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Aston Martin Vanquish Coupe (2025)
Oct 2024 - International First Drive Review
The mighty Vanquish is back. But is it just a stretched Aston DB12, or something more?
by Matt Robinson
The mighty Vanquish is back. But is it just a stretched Aston DB12, or something more?
by Matt Robinson
Aston Martin Vantage Coupe (2024)
May 2024 - International First Drive Review
The stunning new Aston Martin Vantage has a lot more than blistering performance on its side.
by Shane O' Donoghue
The stunning new Aston Martin Vantage has a lot more than blistering performance on its side.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Aston Martin DB12 Volante (2024)
Apr 2024 - International First Drive Review
Aston's big and beautiful DB12 loses its top and becomes the DB12 Volante.
by Neil Briscoe
Aston's big and beautiful DB12 loses its top and becomes the DB12 Volante.
by Neil Briscoe
Aston Martin DB12 Coupe (2023)
Jul 2023 - International First Drive Review
The spectacular Aston Martin DB12 carries on the illustrious DB bloodline.
by Shane O' Donoghue
The spectacular Aston Martin DB12 carries on the illustrious DB bloodline.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Aston Martin DBX707 (2022)
Apr 2022 - International First Drive Review
Considered upgrades make the high-performance Aston Martin SUV a staggeringly capable all-rounder.
by James Fossdyke
Considered upgrades make the high-performance Aston Martin SUV a staggeringly capable all-rounder.
by James Fossdyke
Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition (2021)
Jun 2021 - International First Drive Review
Think the Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition is just a limited run model with a higher price? Wrong.
by Mark Smyth
Think the Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition is just a limited run model with a higher price? Wrong.
by Mark Smyth
Aston Martin Vantage Roadster (2021)
Sep 2020 - International First Drive Review
The V8-powered Vantage loses its top, but does it lose any of its dynamic prowess?
by Matt Robinson
The V8-powered Vantage loses its top, but does it lose any of its dynamic prowess?
by Matt Robinson
Aston Martin DBX V8 (2020)
Aug 2020 - International First Drive Review
Aston Martin needs the new DBX to deliver, so it's a good job it's an excellent SUV, then.
by Matt Robinson
Aston Martin needs the new DBX to deliver, so it's a good job it's an excellent SUV, then.
by Matt Robinson
Aston Martin Vantage AMR manual (2020)
Oct 2019 - International First Drive Review
The limited-edition Aston Vantage AMR marks the addition of a manual gearbox to the range.
by Shane O' Donoghue
The limited-edition Aston Vantage AMR marks the addition of a manual gearbox to the range.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante (2020)
Jul 2019 - International First Drive Review
Want to hear even more of the Aston DBS's engine? Take the Volante's top down.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Want to hear even more of the Aston DBS's engine? Take the Volante's top down.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe
Jul 2018 - International First Drive Review
In a 'Super GT' class of two, the new Aston Martin DBS Superleggera is its most desirable model yet.
by Shane O' Donoghue
In a 'Super GT' class of two, the new Aston Martin DBS Superleggera is its most desirable model yet.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Aston Martin DB11 AMR
May 2018 - International First Drive Review
We've driven the even-better-to-drive Aston Martin DB11 AMR coupe. V12s FTW...
by Shane O' Donoghue
We've driven the even-better-to-drive Aston Martin DB11 AMR coupe. V12s FTW...
by Shane O' Donoghue
Aston Martin Vantage Coupe
Apr 2018 - International First Drive Review
We’ve driven the glorious new Aston Martin Vantage coupe on road and track.
by Shane O' Donoghue
We’ve driven the glorious new Aston Martin Vantage coupe on road and track.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Aston Martin DB11 Volante
Feb 2018 - International First Drive Review
Aston whips the roof off the DB11; creates an utterly glorious, sporting GT in the process.
by Matt Robinson
Aston whips the roof off the DB11; creates an utterly glorious, sporting GT in the process.
by Matt Robinson
Aston Martin AMR Pro Vantage
Oct 2017 - Track Test
Just seven well-heeled buyers will get to own the sensational hardcore Aston Martin AMR Pro Vantage.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Just seven well-heeled buyers will get to own the sensational hardcore Aston Martin AMR Pro Vantage.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Aston Martin DB11 V8 Coupe
Sep 2017 - International First Drive Review
Aston Martin DB11 buyers now have the option to choose a twin-turbocharged AMG V8 instead of the V12; should they?
by Shane O' Donoghue
Aston Martin DB11 buyers now have the option to choose a twin-turbocharged AMG V8 instead of the V12; should they?
by Shane O' Donoghue
Aston Martin Vanquish S
Dec 2016 - International First Drive Review
Aston Martin reveals there's life left in the V12-engined Vanquish S yet.
by Kyle Fortune
Aston Martin reveals there's life left in the V12-engined Vanquish S yet.
by Kyle Fortune
Aston Martin DB11 Coupe
Aug 2016 - International First Drive Review
We've driven the new DB11, Aston Martin's 'most important car ever'.
by Shane O' Donoghue
We've driven the new DB11, Aston Martin's 'most important car ever'.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Aston Martin Vantage GT8
Jun 2016 - International First Drive Review
Chase to the finish line Aston Martin Vantage GT8 is its best special yet...
by Kyle Fortune
Chase to the finish line Aston Martin Vantage GT8 is its best special yet...
by Kyle Fortune
Aston Martin V12 Vantage S
May 2016 - International First Drive Review
Aston Martin tweaks its V12 Vantage S some more, creating the best version yet.
by Kyle Fortune
Aston Martin tweaks its V12 Vantage S some more, creating the best version yet.
by Kyle Fortune
Aston Martin DB9 GT
Nov 2015 - International First Drive Review
The DB9 represents everything that is great about Aston Martin and it's about to be replaced. We review the illustrious nameplate's last hurrah, the fabulous GT model.
by Shane O' Donoghue
The DB9 represents everything that is great about Aston Martin and it's about to be replaced. We review the illustrious nameplate's last hurrah, the fabulous GT model.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Roadster
Sep 2014 - International First Drive Review
Aston Martin drops the top on its most extreme Vantage V12 S to create the V12 S Roadster.
by Kyle Fortune
Aston Martin drops the top on its most extreme Vantage V12 S to create the V12 S Roadster.
by Kyle Fortune
Aston Martin Vanquish
Aug 2014 - International First Drive Review
We've driven the '2015MY' Aston Martin Vanquish - and it's sublime.
by Kyle Fortune
We've driven the '2015MY' Aston Martin Vanquish - and it's sublime.
by Kyle Fortune
Aston Martin Rapide S
Aug 2014 - International First Drive Review
Aston Martin adds a new gearbox to its Rapide S for 2015 - with surprising results.
by Kyle Fortune
Aston Martin adds a new gearbox to its Rapide S for 2015 - with surprising results.
by Kyle Fortune
Aston Martin V8 Vantage N430
Jun 2014 - International First Drive Review
Where better to test the new N430 Aston Martin than the roads around the track it's named for?
by Shane O' Donoghue
Where better to test the new N430 Aston Martin than the roads around the track it's named for?
by Shane O' Donoghue
Aston Martin Vanquish Volante
Nov 2013 - International First Drive Review
Gorgeous new open-topped Vanquish very much heart over head choice.
by Kyle Fortune
Gorgeous new open-topped Vanquish very much heart over head choice.
by Kyle Fortune
Aston Martin V12 Vantage S
Oct 2013 - International First Drive Review
We reckon the new V12 Vantage S is the best car Aston Martin makes.
by Kyle Fortune
We reckon the new V12 Vantage S is the best car Aston Martin makes.
by Kyle Fortune
Aston Martin Rapide S
Mar 2013 - International First Drive Review
A considerably updated Aston Martin Rapide gains more power, a new nose and an S after its name.
by Shane O' Donoghue
A considerably updated Aston Martin Rapide gains more power, a new nose and an S after its name.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Aston Martin DB9
Oct 2012 - International First Drive Review
Aston Martin has made its DB9 model even more alluring. We've driven it.
by Shane O' Donoghue. Photography by Max Earey.
Aston Martin has made its DB9 model even more alluring. We've driven it.
by Shane O' Donoghue. Photography by Max Earey.
Aston Martin Vanquish
Oct 2012 - International First Drive Review
Aston Martin has a new Vanquish - better in every way than the DBS it replaces.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Aston Martin has a new Vanquish - better in every way than the DBS it replaces.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Mar 2012 - International First Drive Review
We drive the revised for 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
by Graeme Lambert
We drive the revised for 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
by Graeme Lambert
Aston Martin Cygnet
Jan 2012 - Irish Review
We drive the smallest, most controversial Aston Martin yet.
by Kyle Fortune
We drive the smallest, most controversial Aston Martin yet.
by Kyle Fortune
Aston Martin Virage
Mar 2011 - International First Drive Review
Despite the name, the new Aston Virage sits between the DB9 and DBS - it's better than both.
by Kyle Fortune
Despite the name, the new Aston Virage sits between the DB9 and DBS - it's better than both.
by Kyle Fortune
Aston Martin V8 Vantage S
Mar 2011 - International First Drive Review
New Vantage S is the best V8 Aston yet.
by Kyle Fortune
New Vantage S is the best V8 Aston yet.
by Kyle Fortune
Aston Martin Rapide
Oct 2010 - Irish First Drive Review
The gorgeous four-door Aston Martin Rapide may not be a car of our times, but that makes it even more special. We drive it on Irish roads.
by Shane O' Donoghue
The gorgeous four-door Aston Martin Rapide may not be a car of our times, but that makes it even more special. We drive it on Irish roads.
by Shane O' Donoghue