All I need to say is Top Gear and you’ll know this will be awesome but what about an Aston Martin,Porsche and an BMW M6. This is an awesome episode make sure you watch clip 1 and 2 and drop some comments.

Clip 1

Clip 2

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No,Kobe did not jeopardize the lakers future with this commercial. This is not real but sure does look real. To hype up Kobes new shoes, Nike made this commercial where an Aston Martin goes right at Kobe Bryant who jumps over it, in his new light weight shoes. And for those asking if this is still real,Kobe told a local newspaper "Hollywood Baby" when asked how he did it. Kobe did really jump that high though, to me it looks like the Aston Martin drove by his side. You be the judge, What do you think?

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I wanted to share my idea of the best commercials i’ve seen for each auto maker. Which is the best? and any good ones we missed?

Acura

Aston-Martin

Audi

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In this latest episode of Fifth Gear TV Show, Tiff Needell takes the new Aston Martin DBS coupe that’s powered by a hand-built, 518 HP V12 engine, for a spin to see how it goes. but thats not all, tiff invites 007’s stunt driver in latest bond film for a challenge to see whos a better driver in a series of challenges.[Source Car Scoop]

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So you want a nice elegant Jaguar, you want a nice English car you think American cars are bad, well guess what Jaguar is owned by Ford. Here is the chart to see who owns who[Source:Cars!Cars!Cars!]

Rolls Royce

Chrysler owns:
-AMC (brand discontinued — Chrysler bought AMC primarily for the Jeep brand which was owned by AMC)
-Chrysler
-Dodge
-Eagle (brand discontinued)
-Jeep
-Plymouth (brand discontinued)

Daimler/Chrysler owns:
-Chrysler (small percentage)
-Maybach
-Mercedes-Benz
-Smart

Fiat owns:
-Alfa Romeo
-Ferrari
-Fiat
-Lancia
-Maserati

Ford owns:
-Aston Martin (SALE PENDING)
-Ford
-Jaguar
-Land Rover (bought from BMW)
-Lincoln
-Mazda (Ford owns 33% of Mazda)
-Mercury
-Volvo cars

Fuji Heavy Industries owns:
-Subaru

General Motors owns:

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Aston Martin continues to improve their sport cars, the vantage rs will now feature a v12 engine producing 600hp and a 0-60 time in high 3’s and with a top speed of 200mph, close to Ferrari’s 599 GTB. Built as a concept car, the vantage will be a special edition Aston Martin going into production next year. This car is just eye stunning, i personally think it would look nicer without that spoiler. check for updates on this fascinating car.[ Source Auto Week]

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Aston Martin continues to improve their sport cars, the vantage rs will now feature a v12 engine producing 600hp and a 0-60 time in high 3’s and with a top speed of 200mph, close to Ferrari’s 599 GTB. Built as a concept car, the vantage will be a special edition Aston Martin going into production next year. This car is just eye stunning, i personally think it would look nicer without that spoiler. check for updates on this fascinating car.[ Source Auto Week]

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Aston Martin & Prodrive working on V8 Vantage GT2

When will it be enough? “Never” could very well be the answer for David Richards, the head of racing freelancers Prodrive and chairman of Aston Martin. The two companies under his thumb have been collaborating on the campaigning of Aston Martin racing cars in a growing number of endurance sports car competition classes in recent years. The DBR9, DBRS9 and Vantage N24 have been ripping it up in the FIA GT1, GT3 and GT4 classes, but as you may have noticed, the Aston Martin racing program lacks a car to enter in the GT2 level. Prodrive and Aston are planning to plug that hole and strive for an eclipsing domination of sports car racing with a GT2 racer based on the V8 Vantage.

A mule is currently undergoing testing, having run laps around the MIRA test track in England, up the hill at Goodwood, and was set for more work this week at a Michelin tire test in Spain. That most recent test session, according to Prodrive’s Aston racing program, will give them a better idea about the project’s future.

The prospect of another Aston Martin hopped up on steroids and storming the track has got us watering at the mouth, so watch this space for more news.

CARversation Comments: ooooo yes.!! i can’t wait to HEAR this and see this monster.

[Source: AutoWeek, Auto Blog]

Aston Martin V8 Vantage N400 Roadster arrives

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The Aston Martin V8 Vantage N400 unveiled last September at the Frankfurt Motor Show will be joined by this roadster. The N400 Roadster was actually announced at the same time as the Coupe, but apparently Aston Martin’s creative dept. hadn’t gotten around to lopping off the Coupe’s roof in Photoshop yet (compare these two pics and you’ll see what we mean). The pair are being built to commemorate Aston Martin’s participation in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, and if you look closely you’ll see a map of the track next to the ‘Vantage’ badge.

Like its closed coupe brother, the N400 Roadster features an upgraded version of the Vantage V8’s 4.3L engine producing 400 HP and 309 lb-ft of torque. That’s a full 20 horsepower more than what’s included in a standard Vantage V8 thanks to a thorough overhaul of the engine’s internal components and the addition of a freer flowing exhaust and air intake. Other N400 enhancements include a Sport Pack that dials down the suspension for sharper handling, as well as new side sills, trunk lid, clear rear lamp lenses, mesh for the side strakes and a “bright finish grille”.

It’s being reported that Aston Martin will only build 240 actual examples of the car, so get in line early.

Carversation Comments: apparently Aston Martin is trying to have that japanese look, such a nice car now looks like a fixed up car with its clear lights, but still don’t get me wrong this is a nice head turner car. Looks great with what appear to be m6 looking wheels.

[Source: Aston Martin, Motor Authority, Autoblog]

Gallery: Aston Martin N400 V8 Vantage