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
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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
Interview: Andy Palmer on life after Aston Martin – The Engineer
Interview: Andy Palmer on life after Aston Martin The Engineer Go to Source
@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
Autocar magazine 4 September: on sale now
In this week’s issue, we reveal Aston Martin’s new flagship GT, give our verdict on the Volvo EX90 electric SUV and the Ferrari Roma Spider meets one of its ancestors from 1964. News Aston Martin has revived the Vanquish name for a new flagship sports GT that boasts 824bhp from a twin-turbocharged V12, making it… Continue reading Autocar magazine 4 September: on sale now
@AML: Aston Martin Vanquish unveiled with stunning world premiere in Venice000639
Grand reveal event on Venetian Lagoon celebrates new V12 flagship Aston Martin model Glittering premiere during the Venice International Film Festival attracts acclaimed figures from entertainment, the arts and fashion Aston Martin’s Formula One® Team drivers Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso reveal Vanquish, completing Aston Martin’s portfolio of next-generation sports cars 03 September 2024, Venice,… Continue reading @AML: Aston Martin Vanquish unveiled with stunning world premiere in Venice000639
Vanquishing Europe: 1000-mile tour in Aston’s V12 great
The new Aston Martin Vanquish has been revealed, bringing the British brand’s V12-engined flagship back to the fore after a six-year hiatus. With a whopping 824bhp and 738lb ft of torque, plus a stiffer chassis than its DBS predecessor, it’s poised to fight for the super grand tourer crown. But it’s not all about measurable qualities.… Continue reading Vanquishing Europe: 1000-mile tour in Aston’s V12 great