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Director Sam Mendes Announces James Bond Title, Confirms Cast (Christoph Waltz!) & Unveils New Aston Martin

Dec 4, 2014  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich  |  1 Comment

James Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli (along with director Sam Mendes) finally revealed information regarding the new James Bond film—which has been referred to as Bond 24, since it will be the 24th Bond film—this morning during a live video stream from the 007 stage at London's Pinewood Studios.

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Gooding & Company Realizes Over $106M & Sets 16 New Records at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Auction

Aug 19, 2014  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Gooding & Company saw some pretty big profits last weekend at their two-day Pebble Beach luxury auto auction where they realized over $106 million. The official auction house of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance apparently sold 107 of their 121 lots, with the average price per car being $990,699 (they even sold 30 cars for over one million), and an overall 88 percent sale rate. To make the auction even more impressive, 16 new records were set for Ferrari, Aston Martin, and Porsche.

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Aston Martin Introduces the V8 Vantage N430 and DB9 Carbon Editions

Mar 12, 2014  |   Contributor: Noah Joseph

Driving an Aston Martin, let alone owning one, is a rare privilege. The British grand touring machines manage to straddle the divide between high-performance sports cars and luxury coupes like few others can, but their prices and limited production mean that they're not exactly a common sight in most locales.

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The Ultimate Celebrity Ride Roundup: Who Drives Which Luxury Car?

Mar 11, 2014  |   Contributor: Jared Paul Stern  |  2 Comments

We started out wanting to satisfy our curiosity about what kinds of luxury cars celebrities drive, and ended up going on an epic fact-finding mission to make the most complete list of celebrity rides ever compiled, anywhere.

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SD Int’l Auto Show Rides Into Town With Muscle Cars & the Ultimate "Zombie Survival Car"

Jan 7, 2014  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

The San Diego International Auto Show rolled in last week, filling the Convention Center with cars of all shapes and sizes. Having concluded yesterday, the show featured over 400 autos from manufacturers all over the world, including 2014 models and muscle cars — especially the Ford Mustang, which just turned 50.

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Mercedes-AMG and Aston Martin Form Future Technical Partnership

Aug 16, 2013  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

Mercedes-AMG GmbH and Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. intend to enter a technical partnership. The two firms signed a letter of intent last month, with elements of the proposal involving agreements between the companies that will hopefully begin during the second half of the year.... Read More

Get Your Office In On the Aston Martin Racing Action for $380k

Aug 14, 2013  |   Contributor: Noah Joseph

Every year racing teams around the world create a new batch of race cars to contest all manner of racing series. Which only begs the question: what happens to the old ones? There's no simple answer to that query. Some can still be raced as-is or modified to keep up with the competition, while others are kept intact by the manufacturer. But a large proportion of them are stripped of their mechanical components and used as static displays, and that's just what Aston Martin Racing has on offer.... Read More

Aston Martin Celebrates Centenary with CC100 Speedster Concept

May 23, 2013  |   Contributor: Noah Joseph

Spectators at the Nürburgring 24 Hour race in Germany last weekend were treated to an unexpected surprise when Aston Martin lapped the vaunted racetrack in an entirely new concept car. Called the CC100 Speedster, the model celebrates the company's hundredth anniversary in style.... Read More

A Smart Phone Case Worthy of Everyone's Favorite MI6 Agent

Feb 26, 2013  |   Contributor: Sally Farris

With the latest Bond movies reinforcing the coolness of Aston Martin all over again and the ever growing popularity of portable luxury electronics, why are we not surprised that someone jumped on a collaboration of the two?... Read More

$6 Million Aston Martin to Break James Bond Car Record

Feb 8, 2013  |   Contributor: Jared Paul Stern  |  1 Comment

A one-of-a-kind 1960 Aston Martin DB4GT with coachwork by Italian design house Bertone is expected to break the record set by James Bond’s legendary car when it comes up for auction in May. In 2010 a 1964 Aston Martin DB5 built for Sean Connery in Goldfinger was sold for a record-breaking $4.6 million; the DB4GT is expected to fetch up to about $6 million and set a new world record.... Read More

Speed Away in Sporty Luxury with Aston Martin's 2013 Rapide S

Jan 24, 2013  |   Contributor: Tina Stewart  |  1 Comment

You say hood and I say bonnet — but if we’re talking about Aston Martin’s new Rapide S, let’s just agree for now that it is a superlative luxury sports car. Assertive and sleek with some serious curves, the Rapide S has been updated with a new facelift — including a striking grille — so as to be the “world’s most beautiful four-seat sports car.”... Read More

Silver By Aston Martin Debuts Luxury Homewares at Maison & Objet Paris Trade Show

Jan 23, 2013  |   Contributor: Sara Cardoza

Luxury automobile brand Aston Martin, responsible for generations of Bond cars and timelessly beautiful design, has taken their signature craftsmanship into the realm of home goods. Aston Martin recruited Grant MacDonald, one of London’s most accomplished silversmiths to design... Read More

The Best Car Videos of 2012

Jan 4, 2013  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

It can be pretty tough for a luxury auto brand to create a video that advertises their new model while setting themselves apart from all the other companies that are trying to do the same thing. The key is to create something that is just unique enough that it stands out, while still accomplishing the goal of selling the car. 2012 was met with a lot of fantastic auto reveals and plenty of car videos, but these few were by far my favorites.... Read More

The Latest Investments | Aston Martin, Fabergé & Christopher Kane

Jan 4, 2013  |   Contributor: Sophie Doran

Orient Express turns down a $1.8 billion takeover bid from Indian Hotels Group, as mining company Gemfields seeks to acquire fine jeweler Fabergé for $142 million... Read More

Aston Martin Celebrates 100th Anniversary in Style

Dec 17, 2012  |   Contributor: Jared Paul Stern

Famed British automaker Aston Martin will celebrate its hundredth anniversary in 2013 with a series of exclusive events and commemorations around the world. In addition to its impressive motoring heritage, the centenary festivities will also celebrate the marque’s longstanding association with the James Bond movies, culminating in the latest, Skyfall, in which Daniel Craig as 007 drives a classic Aston Martin DB5.... Read More

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