All posts tagged Aston Martin

The traveling TomTom and me

By Brucester | April 12, 2011 | Gadgets | No comments
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I’ve owned a TomTom for a few years now and have always liked it. It’s getting a bit old now compared to some of the newer units on the market though, and I’ve been intrigued about the new live traffic data systems that have now been introduced in the recent product releases in SA.

So when I had the opportunity to borrow a new TomTom Go 750 Live for a trip to the Natal Midlands last weekend for a friend’s wedding, it seemed a good opportunity to see what’s what, in a situation where I’d really need navigational assistance.

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The New Aston Martin Virage

By Brucester | March 15, 2011 | Aston Martin | 1 Comment
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The newcomer splits the two exactly on price, at £150,000, while its 6.0-litre V12 produces 490bhp – that’s 20bhp less than in the DBS but 20bhp up on the standard model. Aside from the roof, every panel has been subtly altered.

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The official verdict on Fisker’s luxury performance hybrid

By Brucester | February 23, 2011 | Car News, Fisker Karma | 1 Comment
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A new challenger has entered the ring! It’s been a long time coming, but the Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid is finally here, promising a 50-mile electric range, blistering pace and luxurious cabin. We’re first behind the wheel of the innovative upstart.

It’s a tough task for an entirely new firm to take on the might of the Porsche Panamera and Aston Martin Rapide, yet the Karma’s credentials look good. A 255bhp GM-sourced 2.0-litre petrol turbo drives a generator, which keeps the lithium-ion batteries topped up.

These in turn work a pair of 201bhp electric motors attached to the rear axle, so petrol power is never used to directly drive the wheels. In Stealth mode, you can travel 50 miles on battery power alone. Switch to the Sport setting, and the engine cuts in – keeping the batteries energised and unleashing a boost in power. To ensure the car is primed for its zero-emissions mode, it can be fully charged in less than six hours from a conventional plug.

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage S 2011

By Brucester | January 31, 2011 | Aston Martin, Car News | No comments
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Aston Martin V8 Vantage S 2011 pushes the dynamics and performance of the standard Vantage to a new benchmark level.  Aston Martin engineered the 4.7L V8 engine to deliver a peak power of 430 bhp @ 7300 rpm and torque of 490Nm @ 5000 rpm, which is then coupled to Sportshift II transmission with 7 short ratio gears to deliver the most engaging and intense driving experience.

[Source: Aston Martin]

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