Who hasn’t dreamt of owning an Aston Martin? Launched in 2005 as a new entry-level model for the brand, the V8 Vantage was intended to bring that dream just a little bit closer for some of us.

The most obvious changes are the aerodynamic aids. At the front, this Vantage has a deep splitter and enlarged air intakes on either side of the main grille. The splitter is matched with wide side ...

Even after almost a decade of Aston Martin use, the hot-v continues to deliver. It made for the best-driving DB11, for starters, and remains central to the appeal of a DB12 also. Drive the DBX707 ...