I got a my first glimpse of the Aston Martin DBX in October during a special preview before it was officially revealed in November at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show. My first impression was of stunning beauty and amazing attention to detail. Today, eight months later, the first production vehicle rolls off the line […]
When Aston Martin axed its ancient 4.3 liter naturally aspirated V8, and replaced it with the 4.0 liter twin-turbocharged V8 that it got from Mercedes and its AMG division, hopes were high that it would help give Aston a solid foundation to build upon. While the V8 initially made its debut in the firm’s car […]
The crossover market is booming. Duh, you say. SUVs and crossovers are reflecting consumer demand for more comfort, a higher seating position, and off-road capabilities; while the sedan is not dead, it’s definitely experiencing a clear decline. Even fleet numbers show that more companies want crossovers. Did Andy Palmer, CEO of Aston Martin, foresee this […]
When one looks at Aston Martin and its lineup, the words practicality, spacious, and family friendly are not ones that exactly hop into mind. Indeed, while the brand’s lineup of sports cars is very impressive out on the track and on the road (a fact this author knows from personal experience) they are not first […]
When it comes to road tripping and hauling stuff (including pets), an Aston Martin is not exactly the first choice that springs into mind. While their car lineup has supermodel good looks, and potent horsepower. Your four legged companion would have a hard time getting comfortable. But the DBX is not your garden variety Aston, […]