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New Bentley at Pebble Beach

Friday July 10, 2009

Bentley must have really enjoyed issuing teasers of the Continental Supersports this winter, because it's doing it again this summer. The second partial image of the latest sedan from the U.K. company was released this week, along with word that the car will debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in August.

In honor of the company's 90th anniversary, Bentley will be the featured marque at the prestigious concours this year. The car will be revealed -- along with its name -- at the golf course where the event is held each year in Monterey, California.

The Supercar Run at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Thursday July 9, 2009

As if Sir Stirling Moss tearing it up in a vintage racer all weekend weren't enough, there's the Sunday Times Supercar Run at the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed in the U.K. Some supercar manufacturers, like Pagani, bring new editions for a high-speed debut, while others, like Mercedes-Benz, bring whatever supercars they happen to have on hand. An SLR here, an SL65 Black Series there. You know how it is.

Here's a list of some of the supercars that took to the track at the 2009 Supercar Run over the Goodwood weekend, July 3-5:

Aston Martin Gets Small, Raises iQ

Tuesday July 7, 2009

Aston Martin announced that it had a concept commuter car based on the teensy Toyota iQ. They call the concept the "Cygnet," which in case you don't know is a baby swan. The company seems to be acknowledging that this is an ugly duckling-type situation, with the other Astons in the barn serving as the graceful swans.

The Brits are collaborating with the Toyota team to come up with an ultra-luxury, environmentally conscious commuter car that could be sold along with the less-fuel-efficient DBS, DB9, and Vantage. Kind of like a prize in your cereal box.

Aston Matrin head Dr. Ulrich Bez said in a press release that "this project could become reality in the not too distant future." Stay tuned.

Another New Lamborghini Gallardo Edition

Monday July 6, 2009
Longtime Lambo test driver Valentino Balboni is being honored for more than 40 years with the Sant'Agata supercar company with the limited-edition Lamborghini Gallardo 550-2 Valentino Balboni. Following the marque's recent naming convention, the 550 stands for horsepower, and the 2 for the number of wheels receiving power -- in this case, the rear two. Balboni was hired as a test driver in 1967 by Ferruccio Lamborghini, and his work testing Lamborghinis over the years influenced the final designs of cars from the curvy Miura of the Swinging Sixties to the hard-edged Gallardo and Murcielago of the New Millenium. The car named for the bull's favorite rider will be limited to 250 examples and set you back $219,800.

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