2020 Petersen (Virtual Monterey) Car Week On-line Auction Report

As we pointed out in our preview of the 2020 Petersen (Virtual Monterey) Car Week auctions, Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution is particularly relevant in the new reality of a COVID world: “the species that survives is the one that is able to adapt t… Continue reading 2020 Petersen (Virtual Monterey) Car Week On-line Auction Report

Aston Martin & Brough Superior’s turbo motorcycle hits the racetrack

One of the most delightful oddities of the EICMA 2019 motorcycle show in Milan is a step closer to production. The Aston Martin AMB001, built in partnership with a resurrected Brough Superior brand, has begun its dynamic track test program at Pau-Arnos… Continue reading Aston Martin & Brough Superior’s turbo motorcycle hits the racetrack

Aston Martin reveals the twin-turbo V6 engine in its Valhalla hypercar

If there’s still an Aston Martin left to rise out of the ashes of 2020, it will be selling two different top-range hypercars with very different hybrid engine concepts. Each will be named for something out of Norse mythology, starting with a V, so you’… Continue reading Aston Martin reveals the twin-turbo V6 engine in its Valhalla hypercar

Interview: Aston Martin’s Marek Reichman on engineering art

Aston Martin’s Marek Reichman is a fascinating character in the hard-nosed world of the automotive industry, a rockstar designer who’s been elevated to the position of Chief Creative Officer as well as an Executive Vice President of Aston Martin/Lagond… Continue reading Interview: Aston Martin’s Marek Reichman on engineering art

Aston Martin unveils ludicrous, roof-and-windshield-free V12 Speedster

As threatened earlier this year, Aston Martin has unveiled one of its most strikingly weird cars to date in the V12 Speedster. Bereft of roof and windshield, it’s a two-seat, open-top, 700-hp leisure machine inspired by the F/A-18 fighter jet.Continue … Continue reading Aston Martin unveils ludicrous, roof-and-windshield-free V12 Speedster

F1 drivers test Aston Martin’s Valkyrie, but Le Mans might be off

Max Verstappen and Alex Albon from the Aston Martin Red Bull Formula One team joined Aston Martin high-performance test driver Chris Goodwin to take the upcoming Valkyrie hybrid hypercar out for some test laps at Silverstone, as rumors began to spread … Continue reading F1 drivers test Aston Martin’s Valkyrie, but Le Mans might be off

Pictorial: The Quail Motorsport Gathering 2019 hosts a raft of new car debuts

“The Quail – a Motorsport Gathering” continues to grow in stature. Already a world class automotive lifestyle event and concours of significant gravitas, this year “The Quail” played host to 11 major vehicle debuts from Acura, Aston Martin, B… Continue reading Pictorial: The Quail Motorsport Gathering 2019 hosts a raft of new car debuts

Aston Martin lets its Valhalla hypercar off the leash at Silverstone

Following months of shadowy silhouettes and dramatic renderings, Aston Martin has given fans a first real look at the forthcoming Valhalla hypercar in action. Taking to the track at Silverstone in the UK, the Formula One-infused mid-engine co… Continue reading Aston Martin lets its Valhalla hypercar off the leash at Silverstone