Aston Martin and Prodrive develop the Rally GT October 3, 2006
Independent (and deep-pocketed) rally racing teams have a new machine available to them thanks to the people at Aston Martin and Prodrive. The Aston Martin Rally GT is being touted as the world’s most exclusive rally car, and why not? It’s not as if rally-prepped Vantages are a common sight.
Developed by Aston Martin Racing, the partnership between the famed British marque and the motorsports gurus at Prodrive, the Rally GT is derived from the production V8 Vantage. It uses the road car’s chassis and transmission as well as a retuned version of the Vantage’s 4.3-liter V8. Prodrive adds a rollcage …
Aston Martin becomes coolest brand in UK September 22, 2006
It might not have as much sway as J.D. Powers or Car and Driver’s 10 Best, but UK-based Superbrands Limited has made a business of reporting on what the world thinks of different brands. Since 2001 they’ve also run what they call CoolBrands to honor what’s hot and happening. As part of that venture, they host a party to celebrate the year’s coolest. At this year’s annual CoolLive event held last night, Aston Martin was announced as the UK’s coolest brand. With James Bond set to make his return to theaters in the near future piloting an Aston DBS, we …