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In News Brake: James Bond's Aston Martin DB5 hits the auction block, Ford wraps its cars in modern vinyl, and BMW reveals a new Art Car . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...

The sole surviving 1964 Aston Martin DB5 featured in the James Bond Goldfinger and Thunderball movies is up for grabs at the RM Auctions Automobiles of London sale on Oct. 27. Full story...

Two 1964 Aston Martin DB5s were featured in the James Bond Goldfinger and Thunderball movies. One survives, and it's up for grabs at the RM Auctions Automobiles of London sale on Oct. 27. Full story...

Two 1964 Aston Martin DB5s were featured in the James Bond Goldfinger and Thunderball movies. One survives, and it's up for grabs at the RM Auctions Automobiles of London sale on Oct. 27. Full story...

The sole surviving 1964 Aston Martin DB5 featured in the James Bond Goldfinger and Thunderball movies is up for grabs at the RM Auctions Automobiles of London sale on Oct. 27. Full story...

007’s original Goldfinger Aston Martin DB5 set to go under the hammer in London.

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One of the most famous cinema icons - James Bond's 1964 Aston Martin DB5 - will be the star of RM Auctions' annual "Automobiles of London" event at the Battersea Evolution in London on 27th October. For the first time since it was originally sold in 1969, the mythical car will be offered for sale and it is expected to achieve in excess of $5 million. Full story...

Driven: 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage

Twelve, size small.

Twelve, size small
Looking at it in pictures and on paper, it may be difficult to really get excited about the Aston Martin V12 Vantage. Sure, it's gorgeous and has a beautifully balanced V-12 under the hood, but it's also the final homogenization of the Aston Martin coupes: three models with the same look, the same architecture, and now the same engine.

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Bonhams, Britain's oldest auction house, held its most successful auction of Aston Martin motor cars and related automobilia this past week-end at Newport Pagnell, home of the brand. Organized for the Aston Martin Works Service, this one-brand auction generated a record 7.3 million Canadian dollars (£4.7 million) with bids taken from enthusiasts from around the world including Hong Kong, Czech Republic, Poland, Argentina, Australia and the United States. Full story...

Bonhams, Britain's oldest auction house, held its most successful auction of Aston Martin motor cars and related automobilia this past week-end at Newport Pagnell, home of the brand. Organized for the Aston Martin Works Service, this one-brand auction generated a record 7.3 million Canadian dollars (£4.7 million) with bids taken from enthusiasts from around the world including Hong Kong, Czech Republic, Poland, Argentina, Australia and the United States. Full story...

Xenatec, makers of the Maybach 57S Coupe unveil their "dream cars"concepts including an Aston Martin estate and Porsche pick-up truck.

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Spy shots reveal Aston flagship testing out extra aero kit.

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One man's £12m order makes supercar even more difficult to find - snapping up 13 percent of the production run.

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The first Aston Martin Rapide left the factory amid considerable fanfare, and the sedan will soon begin arriving in 125 showrooms in 34 countries. This culminates the long road to production that began in concept form at the 2006 Detroit auto show. Full story...

In response to unprecedented customer demand, Aston Martin has confirmed that the V12 Vantage - the most potent production sports car in the marque's 96-year history - will be made available in North and South America from later this year. Full story...

A new chapter in Aston Martin’s modern era has officially begun; with the first four-door Rapide sports cars leaving the Aston Martin Rapide Plant (AMRP) for delivery to eagerly awaiting customers. Full story…

Thanks to enthusiasts, the most powerful road-going Aston Martin ever is coming to the United States. Full story...

The first Aston Martin Rapide left the factory on Friday amid considerable fanfare, and the sultry sedan will soon begin arriving in 125 showrooms in 34 countries. Full story...

In News Brake: Ferrari and Mercedes change the appearances of their race cars, Toyota eyes a hydrogen breakthrough, and Aston Martin rolls out the first Rapide . . . But Wait, There’s More! Full story…

Aston Martin chief Ulrich Bez is no stranger to driving cars fast, and this year he's bringing the British automaker's newest sedan, the Rapide, to the 24-hour race at Germany's Nürburgring in mid-May. Full story...