2010 Aston Martin Rapide: First Look

By Mike Hanley
March 5, 2015

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Besides its good looks and performance potential, exclusivity will be a key selling point for the Rapide. I’ve already spotted a Panamera in the downtown Chicago parking garage we frequent with test cars, but I suspect it’s going to be some time before I see a Rapide parked there, if ever.

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I oversee Cars.com’s testing-related Editorial content, from our expert car reviews and videos to our multivehicle comparison tests. I’ve been covering the auto industry for more than 20 years, with a focus on helping shoppers find the right car for them. I’m a member of the Midwest Automotive Media Association, and I’m also a juror for the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards. My daily driver is a Honda Odyssey minivan; my very occasional driver is a Ford Focus that’s prepped for cheap endurance racing.

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