Aston Martin Releases Carbon Black Versions of the V12 Vantage and DBS

Rather than unveil another Toyota in Aston Martin digs, Aston Martin has released limited-edition versions of the V12 Vantage and DBS. The Carbon Black V12 Vantage and DBS are painted in a Carbon Black metallic paint especially formulated with a subtle metallic twist to create a deep rich patina. Each car requires 50 man-hours of paint time.
Inside the seats are made from carbon fiber and Kevlar saving 17 kg over the standard seat. The seats are covered in Obsidian Black leather with silver stitching and the dashboard and center console trims are finished in piano black.
The Carbon Black Editions of the V12 Vantage and DBS are expected to cost 5% more than the regular versions.

Aston Martin Releases the First Official Photos of the Cygnet

It's not a joke. Aston Martin has taken a Toyota iQ and modified it to create the Cygnet.
To create the Cygnet concept, Aston Martin took the familiar styling cues from the other Aston Martin models like the DBS and upcoming Rapide and applied them to Toyota's tiny iQ. For now the car remains purely a concept, but Aston Martin hopes to have a production version ready for European customers in 2010.

2011 Aston Martin Rapide Starts at $199,950

Aston Martin has announced the starting price for the 2011 Rapide four-door, which will hit dealerships next spring.

The 2011 Rapide has a starting price of $199,950. It will be the first sports car to be hand-built at the Aston Martin Rapide Plant in Graz, Austria. Aston Martin is predicting that about 2,000 Rapides will be produced in its first year.