General Motors will recall 13,780 Cadillac DTS and Buick Lucerne luxury sedans because of possible power steering fluid leaks that could cause a loss of steering or an engine fire. Get the full story »
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Looking for a car? Try 007’s Aston Martin
The 1964 Aston Martin DB5 used in the Goldfinger and Thunderball films is displayed prior to being featured in the "Automobiles of London" rare car auction in Battersea Park in London. (Oli Scarff/Getty Images)
For the discerning driver, it’s got an ejector seat, machine guns, and a world-class pedigree. Problem is, it’s going to cost a truckload of dough.
One of the world’s most famous James Bond cars — the specially-equipped Aston Martin first driven by Sean Connery in “Goldfinger” — will be auctioned in London on Wednesday evening, and it’s likely to fetch one of the highest prices ever paid for an automobile.
The unique car, which also has rotating license plates and other spy gear, is expected to go for more than 3.5 million pounds ($5.5 million).
The silver Aston Martin DB5 coupe was used by Connery to elude various villains in both “Goldfinger” and “Thunderball” — generally regarded as early classics in Hollywood’s longest running and most successful film franchise. Get the full story »
Ford looks to close a third of Lincoln dealers
Ford Motor Co. plans to eliminate more than a third of its Lincoln dealers in large metropolitan areas over the next two years as part of its effort to revive the luxury brand, according to a dealer who attended a closed-door meeting Tuesday. Get the full story »
