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Daimler talking to Aston Martin on possible Maybach partnership

Daimler talking to Aston Martin on possible Maybach partnership

The 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show is shaping to be very busy and jam-packed with lots of insight for the next decade or so, all things automobile. And to add to the fiasco, word has now popped up at the Frankfurt show suggesting that Daimler AG might pair up their failing Maybach brand with Aston Martin. [...]

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2011 Frankfurt: 2011 Aston Martin DBS Carbon Edition gets two new colors

At the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, Aston Martin will show not one but to Carbon Edition DBS sports cars. The models follow the success of the DBS Carbon Black, introduced in 2009. The 2011 Aston Martin DBS Carbon Edition will be available in two new colors including Flame Orange and Ceramic Grey together with the [...]

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13 supercars seized from drivers under 21 in Vancouver, police have no evidence to pursue charges

13 supercars seized from drivers under 21 in Vancouver, police have no evidence to pursue charges

With cameras and witness phone calls, police caught many drivers in a group of 13 that were driving sports cars at speeds estimated to be over 120mph, however, are unable to go forward with more charges. Police have the cars on film near the George Massey Tunnel, but there is nothing there to get the [...]

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Mobiado released first cell phone in new Aston Martin line

Canadian company Mobiado has released its first phone in the new Aston martin Collection. Known as the Grand 350 Aston Martin, the phone’s body is CNC machined from aircraft specification aluminum, and features a hard surface for demanding everyday use. The frame of the Grand 350 Aston Martin inlayed with sapphire crystal and the infrared [...]

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Aston Martin operations manager leaves to manage Chrysler’s SRT marketing

Aston Martin operations manager leaves to manage Chrysler’s SRT marketing

The head of operations at Aston Martin has left the company to join Chrysler Group LLC as the marketing manager for the new SRT and motorsports brand. Beth Paretta’s appointment is effective this month and her responsibilities including managing the SRT product launches and events. Paretta has quite a strong automobile resume working for Honda [...]

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Aston Martin V12 Zagato road going version coming to Frankfurt

After its debut at the Villa d’Este Concorso d’Eleganza, there wasn’t a week we could go without hearing about the new Aston Martin V12 Zagato. However, things died out after Aston confirmed that the V12 Zagato will finally be entering production as a road car and today Aston Martin is giving us the first look at [...]

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Aston Martin Vantage GT3 coming early 2012

Aston Martin Vantage GT3 coming early 2012

Aston Martin has just confirmed the specifications of the 2012 Vantage GT3 Race Car, which is a successor of the very successful DBRS9. The new Aston Martin Vantage GT3 will be eligible for a range race series around the world including the FIA GT3 Championship, ADAC Masters, Nürburgring VLN, Blancpain Endurance Series, British GT, Belcar and [...]

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Video: Aston Martin One-77 at the Paul Ricard Circuit

The Paul Ricard Circuit is a motorsport race track built at Le Castellet, near Marseille, France, in 1969 with finance from the eccentric drinks magnate Paul Ricard. Apparently, Ricard’s main goal was to built the circuit with the challenge of figuring out what would it be like to build a highway. Aston Martin’s recent purpose [...]

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Report: Aston Martin plans to squeeze profits from using old technology

Report: Aston Martin plans to squeeze profits from using old technology

While all of its competitors are rapidly advancing technologically, Aston Martin still plans on using the same platform for the upcoming model year as it has for the past eight. Aston Martin is perceived by some to be at a disadvantage because its competition consists of divisions of huge corporation, such as Volkswagen. Datamonitor of [...]

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Aston Martin Cygnet enters Bridgestone Eco-Rally

Aston Martin Cygnet enters Bridgestone Eco-Rally

Two Toyota iQ-based Aston Martin Cygnets competed in this year’s fifth annual Bridgestone Eco-Rally in London. This is Aston Martin’s first ever time participating in the event, which begins in Oxford and ends in central London. The Aston Martin Cygnet is capable of 55.6 mpg on the UK cycle and Darren Turner, a racing regular, [...]

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