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Aston Martin DBX S (2025)
Sep 2025 - International First Drive Review
Aston Martin has added more performance and driver-focus to its SUV, creating the engaging DBX S.
Aston Martin has added more performance and driver-focus to its SUV, creating the engaging DBX S.
Aston Martin Vantage Roadster (2025)
May 2025 - International First Drive Review
The new Aston Martin Vantage Roadster has a soft top, but it certainly hasn’t gone soft in comparison to the hardcore coupe.
The new Aston Martin Vantage Roadster has a soft top, but it certainly hasn’t gone soft in comparison to the hardcore coupe.
Aston Martin Vanquish Coupe (2025)
Oct 2024 - International First Drive Review
The mighty Vanquish is back. But is it just a stretched Aston DB12, or something more?
The mighty Vanquish is back. But is it just a stretched Aston DB12, or something more?
Aston Martin Vantage Coupe (2024)
May 2024 - International First Drive Review
The stunning new Aston Martin Vantage has a lot more than blistering performance on its side.
The stunning new Aston Martin Vantage has a lot more than blistering performance on its side.
Aston Martin DB12 Volante (2024)
Apr 2024 - International First Drive Review
Aston's big and beautiful DB12 loses its top and becomes the DB12 Volante.
Aston's big and beautiful DB12 loses its top and becomes the DB12 Volante.
Aston Martin DB12 Coupe (2023)
Jul 2023 - International First Drive Review
The spectacular Aston Martin DB12 carries on the illustrious DB bloodline.
The spectacular Aston Martin DB12 carries on the illustrious DB bloodline.
Aston Martin DBX707 (2022)
Apr 2022 - International First Drive Review
Considered upgrades make the high-performance Aston Martin SUV a staggeringly capable all-rounder.
Considered upgrades make the high-performance Aston Martin SUV a staggeringly capable all-rounder.
Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition (2021)
Jun 2021 - International First Drive Review
Think the Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition is just a limited run model with a higher price? Wrong.
Think the Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition is just a limited run model with a higher price? Wrong.
Aston Martin Vantage Roadster (2021)
Sep 2020 - International First Drive Review
The V8-powered Vantage loses its top, but does it lose any of its dynamic prowess?
The V8-powered Vantage loses its top, but does it lose any of its dynamic prowess?
Aston Martin DBX V8 (2020)
Aug 2020 - International First Drive Review
Aston Martin needs the new DBX to deliver, so it's a good job it's an excellent SUV, then.
Aston Martin needs the new DBX to deliver, so it's a good job it's an excellent SUV, then.
Aston Martin Vantage AMR manual (2020)
Oct 2019 - International First Drive Review
The limited-edition Aston Vantage AMR marks the addition of a manual gearbox to the range.
The limited-edition Aston Vantage AMR marks the addition of a manual gearbox to the range.
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante (2020)
Jul 2019 - International First Drive Review
Want to hear even more of the Aston DBS's engine? Take the Volante's top down.
Want to hear even more of the Aston DBS's engine? Take the Volante's top down.
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe
Jul 2018 - International First Drive Review
In a 'Super GT' class of two, the new Aston Martin DBS Superleggera is its most desirable model yet.
In a 'Super GT' class of two, the new Aston Martin DBS Superleggera is its most desirable model yet.
Aston Martin DB11 AMR
May 2018 - International First Drive Review
We've driven the even-better-to-drive Aston Martin DB11 AMR coupe. V12s FTW...
We've driven the even-better-to-drive Aston Martin DB11 AMR coupe. V12s FTW...
Aston Martin Vantage Coupe
Apr 2018 - International First Drive Review
We’ve driven the glorious new Aston Martin Vantage coupe on road and track.
We’ve driven the glorious new Aston Martin Vantage coupe on road and track.
Aston Martin DB11 Volante
Feb 2018 - International First Drive Review
Aston whips the roof off the DB11; creates an utterly glorious, sporting GT in the process.
Aston whips the roof off the DB11; creates an utterly glorious, sporting GT in the process.
Aston Martin AMR Pro Vantage
Oct 2017 - Track Test
Just seven well-heeled buyers will get to own the sensational hardcore Aston Martin AMR Pro Vantage.
Just seven well-heeled buyers will get to own the sensational hardcore Aston Martin AMR Pro Vantage.
Aston Martin DB11 V8 Coupe
Sep 2017 - International First Drive Review
Aston Martin DB11 buyers now have the option to choose a twin-turbocharged AMG V8 instead of the V12; should they?
Aston Martin DB11 buyers now have the option to choose a twin-turbocharged AMG V8 instead of the V12; should they?
Aston Martin Vanquish S
Dec 2016 - International First Drive Review
Aston Martin reveals there's life left in the V12-engined Vanquish S yet.
Aston Martin reveals there's life left in the V12-engined Vanquish S yet.
Aston Martin DB11 Coupe
Aug 2016 - International First Drive Review
We've driven the new DB11, Aston Martin's 'most important car ever'.
We've driven the new DB11, Aston Martin's 'most important car ever'.
Aston Martin Vantage GT8
Jun 2016 - International First Drive Review
Chase to the finish line Aston Martin Vantage GT8 is its best special yet...
Chase to the finish line Aston Martin Vantage GT8 is its best special yet...
Aston Martin V12 Vantage S
May 2016 - International First Drive Review
Aston Martin tweaks its V12 Vantage S some more, creating the best version yet.
Aston Martin tweaks its V12 Vantage S some more, creating the best version yet.
Aston Martin DB9 GT
Nov 2015 - International First Drive Review
The DB9 represents everything that is great about Aston Martin and it's about to be replaced. We review the illustrious nameplate's last hurrah, the fabulous GT model.
The DB9 represents everything that is great about Aston Martin and it's about to be replaced. We review the illustrious nameplate's last hurrah, the fabulous GT model.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Roadster
Sep 2014 - International First Drive Review
Aston Martin drops the top on its most extreme Vantage V12 S to create the V12 S Roadster.
Aston Martin drops the top on its most extreme Vantage V12 S to create the V12 S Roadster.
Aston Martin Vanquish
Aug 2014 - International First Drive Review
We've driven the '2015MY' Aston Martin Vanquish - and it's sublime.
We've driven the '2015MY' Aston Martin Vanquish - and it's sublime.
Aston Martin Rapide S
Aug 2014 - International First Drive Review
Aston Martin adds a new gearbox to its Rapide S for 2015 - with surprising results.
Aston Martin adds a new gearbox to its Rapide S for 2015 - with surprising results.
Aston Martin V8 Vantage N430
Jun 2014 - International First Drive Review
Where better to test the new N430 Aston Martin than the roads around the track it's named for?
Where better to test the new N430 Aston Martin than the roads around the track it's named for?
Aston Martin Vanquish Volante
Nov 2013 - International First Drive Review
Gorgeous new open-topped Vanquish very much heart over head choice.
Gorgeous new open-topped Vanquish very much heart over head choice.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage S
Oct 2013 - International First Drive Review
We reckon the new V12 Vantage S is the best car Aston Martin makes.
We reckon the new V12 Vantage S is the best car Aston Martin makes.
Aston Martin Rapide S
Mar 2013 - International First Drive Review
A considerably updated Aston Martin Rapide gains more power, a new nose and an S after its name.
A considerably updated Aston Martin Rapide gains more power, a new nose and an S after its name.
Aston Martin DB9
Oct 2012 - International First Drive Review
Aston Martin has made its DB9 model even more alluring. We've driven it.
Aston Martin has made its DB9 model even more alluring. We've driven it.
Aston Martin Vanquish
Oct 2012 - International First Drive Review
Aston Martin has a new Vanquish - better in every way than the DBS it replaces.
Aston Martin has a new Vanquish - better in every way than the DBS it replaces.
Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Mar 2012 - International First Drive Review
We drive the revised for 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
We drive the revised for 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Aston Martin Cygnet
Jan 2012 - Irish Review
We drive the smallest, most controversial Aston Martin yet.
We drive the smallest, most controversial Aston Martin yet.
Aston Martin Virage
Mar 2011 - International First Drive Review
Despite the name, the new Aston Virage sits between the DB9 and DBS - it's better than both.
Despite the name, the new Aston Virage sits between the DB9 and DBS - it's better than both.
Aston Martin V8 Vantage S
Mar 2011 - International First Drive Review
New Vantage S is the best V8 Aston yet.
New Vantage S is the best V8 Aston yet.
Aston Martin Rapide
Oct 2010 - Irish First Drive Review
The gorgeous four-door Aston Martin Rapide may not be a car of our times, but that makes it even more special. We drive it on Irish roads.
The gorgeous four-door Aston Martin Rapide may not be a car of our times, but that makes it even more special. We drive it on Irish roads.
