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Video: AutoCar pits Mercedes SLS AMG against, Porsche 911, Lamborghini Gallardo, Aston Martin Vantage

Video: AutoCar pits Mercedes SLS AMG against, Porsche 911, Lamborghini Gallardo, Aston Martin Vantage

The folks over at AutoCar set out on a mission to figure out what is the new 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG’s closest rival. They brought along the new Porsche 911 Turbo, Lamborghini Gallardo and the Aston Martin V12 Vantage. Which of the three came the closest to the Gullwing Benz? Check out the video after [...]

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Video: Aston Martin V12 Vantage promotional video

Video: Aston Martin V12 Vantage promotional video

The Aston Martin V12 Vantage is slowly making its way to the United States. The model will go on sale in the fourth quarter of 2010 with prices starting at $179,995, including a heavy $3,000 gas-guzzler tax and $1,350 destination charge. We’re not even going to bother to elaborate some more. Here’s a quick refresher [...]

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2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage U.S. prices start at $179,995

2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage U.S. prices start at $179,995

After a huge demand from customers, the Aston Martin V12 Vantage will finally be going on sale later this year in the United States. Prices for the new Aston will start at $179,995, including a heavy $3,000 gas-guzzler tax and $1,350 destination charge. The looking to for the V12 Vantage Carbon Black package will have [...]

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Aston Martin V12 Vantage confirmed for the United States

Aston Martin V12 Vantage confirmed for the United States

Responding to demand from customers, Aston Martin confirmed today that the V12 Vantage will be coming to North and South America later this year. “We are very pleased to be able to respond to customer demand and launch this car in the Americas ““ still our biggest market globally,” said Aston Martin Chief Commercial Officer, [...]

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Aston Martin DBS and V12 Vantage Carbon Black Edition get 50 man-hours of painting

Aston Martin DBS and V12 Vantage Carbon Black Edition get 50 man-hours of painting

The Aston Martin DBS and the V12 Vantange have been successful sellers for Aston since their launch. To celebrate their success, Aston is launching a unique Carbon Black Special Edition of both models that adds “typically understated flair to these acclaimed models.” Both models feature Carbon Black metallic paint and have undergone 50 man-hours of [...]

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Aston Martin V12 Vantage coming to the United States

Aston Martin V12 Vantage coming to the United States

When the Aston Marin V12 Vantage made its debut earlier this year, Aston said that it will produce only 1,000 units of the car during its life span and that it will not offer the car to the North American market. Well, it seems like CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez has changed his mind. Speaking to [...]

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Killing the rumor: Top Gear is not dead, will return in Nov.

Killing the rumor: Top Gear is not dead, will return in Nov.

Yesterday, we posted Top Gear’s review of the new Aston Martin V12 Vantage by Jeremy Clarkson. Apparently, the calm and sad review of the most outstanding supercars on the market was seen as the end of the Top Gear series. Rumors started on Twitter that Clarkson wasn’t sad about the end of V12 wonders due [...]

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Video: Jeremy Clarkson reviews the Aston Martin V12 Vantage

Video: Jeremy Clarkson reviews the Aston Martin V12 Vantage

Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May wrapped up Season 13 of Top Gear last night. Clarkson completed the last segment by driving the new Aston Martin V12 Vantage in a very simple, calm and sad review that left us tired, lazy and… well, sad. Either way, we’re going to call it a day with [...]

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Video: Tiff Needell drives the Aston Martin V12 Vantage

Video: Tiff Needell drives the Aston Martin V12 Vantage

While we’re huge fans of Top Gear, once in a while we love ourselves some Fifth Gear. The UK TV program recently got around to testing the new 2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage hosted by none other than Tiff Needell. Refresher: Power comes from a 6.0L V12 engine that makes 510-hp with a maximum torque of [...]

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Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster may be coming to Frankfurt in Sept.

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster may be coming to Frankfurt in Sept.

The new Aston Martin V12 Vantage is sure to please those who love a small car with a really big engine. But for those who love a small car with a really big engine on which they can drop the top and enjoy some sun, Aston Martin is working on a new V12 Vantage Roadster. [...]

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