It’s official, 37.5 per cent of Aston Martin has been sold to Investindustrial for 150 million pounds (approximately AU$230 million). The new deal is set to assist with developing new model vehicles and sustainable long-term growth. The investment deal, and subsequent funding, will help Aston Martin develop new products in […]
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Australian vehicle sales for November 2012 – new Corolla leads the way
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for November 2012 are out, and it’s the new Toyota Corolla that has blown every car out of the water. The new Corolla has been on sale for under two months (full review coming soon), yet it has already won the […]
Aston Martin receives bids from Mahindra and investment group
A few weeks ago it was reported Aston Martin could be up for sale, or at least partially up for sale. Now there’s word the British marque has received bids from a large investment group, and Mahindra & Mahindra. According to sources close to the matter, who recently revealed details […]
For Sale: 2003 Aston Martin V12 Vanquish
With the new James Bond Skyfall movie opening in cinemas in Australia this week (November 22), we thought we’d try and find perhaps one of the coolest of the more modern 007 cars of all time; the 2001-2005 Aston Martin V12 Vanquish. The V12 Vanquish was James Bond’s ride in […]
2012 Aston Martin DBS Carbon Edition review (video)
This is the 380kW 2012 Aston Martin DBS Carbon Edition. It’s the high-performance, more focused version of the DB9, and it’s quite possibly the sexiest vehicle on the market. With the new James Bond Skyfall movie hitting cinemas on November 22, what better way to get the 007 juices flowing. […]
Aston Martin up for sale? Mahindra and Toyota could be interested
Aston Martin’s biggest shareholder is reportedly looking to sell off its 64 per cent stake in the British marque. Two companies that are apparently interested in buying the stake include Mahindra & Mahindra, and Japanese giant, Toyota. Investment Dar Company currently owns 64 per cent of Aston Martin. There’s word […]
Aston Martin and Lotus to pair up to cut costs – rumour
There’s a rumour going around in the industry suggesting a partnership could be about to spawn between two of perhaps the most highly regarded British performance carmakers out there; Aston Martin and Lotus. Automobile Magazine in the UK is reporting the two may join up for a merger or at […]
Aston Martin, Mercedes-Benz only car brands in CoolBrands 2012 top 20
The annual CoolBrands results are out and only Aston Martin and Mercedes-Benz have made it into the top 20. The list ranks over 10,000 independent brands, judged by over 3000 British consumers and 39 panel experts. The number one coolest brand for 2012 was of course Apple. It offers a […]