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Aston’s new academy

ASTON Martin is officially opening a new Technical Training Academy at its global headquarters in Gaydon. Occupying more than 1,400 sq metres, the purpose-developed facility provides technical working areas and classrooms equipped with the luxury sports car manufacturer’s latest models, components and tooling for hands-on training. The centre will conduct product training for technical staff [...]

	Aston Works showroom
ASTON Martin Works has opened a state-of-the-art dealership at the company’s historic home – Newport Pagnell. An impressive new ten-car showroom is the outward face of a complete redevelopment at the 3.6-acre site on Tickford Street, and sits opposite the original company headquarters, now preserved by a conservation order. As well as exhibiting current models it [...]

Aston dealer expands

NICHOLAS MEE & Co, the world-renowned, London-based, Aston Martin Heritage specialist, has significantly expanded its business. The company has officially opened its outstanding new West London premises, creating the first ever ‘high-street’ located, officially endorsed, Aston Martin Heritage showroom. The company, which was established 21 years ago, has built an enviable reputation for the sales, [...]

	H.R. Owen gets Aston
H.R. Owen has announced it has acquired the entire issued share capital of Broughtons of Cheltenham Limited. The luxury car retailer has acquired the business from its current shareholders, SP Broughton & Co Limited and Mr J Newcombe. Broughtons of Cheltenham Limited operates three Bentley franchises, in Cheltenham, Pangbourne and Byfleet as well as an [...]

	Sir Stirling collects Cygnet
SIR Stirling Moss has taken delivery of an Aston Martin Cygnet – a surprise birthday present for wife. Sir Stirling and Lady Moss planned a private celebratory dinner on the eve of her birthday at the Royal Automobile Club in its clubhouse, which took place last night. On arrival they were met with the sight [...]

		26.11.09: Credit Crunch Wrap
		THE Credit Crunch Wrap might sound like a dodgy meal from a fast food joint, but this version is far more appetising! Check out this Aston Martin V8 Vantage at car dealer Clive Sutton – it looks like it’s had a matt black paint job, but in fact the supercar’s been nowhere near a spray [...]
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		£11m car auction spend
		LONDON hosted an amazing car auction on Wednesday evening – which saw nearly £11 million bid. RM Auctions ran the event, which had 84 entries, including some incredibly rare machines. One of these – a 1950 Aston Martin DB2 Team Car – is a new record-breaker! The Aston Martin, on sale for the first time [...]
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		Aston Martin web-savvy
		ASTON Martin Challenge team Nicholas Mee Racing has a new sponsor – car dealer web company GForces. The web management firm gets its logos plastered on the rear of the V8 Vantage GT4 Britcar GT racer. Why the pair up, with the 2009 Aston Martin Challenge-winning team? Well, it’s all because of obvious synergies, said [...]
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		Cult Cars 15: Aston Martin Vanquish
		GROWN men go weak at the knees. Women swoon. Small children explode with excitement. No, there are not many cars that offer the visual stun of an Aston Martin Vanquish; it’s the world’s most powerful automotive tazar shot. Launched in 2001, the Vanquish was Aston Martin diving straight into the 21st century. The DB7 had [...]
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		Aston more Assured
		ASTON Martin has launched an official seal of approval – and its warranty products are the first to benefit. The ‘Assured’ tag will be used only on factory-backed products, services and schemes. Products will carry an official Assured logo – an image of the Aston Martin grille – to mark them out as special. Aston [...]
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		Aston Martin Toyota IQ!
		ASTON Martin has stunned the motoring world, by revealing a tiny Toyota-based new car concept. The British company has taken the micro Toyota IQ, and re-engineered it as an Aston Martin. What’s more, the Cygnet project is likely to become a realty! The image is not lying. This really is a Toyota IQ that’s been [...]
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		V12 Aston’s UK debut
		ASTON Martin’s latest models will be unveiled to UK car buyers at next month’s London Motorexpo. The boutique motor show is adding the V12 Vantage and DBS Volante launch to its list of big draws. Aston Martin reckons the V12 Vantage is the most ‘potent’ production sports car in its 95-year history. Car Dealer Magazine, [...]
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		Dealers to bid at famous Aston HQ
		ASTON Martin will hold its annual Bonhams Auction of Aston Martin cars and memorabilia TODAY (Saturday 9 May). To be held at the firm’s iconic Newport Pagnell premises, the 200-strong entry list this year makes for tantalising reading: • 2004 DB7 Zagato • 1962 DB4 Convertible • Lagonda Rapide Sports Saloon • Archive material from [...]
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		Aston Martin One-77
		ASTON MARTIN is to finally unveil its £1 million One-77 concept at a posh car show in Italy. Covers will be pulled off the concept for the first time in public at the Lake Como event – and what lies beneath sure is dramatic! Labelled as the ‘definitive sports car’, there’s no denying the massive [...]
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		Aston Rapide for ’09
		ASTON Martin today confirms that the Rapide four-door will make its public debut later this year. The Porsche Panamera-rivalling sports car has been promised for car dealers to begin customer deliveries early in 2010. The cars will be powered by a 470bhp version of Aston Martin’s 6.0-litre V12, driving the rear wheels through a paddle-shift [...]
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