Tag: Aston Martin

@FCA: FCA Appoints Sproule as Chief Communications Officer

January 7, 2020 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) today announced Simon Sproule as its Chief Communications Officer. In addition, Sproule was named Head of North America Communications. The appointment is effective February 3, 2020. Sproule joins FCA from Aston Martin Lagonda where he served as Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. In… Continue reading @FCA: FCA Appoints Sproule as Chief Communications Officer

Aston Martin warns on profits after ‘very disappointing’ year

Aston Martin Sales of carmaker’s Vantage model have been weak but it has high hopes for DBX SUV Aston Martin is counting on strong sales of its DBX SUV model to turn the company around. Photograph: RVT3/Aston Martin The luxury carmaker Aston Martin has issued its second profit warning in 12 months after flagging a… Continue reading Aston Martin warns on profits after ‘very disappointing’ year

UPDATE 3-Aston Martin shaken and stirred as rivals power ahead

(Reuters) – Aston Martin (AML.L) warned its 2019 profits would almost halve due to weak European markets, sending its shares sharply lower as rivals Bentley and Rolls-Royce powered ahead. FILE PHOTO: An Aston Martin logo is pictured at the new factory in Saint Athan, Wales, Britain December 6, 2019. REUTERS/Rebecca Naden/File Photo Tuesday’s downgrade is… Continue reading UPDATE 3-Aston Martin shaken and stirred as rivals power ahead

UPDATE 1-Aston Martin expects annual profit to nearly halve on Europe weakness

FILE PHOTO: An Aston Martin logo is pictured at the new factory in Saint Athan, Wales, Britain December 6, 2019. REUTERS/Rebecca Naden/File Photo (Reuters) – Luxury British carmaker Aston Martin (AML.L) on Tuesday warned that its annual core profit would plummet more than 45% from last year, as weak demand in Europe led to a… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Aston Martin expects annual profit to nearly halve on Europe weakness

Aston Martin warns of steep fall in profit as volumes drop

FILE PHOTO: An Aston Martin logo is pictured at the new factory in Saint Athan, Wales, Britain December 6, 2019. REUTERS/Rebecca Naden/File Photo (Reuters) – Luxury British carmaker Aston Martin (AML.L) on Tuesday warned its annual core profit would be significantly lower than last year, as weak demand in Europe led to a 7% drop… Continue reading Aston Martin warns of steep fall in profit as volumes drop

Aston Martin and Gentex to unveil new camera-based monitoring system

Aston Martin and US automotive tech firm Gentex have developed a camera-based rear-view system that will be used in future Aston Martin models. Previewing in prototype form at next week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the new technology “dramatically improves” drivers’ abilities to perceive traffic coming from behind and alongside the car, according… Continue reading Aston Martin and Gentex to unveil new camera-based monitoring system

Aston Martin turns flight-ready with Airbus

The ACH130 Aston Martin Edition, the first offering from the recently-announced partnership between Aston Martin Lagonda and Airbus Corporate Helicopters, was revealed today at Courchevel in the French Alps. This special edition of the ACH130 helicopter comes equipped with a range of four interior and exterior designs generated by Aston Martin. The British carmaker says… Continue reading Aston Martin turns flight-ready with Airbus

Aston Martin second UK facility is ‘huge vote of confidence’ bringing 700 jobs

“ Aston Martin Lagonda has officially opened its second manufacturing plant in the UK, signalling “a huge vote of confidence” in British automotive industry – according to the carmaker’s group president. The second Aston Martin manufacturing site, in St Athan, Wales, was officially launched this month and described as a “pivotal” move for the company… Continue reading Aston Martin second UK facility is ‘huge vote of confidence’ bringing 700 jobs