This year marks Aston Martin’s 110th anniversary as a car maker, and the British firm is set to enter a new era of cutting-edge electrified supercars and GTs by the middle of the decade. Before then, however, Aston will bring production of its mighty DBS Superleggera flagship to a close – but it won’t be leaving… Continue reading New Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate: limited-run 759bhp GT unveiled
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New Aston Martin DB11 facelift in development
We first saw the DB11 back in 2016 so an update for Aston Martin’s grand tourer has been a long time coming. These latest spy shots reveal the British firm is working on a comprehensive redesign of the DB11. Aston Martin’s range currently consists of four cars, the DBX SUV, the entry-model Vantage, the range-topping… Continue reading New Aston Martin DB11 facelift in development
@VW Group: IMSA: Porsche 963 tackles the 24 Hours of Daytona from the front row006532
Qualifying Felipe Nasr from Brazil planted Porsche Penske Motorsport’s No. 7 car on P2 – a mere 0.083 seconds off pole position. His brand colleague Nick Tandy, however, was hampered by bad luck in the No. 6 car. On the way to setting pole, the UK driver lost the rear of his 963 while braking… Continue reading @VW Group: IMSA: Porsche 963 tackles the 24 Hours of Daytona from the front row006532
@AML: Aston Martin targets Daytona glory as Vantage kicks-off global programme of GT racing in 2023000398
Aston Martin begins 110th anniversary year aiming for victory in North America’s most famous endurance race – the Rolex 24 at Daytona Four Vantage GT3s in contention for Rolex 24 GTD class supremacy Heart of Racing begins IMSA GTD title defence, targets GTD Pro crown Aston Martin Racing champions Marco Sørensen, Nicki Thiim, Darren Turner,… Continue reading @AML: Aston Martin targets Daytona glory as Vantage kicks-off global programme of GT racing in 2023000398
Official: Bentley design boss Andreas Mindt moves to Volkswagen
Bentley design boss Andreas Mindt will replace his counterpart Jozef Kaban at Volkswagen from 1 February. Mindt will be replaced in Crewe by Tobias Suehlmann, who already oversees Bentley’s exterior design department, having joined in late 2021 following stints at Bugatti, Aston Martin, McLaren and Volkswagen. According to a previous report from Automobilwoche, the high-profile job shuffle is a… Continue reading Official: Bentley design boss Andreas Mindt moves to Volkswagen
Aston Martin DB11 to be reinvented in wide-reaching update
Aston Martin is priming the DB11 grand tourer for an extensive mechanical and technological overhaul, which will help it to compete more effectively with the newer Mercedes-AMG SL and Ferrari Roma. New images captured by Autocar’s spy photographers show a heavily camouflaged DB11 undergoing road testing – giving itself away as the updated car with… Continue reading Aston Martin DB11 to be reinvented in wide-reaching update
Andy Palmer’s bumpy ride: from supercars to battery buses – The Guardian
Interview Andy Palmer’s bumpy ride: from supercars to battery buses Jasper Jolly Palmer admits to thinking about the chance that Switch Mobility could overtake Aston Martin in market valuation. Photograph: Sophia Evans/The Observer Palmer admits to thinking about the chance that Switch Mobility could overtake Aston Martin in market valuation. Photograph: Sophia Evans/The Observer The… Continue reading Andy Palmer’s bumpy ride: from supercars to battery buses – The Guardian
Report: Bentley design boss Andreas Mindt moves to Volkswagen
Bentley design boss Andreas Mindt is poised to replace his counterpart Jozef Kaban at Volkswagen, according to reports from Germany. The shock move, first reported by Automobilwoche and Automotive News Europe, could happen as soon as 1 February – according to unnamed sources at Volkswagen. Mindt will reportedly be replaced in Crewe by Tobias Suehlmann,… Continue reading Report: Bentley design boss Andreas Mindt moves to Volkswagen
Bentley design boss Andreas Mindt moves to Volkswagen
Bentley design boss Andreas Mindt is poised to replace his counterpart Jozef Kaban at Volkswagen, according to reports from Germany. The shock move, first reported by Automobilwoche and Automotive News Europe, could happen as soon as 1 February – according to unnamed sources at Volkswagen. Mindt will reportedly be replaced in Crewe by Tobias Suehlmann,… Continue reading Bentley design boss Andreas Mindt moves to Volkswagen
A Formula 1 Season of Musical Chairs
When he announced, on July 28, his decision to retire at the end of the season, Sebastian Vettel could not have foreseen the domino effect that would follow. Four days later, Aston Martin announced that Fernando Alonso would replace Vettel. What is known as “the silly season” — referring to all the talk that begins… Continue reading A Formula 1 Season of Musical Chairs