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Aston Martin V12 Vantage roadster to start at $233,340

Aston Martin dropped the details of its UK-onlyV12 Vantage roadster on Tuesday, and the news is good. The new convertible will boast 509 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque from Aston's signature 6.0-liter engine. The roadster shares many of the technical features and specifications from the hardtop version, though some elements had to be changed to accommodate the folding soft top.

Mercedes S-Class Coupe: Frankfurt 2013

The Mercedes S-Class Coupe (pictured) arrives in concept guise at Frankfurt The Mercedes CL was never really the big seller you might expect a coupe version of probably the best saloon car in the world – the Mercedes S Class – to be, But that could change with the new Mercedes S-Class Coupe, revealed today at the Frankfurt Motor Show as a concept. The Concept S-Class Coupe – which looks pretty much production-ready – comes complete with a new look, a look that reflects Mercedes’ recent design changes with a clear feel of a grown-up CLA in its lines. The long bonnet, raised line running from the front wings to the back wheelarch, no B-pillar, and a nose that takes the good-looking front of the CLA as its cue – but takes it a step further – makes the S-Class Coupe look like a proper Mercedes in its own right and not just a two-door version of the S-Class.

New January 2009 issue of CAR Magazine

By Tim Pollard 26 November 2008 11:43 The new January 2009 issue of CAR Magazine goes on sale today – and we're lifting the lid on all the new cars of 2009. Don't miss our exclusive photoshoots and stories on 64 of the most important cars of the year. Edited highlights include:• All the key cars of 2009 under one roof• Porsche Panamera unveiled: six-page story• In-depth preview of the new Nissan 370Z• Giant test: Alfa Romeo Mito vs Mini vs Fiesta vs Ibiza vs Twingo• Exclusive!