Editor’s Note: This week, Peter exposes Ford and GM’s “Regrets and Apologies” tour, as both of their CEOs backpedal and make excuses for dumb decisions and flat-out wrong assumptions. In On The Table we take a look at the 300th Porsche 911 – a 1990 911 Targa (Type 964) – reimagined by Singer. And we provide details for the Petersen… Continue reading @niche: WELCOME TO THE “REGRETS AND APOLOGIES” TOUR.003187
Tag: Aston Martin
Autocar magazine 14 February: on sale now
This week in Autocar, we reveal the new Aston Martin Vantage, deliver our verdict on the new Tesla Model 3, and celebrate the 60th anniversary of Car of the Year. News The Aston Martin Vantage has upped its game in all areas to battle the Porsche 911, with more power and pace, new cabin tech… Continue reading Autocar magazine 14 February: on sale now
@niche: THE SUPER BOWL, CONTINUED.003175
Editor’s Note: This week, Peter talks about the ads we liked – and didn’t like – in this year’s Super Bowl. In On The Table we take a detailed look at the new Aston Martin Vantage, and we preview the extensive updates to Porsche’s all-electric Taycan for 2025. And our AE Song of the Week is “Don’t Let the Old Man… Continue reading @niche: THE SUPER BOWL, CONTINUED.003175
@AML: Aston Martin unveils three new jewels in the crown of high performance000566
A family of racing royalty unleashed at the home of British motorsport AMR24 Formula 1® challenger heads a trio of Aston Martins, with unveiling of new Vantage sports car and Vantage GT3 racer on the same day 12 February 2024, Silverstone: Aston Martin boldly presents a bloodline born for the racing line, with the unprecedented… Continue reading @AML: Aston Martin unveils three new jewels in the crown of high performance000566
@AML: Introducing new Vantage: Engineered for real drivers000565
Potent new Vantage asserts its position as the definitive front-engine, rear-wheel drive sports car Class-leading outputs of 665PS/800Nm from 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo engine, with a perfect 50:50 weight distribution Chassis and powertrain tuned to deliver maximum thrills and driver engagement Technical highlights include industry-leading Active Vehicle Dynamics, Bilstein DTX adaptive dampers, Electronic Rear Differential… Continue reading @AML: Introducing new Vantage: Engineered for real drivers000565
@AML: State-of-the-art Aston Martin Vantage GT3 spearheads new era in top-flight GT racing000564
Aston Martin Vantage GT3 unveiled to the world alongside new Vantage road car Vantage GT3 will contest world’s greatest GT series, including the FIA World Endurance Championship, IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the Fanatec GT World Challenge First product of collaboration between Aston Martin Racing and Aston Martin Performance Technologies Re-worked aerodynamics and revised suspension… Continue reading @AML: State-of-the-art Aston Martin Vantage GT3 spearheads new era in top-flight GT racing000564
New Aston Martin Vantage brings 656bhp V8 and new interior
The aluminium chassis has been extensively revised as well, in the name of improved rigidity and engagement. The front cross-member has been moved rearwards to make the front suspension mounting points more rigid, for example, and the new engine bay brace is both lighter and stiffer. Aston also claims the rear end is up to… Continue reading New Aston Martin Vantage brings 656bhp V8 and new interior
@AML: Mike David Ortmann becomes latest champion to graduate from Aston Martin Racing Driver Academy000563
Double ADAC GT4 champion stands out among rival aspiring GT racers Ortmann to receive career assistance ahead of 2024 campaign 24-year-old joins illustrious list of graduates that includes IMSA stars Ross Gunn and Roman De Angelis, works driver Valentin Hasse Clot, British GT4 champion Tom Canning and most recently Romain Leroux Search begins for initiative’s… Continue reading @AML: Mike David Ortmann becomes latest champion to graduate from Aston Martin Racing Driver Academy000563
Aston Martin seeks replacement for CEO Amedeo Felisa
Aston Martin is reportedly searching for a new CEO to replace Amedeo Felisa, who is approaching his 78th birthday. A new report from Bloomberg alleges that Aston Martin chairman Lawrence Stroll has been contacting bosses of other luxury brands, both past and present, as he hunts for someone to lead the next stage of the… Continue reading Aston Martin seeks replacement for CEO Amedeo Felisa
CHICAGO AUTO SHOW WELCOMES RETURNING AND NEW SPONSORS
Public Show Runs February 10-19, 2024 CHICAGO, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Sponsors continue to show their support of the 2024 Chicago Auto Show with annual renewals from partners including Cars.com, ComEd, Powering Chicago, NASCAR, and Wintrust. Sponsors joining the show for the first time include AT&T, Volta, Weber, and US ARMY. “We are thrilled… Continue reading CHICAGO AUTO SHOW WELCOMES RETURNING AND NEW SPONSORS