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Aston Martin have released an updated version of their V8 Vantage coupé for the 2009 model year. The 2009 V8 Vantage features numerous changes to the interior including the inclusion of the ECU (Emotion Control Unit) in place of a key, the ECU is already used in both the DBS and DB9. The engine of […]

Aston Martin’s flagship DB9 has been updated for the 2009 model year with numerous changes. The new DB9 a revised version of its 6.0 liter engine which now outputs 470 horsepower meaning the top speed is now 309 kilometers an hour. The exterior features new standard 19’ inch 10 spoke alloy wheel, a new set […]

Aston Martin have released a roadster version of its new V8 Vantage N400 at the LA Auto Show. The Aston Martin V8 Vantage N400 was released to celebrate the Aston Martin team’s wins at NÏ‹rburgring where they did very well in the ADAC 24 hour race. The car features an upgraded engine with a total […]

Aston Martin have released two special edition, the Aston Martin DB9 LM and the V8 Vantage N400 to celebrate their successful year in racing. The Aston Martin DB9 LM celebrates Aston Martin’s GT1 class victory in the Le Mans 24-hour endurance classic in June with the DBR9 (a racing version of the DB9). The V8 […]

Aston Martin have officially announced the DBS which was prominently featured in the James Bond movie Casino Royale. The Aston Martin DBS is powered by a 510 horsepower version of the same 6 liter V12 used in the DB9, it is only available with a six speed manual transmission. The car can go from 0 […]

Aston Martin has been sold by Ford, not to LVMH as previously thought but to a group of investors lead by David Richards the chairman of Prodrive. Prodrive is a British motor racing company which has worked with Aston Martin a lot in the past most recently as Aston Martin’s partner in their racing activities. […]

Aston Martin have release a special Ultimate Edition of the Vanquish S to commemorate the last forty cars built. The cars will be painted in a special Ultimate Black finish and will have an all black interior with darkened chrome accents. Each of the forty cars will have a special plaque on the door sill […]

In line with previous reports LVMH has reportedly purchased Aston Martin from Ford’s Premier Automotive Group according to the German car magazine Auto Bild. Ford’s Premier Auto Group would retain a fifteen percent stake in Aston Martin. There is currently no information whether the Lagonda brand will be included in the sale, if not it […]

Aston Martin announced back in July that they were going to be making a racing version of the V8 Vantage however did not announce any specifications nor a name. Aston Martin have released the name and specifications ahead of its unveiling at the Autosport International Show in Birmingham this week. The Aston Martin V8 Vantage […]