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Designer’s dream: classic Mark 2 Jaguar gets 21st century makeover

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Jaguar’s chief designer Ian Callum has gone back in time to deliver his latest product, a custom-built 2014 version of a 1962 Jaguar Mark 2. The born-again classic was an 18-month project between the designer and Classic Motor Cars in Shropshire, England. "The stance of the Mark 2 is already excellent, but I wished to make it even better,” said Callum.   “The … [Read more...] about Designer’s dream: classic Mark 2 Jaguar gets 21st century makeover

Aston Martin to use Mercedes-AMG engines

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  Britain’s Aston Martin and Germany’s Mercedes-AMG are joining forces on a technical basis. Both companies have officially announced a partnership where future Aston Martin models will use bespoke V8s developed using AMG technology and Mercedes-Benz electrical components. The deal also means that Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler AG gets 5 per cent equity in Aston … [Read more...] about Aston Martin to use Mercedes-AMG engines

Aston Martin spy

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  We all knew it was in the works, but if you had any kind of doubts, we now have proof that Aston Martin is indeed preparing a convertible version of its new Vanquish named the Volante. Our spies snared a very thinly disguised prototype of the Vanquish Volante in Northern Sweden undergoing winter testing. The only part of the car hidden from view was the boot lid as … [Read more...] about Aston Martin spy