Category Archives: Aston Martin Concept Cars

Itching to see what the next 007 concept car will look like? See the latest Aston Martin concept cars here from Imagine Lifestyles Luxury Rentals. Stunning renderings, new ideas and styles of Aston Martin concepts can be viewed here. Would James Bond drive any of these exotic Aston Martin concept cars? Which Aston Martin rentals would you drive?

Aston Martin CC100 Speedster Concept Lacks Creature Comforts

The Aston Martin CC100 Speedster concept is a racy tribute to the brand’s 100 years in the luxury auto industry. The CC100 is missing a few key comforts, including a roof and the lower portion of its doors. What it lacks in creature comforts, the concept makes up for with power and prowess. The Aston Martin CC100 racer stirred up excitement recently at the Nürburgring racetrack. The sporty blue and yellow exterior is fitting of a track car and draw attention to the elongated body. The CC100 Speedster boasts a blend of components borrowed from its predecessors. Under the prominent … Continue reading

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Can Aston Martin Add Variety to the Lineup?

When one sees an Aston Martin on the street, there is certainly no mistaking the badge. This overall consistency has led to a bit of brand blandness, however, as consumers prefer variety when investing in an exotic car. Can Aston Martin add variety to the lineup and attract new clients? That is the plan, according to the rumor mill! Can Aston Martin overcome this identity crisis and create a well-rounded fleet to choose from? Anyone lacking a functional knowledge of exotic cars can easily point out an Aston Martin. The problem lies in the fact that even car connoisseurs sometimes … Continue reading

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BMW Zagato Roadster Showing Off at Pebble Beach

BMW joined the scores of show offs at Pebble Beach recently, touting the hot new Zagato roadster to eager onlookers! And am I ever so glad they showed up! Designed to be more aggressive and masculine than its predecessors, the show-stopping Zagato is a bold and fresh change of pace for the typically traditional automaker. When some think of the word, the Aston Martin V12 Zagato may come to mind. That is because the design geniuses at Zagato had a hot helping hand in that glorious project as well!

BMW Zagato at Pebble Beach

The BMW Zagato Roadster displayed on the ‘Concepts lawn’ at Pebble Beach.

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Porsche to Flex Diesel Style in U.S.

Not too long ago, the word Porsche was synonymous with simply a sleek and relatively unchanged sports car. These days, the Cayenne SUV is one of the most popular models–and soon it will be available in diesel form!  Of course, Europeans have been enjoying the diesel version since 2009, but now the brand feels Americans will be more open to the technology. These are things that would have been nearly impossible to predict in the past, yet are shocking realities of the  present and possible Porsche future lineup.
 

Diesel Porsche Cayenne

Porsche’s Cayenne is the current best seller. Will it continue to roll out in diesel form?

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Aston Martin Rapide Gaining Traction and Power for 2013

Aston Martin’s Rapide is already impressive, and rumors announce that it may unleash even more power next year! It is rare for a 5.9-liter V12 to be considered standard, so what is next for the luxury marquee and its flagship car? Watch someone crash a Rapide here…and imagine more horsepower!

2013 Aston Martin

Will adding more horses get sales racing for Aston Martin’s Rapide?

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Martini Porsche 918

The latest round of Porsche 918 spy shots show the iconic car wrapped in Martini racing livery. The black and white version of the racing livery left some to mentally picture the look in full color, as you can see from the black and white video lower in the post. The colors are very vibrant and capture the historical hues intended.

 Martini Porsche Livery

Porsche released this round of photos recently, featuring the same Martini theme in traditional red, navy and cerulean colors.

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Custom Veyron Challenges 1,000 Horsepower McLaren

Bugatti of Beverly Hills has seen the rival 1,000 horsepower McLaren, and raised it a custom Veyron. Determined not to be outdone, it appears Bugatti is taking no chances, and no prisoners in this power war! Meet the Grand Sport Vitesse Veyron. It is now closer to production ready, and set to make an official debut!

Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse

The powerful McLaren F1 successor may show off at Pebble Beach. The 1,200 hp Bugatti Grand Sport Vitesse will be there!

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Porsche 918 Spyder Crashes Private Party

It is quite common to bring a bottle of wine or perhaps some quality cheese to a shindig, so imagine the delight of partygoers when Porsche rolled out their party favor: a 918 Spyder concept! During a very private soiree at Canoe Studios in New York, the company unveiled the 918 RSR Spyder concept to an elite list of guests! Perhaps this little pretty will be joining our fleet of Porsche convertible rentals?

Porsche 918 concept

Porsche crashes party

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Video Gold: 2013 Audi R8 on the Track

Photos of exotic sports cars like the Audi R8 are amazing, but sometimes we just have a primal need to see them in action and hear those glorious engine roars. Enjoy the clip below of the 2013 R8 ripping it up at the track! The 8 and 10 cylinder soundtracks are acoustic gold. Video at bottom of post.

2013 Audi R8

The 2013 Audi R8 update has met with approval! With just a few tweaks under the hood, Audi has left the gorgeous body pretty much untouched.

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BMW Takes Direct Approach Online

In an unusual move, BMW is offering online discounts for those wishing to purchase the new ‘i’ sub-brand vehicles. This is a unique and bold move in the luxury auto industry, which typically leaves these endeavors to the dealerships.

BMW i

A direct online sales platform for BMW’s new I sub-brand

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