Aston Martin is aiming for record annual sales of around 8000 a year as part of new boss Adrian Hallmark’s plan to return the persistently loss-making company to profit. Hallmark, formerly boss of Bentley, told investors he’d undergone “60 days of intense learning” since joining the company at the start of September. His first move… Continue reading New Aston Martin boss outlines plans for profitability
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German FAZ: Bitter setback for Verstappen in qualifying 008087
World champion Max Verstappen has suffered a bitter setback in the Formula 1 title fight with Lando Norris. In the qualifying for the Grand Prix in Sao Paulo, which was postponed due to heavy rain, the Dutchman only finished twelfth due to an unfavorable interruption. Even worse for the Red Bull driver: Because he got… Continue reading German FAZ: Bitter setback for Verstappen in qualifying 008087
Rare cars descend on London for free St James’s Spectacle show
The organiser of the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run has announced a new car show presenting landmark models from history of motoring. The St James’s Spectacle is free to attend and will take place on London’s Pall Mall tomorrow, Saturday 2 November, ahead of the London to Brighton Run the following day. It will… Continue reading Rare cars descend on London for free St James’s Spectacle show
New Aston Martin Vanquish Volante set to better expose V12 soundtrack
Not too long ago we saw the covers come off the new Aston Martin Vanquish, and following up will be a convertible Volante model – ready to give drivers unfettered access to the sound of the most powerful version of the firm’s 5.2-litre V12. Our spies have caught the new car testing, but aside from… Continue reading New Aston Martin Vanquish Volante set to better expose V12 soundtrack
Aston Martin DB12 Goldfinger edition has had the Midas touch
Aston Martin has revealed a new special edition of its DB12 that celebrates the brand’s long-standing association with the James Bond film franchise. The DB12 Goldfinger Edition is limited to a run of 60 units, and features a selection of unique design elements that reference the iconic DB5 featured in Goldfinger, which was shown for… Continue reading Aston Martin DB12 Goldfinger edition has had the Midas touch
Aston Martin will give customers the Goldfinger on Monday, and expect them to buy
This year marks 60 years since James Bond returned in Goldfinger, facing the eponymous villain in the third instalment of the film series. Now Aston Martin is looking to commemorate this iconic moment in cinema with a special edition of its new DB12, which has been teased ahead of its reveal next week. Advertisement –… Continue reading Aston Martin will give customers the Goldfinger on Monday, and expect them to buy
@AML: 3rd Quarter Results000648
Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc (“Aston Martin”, or “AML”, or the “Company”, or the “Group”) Third quarter results for the nine months ended 30 September 2024 · Improved Q3 2024 performance in line with revised expectations; on track to deliver revised FY 2024 guidance, as supply chain disruptions are proactively managed · Scheduled ramp up of… Continue reading @AML: 3rd Quarter Results000648
Autocar magazine 30 October: on sale now
In this week’s issue we take a look at the all new Ford Capri, discover Volvo’s latest EV, delve into the secrets of McLaren’s Lego P1 and detail Jaguar’s revival of the E-Type. News The ES90 from Volvo is the first of five all-new electric vehicles to use new advanced tech, James Attwood tells all… Continue reading Autocar magazine 30 October: on sale now
Has Aston Martin gone ‘rogue’ with its Vanquish V12?
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Since Lawrence Stroll took over at Aston Martin in 2020, he has revamped the marque’s motorsport efforts in Formula One as well as its road car range. First came the improved Aston Martin DBX707 in… Continue reading Has Aston Martin gone ‘rogue’ with its Vanquish V12?
Aston Martin Vanquish
The V12 is roused only moderately loudly, the car defaulting to its buttoned-down GT running mode to begin with, but it doesn’t remain a moderate for long. Spin the car’s drive mode collar selector around to Sport, and then Sport+, and the car’s presence is widely and unapologetically announced. Aston’s aim was to make this… Continue reading Aston Martin Vanquish