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1995 Aston Martin DB7 owned by Sir Elton John is up for auction

Between 1994 and 2004, Aston Martin produced 7,000 units of the DB7, and one of them, the 1995 Aston Martin DB7, is up for auction. This car was previously owned by British singer Sir Elton John.

This Aston Martin DB7 is finished in Rolls-Royce Brewster Green over custom Light Tan interior, and is in excellent condition with only 14,500 miles on the odometer. It is equipped with Alpine stereo with remote control, 6 stack CD changer in boot with large Alpine V12 amplifier, Motorola car phone in center console under arm rest, stainless front mesh grille, heated front and rear screens, heated front seats, fully adjustable electric seats, Aston Martin Stage 1 stainless steel rear exhausts, Aston Martin electric tire compressor, Cobra Cat 1 alarm, cruise control, electric aerial, space saver tire, and correctly functioning air-conditioning.

Under the bonnet is a 3.2-L DOHC straight-six engine with 335 hp and 360 lb-ft of torque, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear axle. It accelerates from 0-60mph in 5.6 seconds with a top speed of 165 mph.

The car comes with an original warranty card in Sir Elton’s name along with a copy of its first V5 document. The auction will take place on 9 April 2025 and the car is estimated to fetch £23,000 – £27,000.

Source: H and H

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1995 Aston Martin DB7 owned by Sir Elton John is up for auction
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Thieves stole 300,000 euros worth of parts from ABT Sportsline

German tuner ABT Sportsline is known for some of the best sports car upgrades, especially for Audi cars and the related primary Volkswagen Group brands. However, popularity also has its downsides. Recently, an unknown group of thieves stole car parts worth 300,000 euros.

Several photos have been published showing the thieves removing the rims and expensive carbon-ceramic brakes from parked cars. According to Daniel Abt, the thieves targeted seven cars in total, and the company believes that this could not have been done by amateurs, because the power supply and lighting were disabled before the theft. The police are currently investigating the case.

One of the cars from which the thieves stole the expensive forged rims and carbon-ceramic brakes is an Audi RS6. ABT believes that these parts will be sold on the black market.

Obviously, ABT Sportsline should have better security.

Source: ABT Sportsline

EV

ID. EVERY1 is the most affordable VW EV

VW ID. EVERY1 is the most affordable electric car from the German manufacturer, with a starting price of around 20,000 euros. The concept car was presented on March 5, and its production version should arrive in 2027.

This car is supposed to replace the UP! model, which was discontinued in 2023, and the company says the production version will use a new software architecture. This means the future entry-level model will be able to receive new features throughout its lifecycle.

It is built on the modular MEB platform, like the ID. 2all, which has not yet entered production, and is expected to debut in 2026. It is 3,880 mm long, which means it is smaller than the ID. 2all (4,050 mm) and the current generation Polo (4,074 mm). The interior has a simple design with a large, centrally located touchscreen, buttons for controlling temperature, heating and sound volume. A removable Bluetooth speaker is located between the driver and front passenger. In front of the passenger is a changeable multi-function panel that can be used to attach various items such as a shelf or a tablet. The four-seater also offers a decent 305 liters of luggage space.

The ID EVERY1 is powered by a single electric motor with 94 hp, and has a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph). It is not known which battery it will use, but VW promises a range of 250 kilometers.

Source: Volkswagen

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ID. EVERY1 is the most affordable VW EV