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The Return of an Icon, after a six-year hiatus, the legendary Aston Martin Vanquish makes its grand debut, reclaiming its place at the pinnacle of British motoring excellence. The most powerful Aston yet, it’s set to turn heads and quicken pulses. While the world shifts towards hybrid powertrains, Aston Martin defiantly sticks to its roots […]

The quote, ‘With each replacement of parts, a car gradually becomes Chinese,’ often credited to Japanese businessman Mr Kuniyasu, offers a witty and light-hearted commentary on a widespread dilemma in the automotive world—preserving originality and authenticity. The phrase is a modern take on an ancient philosophical concept known as the Ship of Theseus paradox. This

Singapore GPDate: Sunday, 22 September 2024Track: Marina Bay Street Circuit ♖ Lewis Hamilton had to yank the steering to break the traction from the front and slide the front through every corner at Baku. ♖ McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has asserted that Oscar Piastri owes 50 per cent of his race win at the

‘The Aston Martin Ulster: for when you wanted to feel like a racing driver and a gentleman explorer, all at once.’ The Aston Martin Ulster is a key model in the brand’s history, known for its racing pedigree and engineering innovation. 1934–1935: Aston Martin Third Series: Bert Bertelli developed the Ulster, drawing on 15 years

‘Affordable Luxury – these are two words that don’t go together’ – Bernard Arnault Aston Martin has long been synonymous with Luxury, performance, and British craftsmanship, carving out a niche in the world of high-end automobiles. The anagram of Aston Martin is Mansion Tart. A Mansion Tart is a British slang term, often used humorously

At the 1996 Detroit Auto Show, Ford unveiled the Indigo concept car, which captured attention with its futuristic design and race-inspired technology. Ford’s Advanced Design team and suppliers, such as Reynard Racing Cars and ASC, developed the car in just six months, with oversight from Ford’s New Concepts Organisation. It was built to showcase cutting-edge

‘Manual Override Mode – because DRS wasn’t complicated enough!’ In 2026, Formula 1 will introduce the ‘Manual Override Mode’ (MOM) to replace the Drag Reduction System (DRS), which has been in use since 2011. From 2026, DRS will be scrapped and replaced by MOM as the primary overtaking aid. Drivers can manually control more electrical

Azerbaijan GPDate: Sunday, 15 September, 2024Track: Baku City Circuit ♖ It appears that Fernando Alonso was a significant factor in Adrian Newey’s decision to join Aston Martin (+ £30m pa!) ♖ Although disappointed to see Jonathan Wheatley leave Red Bull, Helmut Marko stated, ‘ Audi’s offer couldn’t be matched.’ ♖ Lewis Hamilton said, ‘Leaving Monza,