The Valhalla’s major mechanical piece, its engine, takes Mercedes-AMG’s 4.0-litre V8 as a starting point. But rather than the usual Aston cross-plane-crank kind, it’s the AMG GT Black Series flat-plane version. Such V8s have 180deg planes and fires on alternate cylinder banks for more even gas flow and smoother primary balance than cross-plane ones – although they can suffer secondary… Continue reading Aston Martin Valhalla
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Can a garage-find Aston Martin win the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance?
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Next week sees the opening of the 74th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California, with hundreds of the world’s finest pre- and post-war classic cars competing to be crowned best in show. Among them will… Continue reading Can a garage-find Aston Martin win the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance?
@VW Group: Audi customer team with big lead in Italy010490
In the long-distance discipline of the Campionato Italiano Gran Turismo, the Tresor Attempo Racing team has built up a comfortable lead in the overall standings ahead of the final race. South of the Alps, Audi’s touring car customers are also providing plenty of excitement in TCR Italy. Numerous other successes in overall and class standings… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi customer team with big lead in Italy010490
German FAZ: Last chance for the big Formula 1 talent009760
The ghost has evaporated. A speculation had been speculated for three quarters. Does he go to Mercedes? Who has to go for him? Can he go away from Red Bull at all? The last question has been clarified since the Grand Prix of Belgium last weekend. Because Max Verstappen ends July as the third in… Continue reading German FAZ: Last chance for the big Formula 1 talent009760
Mercedes-Benz and Porsche flag €800m in combined costs from Trump tariffs – business live
03.01 EDT Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Aston Martin count steep cost of US tariffs Good morning, and welcome to our live coverage of business, economics and financial markets. Car companies around the world are laying out the cost of Donald Trump’s trade war, with Mercedes-Benz saying tariffs will cost it €362m (£313m) while German sportscar maker Porsche… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz and Porsche flag €800m in combined costs from Trump tariffs – business live
Meet the UK’s newest and most inclusive car show
Britain has a new car show, guaranteed to be more colourful and diverse than any so far listed in the UK’s busy calendar. The first-ever Petrol & Pride meeting, aimed at combining the car passions of members of the LBGTQ+ community with those of their allies in the British automotive industry and anywhere else, was… Continue reading Meet the UK’s newest and most inclusive car show
Formula GT Announces Global Launch: A High-Speed Motorsport Revolution Featuring Hypercars, Raw Torque, and Next-Gen Innovation
LOS ANGELES, July 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A new era in motorsports begins as Formula GT officially unveils its global debut, set for Spring 2026. Combining cutting-edge technology, raw torque, and high-speed performance with the world’s most elite hypercars, Formula GT is poised to revolutionize the racing world. Formula GT Global launch Gala is sponsored… Continue reading Formula GT Announces Global Launch: A High-Speed Motorsport Revolution Featuring Hypercars, Raw Torque, and Next-Gen Innovation
India-UK FTA to cut import duty on ICE cars to 10% in 5 years
The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will progressively slash the basic customs duty on internal combustion engine (ICE) passenger vehicles to as low as 10% over the next five years, according to a document from the Ministry of Commerce. The FTA has introduced phased reductions in India’s currently steep customs duties, ranging from 66% to… Continue reading India-UK FTA to cut import duty on ICE cars to 10% in 5 years
Aston Martin Vanquish Volante
The interior is basically untouched compared with the regular car. Which means it’s neatly laid out, expensively put together with physical controls for most things. The view out is reassuringly straight forward considering the size of the car. The roof can be opened in 14-seconds and closed in 16-seconds. It works at up to 31mph… Continue reading Aston Martin Vanquish Volante
New Aston Martin Vantage S ups the power to 671bhp
But while the firm’s engineers wanted the S to display greater agility, they weren’t prepared to sacrifice compliance or refinement. As such, you’ll find reduced rear-spring stiffness for improved low-speed ride, plus a 10 per cent reduction in the stiffness of the transmission mounts. Advertisement – Article continues below There’s a handful of visual changes… Continue reading New Aston Martin Vantage S ups the power to 671bhp