Daimler says it's in talks with Aston Martin on supply agreementMay 8, 2013 17:49 CET  Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler is in early talks with Aston Martin on supply and technical-cooperation agreements as the sports-car maker seeks to reduce spending on developing models.... Read More »
Aston Martin plans new products after completing investment dealMay 2, 2013 10:28 CET  Aston Martin said it will go ahead with a major product development program after completing a partnership with Italian private equity firm Investindustrial.... Read More »
RICHARD JOHNSON Thatcher forged lasting imprint on Europe's luxury brands 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 9, 2013  Britain's auto industry changed dramatically under Maggie Thatcher's government. Her decision to allow foreign ownership of British carmakers set off a bidding war between General Motors and Ford.... Read More »
2013 GENEVA AUTO SHOW Bertone stretches the Aston Martin RapideFeb. 25, 2013 12:04 CET  Italian design house Bertone will unveil a one-off wagon-like version of the Aston Martin Rapide sports car at the Geneva auto show on March 5.... Read More »
Aston Martin seeks engine partnerJan. 17, 2013 12:34 CET  Aston Martin is in talks with potential partners to jointly develop high-end engines and electronic parts to strengthen its sports-car lineup.... Read More »
Aston Martin seeks development partner to build high-end engines 3:50 pm U.S. ET | Jan. 17, 2013  Aston Martin, the British maker of sports cars featured in James Bond movies, is in talks with potential partners to jointly develop high-end engines and electronic parts to strengthen its sports-car lineup.... Read More »
FINAL ASSEMBLY In James Bond style, Italian investor rushes to Aston Martin's rescue 12:01 am U.S. ET | Dec. 10, 2012 Turns out James Bond isn't the only one who's taking a high-stakes ride with Aston Martin these days. On Friday, the Italian private equity firm Investindustrial agreed to pay $241 million for a 37.5 percent share of the carmaker in a deal with majority Kuwaiti owner Investment Dar.... Read More »
NICK GIBBS Aston Martin fans won't be cheered by deal with private equity group 12:01 am U.S. ET | Dec. 7, 2012  The news that private equity firm InvestIndustrial will buy a 37.5 percent stake in Aston Martin won't be well received by fans of the brand. They would certainly have preferred to see contender Mahindra and Mahindra or another carmaker sign the deal.... Read More »
Investindustrial said to be close to buying Aston Martin stakeDec. 6, 2012 13:04 CET  Private equity fund Investindustrial is near an agreement to buy an Aston Martin stake to shore up the finances of the British sports-car maker.... Read More »
Aston Martin put on downgrade watch by Moody's as funds dwindleNov. 30, 2012 14:04 CET  Aston Martin has been put under review by Moody's for a possible credit downgrade as it runs through its cash reserves. The announcement comes as the carmaker's owner Investment Dar is said to be in advanced talks to sell up to half of the company to either the private-equity fund Investindustrial or the Indian automaker Mahindra & Mahindra.... Read More »
Aston Martin says it has entered 'advanced' talks to boost fundsNov. 29, 2012 15:21 CET  Aston Martin, the British luxury-car maker controlled by Investment Dar, is in “advanced” talks to sell new shares to investors to boost funding for future development.... Read More »
Aston Martin says it has entered 'advanced' talks to boost funds 9:21 am U.S. ET | Nov. 29, 2012  Aston Martin, the British luxury-car maker controlled by Investment Dar, is in “advanced” talks to sell new shares to investors to boost funding for future development.... Read More »
Aston Martin gets bids from private equity fund, Mahindra, reports say 5:47 pm U.S. ET | Nov. 23, 2012  Aston Martin owner Investment Dar has received competing bids from Investindustrial and Mahindra & Mahindra for half the sports-car maker, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg and Reuters.... Read More »
Aston Martin gets bids from UK private equity fund, Mahindra, sources sayNov. 23, 2012 23:47 CET  Aston Martin owner Investment Dar has received competing bids from Investindustrial and Mahindra & Mahindra for half of the sports car maker, sources said.... Read More »
FINAL ASSEMBLY If Aston's for sale, who wants to buy? 12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 19, 2012 Aston Martin, the British luxury brand that James Bond favors, is on the selling block, according to Bloomberg. So who are the potential bidders?... Read More »
Aston Martin, other brands enjoy marketing windfall in 'Skyfall' 4:09 pm U.S. ET | Nov. 16, 2012  Skyfall, the latest James Bond action thriller, features cars from Land Rover, Audi, Jaguar, Kia and Volkswagen -- as well as a vintage Aston Martin. The movie starring Daniel Craig as Agent 007, which generated $87.8 million in its opening weekend in the United States, gives heavy exposure to the featured auto brands.... Read More »
Aston Martin owner approaches potential buyers, report saysNov. 9, 2012 15:35 CET Aston Martin's controlling shareholder, Investment Dar, has approached potential buyers for the maker of luxury sports cars. Mahindra is among potential suitors and Toyota hired an auditor to conduct a study on buying a stake in Aston, sources said.... Read More »
Aston Martin's Kuwaiti owner approaches potential buyers, report says 9:35 am U.S. ET | Nov. 9, 2012  Aston Martin's controlling shareholder, Investment Dar Co., has approached potential buyers for the maker of luxury sports cars featured in James Bond movies, five people with knowledge of the matter told Bloomberg. The Kuwaiti company, which owns 64 percent of Aston Martin, has hired Rothschild to advise on the sale, said one of the people, who asked not to be identified because the talks are private.... Read More »
Spyker hires ex-Aston Martin U.S. bossAug. 9, 2012 12:21 CET  Spyker, the Dutch supercar maker and former owner of Saab, has appointed the ex-head of Aston Martin in the United States as its chief commercial officer and head of its Americas unit. John Walton, 53, will report to Spyker CEO Victor Muller.... Read More »
FUTURE PRODUCTS -- EUROPE At Aston Martin, big story is new Vanquish flagship 12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 6, 2012  The big news at Aston Martin is the launch this fall of the Vanquish, which replaces the DBS as the British luxury brand's flagship. As for the rest of the lineup, expect a trickle-down of Vanquish technology, but no revolutionary changes to the 10-year-old VH platform.... Read More »
Magna Europe boss foresees 'bumpy' second halfJuly 25, 2012 06:01 CET  Magna Europe President Guenther Apfalter foresees a difficult six months for Europe. “The outlook for the second half is a little bit bumpy,” Apfalter said. "The outlook for the second half is a little bit bumpy," Apfalter told Automotive News Europe, adding that the region's debt crisis is affecting key decisions regarding the Austria supplier's car-making pact with Nissan.... Read More »
CARS & CONCEPTS Aston Martin dubs its new flagship Vanquish 12:01 am U.S. ET | June 25, 2012  Aston Martin is reviving the name Vanquish for the DBS coupe replacement that will debut in August at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.... Read More »
CARS & CONCEPTS Aston Martin plans DBS successor 12:01 am U.S. ET | June 18, 2012 Aston Martin will announce plans soon for a replacement for its flagship DBS, according to Bloomberg. Production will begin at the end of the year, said Michael van der Sande, Aston's chief commercial officer.... Read More »
Aston Martin to introduce successor to flagship DBS carsJune 11, 2012 06:01 CET  Aston Martin is preparing to introduce a vehicle that will replace the flagship line of DBS automobiles. An announcement will be made soon and production will begin at the end of the year, said Michael van der Sande, the automaker's chief commercial officer.... Read More »
CARS & CONCEPTS Aston Martin AM310 makes a quiet debut in Italy 12:01 am U.S. ET | June 4, 2012  The AM310 is powered by a 6.0-liter V-12 and its aggressive profile is influenced by Aston’s exotic One-77 supercar.... Read More »
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