Sure, some might quibble about a few of the Vantage’s Ford parts-bin components, or argue that a Porsche 911 is a more technically accomplished driving machine, but who cares? Live and let live, I say! Perhaps unsurprisingly, most previous-generation Vantages seem to have been equipped with the Sportshift automated gearbox, which isn’t really such a… Continue reading Best cars for road trips – our top models for the ultimate driving adventure
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My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.142)
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior meet in a Jeep Wrangler to talk their respective Autocar columns. Cropley meets Jo Budge, who decides what your Audi is equipped with, nearly gets run over by an Aston Martin Cygnet, and he and Prior discuss what is the ideal car size, and what the next steps are… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.142)
Bovensiepen Zagato: Alpina founder reveals 603bhp coachbuilt GT
The Bovensiepen family, founders of legendary German BMW tuning house Alpina, have launched their own coachbuilding business with the unveiling of a new 600bhp super-GT at the Villa d’Este Concorso d’Eleganza. With Alpina now owned by BMW itself, the family is shifting its focus to become “a manufacturer of outstanding automobiles that embody the ambition… Continue reading Bovensiepen Zagato: Alpina founder reveals 603bhp coachbuilt GT
Apple announces CarPlay Ultra, its next-gen smartphone mirroring system
Apple has announced CarPlay Ultra, the next generation of its smartphone mirroring system, will roll out alongside new Aston Martin orders across the U.S. and Canada in the coming weeks. The tech giant confirmed that the new system will be available for existing Aston Martin models equipped with the OEM’s next-gen infotainment system, and can… Continue reading Apple announces CarPlay Ultra, its next-gen smartphone mirroring system
Apple finally launches next-gen ‘CarPlay Ultra’ software, starting with Aston Martin
Apple’s next-generation version of its popular CarPlay infotainment software is finally launching three years after it was first announced. The company said Thursday that this new version of CarPlay — now known as “CarPlay Ultra” — will start rolling out on new Aston Martin vehicles in the U.S. and Canada, roughly half a year late.… Continue reading Apple finally launches next-gen ‘CarPlay Ultra’ software, starting with Aston Martin
Apple’s CarPlay Ultra is finally here, if you have a new Aston Martin
CarPlay Ultra is coming to Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis, too. CarPlay Ultra is coming to Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis, too. Emma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Apple is officially rolling out the next… Continue reading Apple’s CarPlay Ultra is finally here, if you have a new Aston Martin
Best cars for road trips – our top models for the ultimate driving adventure
Sure, some might quibble about a few of the Vantage’s Ford parts-bin components, or argue that a Porsche 911 is a more technically accomplished driving machine, but who cares? Live and let live, I say! Perhaps unsurprisingly, most previous-generation Vantages seem to have been equipped with the Sportshift automated gearbox, which isn’t really such a… Continue reading Best cars for road trips – our top models for the ultimate driving adventure
Aston Martin Vantage Roadster
Eyebrows were raised when an Aston Martin engineer, speaking at the Austrian launch of the new Roadster, suggested the spring and damper rates had been carried over wholesale from the coupé unaltered. For something without a proper carbonfibre tub, this would be irregular. When you lop the top off a coupé, the body often then… Continue reading Aston Martin Vantage Roadster
Hedley Studios to bring automotive art to the Cannes Film Festival with pop-up showroom on Vieux Port de Cannes Marina
Hedley Studios will launch a pop-up showroom at the IGY Vieux Port de Cannes Marina in Cannes from 13 – 24 May, 10am – 7pm The exhibit will be situated on the Jetée Albert Edouard Nord, directly overlooking the Palais des Festivals Coinciding with the world-famous Cannes Film Festival, the pop-up will feature all four of Hedley… Continue reading Hedley Studios to bring automotive art to the Cannes Film Festival with pop-up showroom on Vieux Port de Cannes Marina
India-UK FTA: JLR, Diageo among winners of model trade deal
Highlights India has agreed to slash tariffs on United Kingdom-made cars and whiskey as part of a comprehensive trade agreement, making it cheaper for UK companies to sell a variety of goods in India. The deal will reduce whiskey and gin tariffs from 150 per cent to 75 per cent, eventually settling at 40 per… Continue reading India-UK FTA: JLR, Diageo among winners of model trade deal