The Top Cars Zone.co.uk

Filed under: Motorsports,Racing

He hit the wall so hard, crews had to rebuild it

Continue reading IndyCar driver Robert Wickens set for spinal surgery after crash

IndyCar driver Robert Wickens set for spinal surgery after crash originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 Aug 2018 07:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink |  Email this |  Comments

News 21 Aug, 2018

Financial district’s council weighs up pilot scheme that would allow only electric cars and plug-in hybrids on low emission street

Filed under: Honda,First Drives,Crossover,SUV

Out-vans the vans, without standing out

Continue reading 2019 Honda Pilot First Drive Review | An original freshens up

2019 Honda Pilot First Drive Review | An original freshens up originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 Aug 2018 00:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink |  Email this |  Comments

Filed under: Etc.,Mercedes-Benz,Automotive History,Sedan

A 1979 Mercedes-Benz 240D W123, which should have been immortal, ends up in a San Francisco Bay Area self-service wrecking yard with a mere 247,348 miles on the odometer.

Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 240D

Junkyard Gem: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 240D originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 Aug 2018 18:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink |  Email this |  Comments

Filed under: Videos

One driver arrested when his Mustang helpfully breaks down

Continue reading Watch video of doughnut-making in the middle of the Bay Bridge

Watch video of doughnut-making in the middle of the Bay Bridge originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 Aug 2018 17:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink |  Email this |  Comments

Filed under: Green,Misc. Automakers,Tesla,Technology,Sedan,Autonomous,Electric,Future,Luxury

PIF could invest more than $1 billion in Lucid Motors.

Continue reading Saudi PIF in talks to invest in aspiring Tesla rival Lucid

Saudi PIF in talks to invest in aspiring Tesla rival Lucid originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 Aug 2018 17:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink |  Email this |  Comments

Filed under: Aftermarket,Volkswagen,Crossover,SUV,Off-Road,Performance

It uses the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder

Continue reading APR built a 2018 VW Atlas with a bit of off-road cred and a lot more power

APR built a 2018 VW Atlas with a bit of off-road cred and a lot more power originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 Aug 2018 17:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink |  Email this |  Comments

Filed under: Aftermarket,Volkswagen,Crossover,SUV,Off-Road,Performance

Autoblog Details: Clean your car's stereo the right way

Continue reading How to clean your car radio | Autoblog Details

How to clean your car radio | Autoblog Details originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 Aug 2018 16:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink |  Email this |  Comments

Filed under: Spy Photos,Chevrolet,GMC,Truck

Different strokes for different ... trucks.

Continue reading 2020 Chevy and GMC HD truck spy shots reveal LED lighting

2020 Chevy and GMC HD truck spy shots reveal LED lighting originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 Aug 2018 15:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink |  Email this |  Comments

20 August 2018, Gaydon: The iconic Aston Martin DB5 is back, thanks to a unique collaboration between Aston Martin and EON Productions, the company that produces the James Bond films.

Following the successful DB4 G.T. continuation project, a series of 25 Goldfinger DB5 continuation editions*, will be created for customers by Aston Martin Works and EON Productions. The Goldfinger DB5 continuation will be based on James Bond’s legendary car from 1964 and built by Aston Martin Works at Newport Pagnell – the original home of the DB5. They will be authentic reproductions of the DB5 seen on screen, with some sympathetic modifications to ensure the highest levels of build quality and reliability.

This authenticity will extend to include functioning gadgets such as revolving number plates and more, which were made famous in Goldfinger. The gadgets will be co-developed with Oscar®-winner Chris Corbould, special effects supervisor from the James Bond films. Officially sanctioned by Aston Martin and EON Productions, all the Goldfinger edition cars will be produced to one specification - Silver Birch paint - just like the original.

The most instantly recognisable car of all-time, the DB5 made its first appearance in the third James Bond movie, Goldfinger, alongside Sean Connery as James Bond. Laden with gadgets and armaments installed by Q Branch, the secret agent’s Aston Martin became an instant hit with moviegoers.

Since its seminal appearance in Goldfinger the DB5 has featured in a further six James Bond movies: Thunderball (1965), again with Connery; GoldenEye (1995) and Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) with Pierce Brosnan and three appearances alongside Daniel Craig in Casino Royale (2006), Skyfall (2012) and Spectre (2015). James Bond and his DB5 have become two icons of popular culture and one of the most successful and enduring movie partnerships of all-time.

Such was its popularity, the DB5’s movie debut even spawned a Corgi die-cast model, an astonishing 2.5m of which were sold in its first year of production (1965). No wonder an entire generation of children grew-up aspiring to own an Aston Martin. Now, thanks to the remarkable Goldfinger DB5 continuation project, a fortunate 25 of them can now own a faithful and authentic tribute to that original car. A further three cars will be built – one each for EON and Aston Martin, plus another to be auctioned for charity.

Andy Palmer, President and Chief Executive Officer, Aston Martin, said: “The connection between Aston Martin and James Bond is something of which we are very proud and it is remarkable that the DB5 remains the definitive James Bond car after so many years. To own an Aston Martin has long been an aspiration for James Bond fans, but to own a Silver Birch DB5, complete with gadgets and built to the highest standards in the very same factory as the original James Bond cars? Well, that is surely the ultimate collectors’ fantasy. The skilled craftspeople at Aston Martin Works and the expert special effects team from the James Bond films are about to make this fantasy real for 25 very lucky customers.”

Paul Spires, Managing Director at Aston Martin Works, added of the Goldfinger DB5 continuation editions: “The connection between Aston Martin and James Bond originated more than half a century ago. Creating 25 Goldfinger DB5 continuations and working with EON Productions and special effects supervisor, Chris Corbould, is something truly unique and a real career highlight for everyone involved here at Aston Martin Works.”

Each Goldfinger DB5 continuation car will be priced at £2.75m plus taxes. First deliveries to customers will commence in 2020.

Filed under: Etc.,Classics,Performance

The cruise spins off car shows all along its path

Continue reading 2018 Woodward Dream Cruise | Old Woodward is a dream within a dream

2018 Woodward Dream Cruise | Old Woodward is a dream within a dream originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 19 Aug 2018 15:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink |  Email this |  Comments

Filed under: Jaguar,Land Rover,Convertible,Coupe,Sedan,SUV,Classics,Luxury,Off-Road,Performance

Facility to provide sales, service, and restoration of vintage vehicles.

Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover opening its first U.S.-based classic center in Georgia

Jaguar Land Rover opening its first U.S.-based classic center in Georgia originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 19 Aug 2018 11:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink |  Email this |  Comments

Filed under: Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Videos,Tesla,Sedan,Electric,Future

But first, there's the Model Y, Semi, pickup truck, and Roadster.

Continue reading Elon Musk: Tesla could build $25,000 EV in 'three years'

Elon Musk: Tesla could build $25,000 EV in 'three years' originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 19 Aug 2018 11:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink |  Email this |  Comments

Features 19 Aug, 2018

Three-time Le Mans class winner sees big picture despite being sidelined for next three events on WEC calendar

Filed under: Etc.,Classics,Luxury,Military,Performance

40,000 cars, 1 million people — check out this gallery and join the dream.

Continue reading 2018 Woodward Dream Cruise in Pictures | Dreaming on

2018 Woodward Dream Cruise in Pictures | Dreaming on originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 18 Aug 2018 17:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink |  Email this |  Comments

Filed under: Misc. Auto Shows,Coupe,Future,Luxury,Performance,Specialty,Supercars

You're looking at 1,350 hp and 1,280 lb-ft and a top speed beyond 280 mph.

Continue reading SSC Tuatara's twin-turbo V8 showed off ahead of Pebble Beach

SSC Tuatara's twin-turbo V8 showed off ahead of Pebble Beach originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 18 Aug 2018 14:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink |  Email this |  Comments

Filed under: Chevrolet,Car Buying,Sedan

Undercuts the Toyota Camry SE and Honda Accord Sport.

Continue reading 2019 Chevrolet Malibu RS to start at $24,995

2019 Chevrolet Malibu RS to start at $24,995 originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 18 Aug 2018 10:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink |  Email this |  Comments

Filed under: Earnings/Financials,Government/Legal,Green

In order to "restore the now-dormant American tunnel boring machine industry."

Continue reading Chinese tariffs may delay Elon Musk's boring projects

Chinese tariffs may delay Elon Musk's boring projects originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 18 Aug 2018 10:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink |  Email this |  Comments