Aston Martin
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Car Dealer News 17 MarAston Martin names HR Owen Cheltenham as its Dealer of the Year 2020
HR Owen’s Cheltenham Aston Martin dealership has been named as the brand's Dealer of the Year 2020 as it claimed two top accolades at the British carmaker's annual awards.
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Manufacturer 25 FebAston Martin plots 200% sales growth after 32% dip in COVID-hit 2020
Aston Martin’s new DBX SUV accounted for more than a quarter of the British carmaker’s 2020 sales as volumes declined by 32% in a COVID-impacted 2020.
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Acquisitions and deals 23 NovStoneacre adds Lexus franchise with Jardine dealership acquisition
Stoneacre Motor Group has created a dual-brand Aston Martin and Lexus dealership in Newcastle after forging its first partnership with the Japanese premium brand via an acquisition from Jardine Motors Group.
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Manufacturer 29 JulAston Martin understated 2019 loss by £15.3m due to dealer payment error
Accounting errors have been blamed for an understatement of Aston Martin’s 2019 losses by £15.3 million.
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People News 20 JulFormer Aston Martin CEO Dr Andy Palmer joins electric bus company Optare
Former Aston Martin president and chief executive Dr Andy Palmer has joined UK bus manufacturer Optare as its new president.
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Manufacturer 4 JunAston Martin targets £10m annual cost saving with 500 job cuts
Aston Martin has revealed a plan to axe 500 jobs as part of a restructure of its operations designed to save the British carmaker £10 million each year.
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Manufacturer 26 MayAston Martin confirms departure of president and CEO Dr Andy Palmer
The board of Aston Martin Lagonda has confirmed that Dr Andy Palmer will step down as its president and chief executive, with Mercedes-AMG boss Tobias Moers set to become CEO.
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Manufacturer 7 MayAston Martin begins ‘phased’ return to production at St Athan plant
Aston Martin has begun a “phased return” to vehicle production at its St Athan plant a fortnight after F1 team boss Lawrence Stroll prioritised the restart after becoming a major shareholder.
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Manufacturer 21 AprF1 race team boss Lawrence Stroll delivers Aston Martin funding boost
Racing Point F1 Team owner Lawrence Stroll is targeting a return to vehicle production after providing a £536 million funding boost to Aston Martin.
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Manufacturer 25 Mar
Aston Martin, McLaren and Morgan halt production
Britain’s three sportscar manufacturers, Aston Martin, McLaren and Morgan have all confirmed they will stop manufacturing cars in the UK amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Car Dealer News 5 MarAston Martin Newcastle to host ‘Q by Aston Martin’ DBX and Valhalla debut
Aston Martin Newcastle will host the UK public debut of two special vehicles on March 6.
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People News 31 Jan
Leadership changes at Aston Martin as consortium acquires 17% share
Aston Martin has announced a series of key leadership appointments after news that a consortium led by F1 race team owner Lawrence Stroll has acquired a 17% share of the British sports car maker.
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Manufacturer 7 Jan
Aston Martin pins hopes on DBX SUV after 2019 profit warning
Aston Martin is pinning its hopes of a profitability turnaround on the success of its new DBX SUV after starting 2020 with another profit warning.
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Car Model News 21 Nov
Aston Martin DBX SUV ‘will double dealers' sales volumes’
Aston Martin’s debut SUV – the St Athan-built DBX – will double sales volumes for the iconic sports car brand’s UK franchised dealers, according to Cambria Automobiles chief executive Mark Lavery.
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Latest News 19 NovAston Martin partners with Centrepoint to raise £1million for homeless aged 16-25
Aston Martin and Centrepoint raise £1million at charity gala.
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Opinion 11 NovGuest opinion: Shaken not stirred? Aston Martin slumps to £13m loss
James Bond’s favourite carmaker Aston Martin Lagonda last week recorded a £13m loss for the last quarter, pointing to tough trading conditions in the UK and Europe along with disappointing sales of its Vantage two-seater sports car.
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Car Model News 6 NovAston Martin DBX SUV priced from £158,000
Aston Martin’s first SUV, the St Athan-built DBX, will be priced from £158,000 in the UK when order books open following its official global unveiling on November 20.
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Opinion 21 OctAston Martin? The plan just might work… A guest opinion
Having recently secured a major £120m bonds deal, Aston Martin appears to be banking on innovating its way through the current tough trading conditions and CEO, Andy Palmer, has promised that its ambitious investment plan can succeed.
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Manufacturer 26 SepAston Martin’s £120m bonds deal an ‘all or nothing rescue attempt’
Aston Martin’s decision to raise £120m in senior secured bonds in a move which will see it paying 12% interest has been described as an “all-or-nothing rescue attempt” by the Financial Times.
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Car Manufacturer News 27 Aug
Difficult weeks, but Aston Martin can succeed, says CEO Andy Palmer
Pressure has been building on Aston Martin to ensure its next niche models deliver the goods.
