Luxury automakers like Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Mercedes-Maybach, and Cadillac are expanding their bespoke services to cater to ultra-wealthy clients seeking highly personalized and artistic vehicle modifications, including custom colors, interior designs, and even pet portraits, reflecting a growing market for exclusive, story-rich automobiles among the global elite.
Aston Martin finished 7th in the 2025 F1 season, with Fernando Alonso's best result being 5th in Hungary and a strong head-to-head performance against teammate Lance Stroll. The team faced challenges like a difficult Belgian GP and a retirement in Monza due to gravel damage. For 2026, they aim to improve with new regulations, Honda engines, and Adrian Newey as Team Principal, hoping to move further up the grid.
The article highlights five top large luxury coupes, including models from Aston Martin, Lexus, Maserati, and Rolls-Royce, emphasizing their performance, luxury features, and suitability for long-distance cruising, with a focus on style, comfort, and prestige.
The article covers key insights from the Brazilian Grand Prix, including Liam Lawson's reaction to Mexico incident, Verstappen's confident mindset, Antonelli's homage to Senna, Aston Martin's technical restructuring, and Yuki Tsunoda's focus on 2024, along with praise for rookie Gabriel Bortoleto.
Aston Martin avoided penalties for a minor procedural breach of F1's cost cap regulations related to late documentation submission, with no advantage gained, and announced Jak Crawford as their third driver for 2026.
The FIA has completed a seven-month review of 2024 F1 cost cap compliance, finding Aston Martin as the only team with a minor procedural breach related to unsigned documentation, while other teams and engine manufacturers are cleared; Aston Martin's breach was deemed minor and did not confer any advantage.
Aston Martin admitted to a minor procedural breach related to missing signatures in their F1 cost cap submission, accepted an Accepted Breach Agreement, and faced no penalties, with the FIA expected to announce the final review results soon.
Marek Reichman, Aston Martin's chief creative officer, discusses the brand's focus on combining beauty, performance, and provocative design to elevate its global stature, emphasizing the importance of tactile elements, sustainability, and expanding into luxury residences to attract high-end customers, while also exploring the role of AI in future car design.
Aston Martin has unveiled the DB12 S, a more powerful and aggressive version of the DB12, featuring a 690-horsepower twin-turbo V8, enhanced suspension, brakes, and aerodynamic upgrades, promising a sharper and more visceral driving experience, with pricing expected to be higher than the standard model starting at $350,000.
Aston Martin has introduced the DB12 S, an upgraded version of the DB12 with increased horsepower, improved handling, and distinctive design features, available in coupe and convertible, with deliveries starting in early 2026 and an expected price above $275,000.
Fernando Alonso praised Aston Martin's strong performance on the first day of practice for the Singapore Grand Prix, marking what he called probably the best Friday of 2025 so far, with improvements and optimism for qualifying and the race.
Ringbrothers has transformed a 1971 Aston Martin DBS into 'Octavia,' a high-performance restomod featuring carbon fiber bodywork, a supercharged Ford Coyote V8 producing 805 hp, and a blend of classic luxury with modern performance elements, showcased at Monterey Car Week.
Tech YouTuber MKBHD reviews CarPlay Ultra, a rare feature currently supported only in select Aston Martin vehicles, with broader updates for standard CarPlay coming in iOS 26, including app widgets, icon customization, and video playback.
Fernando Alonso revealed he has a minor back injury but is managing it well during the Hungarian GP weekend, with no pain in the car. Aston Martin showed strong performance in Friday practice, with Alonso and teammates optimistic about improvements. Alonso's injury was diagnosed via MRI, and despite some discomfort, he remains focused on optimizing the car for the race. The team is reviewing data from practice to enhance their setup for the upcoming sessions.
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The Aston Martin Vantage S is a high-performance sports car featuring a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 680PS, aggressive aerodynamics, and a luxurious, sporty interior, designed to deliver an exhilarating driving experience and assertive presence.