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  • DBX in South Africa

    The Aston Martin DBX was Matt Becker’s most complex car

    When did the DBX project begin for you? I had been in the company for about six months in 2015 and was already heavily involved in DB11 but we were already in the concept stage of DBX. CEO Andy Palmer joined the company in 2014 and in March 2015...
  • Aston plans this and more models before 2023

    The latest chapter of Aston Martin’s new line-up has been revealed. The new Aston Martin Vantage made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show this week and is faster, lighter and more powerful than its predecessor. The Vantage is the second of 7 new models that will be launched...
  • 5 Supercars that are SLOWER than the Audi RS3

      The Audi RS3 Sedan has been applauded as one of the best all-round sports cars of the last decade, mostly thanks to its 2.5-litre 5-cylinder engine that produces 294kW of power and 480Nm of torque. Throw the latest version of Audi’s ‘quattro’ all-wheel-drive system into the mix and...
  • Aston Martin Zagato thrives

    The Aston Martin’s Vanquish Zagato family is set to grow by two models following the British marques announcement that both a Speedster and Shooting Brake derivative will enter production. The two new models arrive in the wake of the Vanquish Zagato Coupe and Volante models released last year and...
  • V8 Aston DB11 seen testing

    Few engines ever reach the status of being ‘legendary’, with some examples being Ford’s 5.0-litre V8, Porsche’s flat 6 and the Aston Martin V12. However a competitor for the V8 Continental GT needed to be created, and thankfully the Germans were willing to help. Meet the Aston Martin DB11....
  • Aston Martin Valkyrie takes flight in 2019

    Aston have stuck with the letter V, and just like the Vanquish, Vulcan and Vantage, have aptly named it’s low flying hyper car the Aston Martin Valkyrie. Production of the low volume hyper car will commence in 2019 and with only 150 units being built the car will no doubt...
  • Aston’s new DB11 Volante keeps pace with coupe

    Gentlemen rejoice! Prepare to feel the wind surging through your hair come 2018 as Aston Martin have confirmed the production of a convertible version of their drop-dead gorgeous DB11. The “lightly disguised engineering car”, according to Aston Martin, will feature the same iconic twin-turbo 5.2-litre V12 found in the...
  • Aston Martin salutes DB9 after 13-year production run

    The last nine Aston Martin DB9s have left the Gaydon production line while its successor, the DB11, will begin production next month. The Aston Martin DB9 enjoyed a production legacy of 13 years and was instrumental in assisting future designs like the DBS Vanquish and Aston Martin Rapide. Aston...
  • The AM-RB 001 is motoring’s greatest mash up

    Collaborations don’t always happen in the automotive world, but when they do, you can be sure to expect something major. An example of a successful collaboration is the Audi RS2, which was co-developed by Porsche. The amazing RS2 was a product of two road-car manufacturers, but what would happen...