Replacing buttons with touchscreen menus in new car interiors "doesn't talk to the real user experience": Aston Martin design director

Replacing buttons with touchscreen menus in new car interiors "doesn't talk to the real user experience": Aston Martin design director

30 Mar 2024 by Chris Thompson

While many new car interiors are becoming more screen-centric, and ANCAP is readying new test requirements around important function accessibility, some senior designers are pushing back on over- ...Read more
Your move, AMG! 2024 Aston Martin Vantage boasts more power from AMG's V8 than Stuttgart's cars!

Your move, AMG! 2024 Aston Martin Vantage boasts more power from AMG's V8 than Stuttgart's cars!

12 Feb 2024 by Chris Thompson

While the new version of the Aston Martin Vantage doesn’t look astronomically different from the one you may have already seen on the road in Australia, its power figures have been given a ...Read more
Ford Performance Vehicles: How the Blue Oval is reviving its glory days | Opinion

Ford Performance Vehicles: How the Blue Oval is reviving its glory days | Opinion

27 Aug 2023 by Stephen Ottley

There are hundreds of cars revealed every year that we write about here, and only a handful elicit the kind of reaction the Ford Mustang GTD did when it was revealed recently. Read more
Time to say goodbye to the V8? Nissan Patrol, Mercedes-AMG C63 and other models set to ditch the bent eight as electric comes to the fore

Time to say goodbye to the V8? Nissan Patrol, Mercedes-AMG C63 and other models set to ditch the bent eight as electric comes to the fore

27 Feb 2022 by Tung Nguyen

The time is now to say goodbye to the beloved V8 engine as the automotive industry moves towards electrification and downsizing to meet tailpipe emissions targets.We've already seen the likes of the ...Read more
Aston Martin Vantage AMR adds manual gearbox to baby sports car

Aston Martin Vantage AMR adds manual gearbox to baby sports car

1 May 2019 by Jake Williams

Aston Martin has launched a more enthusiast-focused manual variant of the Vantage called the AMR, which can be had in a retro livery. Powered by the same 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 making the same 375kW ...Read more
Submarines, secret events, and V12s? Aston Martin's Aus and NZ boss tells all: Q&A

Submarines, secret events, and V12s? Aston Martin's Aus and NZ boss tells all: Q&A

22 Nov 2017 by James Cleary

Aston Martin's Australia and New Zealand boss, Kevin Wall, sat down with CarsGuide at a sneak peek of the new Vantage in Sydney, five weeks before last night's global reveal. Read more
Aston Martin Vantage 2018 revealed

Aston Martin Vantage 2018 revealed

21 Nov 2017 by James Cleary

Aston Martin has revealed its new Vantage, a stunning two-seat coupe, powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine supplied by, and developed in collaboration with Mercedes-AMG. Read more
New cars coming in 2015 | prestige

New cars coming in 2015 | prestige

9 Jan 2015 by Craig Duff

In a year when the overall car market shrank, all but a handful of prestige brands increased sales. Buyers don't just want a good car; they want others to see they have one, helping everyone from ...Read more
Aston Martin V8 Vantage N430 revealed | video

Aston Martin V8 Vantage N430 revealed | video

20 Feb 2014 by Karla Pincott

N stands for Nurburgring heritage at Aston Martin, which has over the years released several special editions celebrating the brand's success racing at the famed German circuit.We've seen the V8 ...Read more
Aston Martin considering GT3 road-racer

Aston Martin considering GT3 road-racer

12 Nov 2013 by Malcolm Flynn

Aston Martin is reportedly looking at building an even hotter version of its current-fastest V12 Vantage S, with much of the performance boost coming through weight reduction.Speaking with Autocar, ...Read more
Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster leaked

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster leaked

3 Jul 2012 by Karla Pincott

It’s a good week for open-air supercar fans. Just ahead of the major reveal of the McLaren 12C Spider in a day or so, come leaked official shots of the Aston Marton V12 Vantage Roadster. The ...Read more
2010 World Car of the Year shortlists

2010 World Car of the Year shortlists

28 Jul 2009 by Paul Gover

The Chevrolet Camaro might be built and sold in the USA, but it was designed, developed, tested and approved down under as a spin-off from the VE Commodore. It is named this week among the 31 ...Read more
Ferrari GTB sells at auction

Ferrari GTB sells at auction

27 Mar 2009 by Neil McDonald

Last week’s Pickles auction in Sydney sold a late-model Ferrari GTB with just 2293km on the clock for $355,000, plus the 33 per cent Luxury Car Tax component.The car was nabbed by Ateco Automotive ...Read more
Scorcher Aston Martin Vantage GT4

Scorcher Aston Martin Vantage GT4

20 Nov 2008 by Neil Dowling

The GT4 was launched in Dubai this week by company head David Richards. The car replaces the Vantage N24 and though Aston isn't yet talking performance, its 4.7-litre V8 is claimed to be tuned for ...Read more
Metal mettle up for show in LA

Metal mettle up for show in LA

9 Dec 2006 by James Stanford

There was also the traditional cast of LA stars, including Jennifer Love Hewitt, Tiger Woods and Molly Sims smiling in front of their sponsor's cars.Some of the car stars included the Giugiaro ...Read more
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster launches

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster launches

1 Dec 2006 by Gavin McGrath

Aston Martin will launch the Vantage V8 Roadster at this week's Los Angeles Motor Show, but the chance of becoming an Aston owner has now peaked, according to the brand's sales manager for Melbourne ...Read more
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