New Aston Martin: Shaken not stirred

There must be a new Bond movie out soon — that explains these spy shots of the 2013 Aston Martin DB9.

It may look like a confused zebra, but a closer inspection reveals new headlights like those on the Rapide.

There are sharper creases over the rear fenders and new side skirts to go with the aggressive front spoiler, while out goes the multi-bar grille for a new mesh unit.

What's under the bonnet is still a secret but if Aston keeps faith with the current 510bhp 6.0-litre V12 with either a six-speed manual or the new seven-speed automatic, we won't mind at all.