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Added on the 10/07/2009 15:11:06 - Copyright : Auto Moto EN
The Mercedes S-Class coupe doesn’t sacrifice comfort and luxury for speed and handling – it ticks all those boxes with ease.Viewed in isolation, the Mercedes S-Class coupe seems like an expensive two-door sports car, with a choice of three powerful engines, a luxurious interior and high running costs. However, when you compare it to rivals like the Bentley Continental GT and Aston Martin DB9, the big Merc starts to look like a bit of a bargain.For the performance on offer, the S-Class coupe's running costs aren't actually that bad. Yes, compared to a Ford Focus hatchback, a lowly 30mpg doesn't look great, but when you take into account the powerful engines and sporty handling, it's actually pretty impressive. Besides, if you can afford the car's list price, the high fuel consumption is unlikely to worry you.
Aston Martin has unveiled plans for a personal aircraft, which they are describing as a "sports car for the skies".
Rick Ross has reportedly returned home after being rushed to hospital last week for a suspected heart attack.
Aston Martin showed off its new Vanquish Zagato Volante on Wednesday, as part of Monterey's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2017 car event. Only 99 units of the new model have been produced, and each comes with the astonishing price tag of $850,000. However, prospective buyers will have to curb their enthusiasm, since all of them have already been sold.
An Aston Martin DB10 car designed for the latest James Bond film "Spectre" has sold for some $3.5 million at auction, far exceeding its reserve price. Edward Baran reports.
It's not every day you get the chance to get behind 007's car. Yes, this is James Bond's latest set of wheels, the Aston Martin DB10 and it's certainly a looker! Built for the film Spectre, it may have a full suite of gadgets and gizmos from Q branch, but we wanted to put it to the Carbuyer test and see how it stacks up. Watch the video and find out what it's like!
Matt Becker, Aston Martin Chief Engineer, takes evo's Hunter Skipworth for a ride up Goodwood's famous hill in the 592bhp GT12.