Tag: Aston Martin

THE ASTON MARTIN VALHALLA: AM-RB 003 CONTINUES ‘V’ CAR TRADITION  

Valhalla joins Valkyrie in taking its name from ancient Norse mythology
Continuation of a naming tradition stretching back seven decades
Latest mid-engined addition to the famous lineage of Aston Martin ‘V’ cars

18 June 2019, New York: Formerly identified by its codename AM-RB 003, Aston Martin’s latest mid-engined hypercar collaboration with Red Bull Advanced Technologies and Adrian Newey has been officially named the Aston Martin Valhalla.
Named after the warrior’s paradise celebrated in ancient Norse mythology, Valhalla follows Valkyrie on Aston Martin’s journey into the highest echelons of road car performance. Employing lightweight construction methods and radical aerodynamics pioneered in Valkyrie, Valhalla will be propelled by a combination of high-efficiency, high-output turbocharged V6 petrol engine and battery-electric hybrid system. Just 500 Coupe examples of the all-carbon fibre hypercar will be built.
In continuing the fine tradition of Aston Martin ‘V’ cars, Valhalla ..

Aston Martin boss Andy Palmer speaks of ‘most difficult weeks of my career’ – Car Dealer Magazine

ASTON Martin boss Andy Palmer has spoken of enduring ‘some of the most difficult weeks of his career’ in an interview with an American automotive website. Palmer was speaking after a particularly problematic spell for the luxury British sports car manufacturer. Its share price plunged after it announced 2019 production levels would be lower than originally… Continue reading Aston Martin boss Andy Palmer speaks of ‘most difficult weeks of my career’ – Car Dealer Magazine

Aston Martin Thinks DBX SUV Will Be Brand’s Most Important Car Ever – Motor1.com

Consumers are continuing to flock to the SUV segment. Aston Martin is in an interesting place right now. The Valhalla, a friendlier version of the Valkyrie, is rumored to bow in 2021 with Valkyrie deliveries expected to start by the end of the year. The British automaker is also forging ahead with hybridization and electrification… Continue reading Aston Martin Thinks DBX SUV Will Be Brand’s Most Important Car Ever – Motor1.com

Aston Martin CEO Says Consolidation Is The Future Of The Industry – Carscoops

Aston Martin chief executive Andy Palmer says consolidation across the automotive industry is inevitable as car manufacturers work on developing electric, connected and autonomous cars. During an all-encompassing interview with Motor Trend, Palmer said that there is no way all car manufacturers can simply develop their own electric and self-driving vehicles and expect to make… Continue reading Aston Martin CEO Says Consolidation Is The Future Of The Industry – Carscoops

MAKING HISTORY: THE ASTON MARTIN DB4 GT ZAGATO CONTINUATION PROGRAMME IS HANDCRAFTING EXCELLENCE

Around 4,500 hours of work go into each of the 19 DB4 GT Zagato Continuation sports cars being handmade at Aston Martin Works
Once-in-a-lifetime build programme ramps up as more than half of the cars are now in various stages of construction
Engineering car is testing dynamically and future owners are looking forward to deliveries starting in Q4 2019

12 August 2019, Newport Pagnell, UK: A never-to-be-repeated scene graces staff as they enter the impressive new Continuation build facilities at Aston Martin Works in Newport Pagnell, with no fewer than ten DB4 GT Zagato Continuation models currently going through a painstaking build process there.
Production of the brand’s most valuable new car to date is now in full swing at Aston Martin’s globally renowned Heritage Division headquarters, and the combination of artisan handcraftsmanship and modern production facilities and logistics means multiple Continuation cars can be, for the first time, constructed alongside each other.
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THE NORDIC HALL OF THE HEROES IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS – ASTON MARTIN VALKYRIE AND VALHALLA TAKE FLIGHT

Aston Martin Valkyrie and Valhalla take flight at Aston Martin’s development home – Silverstone, UK First time Aston Martin Valhalla ‘dynamic concept’ shown Aston Martin Valhalla makes North American debut today at Monterey Car Week’s “The Quail” Aston Martin Valkyrie testing continues at pace following British Grand Prix debut  Friday 16 August 2019, Gaydon, UK:… Continue reading THE NORDIC HALL OF THE HEROES IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS – ASTON MARTIN VALKYRIE AND VALHALLA TAKE FLIGHT

‘£500million annual profit is not enough for car makers to survive’

Ever get the feeling that some corporations charge motorists too much for car-related products? That their profit margins are obscenely high? That they’d still be fabulously profitable, even if they seriously slashed their retail prices? For emergency and other reasons, the mobile phone is essential for today’s car user, and the iPhone is among the… Continue reading ‘£500million annual profit is not enough for car makers to survive’

Aston Martin CEO: Valhalla, Vanquish, and Lapping the ‘Ring – Motor Trend

In the past few years, Aston Martin has launched or unveiled massively capable track weapons like the Valkyrie and Valhalla that create sporting credibility for the rest of the lineup—not to mention the Mercedes-AMG-powered Vantage and the manual transmission Vantage AMR. Much of the credit for this renaissance can be attributed to Andy Palmer taking… Continue reading Aston Martin CEO: Valhalla, Vanquish, and Lapping the ‘Ring – Motor Trend

Aston Martin: uncertain fate awaits James Bond’s favourite carmaker

Aston Martin Aston Martin: uncertain fate awaits James Bond’s favourite carmaker With share prices at record low, luxury carmaker faces struggle to realise ambitious ‘second century plan’ Sean Connery poses as James Bond next to his Aston Martin in Goldfinger. Photograph: Donaldson Collection/Getty Images The Aston Martin Lagonda chief executive, Andy Palmer, clearly had his… Continue reading Aston Martin: uncertain fate awaits James Bond’s favourite carmaker