If you’re thinking of driving a new car using contract hire or car leasing over the next few months, there is a good chance your car will have been built in Britain. New figures have revealed that car manufacturing in […]
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Aston’s Rapide S takes a bow
The most powerful four-door Aston Martin has ever built has been unveiled – the Rapide S which replaces the outgoing model. The firm says the new luxury GT has been re-engineered to claim back its position as the ‘world’s […]
Aston Martin celebrates centenary with new editions
British sports car maker Aston Martin is celebrating its 100th birthday in grand style with some incredible centenary edition models of its iconic line-up. Just 100 of the exclusive cars will be available for each of the V8 Vantage, DB9, […]
A Very Nervous Passenger
There’s been a lot of talk about that chap James Bond lately, hasn’t there? It looks like a new film might be due out soon about his exploits. Plenty of people talk about the cars he uses but what about […]
What turns a car into a classic icon?
It’s a very interesting question and everyone will have their opinion but what makes a car become an icon? The Mazda MX-5, Bugatti Veyron and Audi TT have been voted the top three cars most likely to be classic icons […]
Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster
These are the first official images for the new Vantage Roadster – three years after the Vantage was first unveiled. It might only be available as a limited edition in ‘selected’ markets but it’s bound to be a seller – […]
Saving Ribs and Reaping Awe
In the news in the week past was Ford’s plan to install inflatable seatbelts for the backseats of the upcoming Mondeo. I thought: “what, they’re cooking up a new Mondeo?!” And now I feel a bit ashamed. Ashamed that I […]
Aston Martin unveils its Vanquish
It’s been talked about for so long I thought it would never see the light of day – but Aston Martin has unveiled the Vanquish. The motor tops the firm’s line-up and is a ‘super grand tourer’ representing ‘the zenith […]
Shaking bones and stirring emotion
With that cheesy and rather poor reference to Bond’s favourite posh-party drink I’ll serve up some news on a new tuned Aston that is linked to Britain’s most famous, though fictional, spy. Feeling a bit spy-like? Always wanted to join […]