DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane ASTON MARTIN'S NIFTY NEW CONVERTIBLE Source: Aston Martin Aston Martin is going top down with a gorgeous new convertible, the DB12 Volante Here's what we know: Elegant design 671 hp & 590 pound-feet Top speed of 202 mph Twin-turbo engine 4.0-liter AMG-sourced V8 8-speed automatic transmission Rear-wheel drive Power operated, fold-down fabric roof that operates in 14-seconds to open and 16 seconds to close at speeds up to 31 mph Aston Martin calls it a "super-tourer", combining the performance of a sports car with the elegant drive of a traditional Aston Martin Expected price - $265,000 Aston Martin, which was secret agent 007's car of choice, debuts the Volante this week at the Monterey Car Show. ? MARK IN DEEP SPACE ...