Tag: Aston Martin

Why Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Ferrari and Mercedes-Benz continue to pump out supercars. – Los Angeles Times

At the Frankfurt Auto Show this week, Lamborghini plans to unveil a V12 hybrid supercar called the Sian. The Bologna, Italy-based brand will make 63 of them, all already spoken for. Though unconfirmed, early reports set the price of the car around $3 million — an astronomical though increasingly common amount. “The Reventon prompted the… Continue reading Why Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Ferrari and Mercedes-Benz continue to pump out supercars. – Los Angeles Times

Ian Callum revives Aston Martin Vanquish for debut project

“There are things on the car I’ve always wanted to fix,” he said. “Now I have the chance.”  One strong theme running through the whole car is a unique fabric and trim pattern that Ian Callum, a loyal Scot, calls his “abstract tartan”. It appears in the Vanquish in surprising places, such as air outlets… Continue reading Ian Callum revives Aston Martin Vanquish for debut project

Aston Martin Vanquish by Callum revealed by ex-Jag design boss

This is the Aston Martin Vanquish by Callum, the first project from the new design and engineering business set up by former Jaguar Director of Design, Ian Callum. Based on the first-generation Vanquish S, which the Scot designed during his spell with the TWR engineering consultancy, the new model takes the rapid GT produced between… Continue reading Aston Martin Vanquish by Callum revealed by ex-Jag design boss

Peugeot workers target Brexit spoils

With the no-deal risk rising after Johnson decided to suspend parliament, France, Spain, Germany or Portugal are poised to mop up work if an accord with the European Union can’t be reached. Autoworkers in continental Europe are angling to snatch Vauxhall production that owner PSA Group plans to move out of the U.K. if Prime… Continue reading Peugeot workers target Brexit spoils

JUNIPER NETWORKS BECOMES OFFICIAL NETWORKING PARTNER OF ASTON MARTIN

Two global brands will partner to develop technological excellence
Juniper branding will feature on the 2019 Vantage GTE race car

28 August 2019, Gaydon, UK and Sunnyvale, USA: Luxury British brand Aston Martin Lagonda and Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR), a leader in secure, AI-driven networks, today announced that Juniper has become Aston Martin’s official networking partner, bringing together two pioneering global brands. The two companies have a similar approach to innovation, continually pushing the boundaries to deliver true competitive advantage to their customers through engineering excellence and simplicity. Aston Martin will work with Juniper Networks to deploy a network able to support its business through projected growth and expansion of its vehicle ranges.
Aston Martin is already a well-established Juniper customer, with deployments across its multiple manufacturing, administration and customer-facing sites. Going forward, the company’s secure networking infrastructure wil..

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