2011 Aston Martin Cygnet In Bridgestone Eco-Rally

Aston Martin announced they will enter two Cygents in the fifth annual Bridgestone Eco-Rally. He confuses the fans of Aston even more!


The Cygent, I'm sure you know is a Toyota iQ below. Aston just put it in a fancy dress and sell it for three times the price. They say it's the ultimate city car. Just enough. But that's a green car that makes no sense.

I think you buy a greener car because you want to save money. So why on earth do you buy for 30 Cygent Great, then you can get exactly the same with a Toyota badge for 10 large. Of course, in terms of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of Cygent not very good with 56.5 mpg and 116 g / km, t because of its tiny engine.

So to be really honest, coming into 2011 Eco-Rally Bridgestone is more of a marketing thing for Aston.

Next-Gen Aston Martin DBS will get 20 extra HP

The new Aston Martin DBS will get 20 more horsepower and will also be lighter.

The next generation of the DB9 will result in a more powerful DBS version, according to the manufacturer. The 6.0 liter V12 engine will go thru significant changes which will add 20 more HP, combined to a lighter body.

Besides the extra power, the next generation of the DBS will also benefit from improved acceleration, braking, handling and, of course, fuel economy.

The engine’s weight will also be reduced to 10-15 percent, the ending result being about 400 pounds less, or around 180 kilograms.

The exterior styling will be slightly adjusted to match the One-77, which may become Aston Martin’s new flagship.

New, lighter, more powerful and with an exterior design ment to soften our eyes, that seems to be Aston’s main future plan.

Spy shots of a prototype for the new-generation DB9 reveal a more rakish look for the car, as well as a completely revised interior. Expect the DBS to look even more aggressive and come with its own bodykit, exhaust note and alloy wheels.

Look out for the debut of the new Aston Martin DB9 towards the end of next year, with the DBS to follow in early 2013.

Aston Martin Limited Edition for Sale

Ever wanted to own a limited edition car? Well Sukar.com has an Aston Martin One-77 for sale and it could be yours, if you have a spare Dhs8.25 million to spare, that is. The car, which is one of only 77 in the world, is a limited edition and is going on sale for one day only.


“Sukar.com has managed to block this car for our Middle East customers, giving them exclusivity in the region to own one of just few remaining vehicles left on the market. For us, it is not only about providing privileged prices but also privileged access to things everyone dreams of,” said Sukar.com Founder and President, Saygin Yalcin.

2013 Aston Martin DB9 Spy shots

These are the first shots of the 2013 Aston Martin DB9 super tourer. Caught in competitive testing with Ferrari's 599 and Mercedes-Benz's SLS AMG, it's clear Aston is taking the competition head-on.

While much of the car is obscured by camouflage, new lights like those found on the Rapide and Virage can be seen. The side profile gains a new line what appers to be more deeply recessed depressions in the door panel, slightly sharper creases over the rear fenders, and new side skirts to match the lower, more aggressive front spoiler and rear trunk lid lip. The rear end looks to be a bit wider and taller than the current DB9.

Up front, a mesh grille replaces the multi-bar unit found on the current DB9, though that may come down to the fact that this is a prototype and not yet fully prepped. Other minor details include relocated, mesh-grilled hood vents and side mirrors that stand farther away from the doors, mounted on thinner, more-aerodynamic stalks.

2012 Aston Martin Rapide Photos

2012 Aston Martin Rapide

2012 Aston Martin Rapide

2012 Aston Martin Rapide

2012 Aston Martin Rapide

2012 Aston Martin Rapide

2012 Aston Martin Rapide

2012 Aston Martin Rapide

2012 Aston Martin V12 Zagato photos

2012 Aston Martin V12 Zagato

2012 Aston Martin V12 Zagato

2012 Aston Martin V12 Zagato

2012 Aston Martin V12 Zagato

2011 Aston Martin Rapide Review

2011 Aston Martin Rapide Review


2011 Aston Martin Rapide Review

The 2011 Aston Martin Rapide Specs and photos

The 2011 Aston Martin Rapide

2011 Aston Martin Rapide

2011 Aston Martin Rapide

2011 Aston Martin Rapide

The 2011 Aston Martin Rapide features a hand-built 6.0-liter V12 engine producing 470 horsepower with peak power being delivered at 6,000 rpm and 443 pound-feet of peak torque at 5,000 rpm. A specifically tuned six-speed Touchtronic 2 automatic transmission allows the driver to change gears automatically or manually via the steering column-mounted magnesium paddles.

As one can see, the production version is very similar to the concept car, but does swap out quad-air intakes for upper and lower grilles. The rear of the car has strong family ties to other Aston Martin models, and sports 'smoked' rear taillights.

Continuing its series of firsts and oddities for the brand, the Rapide is the first ever Aston Martin built outside of the United Kingdom, thanks to a partnership up with Magna Steyr. Given a strong interest in the Rapide, Aston Martin says it will build between 1,000 and 2,000 units per year, up from an original estimate of 500 or less.

Like Aston's other models, the Rapide is built on the company's VH (Vertical/Horizontal) architecture -- the same that underpins the DB9. The Rapide will also borrow its twelve-cylinder powerplant from the DBS, DB9 and Vantage models -- although power will be increased from 450 horsepower to 470.

2012 Aston Martin V12 Zagato

2012 Aston Martin V12 Zagato

2012 Aston Martin V12 Zagato



2012 Aston Martin V12 Zagato

1954 Aston Martin tops out at $974,350

A very rare and handsome 1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Cabriolet previously owned by that legendary British Grand racing character, Innes Ireland, sold for a remarkable £606,500 ($974, 350) today (July 1, 2011) at Bonhams’ annual sale of Collectors’ Motor Cars and Automobilia at Goodwood Festival of Speed. Recently restored to concours condition, it had attracted a pre-sale estimate of £500,000 – 700,000. Today's rate of exchange is £1 = $1.607.

Another top tot, a well-known, competition-winning 1925 Bugatti Type 35B Grand Prix two-seater, formerly owned by past Bugatti Owners’ Club director and editor of Bugantics magazine, Jack Perkins, fetched £430,500, having been estimated at £400,000 – 500,000. It was accompanied in the sale by another beautiful Bugatti, a 1926 Type 37 Monoposto, which made £197,300 (estimate £120,000 – 160,000).

Aston Martin Zagato V12 Confirmed

Now we have Aston Martin’s official word that the bewitching Zagato V12will make it into production, in a strictly limited number. The production V12 will be almost identical to the concept car seen at Villa d’Este, but Aston is yet to confirm its details in a press release to be released in a few weeks. We’re guessing a produciton volume of under 50 units, and a price tag of around 200,000 GBP.

The racing versions of the car will be preserved in museum, and occasionally come out for special events.

Aston Martin Zagato V12 is powered by the same 510 hp V12 engine as in the DBS and V12 Vantage.

2012 Aston Martin Lagonda Concept

The concept 2012 Aston Martin Lagonda crossover’s styling has been fettled somewhat by AML design pencil-in-chief Marek Reichman, and CAR understands that the 4×4 will be derived from the new Mercedes M-class out later in 2011.There will in fact be two different Lagonda crossovers – an emphatically sporty one with 21in wheels and a low-riding chassis, and an Audi Allroad-type vehicle that might attract the odd Range Rover customer.

The third potential offering? A luxury sedan not unlike the original 2012 Aston Martin Lagonda four-door from decades ago. CAR reports that, like Aston’s smaller Cygnet, the Lagonda sedan would combine traditional luxury amenities with “advanced packaging and a sophisticated drivetrain.”

No word on how long it will take Aston Martin to ready its Lagonda sub-brand, but since the company seems to be quite serious about launching this duo (or trio) of vehicles, we could see something crop up within the next few years.

2012 Aston Martin Cygnet Reviews

2012 Aston Martin Cygnet Reviews. The Aston Martin unveiled new car which a new benchmark for compact luxury. This is 2012 Aston Martin Cygnet. “Whatever we do, we do right. If we do performance, we do performance; we don’t downsize or compromise our sports cars. The Cygnet needs to satisfy the demands of emissions and space. It is a car without compromise, just like every other Aston Martin.

2012 Aston Martin Cygnet expresses a simple but fundamental idea: in the modern city, scale equates to speed and freedom. At just three metres long, the Cygnet gives the driver a new dimension of freedom, able to slot into gaps in traffic, exploit the smallest parking spaces, consume the least fuel and emit the lowest emissions, all while delivering exceptional levels of quality and comfort.

“Cygnet is small but luxurious, an Aston Martin tailor fit for the city,” says Marek Reichman, Aston Martin’s Director of Design. With an almost unlimited palette of materials, colours and textures, each hand-finished Cygnet will be truly unique, a personalised space within the city. “Luxury is not constrained by scale.”

Cygnet is a product of Aston Martin’s unrivalled experience in craft, technology and design. The future city will present a very different luxury brand landscape, as social change and legislation increases the division between urban and anti-urban product categories. With the 2012 Aston Martin Cygnet , Aston Martin will be at the forefront of these changes, ensuring the company’s enduring brand image will continue to prosper in new market conditions.