal of selling the car. 2012 was met with a lot of fantastic auto reveals and plenty of car videos, but these few were by far my favorites.... Read More |
Jan 4, 2013 | Contributor: Sophie DoranOrient Express turns down a $1.8 billion takeover bid from Indian Hotels Group, as mining company Gemfields seeks to acquire fine jeweler Fabergé for $142 million... Read More |
Dec 17, 2012 | Contributor: Jared Paul SternFamed British automaker Aston Martin will celebrate its hundredth anniversary in 2013 with a series of exclusive events and commemorations around the world. In addition to its impressive motoring heritage, the centenary festivities will also celebrate the marque’s longstanding association with the James Bond movies, culminating in the latest, Skyfall, in which Daniel Craig as 007 drives a classic Aston Martin DB5.... Read More |
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