Aston Martin is nearing a decision on its Rapide four-door project, according to AutoWeek. The car, if approved, is expected to go on sale in 2008 for $350,000. (See our original report on the Aston Martin Rapide Concept). AutoWeek also says Mercedes‘ Maybach division is trying to decide how to deal with weak sales of the ultra-luxury brand. One possibility, according to the report, is to develop a more modestly-priced S-Class-based vehicle — below the 57 and 62 — to compete with the Bentley Continental. In January, we reported that the $100,000 to $200,000 segment was rapidly growing, despite weakening sales for ultra-expensive models above $200k.
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02/01, 10:05 PM
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Jerry Mahoney
A GT is probably the way to go for Maybach. Especially in the US where the CEO car is just a strech towncar rather then a real luxury vehicle.