Tag: Aston Martin

Asia’s First Reveal of the De Tomaso P72 at the “Wynn Signature – 2024 Hypercar Exhibition”

MACAU, Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In a momentous occasion for automotive enthusiasts and luxury connoisseurs alike, Wynn is pleased to reveal the De Tomaso P72 for the first time in Asia at the “Wynn Signature – 2024 Hypercar Exhibition”. This extraordinary vehicle is now on display at Wynn Palace from now through October 13,… Continue reading Asia’s First Reveal of the De Tomaso P72 at the “Wynn Signature – 2024 Hypercar Exhibition”

New Aston Martin Vanquish unveiled with roaring 823bhp V12

Being a top-spec Aston, the 410mm front and 380mm rear brake discs are carbon ceramic as standard, and reduce the unsprung weight by 27kg, compared with an equivalent set of steel brakes. Design and interior All of this upgraded hardware is covered by the new Vanquish’s larger body. Designed under the leadership of Marek Reichmann,… Continue reading New Aston Martin Vanquish unveiled with roaring 823bhp V12

Exclusive: Adrian Newey joins Aston Martin F1 – and Autocar podcast

[embedded content] Aston Martin has appointed Adrian Newey, Formula 1’s most successful design engineer, to be its managing technical partner. He will start at the Silverstone team on 2 March 2025. Newey’s cars have taken more than 200 grand prix wins, 13 drivers’ championships and 12 constructors’ championships across three F1 teams. Of those, more than… Continue reading Exclusive: Adrian Newey joins Aston Martin F1 – and Autocar podcast

Where Is CarPlay 2?

For lots of smartphone owners, Apple is the conduit to the internet. Since 2022, Apple has made it clear that it wants to be the same for lots of drivers, too. That’s when the company announced “next-generation” CarPlay 2, which is set to extend CarPlay’s convenient phone-mirroring technology beyond a vehicle’s central infotainment screen to… Continue reading Where Is CarPlay 2?

@niche: LIVING ON A THIN LINE.003517

Editor’s Note: This week, as we mark another somber anniversary of September 11, Peter discusses the perilous position that the auto industry finds itself in once again, this time brought about by the severe miscalculation and headlong rush to all EVs, all the time. In “On The Table,” we take a look at Audi’s extensive freshening of the… Continue reading @niche: LIVING ON A THIN LINE.003517

@AML: F1® car for the road delivered to F1® driver, Fernando Alonso000640

Aston Martin’s Aramco Formula 1® Team driver, Fernando Alonso, takes delivery of his new Aston Martin Valkyrie in Monaco A true F1® car for the road now piloted by two-time FIA Formula One® World Champion Sensational bespoke specification designed by Fernando Alonso in partnership with Q by Aston Martin Era defining hypercar incorporates concepts and… Continue reading @AML: F1® car for the road delivered to F1® driver, Fernando Alonso000640

Aston Martin plans hybrid sports cars – but not Vanquish

Aston Martin is considering fitting both the DB12 and Vantage with plug-in hybrid powertrains – but it won’t do the same with the new Vanquish. Aston has confirmed plans to use PHEVs as a transitional technology on its way to pure electrification, having pushed back its first EV in light of wavering demand for battery-powered sports… Continue reading Aston Martin plans hybrid sports cars – but not Vanquish