Car Throttle

For some reason, the wait on this car has felt like forever! I've been talking all about it, but it never actually gets here. What can I say that I haven't already said? Yes, Aston Martin I still think you produce some of the most beautiful vehicles in the world and yes the Rapide is already one of my favorites. In all seriousness though, the Rapide is a new entry from Aston Martin in an unusual segment for a supercar manufacturer. Maserati was one of the first to produce a 4-door sedan, with it's pioneering Quattroporte. Aston Martin also produced the Lagonda sedan but other than that, a 4-door has never been a part of the company's lineup. It appears this could be a new battleground for the

After a long wait from concept to production, the introduction of Aston Martin's 4-door stunner the Rapide is drawing near. New photos of the vehicle caught undisguised have been captured testing in it's home market the United Kingdom. An online reader of CAR Magazine, Simon Gregg took the photos. The car is set to be introduced at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September and it promises to be the best of all the 4-door super sedans that are being introduced. Pure automotive beauty! Aston Martin has produced a design stunner that is every bit an true exotic. The visual weight of the car is very low; it looks lithe and very clean. I am a big fan, needless to say. Aston Martins are already some of my favorite vehicles in the world, British grand

Lots of news is rolling out from my favorite niche car manufacturer Spyker Cars.  Apparently the recent spate of announcements has a lot to do with an infusion of Russian funding into the company. The investor apparently liked the D8 Peking To Paris and that's why the production is moving forward with it. Now Spyker CEO is shedding some light on the D8 as well as a new Quattroporte-rivaling 4-door sedan. I think this is really neat to hear, and an important step in Spyker becoming a more established and a bit larger volume luxury brand like it aspires to be. Sales last year were up and they look to be up this year as well with the new C8 Aileron on the way as well as