Aston Martin for sale Ford sees carmaker as, well, a luxury

International Herald Tribune;  September 2, 2006 ;     662 words ......exploring the sale of all or part of Aston Martin, the British automaker that produced the sports car made famous by James Bond. Aston Martin is one of three British companies that...concerning them yet.Potential buyers for both Aston Martin and Jaguar have come forward.''We've...

Aston Martin launches the all-new V8 Vantage

The Record (Bergen County, NJ);  March 20, 2005 ;     700+ words ......Record (Bergen County, NJ) 03-20-2005 Aston Martin launches the all-new V8 Vantage Date...NORTH JERSEY CARS Edtion: All Editions Aston Martin unveiled the production version of its...caused a worldwide sensation as it allows Aston Martin to enter a new sector of the premium...

Road test: Aston Martin V8 Vantage: World Vantage points; From the heat of...

Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland);  March 4, 2005 ;     655 words ......Martini, but just as appropriate for Aston Martin in their quest to put their newcomer...sensation. It is being built at Aston Martin's base at Gaydon, in Warwickshire, and completes the current Aston Martin line-up which now comprises the...

Ford Will Buy British Car Maker Aston Martin

The Washington Post;  September 8, 1987 ;     335 words ......it is buying British luxury automaker Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd., which makes five hand...Lamborghini SpA. "Ford involvement will allow Aston Martin to expand its production capabilities...the high-image specialty market where Aston Martin has earned an outstanding reputation...

FORD TO PURCHASE BRITAIN'S ASTON MARTIN FOLLOWS SIMILAR ACQUISITIONS BY GM...

The Boston Globe;  September 8, 1987 ;     341 words ......it is buying British luxury automaker Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd., which makes five hand...Lamborghini SpA. "Ford involvement will allow Aston Martin to expand its production capabilities...the high-image specialty market where Aston Martin has earned an outstanding reputation...

Aston Martin seeks a fresh design approach.(News)

Automotive News Europe;  October 7, 2002 ;     242 words ...Byline: Bradford Wernle Aston Martin will strive to create a new design...911. Code-named A305, the new Aston Martin will be a front-engine, two-seat...Henrik Fiskers, design director for Aston Martin, said the new car would mark the...

Ford sells Aston Martin to racer MARKETPLACE by Bloomberg

International Herald Tribune;  March 13, 2007 ;     525 words ......last year, said Monday it would sell Aston Martin, its profitable luxury sports car unit...racing champion.The transaction values Aston Martin, manufacturer of James Bond's preferred...buyer and two decades of Ford control of Aston Martin. Ford bought its initial stake in the...

Aston Martin to build latest model in Austria; An Aston Martin from...

The Birmingham Post (England);  March 5, 2008 ;     636 words ......possibly his reaction to the news that Aston Martin has gone continental. More precisely...but in Austria. It is the first time Aston Martin has ventured abroad to manufacture a...appears to be a ready-made partnership - Aston Martin looking for a new dedicated manufacturing...

Aston Martin will add 4 stores in U.S.(News)(Brief Article)

Automotive News;  August 23, 2004 ;     289 words ...Byline: Mark Rechtin Aston Martin will open four exclusive U.S. dealer...showrooms will be refurbished using Aston Martin's new corporate identity, says...and Marin County, Calif. Dualled Aston Martin dealers are converting to exclusive...

Obituary: Victor Gauntlett Larger-than-life chairman of Aston Martin

The Independent - London;  April 9, 2003 ;     700+ words ...MEMORIES OF Sean Connery's silver Aston Martin DB5 in Dr No were very hazy by 1980...everyone in the car industry, he knew Aston Martin was in financial peril despite a 66...Livanos bought out the others to become Aston Martin's masters, Gauntlett holding 25 per...

Aston Martin Celebrates Its Growth.

PR Newswire;  August 13, 2004 ;     688 words ......Calif., Aug. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aston Martin Celebration Weekend is inspired by the...dealer body, sales and product offerings. Aston Martin is hosting some of their most loyal...produced will be gathered for all to see. Aston Martin's global dealer network is set to increase...

DB9 marks a new start for Aston.(News)(Aston Martin DB9)(Brief Article)

Automotive News Europe;  October 6, 2003 ;     312 words ......The first production versions of the Aston Martin DB9 GT coupe will be made at an all...sports car will be the first car built on Aston Martin's new VH (vertical-horizontal) platform. The platform will also carry the Aston Martin Vantage V8, due to arrive in 2005, and...

Aston Martin poised to become British again with Welshman as driving...

Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales);  March 10, 2007 ;     700+ words ......Clark Western Mail Iconic car maker Aston Martin was last night poised to be transferred...wheel. The consortium close to buying Aston Martin for about pounds 500m is led by David...Denbighshire, and his Prodrive company. Aston Martin, which gained priceless international...

Ford puts Aston Martin on block Carmaker may also sell Jaguar to raise...

International Herald Tribune;  September 1, 2006 ;     615 words ......was exploring a sale of all or part of Aston Martin, a sports car brand that the U.S.-based...that brand.Potential buyers for both Aston Martin and Jaguar have come forward. ''We've...interested parties as it relates to Aston Martin,'' said a Ford spokesman, Tom Hoyt...

AMV8 Vantage is 1st 'affordable' car from Aston Martin.(News)(Brief...

Automotive News Europe;  January 13, 2003 ;     280 words ......exclusive of exclusive marques, the Aston Martin nameplate is now available at Porsche...is the basis of a third model in the Aston Martin lineup. It will carry a price tag of around $100,000 ([euro]96,000). The current Aston Martin range consists of the DB7 coupe and...