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First Drive: 2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible, MI6's sultry secretary has a new ride

As enthusiasts, many of us are quick to dismiss convertibles as the preferred conveyance for hapless poseurs (BMW M3 cabrio) or fake-bake hairdressers (Toyota Solara). And with good reason. When you lop the top off a coupe, the result is often a floppy, overweight chassis that provides all the dynamic delights of a rubber nine-iron and a granite golf ball. Such executions fail to please on almost every level, and that's before you start dealing with complex roof mechanisms, awkwardly styled rumps and abysmal trunk space. As a whole, ... Read more →

Bond's The Spy Who Loved Me Lotus Esprit hits the auction block Alex Nunez

Hey, if you missed the For Yor Eyes Only Lotus Esprit sale a couple of years ago, your shot to own another Bond-driven Lotus is on the horizon. In December, Bonhams will auction one of the two ...

Bond fan buys totaled Aston for $120k over list Noah Joseph

The people behind the latest Bond films seem to have a knack for destroying perfectly good Aston Martin DBSs. First they rolled one (repeatedly) in shooting Casino Royale. Never missing an ...

Quantum of Solace trailer shows little bit of Aston, lot of movie Jonathon Ramsey

We have to admit, when we heard the next Bond film was going to be called "Quantum of Solace," we kind of scrunched our faces a little bit. Still, Casino Royale was so good that we figured we'd give ...

Enough is Enough: Bond crashes Aston DBS into wall Damon Lavrinc

Despite a couple of disastrous and debilitating setbacks, filming of the next Bond flick, the Quantum of Solace, is back, with production continuing in the mountains of Carrara, Italy. Unfortunately, ...

Bentley, Bond and Books: Special Series Edition of Devil May Care 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for photo gallery Devil May Care, the new James Bond novel set back during the Cold War in 1967, arrives on bookstore shelves May 28th. The book's author, Sebastian Faulkes, has written the story in the style of the late Ian Fleming to celebrate the 007 creator's centenary. As we first ...

Bond stunt driver takes plunge into lake in Aston Martin DBS 1 year ago on Autoblog

At 6:30 this morning, a stunt driver shooting a scene for the upcoming James Bond flick, Quantum of Solace, lost control of an Aston Martin DBS while filming a chase scene and plunged into Lake Garda in Italy. The film's executive producer, Anthony Waye, said that the scene was being shot in the ...

Own an Aston Martin DBS, get a watch... for another $34,500 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click image to view the high-res version, the DBS gallery The Aston Martin DBS is one exclusive, expensive ride, with only 500 copies of the $250,000 car scheduled to be made each year. To up the exclusivity factor while also giving deep-pocketed DBS owners the ability to play James Bond, Swiss ...

Top 7 for 007: Rating Bond's rides 2 years ago on Autoblog

Some were better than others, but the Bond flicks get us going back to the theater every time. There's just something irreplicably stylish and enchanting about the entire series, and 007's rides make up a big part of that allure... at least for hopeless car nuts like us. But just like the acting ...

The details (and pictures) on Bond's crashed Aston 2 years ago on Autoblog

var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/offbeat_news/The_details_and_pictures_on_Bond_s_crashed_Aston'; We finally got to watch Casion Royale the other day and were very impressed with the new Bond – clearly a darker and more mature double-O than previous ones who were cast as cartoonish ...

Is Bond switching to an Audi TT? 2 years ago on Autoblog

var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/movies/Is_Bond_switching_to_an_Audi_TT'; Poor 007. They keep on changing his car on him. First they had him in an Aston Martin DB5, followed by a Lotus Esprit, then BMW paid its way in for a few films, before coming back to Aston Martin again for the latest few. ...

Bond to drive Jag XF in next flick 2 years ago on Autoblog

After the debut of the Aston Martin DBS in the most recent Bond flick, "Casino Royale," it looks like 007 No. 22 will feature the incredible "concept" Jaguar C-XF unveiled this week in Detroit at the North American International Auto Show. Ford still has a $100 million dollar, three-movie deal for ...

So you want to be a Special Agent? 3 years ago on Autoblog

Generally, manufacturer vehicle programs are held to show the vehicles and go for a short drive. They usually feed you a boring lunch and then send you on your way, loaded with all kinds of information to sift through and find the real story. Tying into the James Bond theme and Ford's affiliation ...

Ford tells bidders Aston will earn $109 million 3 years ago on Autoblog

In the week of the release of the most recent James Bond movie Casino Royale, there are reports that Ford sent information to potential buyers regarding the well being of Aston Martin. It stated that Aston is on track to sell 7,000 cars this year and will generate sales of £479m (US $912m) and ...

The perks of product placement: Mondeo ad with 007 3 years ago on Autoblog

Even more news on the Mondeo front. This crucial new model for Ford is getting some serious playtime, and justifiably so. It's handsome and sporty and has a lot riding on it. OK, we've seen a bazillion photos of it already, both spy and official. And we know it will play a part in the new Bond ...

Lotus gets a new spindoctor 3 years ago on Autoblog

Lotus announced today that it has hired a new ad agency to help it along with a renewed push into the North American market. Burbank-based e2amp, inc. will be responsible for rejuvenating the British sportscar company's image in the US and Canada through advertising, product placement and ...

Spy Shots: Aston Martin's gorgeous DBRS 9 3 years ago on Autoblog

Bond enthusiasts everywhere, rejoice -- the stunning Aston Martin DBRS 9 which stars alongside actor Daniel Craig in the next James Bond flick, Casino Royale, will be offered up to the general public. While it might not have the gadgetry and weaponry often seen on 007's four-wheeled fortresses, the ...

Bond car breaks cover on cover of CAR 3 years ago on Autoblog

While Agent 007 will hop behind the wheel of any vehicle to get away tux intact (Ford Mondeo, Bulldozer), there’s only one brand he calls upon when the ladies are looking, and that’s Aston Martin. The Aston Bond will be driving in the upcoming movie Casino Royale will be this cover car ...

Mondeo. Ford Mondeo. 007 set to drive mass-market Blue Oval in Casino Royale 3 years ago on Autoblog

Repmobile. Ford Repmobile. According to the guys and gals over at Softpedia, James Bond fans are said to be "shaken, not stirred" at word that their on-screen hero will drive a Ford Mondeo in the upcoming 007 epic, Casino Royale. (Sorry, couldn't resist.) Yes, as if word of ...






Autoblog Podcast #153: With Phil Berg

Phil Berg puts his reputation on the line and hangs with the podcast crew.

 
 

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