Aston Martin Carbon Black details

Aston Martin’s two top-of-the-range sports cars; the DBS and V12 Vantage have undergone a unique Carbon Black makeover to create a highly desirable special edition. Featuring bespoke Carbon Black metallic paint especially formulated with a subtle metallic twist to create a deep rich patina. Each car will undergo 50 man-hours of hand painting followed by stringent quality checks.

For the V12 Vantage the iconic Aston Martin side strake has been fashioned from real carbon fibre backed by a black mesh and complimented with gloss black 10 spoke diamond turned alloy wheels. A bright finished grille and front parking sensors (normally an option) complete the exterior detailing. Lightweight seats formed from Carbon Fibre and Kevlar saving 17 kg over the standard seat also feature together with Piano black facia trim, centre stack and centre console, anodised black tread plates and unique sill plaques build on the carbon theme.

Customers who order a Carbon Black Edition V12 Vantage will have the opportunity to experience Aston Martin’s renowned Performance Driving Course (UK and Europe only) free of charge which offers a memorable day helping customers to equip themselves with the skill sets to enhance the enjoyment of their Aston Martin on the track.

The Carbon Black Editions are available to order from the official Aston Martin dealership network now with final pricing (expected to be approximately 5% over current base prices) to be confirmed in the New Year with deliveries to commence from March.

Automobili Lamborghini luxury book

Automobili Lamborghini, a book about Lamborghini and its history, is launched by Mondadori Multicenter in Milan today.

Lamborghini’s story is described through images and by journalist Decio G.R. Carugati, narrating the past, present and future story of the car manufacturer and its products.

The story starts in 1963, thanks to Ferruccio Lamborghini’s passion for race cars. The brand’s uncompromising and extreme character is apparent from the 350 GTV, introduced at the Turin Motor Show that year, through the Diablo to the current Gallardo and Murciélago range.

“Lamborghini explores and pushes automotive boundaries further,” says Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. “Every Lamborghini model is inspired by that principle whilst remaining true to its Italian spirit.”

The book is on sale now priced €80 Euro; an English version is available for the international markets.

Aston Martin Cygnet Concept Car

Aston Martin today releases the first official images of the ‘Cygnet’ – a new ”luxury commuter concept car’.

“The Cygnet concept represents a creative, environmentally conscious solution, being small, yet with presence – and highly fuel efficient, now combined with the prestige of Aston Martin’s luxury brand ownership.”

Take a look at the pictures and make up your own mind – for us it just doesn’t work. Love the principal, but a Toyota with (cheap) jewellery would not make me want to part with £20,000.

Work on the concept is ongoing and will continue into 2010 when it is hoped that it will become a production reality initially available to Aston Martin customers in the UK and Europe.