Dubbed the most influential person in the automotive industry, Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer has breathed new life into the 106-year-old company, making it the world’s fastest-growing car manufacturer. Following the launch of the brand’s first ever SUV, he talks success stories, company cars and why his future plans involve more than just motors. “I… Continue reading Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer Interview: Making His Marque | Motoring | Drive – Luxury London
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Geely presses ahead with European debut as China auto sales slow – Nikkei Asian Review
HONG KONG — Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group is moving ahead with plans to roll out models in Western Europe this year after missing its annual sales target amid setbacks at home, the company said Thursday. Rising competition and weak consumer appetite for big-ticket items in China prompted Geely, one of the country’s top private automakers and… Continue reading Geely presses ahead with European debut as China auto sales slow – Nikkei Asian Review
VinFast Launches Limited Edition Lux SUV in Switzerland – Business Insider
HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 6 March 2019 – VinFast will introduce its first luxury SUV at the Geneva Motor Show 2019 in Switzerland from March 7-17. Equipped with the powerful 6.2-litre V8 and outstanding interior and exterior upgrades, the newly-launched VinFast Lux V8 has quickly attracted the attention of international experts and media. VinFast Lux… Continue reading VinFast Launches Limited Edition Lux SUV in Switzerland – Business Insider
Harwoods Group acquires Inchcape site for new Aston Martin dealership
Harwoods Group has confirmed that construction of a new Aston Martin dealership will start on the former Ford Transit factory in Southampton after it acquired part of the site from Inchcape. The £1.7 million land purchase by commercial property consultancy Vail Williams LLP, on behalf of automotive retailer Harwoods Group, signalled the green light for the… Continue reading Harwoods Group acquires Inchcape site for new Aston Martin dealership
James Bond to drive electric Aston Martin in new movie
James Bond Reports have emerged that Daniel Craig will get behind the wheel of a zero-emissions motor in his latest adventure – only £250,000 to dedicated fans Climate change … Daniel Craig and Judi Dench with an eco-unfriendly Aston Martin in Skyfall. Photograph: Allstar/Columbia Pictures/Eon/Danjaq Long-haul flights, tons of guns and a bagpipe flamethrower: such… Continue reading James Bond to drive electric Aston Martin in new movie
Aston Martin boss Andy Palmer hits back at the doubters – BBC News
Media playback is unsupported on your device The boss of Aston Martin Lagonda has delivered a passionate defence of the company’s strategy amid signs some city investors are losing faith. Andy Palmer said the company will prove the sceptics wrong, as he stressed the luxury carmaker’s long-term plans and importance to UK manufacturing. Aston Martin’s… Continue reading Aston Martin boss Andy Palmer hits back at the doubters – BBC News
Morgan – the last family-owned British carmaker set to sell to Italian firm
“ Morgan Motor Company has announced that Italian investment firm, Investindustrial, will take over majority ownership of the car company in April. Investindustrial has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Morgan Motor Company – image courtesy of Investindustrial The announcement occurred at the Geneva motor show, alongside the company unveiling its latest Morgan… Continue reading Morgan – the last family-owned British carmaker set to sell to Italian firm
New 2020 Aston Martin DBX undergoing winter testing
The new Aston Martin DBX is being readied for its release. Currently, it’s undergoing a rigorous testing programme, with Aston Martin releasing another batch of official “spy shots” as evidence. Due to reach the UK market by 2020, the DBX will join an ever-growing range of premium performance SUVs, dominated by the Bentley Bentayga and… Continue reading New 2020 Aston Martin DBX undergoing winter testing
New Aston Martin DBX seen winter testing ahead of 2020 production
Sharp body creases and a pronounced shoulder line help reduce the overall visual bulk of what is the most high-sided Aston yet produced, while a new integrated grille design performs a similar role at the front of the car. It will also be the first all-new Aston Martin model launched after the company’s stock market… Continue reading New Aston Martin DBX seen winter testing ahead of 2020 production
Piëch Mark Zero Is a 603-HP All-Electric Grand Tourer – Motor Trend
The picture I’ve seen of the very first Porsche booth at the 1949 Geneva motor show clearly shows Ferry Porsche (Ferdinand’s son) as well as the former’s sister, Louise Porsche. Louise wound up marrying Porsche’s lawyer and business partner, Anton Piëch. You may have heard of one of their sons—Ferdinand—the genius engineer behind things as… Continue reading Piëch Mark Zero Is a 603-HP All-Electric Grand Tourer – Motor Trend