Dear customers and enthusiasts!    

Please take time to view the latest parts, accessories and collection items we have added to our inventory. Over 50 items now available from power upgrades, carbon fiber splitters and diffusers, Exhaust systems, luggage, clothing and even those incredible bespoke skis that Dr Bez commissioned !  If we don’t have it in stock then it can be here in 24 hours or sent directly to your home. 

 

Please use the contact us information and of course the direct line of 781 547 5959 

 

Next week we have a real thrill headed our way. The success of the V8 Vantage both as a 4.3LTR and the current version 4.7 LTR is just about to reach new heights with the arrival of the V12 Vantage. 510 BHP shoehorned into the engine bay of this already globally acclaimed sports car will be something to behold and yes I get my hands on one next week here in Boston!  (not withstanding a fight with Pat and Steve on who gets the ECU) 

 

When the V12 Vantage was first announced it was not planned to be available in the USA due to homologation issues, well without the rhyme and reason behind that decision let’s just get to the point where the Aston Martin Engineering Director, Ian Minards and his Gaydon School of wizards made it all happen and God bless em!!  So, be sure to check in next week when I write up my driving experience with the V12 Vantage and if you are in the area and want to see the car, as ever, all are welcome! 

 

Safe motoring John

Saturday was a blast !   Plenty of customers and future customers came by to hang out and enjoy the beautiful day. As ever our friends from AMOC were in full support and very cool to See Jim Hazen in his wonderful DB2. Even better when we managed to jump start the car after the battery died on him as he rolled up. A quick boost of electricity and it roared back to life. Thanks to Bob for bringing along his Vanquish, stunning car from the last of the Newport Pagnell super cars. 7 test drives kept Pat on his toes and only once did he have to shout at someone. There are speed limits for a reason people and whilst our local Police force are more than friendly, they have a severe lack of tolerance for stupidity. Quite right too! Three upcoming events that you should look out for one in Newport RI in August and later in September we will be holding a big event with Lotus, and cars and coffee again at the end of September.

Every now and then someone performs an act of kindness that restores you faith in the good in human nature. Last month I attended a party on Dartmouth street to which the monies raised at the party would all go to The Jimmy Fund and the Dana Farber institute for cancer research.

 

I took along a DB9 Volante which was to be auctioned off for an overnight loan. The car was parked outside the house for the arriving guests to view on a meter although the owners of the house have a permanent parking permit. Now the permit wasn’t in the car and yes the meter did expire but one of the party planners was right outside the house next to the car. Along comes a meter maid and despite the explanation as to why the car was there, the purpose of the party and an offer to top up the meter, a ticket was promptly slapped on the windscreen of the $200k Aston. 

 

Now strictly speaking the ticket was issued correctly. I don’t dispute that, but you kind of hope the charity inside the house might have blown across the meter maid and a little bit of leniency shown. Now it’s only 25 bucks, no big deal but it kind of, let’s say “disappointed” me that the ticket was issued so I wrote to the office of the parking clerk explaining the circumstances and asking for the ticket to be dismissed. But, I didn’t want my 25 bucks back. What I wrote was that if the clerk, in my opinion, did the right thing and dropped the ticket I would give the 25 to the charity, not only that but if the clerks generosity was forth coming then I would match it and add another 25 dollars.  Deal or no deal ? Well on Monday I received an official letter from the Office of the parking clerk informing me that the ticket had indeed been dismissed! Awesome !! 

 

Now I don’t know who the clerk is and haven’t been able to find out, but whoever he or she is, YOU ROCK ! 

 

I will be on the streets of Boston this weekend looking to hug a meter maid so they can pass it on to the clerk……..which will probably result in a much bigger fine than  $25 !! 

 

Happy motoring….and legal parking 

 

John

This Saturday July 24^th, AMNE will be delighted if you and as many fellow car guys and gals, who can make it join us for cars, coffee, story telling (whether true or not) and the purchasing of fine automobiles, parts, and merchandise.  We will be open for business from 9am till 2pm.  

Our technicians will be on hand for free advice, or guidance

 Spread the word amongst your flock and hope to see you on the day! Best as always John

Sometimes in the wonderful world of automobiles, a car comes along that is just way more than your expectations dreamed of. You see pictures of the car and think “ that’s cool” and you move on. Then you see the car for real and how many times do you say “the pictures just don’t do it justice” Then if you are real lucky you get to drive it. Then, well you just don’t want to stop driving it. All of the above is so true with the Lotus Evora. Early pictures made for interesting thoughts just because it was a new Lotus, then as the cars were being unloaded at the dealership you get stopped in your tracks and say “the pictures didn’t do it justice” Then as I am real lucky, I did/have/still am, driving it !!! So far I have put 4000 miles on the first two demos that arrived with us 6 weeks ago. First was the Storm Titanium car and then Ardent Red. I’m not usually a fan of Red sports cars (except for a Ferrari of course) But a Lotus in Red, oh yes !! In Brief, the Evora is a mid engine 2+2 ( worlds only one) created in house by Lotus design. Aluminum front sub frame, aluminum central tub and galvanized welded rear sub frame make up the architecture of the car. The power train is Lotus tuned and Toyota-sourced 3.5 liter V6 engine with dual overhead cams and variable value timing. It generate 276 bhp and 258 lbs of torque and….only weighs in at a  whisker over 3000 lbs !! The interior is a surprise and delight.  Hand trimmed leather, aluminum instrument and center console with all the controls in easy access. Flat bottom steering wheel (love that) and Recaro adjustable seats which a very comfortable even on a 300 mile trip. Yep did that. At 6’ 2” I fit with ease and have plenty of head room which isn’t always the case with some designs. Room for a helmet if you feel the need for speed on a track. Driving the car really is a joy whether in the city, stuck on the 128 (which I am daily) or more to the purpose of the car, out and free on the highways and byways.  Its beautifully balanced and the handling is a dream, no lift or roll and the point and squirt steering gives you exactly the right feel and feedback back through your hands. The 6 speed gearbox is short shift and easy to select.  Bosch ventilated discs have AP Racing  4 piston Calipers and stop on a dime. Ok, yep did that too!! Plenty of gismos to enhance the performance,  traction control, stability control, ABS, normal fruit these days, but turn it all off and WHOOO HOO BABY !! Although the back seats are compromised in terms of adult usage you can fit children back there are there are seat anchors for child seats, realistically what you have is a nice bench seat for appropriate sized luggage for a proper road trip. There is a rear trunk which has its uses for sure but well let’s not get carried away.  The Evora comes with all the latest and greatest electrical gadgets so you can MP3 ipod blue tooth, blah blah til your hearts content. All of the cars we have ordered come with the full list of options and I’m glad we did. There are three option packages: Technology package, which includes Alpine portable Sat Nav, hi powered amp, 7” touch screen display, back up camera ( a must!)  blue tooth cruise, cruise control, parking sensors.Sport package: switchable sport mode, sports traction control, sport diffuser, brake calipers, cross drilled brakes. Titanium tipped sports exhaust.Premium package: Full leather interior, center armrests, accent lighting. You can choose separate options but I would go with the packages, makes more sense. There are 20 different exterior colors, 4 interiors and 4 wheel choices. Fully loaded the car has an MSRP of 86k and change. But it’s really all about the driving and rarely have I been so impressed straight out of the gate. To live with, the Evora is everything you could want from a sports car, balanced handling, controlled speed and a lovely torque band. I really can’t find fault after 4000 miles and I can’t remember saying that before even back in my Aston days, and no gear heads I am not comparing it to an Aston Martin!  I’m talking about the overall experience of an everyday drivable livable sports car. It’s a complete package. Are there quicker cars? of course, greater top speed? Definitely, more luxurious? absolutely, but the Lotus Evora isn’t trying to be those things. The Evora is just plain honest in what it is and what it does, it’s not offering you anymore than it says on the box before you take it out and won’t leave you hanging when you drive it. If your expectations are higher then you’ve missed the point or can’t afford it, or both, whatever.  I am so taken with the car I even took one in the nuts for driving it so much, but that’s another story…. Happy motoring whatever you ride is ! John 

 

Note: Both demo cars are now being offered at demo pricing. Call John or Pat for details. 

Aston Martin New England servicing Programme. Aston Martin of New England have launched a brand new initiative, the first of its kind for any Aston Martin dealership in North America.

All new car sales for V8 Vantage and DB9 Models will include free scheduled maintenance for the duration of the factory 3 year warranty period.The cost of ownership is more of a consideration than ever before. This initiative takes away the concern of servicing costs and the customers fear of expensive service bills.

The programme is only applicable to new cars bought from Aston Martin of New England after May 7^th 2010 and to cars that are serviced at our dealership. The programme is not transferable to other dealerships nor is it transferable should the car be sold during the 3 year warranty period.

 The programme is specific to 2009 and 2010 model year cars and does not include dealership or factory demonstartors.

For further details and how this could benefit you,  please contact John Walton or Pat Roussel at 781 547 5959 

john.walton@astonmartin-lotusmotorsport.com pat.roussel@astonmartin-lotusmotorsport.com

The all new 2010 Lotus Evora is here finally, and with it came a great lease program!!

 

Basically in a nut-shell:

 2009 MY Cars

• 2009 Elise Purist Edition ($46,115 MSRP, sale price $44,615): $2,999 down, $657/mo. For 42 months (5,000 mi/yr)
• 2009 Elise 190 ($51,465 MSRP, sale price $49,730): $2,999 down, $756/mo. for 42 months (5,000 mi/yr)

 2010 MY Cars

• 2010 Elise Performance Value Package ($53,035 MSRP, Sale Price $52,535) $3,999 down, $893/mo for 36 months (5,000 mi/yr)

• 2010 Evora 2+2 (Launch edition, $83,925 MSRP, sale price $83,925) $4,999 down, $1,447/mo for 36 months (7,500 mi/yr)

  

Call us for more details.

 

Happy Motoring.

Spring is definitely in the air this week.  Temperatures are going to reach 80’s here and I know all of you will be anxious as ever to get out and exercise your motorcars, if you haven’t already. 

Well, get started right with some quick tips from us at Aston Martin of New England and Lotus Motorsports Inc. and we will do our best to get your driving season started off right.  We are putting on a Spring Clinic to get your vehicle out of hibernation and road ready with a demonstration on what to look for under the hood and how to wash everything around the hood.

So come join us Saturday April 10^th 2010 from 10am to 4pm for a little shop talk and good old fashion car care fun.

 

Happy Motoring –

 

Tom

The much acclaimed and highly desirable Aston Martin V12 Vantage was never planned for the USA market much to the disappointment of all concerned. However… The wizards in engineering and product design back at Aston Martins state of the art factory in Gaydon England have been working  behind closed doors to federalize this incredible incarnation of the Vantage and have now announced that the car will be available in North America for later this year!! The 6.0-litre V12 naturally aspirated engine produces 510 BHP and 420lbs of torque. Coupled with near perfect weight distribution and a revised suspension system, high performance Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires provide the V12 Vantage with outstanding handling capabilities while the standard carbon ceramic braking system delivers immense stopping power.  

Although pricing and exact timing on deliveries are still to be determined, we are now accepting deposits to secure a soon as possible build slot. To secure your place in owning the limited production V12 Vantage please contact John Walton or Pat Roussel on 781 547 5959  or john.walton@astonmartinlotus.com            Pat.roussel@astonmartin-lotus.com  

With the current Vantage already one of the most outstanding sports cars in the world, the V12 Vantage is ready to re write the definition of exhilarating sports cars. 

 Will this rain ever stop!!! I have some spirited driving to do!

I am sorry to report that this coming weekends Service Clinics will be cancelled indefinitely, again.  Due to the inclement weather this week our showroom and workshop can take on no more water.  We have had plenty of contractors and insurance associates to evaluate our previous issues and now, slowly but surely our minor water ingress damage will be cleaned up, unfortunately it might need to take place this weekend.But fear not, no motorcars were harmed during any of these storms.  I hope all our customers did not suffer our same fate and have had a chance to enjoy last weekends quick but awesome weather conditions. The clinics will NOT be held this Friday or Saturday, March 26th and 27th, 2010.  The clinic will however be rescheduled for Saturday April 10^th, 2010 from 10am to 4pm.   Some good news though, there is a Lotus Evora (maybe 2) on route to our dealer set to arrive some time this week, feel free to call our sales staff for details.  I thank you for you continued support and bearing with us in these wet times. 

Well we have made it through another New England winter (hopefully), but its still March.  We had some pretty crazy weather the past week, and we survived!  It’s all down hill from here.

 

In the next few months we have some pretty exciting products from our friends in the United Kingdom that will start to arrive this spring.

 

First I want to talk about the 2010 Lotus Evora.  We should start seeing the much anticipated all new sports car from Lotus at the end of the month. The Evora has 276 horsepower, 3046.8 lbs, how much fun will this be! We will have two “launch” cars available, one in Storm Titanium, the other in Phantom Black, both fully loaded. 

 

Yes, we will have a party.  Yes, you can test drive.  More details to follow.

 

The other piece of good news is we should start seeing Aston Martin’s new pride and joy, the Rapide.  Aston Martin’s first four door sports car blends the practicality of a sedan, with the performance of our DB range.  I just saw the car in Greenwich a few weeks ago, and its breath taking.  There are so many subtle, and not so subtle, differences than our DB9, it really incredible.  It actually fits four people (I’m 6’1) and I fit in the back seat with a driver up-front. Even with four people in it, there is a ton of storage space in the trunk to accommodate luggage, golf clubs, your mother-in-law, tennis rackets, or the misses shoe habit.  Crazy. You’ll have to come on down and see for yourself when they arrive late spring. 

 

Yes we will have a party.  Yes, there will be test drives.  More details to follow as we get closer to its arrival.

Cheers, Pat

I am sorry to report that this coming weekends Service Clinics will be cancelled indefinitely.  Due to the inclement weather our showroom held up as long as it could but unfortunately a window seal failed and some minor drywall damage with small carpet spots need to be cleaned up.  But fear not, no motorcars were harmed during this storm.  I hope all our customers homes did not suffer our same fate. 

The clinics will not be held this Friday or Saturday, March 19^th and 20^th, 2010.  They will however remain on the schedule for next week at the times listed earlier, Friday and Saturday March 26^th and 27^th 2010.

I thank you for you continued support and look forward to seeing you next weekend.

 

Kind Regards –

 

Tom

          Yup, 4 more weeks and the winter is over. I can’t flippin’ believe it either.  All those with Volante’s and Roadster’s are probably counting down the days and minutes.

Which ever vehicle type you own, coupe, convertible, or topless altogether we here at Aston Martin of New England are putting on a clinic to give you our take on how to start off the Spring Driving season in optimum condition.  

            The basic rundown will happen over 4 different days.  Friday March 19^th, 2010 from Noon to 6pm and Saturday March 20^th, 2010 10 am to 3pm will start things off while we will follow with more time the very next week, March 26^th and 27^th, 2010, at the same times.

            There will be no appointments to take, but customer vehicles will be washed on a first come first serve basis with in the allowed time.  No vehicle, No problem, feel free to come on by and talk a little shop and meet some fellow enthusiasts.  Stay tuned for more specific details on the days time tables, until then,

Happy Motoring -

Tom     

http://www.lotusracing.my/

Chrysler LeBaron…The K car…A car that pulled Chrysler from the brink. A car that any normal person would run from, rapidly. A style so maligned it was the ‘other’ star of the 1987 comedy, “Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Nothing you would ever own, or then again maybe you would.

A car that your aunt, uncle, grandparents, maybe even parents might have owned.  Having received one here at Aston Martin of New England (sorry, it’s not for sale, if it was I’d buy it) It’s a honey of a car, authentic town and country veneer contact paper, power roof, leather seats, a nice little 4 cylinder hummer of a ride.  We ended up with this gem as a storage car for a client, and we were asked to get it back in running order as it had been resting quietly for a few years, so a freshening was in order.  I was the lucky tech to get this job. One I actually looked forward to. Sometimes you need to get away from those V8’s and V12’s of Aston and see what Americans used to build when designers appeared to be having more fun than they do today.

It took about a weeks worth of this, that, and the other to get it back to a road worthy warrior. And what a ride! 10*F with the top down, heat cranking. A ‘classic’ of a different sort, but still a classic vehicle in it’s own right.

Here is a video from our recent article in the Providence Journal.

http://www.projo.com/video/?z=y&nvid=412608

Aston Martin Factory supplied Styling and Performance Kits are now available!

Just a reminder that Aston Martin is now offering a wide range of styling and performance options for your current model V8 Vantage or DB9 vehicles.Take advantage of the winter downtime. Don’t loose out on any of those perfect spring and summer driving days.

Here are some of the kits you can install on your V8 Vantage or DB9 Before Spring time.

-Sports pack kits for DB9 Coupe and V8 Vantage- These kits contain up-rated Steering rack (on some models), springs and dampers, wheels and a 2-piece under tray assembly. -Mesh styling kits for DB9 and V8- These styling kits will provide mesh inlays in the bonnet, side strakes and front grille for your V8 Vantage or DB9. -Clear Lamp Kits for V8 and DB9- This kit includes rear brake lamps and center brake lamps with clear lenses and red LED bulbs. Just like the DBS! -Side Sill Kits for V8- This kit will replace your standard V8 Side sills (Rocker Panels) with sport N400 style side sills. -Carbon Enhancements for V8- This kit includes front and rear carbon fiber Splitter and diffuser. -V8 Power engine upgrade- The V8 Vantage Power Upgrade creates an even more potent version of Aston Martin’s already impressive 4.3 V8. Peak power is raised by 20bhp to 400bhp while peak torque is also increased by 10Nm to 420Nm. This upgrade will produce engine performance equal to the limited edition N400 V8 Vantage.

 Please Contact: Service and Parts for current pricing on any of these Kits.

781-547-5959 x223 for Kirk or x226 for Matt

I, Pat Roussel hate the month of February, my colleague John Walton hates February.  Everyone I know hates this short annoying month as much as we do.  The Football season is pretty much over, it’s cold, it’s dark, and it seems like an eternity before opening day at Fenway Park.   

If you’re at all like us, then you are chomping at the bit to get spring underway.   At Aston Martin of New England/Lotus Motorsports, we here are going to make February a month we can all look forward to.  We are making the second week of February “Topless Week”.  What!?  I’ll explain. 

Next Thursday, we will have, our first DBS Volante, here at our showroom in Waltham.  We are very excited!  The flagship Aston Martin, as you may or may not know, is now available in drop top form.  Please stop by our showroom, and we will happily show you the supercar ragtop, everyone’s been raving about.   

We will clear out the showroom, and to complete our topless theme, we will try to have as many modern and vintage, Aston Martin Convertibles, Roadsters, and Volantes on display as humanly possible. Please stop in at your leisure, festivities start Thursday, February 11^th. 

Thursday        10-8:00

Friday             10-6:00

Saturday         10-4:00 

We’ll buy you a drink, if you show up with something “topless”!!!

It's not easy to make a veteran auto writer weep with need. But the Evora does it, taking the modern Lotus design and making it elegant and a bit roomier. It's a slice of heaven that slides.

Every time I write about a high-performance sports car, I'm guaranteed to get letters from readers to this effect: "How can you possibly glorify the Badminton Dual-Cowl 87B? No one needs a car that goes 200 mph, costs $300,000 and gets five miles per gallon. With all that's going on in the world [climate change, war in the Middle East, balance of trade etc.]. For shame. For shame!"

All right, then. I present to you perhaps the most fun available on four wheels: The 2010 Lotus Evora. No, not fun. Joy. Inexpressible, diamond-showering, running-naked-through-a-field-of-virgins ecstasy. Handling perfection. This is transit gloria, and it is sick.

In my career as an automotive journalist, I've never written these words: I am going to buy one.

Oh, and it gets about 30 mpg.

TO READ MORE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW.

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-neil22-2010jan22,0,5548499.story

 

km : Preview

2010 Lotus Evora

words: Bryan Joslin

January 21 2010

The Lotuses of our youth were hardly the lean, lithe, purpose-built sports cars of Colin Chapman’s imagination. Turbo Esprits and front-drive Elans were the often misunderstood and unloved exotics in an era of Countaches, Testarossas and slant-nose 911s. The Elise, and eventually the Exige, helped pull Lotus out of the gold-chain club and started putting real sports cars back in the hands of genuine track drivers. Now the company is preparing to launch an all-new model to boost its standing and appeal to a different type of buyer. With four seats, a Camry V6 and a fully trimmed interior, we have to ask: Will the Evora become the new Esprit?

TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE, CLICK THE LINK BELOW.

 http://kilometermagazine.com/artman2/publish/preview/2010_Lotus_Evora.html

http://www.projo.com/projocars/content/CA-ASTON_MARTIN_01-09-10_V3GUCK5_v16.25c9c3d.html

December is upon us, which means its Auto Show time.  If you’re looking for something fun to do with the family, besides holiday shopping, please stop by the New England Auto Show, and say “hi” to us.  We have the current line up of new Aston Martins of course, DBS, DB9, and Vantage, as well as a new Lotus Elise, and two fantastic classic automobiles.  We also have a jaw dropping dark blue Lamborghini Miura, and a gorgeous Mercedes Benz 300SL in silver of course.

 

If your looking for show times, ticket prices, parking, and directions here is a link to the Autoshow site.  http://www.paragonexpo.com/189.html?flash=1

  

Cheers and Happy Holidays.

Our all-new 2010 Lotus Evora keeps raking in the awards as we anxiously await its arrival in the US and Canadian markets in the first quarter of 2010.

In July the Evora’s Versatile Vehicle Architecture won the coveted annual ‘Dewar Trophy for Technical Excellence’.  In August AUTOCAR magazine named the Evora their ‘Driver’s Car of the Year’.  In October CAR magazine named the Evora their ‘Performance Car of the Year’.  As you’ll see in the attached release now EVO magazine has named the Evora their ‘Car of the Year 2009’ and also named our sensational 2-Eleven track car their ‘Track Car of the Year 2009’.

Read the Evo Magazine arrticle in our Documents section.  Happy Motoring, Pat

I want to extend my thanks for all those who were able to make it out to the November Winter Storage Clinic.  I believe this event to be very informative to our customers, friends and anyone who wants to store there prized driving machines away form the harsh winter elements.  With the success of this clinic we here at AMNE are thinking of putting on a spring time driving clinic, or an awakening from hibernation clinic.  Keep watch on our website for further updates and information on this and any other upcoming events.I hope all who attended left informed and reassured on how to store your vehicle with ease for the long winter months ahead.  I also want to extend my thanks to my fellow teammates at AMNE for all there help in preparation for this event and past events.Stay tuned for Lotus Evora and Aston Martin Rapide information in the very near future. Have a safe and happy driving winter season, Tom

It’s that time a year again.  Winter is upon us and I am not talking about snow fall in October, but there is a rain snow mix predicted for this coming Friday.  We here at Aston Martin of New England and Lotus Motorsports are more than prepared for all that the harsh New England winter can throw at us.   

            Due mostly to the inclement weather we are putting on another Winter Storage Clinic Saturday November 7^th, 2009 to help you be just as prepared.  It runs from 10am to 2pm.  The format is a bit different with no vehicle alignment checks, sorry, and the clinic will be held every hour; first one beginning at 10:30am and the last at 1:30pm.  If you can’t make the actual time don’t worry.  We will have staff there that would be more than happy to give you an open house type welcoming. 

            Come on by Saturday, it should be a great time. No need to bring the Aston Martin or Lotus, but if it is there and time allows I will definitely give it a quick visual once over before you pack it up for the winter, or for you die hard drivers we can schedule an appointment to install snow tires.

Thanks to everyone who made it out last month,

Tom