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Fifty years ago this month the 700 Coupe was launched in a last gasp survival bid by BMW
Fraser Martin find this Aston enjoys nothing more than pounding the track of an evening
Very few Dinos exist - especially in this condition. Fraser Martin discovers the full story about this 'almost' Ferrari
Fraser Martin finds a near-original example of one of the most iconic off-road vehicles in the world
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This turboed yellow pocket rocket may be a young'un, but it's quite a rarity as Fraser Martin finds out
Which coupe-hatchback is the right one for you?
Legendary Lamborghini test driver
Lotus Esprit buying guide
Buy me this Buick, now!
Jaguar XJ: Aluminum Construction
After years of waiting, we finally get behind wheel of the five-door, four-seat family 911
Aston Martin V12 Vantage
DRIVE: Lotus Evora
Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S
EDITOR'S LETTER
Last month we finally got behind the wheel of the Porsche Panamera, and of course it's brilliant to drive. But with a hatch for a bootlid and the biggest butt ever seen on a luxury saloon, I'm not quite 'getting' it. Do let us know your thoughts on it.
Two cars I did get, very much so in fact, were the gorgeous duo from Maserati - the new S versions of the Quattroporte Sport GT and the GranTurismo. They look lovely, sound sensational and make a real statement.
Other great drives we brought you in June include the awesome little V12 Vantage from Aston Martin; the new four-seater mid-engined Lotus Evora and the Nissan GT-R Spec V.
Meanwhile Lamborghini has announced the only current generation rear-wheel drive only model to wear the Raging Bull emblem - the Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni. It's dedicated to celebrating the legendary test driver's 40+ year career at the Italian supercar factory. Watch him in action here.
While Aston Martin went the other way and made an equally surprising, and somewhat shocking, announcement about their intent to enter the city car market with a little help from Toyota - it's called the Cygnet and you have to be an Aston owner to buy one.
Honda Middle East on the other hand has nothing exciting to offer us. They did sell the fantastic S2000 roadster, but that's now been discontinued. So for a brand steeped in motor racing history, founded by a petrolhead who wanted to exploit the 'power of dreams,' it's astonishing that not only is there currently no performance variant available here, but that they've produced a mini-documentary about how it's good to fail. What we really want is the Mugen Civic Type-R. Bring it!
Shahzad Sheikh, Editorial Director
car@carmiddleeast.com
