Aston Martin's Low-iQ Cygnet Caught on the Streets of Düsseldorf

If we had to give a prize for the most ridiculous new car of 2010, it would go hands down to Aston Martin's Cygnet luxury mini. The British firm's pint-size model is nothing more than a Toyota iQ (Scion iQ in North America) decorated with fancy-pansy wraps - something like those silly replicas we show you from time to time with an even sillier price tag. The Cygnet won't go on sale

Aston Martin Rapide Race Car

Aston Martin revealed today the racing version of its Rapide sedan, a new car which will compete in the 38th ADAC Nürburgring 24-hour race on 15/16 May 2010. It appears that this is the ultimate test for the car, according to Aston Martin Chief Executive, Dr Ulrich Bez who will lead the Rapide driver team. “This race represents the ultimate final engineering durability test for any sports car – it subjects the car to the toughest possible assessment under public scrutiny, he said.

The new Rapida race car will be close to production standard and will be fitted with essential race safety modifications, a re-tuned suspension, slick tires designed for track use as well as a removed interior trim in order to reduce some weight. Regarding the Rapide, who wants to buy one has to know that the deliveries are starting later this month through Aston Martin’s 125-strong global dealership network.