Nicolas Stecher jumped in the Aston Martin DBS Volante Carbon Edition to find out why Mr. Bond loves his Astons so. With 510 horsepower and a 190 mph top speed growling forth from its 5.9-liter V-12, that should seem obvious. But despite — or perhaps, even because of — its many quirks, the car belongs […]
21
Nov
From the DB5 to the DBS, why 007 loves his Astons
12
Oct
Italian automaker returns after a half-century of silence
Defunct for over a half century, Italian coachbuilder Ermini Automobili Italia returns with a tiny, ridiculously lightweight roadster with only the joy of driving on its mind. The 686 Seiottosei is called so because it weighs in at a feather-light 686 kgs (1,512 lbs) — about the mass of the Bentley GT’s hood. This levity is […]
14
Feb
Modular design, sustainable, 186 mph, handmade German EV
Regensburg, Germany-based PG made quite a splash a couple summers ago with the Blacktrail — the World’s Fastest Carbon Fiber and Titanium Electric Bike. The $80,000 sustainable vehicle stunned eco-fans with a futuristic design and tech-heavy engineering that made many take notice. Building a respected collection of handmade e-Bikes, Pedelecs and UrbanBikes, PG has now […]
While Lotus’ Elise and Exige are dope little sports cars (as well as the chassis behind the Tesla), what they certainly are not is luxurious. Inside, the cars are about as comfortable and plush as a YMCA bathroom. Finally, with their new Evora, Lotus has a car with guts to match its supermodel looks. The […]
