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Aston Martin’s Valhalla could now use a Mercedes-Benz powertrain
Aston Martin and Mercedes-Benz have entered into a new technical partnership which allows Aston access to a large range of Mercedes’ powertrains, but the British brand isn’t sure which one to choose for its upcoming Valhalla hypercar, Autocar reports. The Valhalla concept was initially introduced in 2019, and was supposed to feature a twin-turbo V6 powerplant with a hybrid system, but a lot has changed in the last two... -
Aston Martin introduces iconic Magnetic Silver DB11 V8 in Malaysia
Aston Martin Kuala Lumpur has ushered the new year with a new iconic colour for the DB11 V8 in Malaysia – Magnetic Silver – along with specific customisations on both the exterior and interior. The Black Pack on the exterior consists of a black front grille, black finishing on the tailpipes, and fender vents. The rear boot also features black meshing, along with a gloss black rear diffuser and... -
Aston Martin says one in five of sales come from electrified cars by 2024
Aston Martin is planning a full-on electric-vehicle offensive with the goal of deriving 20 per cent of its sales from battery-driven models by 2024. The British marque will start by offering a hybrid version of its DBX SUV in 2023, according to Automotive News Europe, and the brand will introduce more electric models to meet its goal of every fourth or fifth vehicle being electrified in some way. The... -
Aston Martin DBS GT Zagato spy shots and video
Aston Martin is almost ready to launch the next creation from its longstanding partnership with Italian design house Zagato. The car is a bespoke version of the DBS Superleggera, which goes by the name DBS GT Zagato. Its design was shown late last year to mark Zagato’s centennial, and since then a handful of prototype example have been spotted. The prototype is completely devoid of camouflage gear and thus... -
First Aston Martin DB5 ‘Goldfinger’ continuation car finished
Aston Martin has finished the first of its series of DB5 continuation cars, built to movie-car specifications and featuring all the gadgets used by famous British spy James Bond. The “most famous car in the world” is a perfect replica of the vehicle used in the 1964 film, Goldfinger. Originally driven by Sean Connery, the DB5 has become a staple of the 007 series of films, with its gorgeous... -
New Aston Martin DBX derivatives to start arriving from 2021
SUVs are all the rage right now, even among the ultra-luxury crowd where they account for close to 50 percent of sales at brands like Bentley and Lamborghini. Aston Martin is just about to enter the fray with its 2021 DBX which starts deliveries this summer. Just one version of the mid-size SUV has been announced but strong initial demand has prompted Aston Martin to prepare for the introduction... -
Seven-seater and performance Aston Martin DBX variants could be on the way
Aston Martin was already facing significant challenges even before the pandemic, but with COVID-19 ravaging the planet, the English sports car maker was recently forced to make 500 job cuts as part of a GBP10 million cost-cutting plan just to keep itself afloat. The company’s position certainly looks bleak now, but as they say, there’s always a silver lining – the brand recently received a cash injection worth more...