Car Throttle

Scion had two introductions at the New York International Auto Show - the updated tC and the all-new iQ minicar. There was rumors about the iQ coming to the United States as a Scion to help reinvigorate the brand's youthful images. In other markets, it is known as a Toyota - or, an Aston Martin. We've been hearing a whole lot about the iQ lately, but in its Aston Martin form. And no that isn't an April fools joke - we promise. Although a few years ago it definitely would have qualified as one. Lets take a look at the iQ. In transitioning to our market, the iQ doesn't get a whole lot of changes - and that isn't a bad thing. The minicar is only 120.1-inches

When word of the Aston Martin Cygnet broke last week, not much information was available about the minicar (supermini?). Now, days later there isn't a whole lot more to pore over. One more actual image of the car has came out, and AutoExpress has had some renderings done that give us a better idea of what to expect stylistically. There also have been some comments made by Aston Martin's CEO Dr Ulrich Bez. For one thing, we now know that the car's underlying Toyota mechanicals will not change. 1.0-litre Aston Martin-badged minicar - did you ever think you'd see that day? Here are the comments made by the CEO: “Until now, small cars offered a message that people are buying something cheap,” he said. “The Cygnet will show

Every time that you think you've seen it all, something comes along that outdoes it. Aston Martin has made an announcement about a new minicar. That's right, a Aston minicar. In collaboration with Toyota via it's iQ small car, no less. What's next, a Rolls-Royce MINI? Err wait - they're going to do that. While some would immediately be against the idea, I actually think it could be good one if done right.   First of all, the picture looks good, the Aston Martin design cues work well on the car. However, it has to be well differentiated both inside and out (and furthermore, they look like the iQ's headlights to me). Word has it Aston will just be redoing the leather and trimming in the car's interior without a complete redesign. To