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Mercedes-Benz SLS on offer in competition

2010-12-29T18:10:41Z

Fans of the racing computer game Gran Turismo 5 could find themselves behind the wheel of a real Mercedes-Benz car by entering a new draw.According to Electronictheatre.co.uk, those who purchase the new Signature Edition of the Playstation 3 game will receive a special code which grants them entry into the competition, with a top prize [...]

Schumacher ’struggled without a simulator’

2010-12-31T18:40:38Z

Michael Schumacher struggled to perform to his best during the 2010 Grand Prix season because he did not have a top driver simulator.According to Motorsport.com, Ross Brawn, principal of the Mercedes GP PETRONAS Formula One team, said the racing legend could have achieved much more with the right equipment.In an interview with Germany's Auto Motor [...]

Aston Martin Racing launches new Vantage GT4

2011-01-02T17:39:00Z

Aston Martin Racing has released the 2009 specification Vantage GT4 based on Aston Martin’s new 4.7 litre V8 Vantage. The new Vantage GT4 builds on the success of its predecessor, the 4.3 litre Vantage N24.

Aston Martin Announces Release of New iPhone app

2011-01-02T17:38:43Z

Gaydon, 22 December, 2010 - Developed with the same ethos with which Aston Martin design and engineer their cutting edge race and road going cars, the British marque announces the launch of its new iPhoneTM app; Aston Martin Explore, designed to bring the exclusive world of Aston Martin to owners and enthusiasts alike through their iPhoneTM or iPod TouchTM.

Check out the quick 'n cool vid from Aston Martin showing off

2011-01-02T17:38:30Z

Check out the quick 'n cool vid from Aston Martin showing off their V12 engined cars: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Qe-wE0ZsTY

V12 Vantage meets Gulf LMP1

2011-01-02T17:37:14Z

Gaydon, 23 December 2010. The Aston Martin V12 engine sits not just at the heart of the One-77, DBS, DB9, Rapide and V12 Vantage but also the 2010 DBR1-2 Le Mans race car.

Aston Martin’s One-77 embarks on tour of Asia

2010-12-16T21:50:24Z

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Aston's One-77. One 77 made and, one is going on a HUGE tour of Asia.

The One-77, Aston Martin's ultimate production car, a piece of sculptural automotive art that is the ultimate representation of the company's technical ability, ambitions and values is embarking on it’s first ever tour of Asia

Former World Champion backs Schumacher to succeed

2010-12-16T21:47:22Z

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Can Schuey really make it big again in F1? Merc GP Petronas thinks he can...

Mercedes GP PETRONAS driver Michael Schumacher has been given another vote of confidence for his ability to compete in the 2011 Formula One season - but from an unlikely source.Although Schumacher failed to earn a podium finish since his return to the sport, his former racing rival said that expectations of the German had been [...]

Elvis Presley Mercedes-Benz sold at auction

2010-12-16T21:46:16Z

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Elvis' 600 Saloon sold for nearly £90,000. Pocket-change if you ask us.

A Mercedes-Benz once owned by Elvis Presley has changed hands for £80,700, the Daily Telegraph reported.The powder-blue 1970 600 Saloon Limousine, one of only a handful of cars that the singer registered himself, was one of two 600 Mercedes that he owned.Sold at auction by Bonhams, at Mercedes-Benz World in Surrey, the vehicle was owned [...]

GT evening at Ferrari. Montezemolo awards best employees 2010

2010-12-16T21:44:39Z

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Nice to see a company that fully appreciates its employees. Nice one Ferrari.

Maranello - Last night the Christmas events at Ferrari came to a close with the traditional dinner for employees from the road car production side.

Aston Martin GT4 Challenge expands for 2011

2010-12-16T21:43:49Z

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Imagine the noise from the grid as they get ready to GO!!:)

The Aston Martin GT4 Challenge will return in 2011, with an increased number of races and an expanded grid. The one-make race series which is fundamentally based around the V8 Vantage road car provides the first step on the GT ladder.

Handy online accident sketch site. If you've had an accident in

2010-05-18T15:19:41Z

Handy online accident sketch site. If you've had an accident in your car, your insurance company will want a sketch from you of what happened etc. Rather than draw it out yourself, www.accidentsketch.com allows you to do it online and print it out. You can add pedestrians, cars and notes saying what happened. This is extremely handy and it'll do it better than your own rubbishy picture. Go to www.accidentsketch.com to access it.

ROLLS-ROYCE GHOST DESIGN APP NOW AVAILABLE ON APP STORE

2010-05-05T11:30:00Z

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced today that its first app for iPhone and iPod touch is now available on the App Store. The app allows potential customers and enthusiasts to configure their own Ghost, the new model from Rolls-Royce.

Aston Martin Partners with Nike Basketball

2010-05-18T15:12:50Z

Aston Martin Partners with Nike Basketball to Introduce the Nike Kobe Bryant (Aston Martin Edition) Footwear Pack

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Confirmed for North America

2010-05-18T15:11:41Z

Gaydon, 4 May 2010 - In response to unprecedented customer demand, Aston Martin has confirmed that the V12 Vantage – the most potent production sports car in the marque’s 96-year history - will be made available in North America from later this year.

Morning has broken at Nürburgring 24-hour - Eighteen Hour Update

2010-05-18T15:11:34Z

16 May 2010 – As dawn breaks across the Eifel, all Aston Martins which started the race eighteen hours earlier, remain resilient in this annual endurance epic. The factory-entered cars; V12 Vantage and Rapide, both in near-standard guise, are currently placed 27st and 37th overall (1st and 3rd in class) respectively from a field of nearly 200 starters.

Chassis change among upgrades for Schumacher in Spain

2010-04-27T15:37:41Z

A host of upgrades are set to be added to Michael Schumacher’s car ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix in a bid to kickstart the German’s 2010 Formula One season.The Mercedes GP PETRONAS driver’s best result of the campaign so far was his sixth-place finish at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.In a bid to improve [...]

Rosberg not getting carried away with strong start to Formula One season

2010-04-29T15:37:34Z

Nico Rosberg insists he is taking nothing for granted despite his strong start to the 2010 Formula One season.The 24-year-old has finished on the podium in the last two races to move onto 50 points in the drivers’ standings, which puts him in second spot, ten points off the lead.Meanwhile, he has also out-qualified and [...]

Aston Martin saddened by tragic racing accident at Nürburgring

2010-05-03T03:23:22Z

On lap 22 of the ADAC-ACAS-H&R Cup Race at the Nürburgring on Saturday 24 April an accident occurred resulting in the tragic death of experienced driver 43-year-old (Leo) Carl Friedrich Prinz zu Loewenstein, driver of a Vantage N24.

Brawn sees positives in Schumacher’s performance

2010-04-21T18:08:05Z

Mercedes GP PETRONAS team principle Ross Brawn adopted a glass half full attitude in the wake Michael Schumacher’s travails at the Chinese Grand Prix.While Nico Rosberg secured his second successive podium in Shanghai, his seven-time world champion teammate struggled to adapt to the changing track conditions and ended up a disappointing tenth.However, rather than focus [...]