28 February 2022 – Gaydon, UK: Aston Martin Lagonda has built on its record 2021 sales in APAC by strengthening its leadership with the appointment of automotive sales, marketing and network development executive Freda Wang as the company’s new Regional President, Greater China. Freda joins Aston Martin with immediate effect, having previously served as Vice… Continue reading @AML: Aston Martin strengthens regional leadership in APAC following record sales000239
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@AML: Aston Martin to create more than 100 new skilled jobs at St Athan000238
Aston Martin to recruit more than 100 additional technicians at St Athan, Wales Recruitment follows successful launch of the DBX707 model 21 February 2022 – St Athan, UK: Aston Martin is to create more than 100 jobs at its St Athan site in Wales, following the launch of its new DBX707 model – the world’s… Continue reading @AML: Aston Martin to create more than 100 new skilled jobs at St Athan000238
New Aston Martin V12 Vantage storms in with 690bhp
This is the all-new Aston Martin V12 Vantage. The Gaydon firm has confirmed that the car represents a last outing for engines of this kind in the Vantage model line: the Porsche 911 rival will never again be equipped with twelve-cylinders. To give V12 power in the Vantage a worthy send-off, Aston Martin has thoroughly… Continue reading New Aston Martin V12 Vantage storms in with 690bhp
Henrik Fisker’s radical plan to take on Tesla
Henrik Fisker’s idea of a decent hotel breakfast is three fried eggs on a large plate, sunny side up. This much I discovered when I met the Danish-born, Californian-based EV entrepreneur in a Park Lane hotel last week – right before he jumped on a flight to Austria to review 47 Fisker Ocean prototypes that… Continue reading Henrik Fisker’s radical plan to take on Tesla
My life in 12 cars: Lotus boss Matt Windle
“That car was rubbish,” he says with feeling. “Bits kept falling off. I got through two sets of brake discs in the first year. It was fast and at times I enjoyed driving it. The engine was beautiful. But I got to know my dealership far too well, and they weren’t much use. It taught… Continue reading My life in 12 cars: Lotus boss Matt Windle
Czinger 21C hypercar confirmed for UK debut at Goodwood
New American company Czinger’s debut model, the radical 21C hypercar, will make its UK dynamic debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in June. The announcement comes as Czinger appoints high-end car dealer HR Owen as the exclusive UK retailer for the 21C and other upcoming Czinger models, ahead of deliveries of the hypercar getting under… Continue reading Czinger 21C hypercar confirmed for UK debut at Goodwood
US firm reveals armoured Aston Martin Vantage
American company AddArmor has unveiled a fully armoured Aston Martin Vantage for use in volatile situations. The California-based firm – which has previously armoured a Ferrari 458 Speciale and an Audi RS7, among other models – has upgraded the Vantage to its ‘B4’ level of armour. As a result, it features an armoured firewall and strengthened… Continue reading US firm reveals armoured Aston Martin Vantage
New Ferrari Purosangue SUV leaked ahead of launch later this year
Ferrari has confirmed that it will reveal its first SUV later this year, teasing the new car’s front end design on Instagram ahead of its arrival. Codenamed Purosangue, the SUV’s final name has yet to be revealed but it’s likely to be positioned as a higher-riding, high-performance Ferrari model rather than a two-box SUV. The… Continue reading New Ferrari Purosangue SUV leaked ahead of launch later this year
Aston Martin readies 830bhp Ferrari 296 GTB rival for 2023
Aston Martin is pushing ahead with plans to strengthen its image as a bona fide British rival to Ferrari and in 2023 will reveal an entry-level supercar with a mid-mounted V8 to take on the new Ferrari 296 GTB. It will be the third addition to Aston Martin’s mid-engined supercar line-up, following the launch this… Continue reading Aston Martin readies 830bhp Ferrari 296 GTB rival for 2023
China pushing hard for swappable batteries for electric vehicles
A year ago Tesla dismissed the alternative path of electric car battery swapping as “riddled with problems and not suitable for widescale use”. It seems Beijing disagrees. In fact, China is pushing hard for swappable batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) as a supplement to regular vehicle charging, with the government throwing its weight behind several companies advancing the technology. Four companies – automakers Nio… Continue reading China pushing hard for swappable batteries for electric vehicles