April 14, 2023News

Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante Revealed

A tad bit slower to accelerate but just as vicious at full stretch as the coupe.

Most car enthusiasts worldwide probably felt their lower jaw dropping around mid-January 2023. Courtesy, the Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate. And it wasn’t just the gorgeousness; the description had mentions like “most powerful Aston Martin Ever”, “order book already closed”, “only 499 units to be made”, and “marks the end of current DBS production”. But, the British brand kept the convertible version of DBS’ last hurrah under wraps.

Filling that void now is the Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante. 199 of the 499 units planned will have a soft top, offering unlimited headroom and an even better stage to hear the V12 bellow. That 5.2-litre, twin-turbocharged heart churns out 770hp/900Nm, the same as in the coupe. The 8-speed automatic feeds the oomph to the rear wheels only. And although the sprint to 100kmph takes two-tenths more than the hard top (3.6s vs 3.4s), the top speed of 340kmph is identical.

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Even though all the planned units are already accounted for, Aston Martin has kept the configurator active. That’s where one gets to see the level of customisation and personalisation the British offer for the DBS 770 Ultimate siblings. For instance, various paint options, ranging from front blacks & greys and purple & blues to greens, reds and silvers & whites. Then, one could choose from four finishes for the fabric roof for the Volante. Similarly, the interior theme is customisable, including the door trim, the seats, the seatbelts, the carpets and the steering wheel.

By default, the DBS 770 Ultimate Volante comes with 21-inch alloys, carbon ceramic brakes with black callipers, powered and heated sports seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, cruise control, a 360-degree camera, an 8.0-inch infotainment display, tyre pressure monitoring system, front and rear parking sensors and Blind Spot Detection system.

Aston Martin commenced production of the DBS 770 Ultimate in Q1 of 2023, with deliveries expected to start in Q3. So, if you could, would you buy the coupe or the Volante?

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April 25, 2024

Defender OCTA Gets A Debut Date

About a month ago, JLR’s Defender released the first set of details about an upcoming derivative – the OCTA – alongside a set of teaser images. The Brits also confirmed that the Defender OCTA will be the new range-topper and is being put through the harshest testing regime in the company’s history. Well, all their efforts will be revealed on July 3, 2024. That’s when the Defender OCTA will make its world premiere.

Before that happens, however, the British marque will host exclusive events for prospective clients worldwide. For the first year’s allocation of Defender OCTA, one could register to check out the vehicle up close and finalise the specification. These events will occur in the UK, Germany, Italy, USA, Japan and Dubai (UAE).

Compared to the standard Defender’s testing programme, the OCTA has undergone over 13,960 additional tests. Examples include handling and durability testing at Germany’s Nürburgring Nordschleife, wet tarmac at Ladoux in France, ice in Sweden, challenging rally stages at Lastours in France, sand deserts in Dubai, and Moab rock crawls in Utah, USA. The OCTA also completed all extreme trails at JLR’s Eastnor testing facility.

April 25, 2024

Audi India To Increase Prices Across Range From June 1

In a bid to offset the rise in input and transportation costs, Audi India will increase the prices across its model range from June 1, 2024. Those planning to purchase a new Audi after the date mentioned can expect to pay up to 2 per cent more than the present ex-showroom prices.

Here’s what Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head of Audi India, said in an official release:

Rising input costs are compelling us to increase prices by up to 2 per cent, effective June 1, 2024. The price correction aims to ensure sustainable growth for Audi India and our Dealer partners. As always, it’s our endeavour that the impact of rising costs is as minimal as possible for our customers.

Audi India registered a growth of 33 per cent in FY23-24. The brand’s pre-owned car business – Audi Approved: plus – also clocked 50 per cent more sales than the previous financial year.