The Aston Martin pictured here testing at the Nurburgring is believed to the Vantage GT8, the ultimate version of the V8 Vantage series. Its 4.7-litre engine is expected to deliver around 335kW, about 15kW more than the current most powerful V8 Vantage but well down on the 420kW generated by the 6.0-litre engine in the ultimate V12 Vantage, the GT12. The aerodynamic … [Read more...] about First the Aston Martin GT12 Vantage, now the GT8
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Porsche Panamera station wagon spied testing on Nurburgring
The big Porsche Panamera sedan/hatchback was never a thing of beauty. The Panamera station wagon/shooting brake pictured here adds very little, although some critics are saying there is some elegance about the boxy rear end. Whatever, the so-called Porsche Sport Turismo has been spied testing on the Nurburgring circuit. It shares much with the next-generation Panamera, … [Read more...] about Porsche Panamera station wagon spied testing on Nurburgring
007 Aston Martin sells for $5.26m
An Aston Martin DB10 created exclusively for the James Bond film Spectre has sold at auction for £2,434,500 ($5.26 million). The car was one of 10 made for use in the film, and the only one to be offered for public sale. The car was knocked down to an unidentified buyer at Christie's auction rooms in London. The money raised is to be donated by Aston Martin to … [Read more...] about 007 Aston Martin sells for $5.26m
Bond film Aston Martin up for grabs at auction
One of the Aston Martins specially built for the James Bond film Spectre is to be auctioned for charity in London, along with 23 other Bond-related items. It is part of an event on February 18 called ‘Spectre the Auction’, timed to coincide with the release of the 24th Bond film on DVD. The car has been signed by 007 actor Daniel Craig and has a reserve price of £1million … [Read more...] about Bond film Aston Martin up for grabs at auction
Holden Captivas recalled for diesel engine fix
More than 5000 Holden Captiva SUVs have been recalled to fix a fault that, if ignored, risks major engine repairs. The vehicle is the CG Captiva and its 2.0-litre diesel engine, produced between December 2006 and February 2008. It is the fourth recall this year for the CG Captiva. Holden says rocker arm bearings might fail if engine oil isn’t changed regularly. Prolonged … [Read more...] about Holden Captivas recalled for diesel engine fix