BY STEVE SILER

You think Bond would approve? Actually, he already did.

To most James Bond movie hounds, Daniel Craig was the star of the most recent James Bond film, Casino Royale. But we speculate that most Car and Driver readers were more interested in seeing his new ride, the Aston Martin DBS, than the hunky new Bond boy. Unfortunately, Bond rendered the slinky supercoupe’s appearance to more of a cameo than a starring role, choosing to roll it several times in a ditch to save his damsel in distress within just minutes of hitting the engine start button for the first time (indeed, some of us might have chosen to save the car). (more…)

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BY ALISA PRIDDLE

V-12 remains an experimental engine for now.

Work on an ultra Cadillac is on hold until General Motors has a better idea of where the Bush Administration is going on fuel economy legislation, vice chairman Bob Lutz told CARandDRIVER.com in an exclusive interview at the New York auto show. (more…)

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BY JUERGEN ZOELLTER, PHOTOGRAPHY BY DIETER REBMANN

Power for the powerful. All the accoutrements of first-class, minus the bathroom.

Am I dreaming? Even as an automotive writer used to flying around the world in first-class, I have to admit the back seat of the 604-hp Maybach 62S is a pretty nice way to travel. I’m practically lying down in a gently massaging, leather-lined recliner that La-Z-Boy would eat its heart out for. I’m able to fully stretch my six-foot-two frame, and my feet are up. (more…)

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BY AARON ROBINSON, PHOTOGRAPHY BY MORGAN SEGAL

Ferrari introduces the everyday Enzo.

Using your vehicle respecting the environment will be your contribution towards environmental protection, reads page seven of the Ferrari 599GTB Fiorano’s 198-page owner’s handbook. The manual diligently advises drivers to avoid sharp and frequent accelerations and to upshift at only 2/3rds of the speed permitted for each gear or, say, a modest 114 mph in fifth. (more…)

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The 2006 Rolls-Royce Phantom is a 4-door, up to 5-passenger luxury sedan, available in one trim only, the Sedan.

Upon introduction, the Phantom is equipped with a standard 6.75-liter, V12, 453-horsepower engine that achieves 12-mpg in the city and 19-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

Prices = $328,750

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The 2006 Aston Martin V12 Vanquish S is a 2-door, up to 4-passenger luxury sports car, available in one trim only, the Coupe.

Upon introduction, the V12 Vanquish S is equipped with a standard 6.0-liter, V12, 520-horsepower engine that achieves 11-mpg in the city and 17-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard.

Prices = $255,000

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