It has been a momentous year for the automotive sector in Wales and Welsh Government wants to develop growth and opportunities throughout the supply chain, said Economy Secretary, Ken Skates at Autolink 2016 this morning. He told representatives from over 240 businesses meeting at Cardiff Stadium that the UK automotive sector last year saw 1.68M vehicles … [Read more...]
First Welsh employees of Aston Martin St Athan begin work
The first Welsh recruits have started work at Aston Martin, to gear up for their future careers in the new vehicle assembly plant at St Athan. Earlier this year, Aston Martin announced significant new investments in its long term future in the United Kingdom, choosing St Athan in Wales as the location for its second manufacturing facility. As a … [Read more...]
Newslines 22 August
The Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Volante convertible will be built, but only 99 cars will be assembled. It echoes design elements from the 1960 DB4 and updated in the Vulcan, and all have been sold before deliveries begin next year. A very special Jaguar E-Type which starred in the BBC’s famous comedy series, Only Fools and Horses, will be … [Read more...]
Newslines 19 July
Aston Martin is recalling over 6,000 models in America to replace faulty locking mechanisms which may stop doors opening. Aston Martin Lagonda is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 DB9, 2010-2012 DBS, 2010-2016 V8 Vantage, 2012 Virage, 2010-2016 Rapide, 2014-2016 Vanquish, 2011-2016 V12 Vantage, and 2012-2013 V12 Zagato vehicles. A Day Ticket … [Read more...]
Newslines 24 June
Aston Martin announced a limited series production of the Vanquish Zagato Coupe, the latest creation from its long-standing partnership with the prestigious Italian design-house Zagato. The Vanquish Zagato Concept was unveiled at the prestigious Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este at Lake Como, Italy in May and with immense … [Read more...]
EXCLUSIVE: Aston Martin overhauling presence in Wales
Luxury brand Aston Martin is overhauling its presence in South Wales as it gears up for its new multi-million-pound assembly plant at St Athan. By the end of this month, Stratstone Aston Martin Cardiff will close after 11 years and local customers will be able to use a drop and collect maintenance service for their cars to be carried out in Bristol from … [Read more...]
Aston Martin Vantage S handy newcomer
Aston Martin has ushered in its 17MY range by offering a manual transmission on the V12 Vantage S. The seven-speed manual transmission features a classic dog-leg first gear position; an echo from the past that will be welcomed by driving enthusiasts. This dog-leg configuration also ensures the gears used most frequently are located in a … [Read more...]
Aston Martin DBX electric supercar will be built in Wales
Wales has won the bid to build the futuristic Aston Martin DBX crossover. Executives from the company and Welsh Government leaders will hold a press conference in Cardiff this morning to formally announce the project and give more details as well as unveil the electric super car. About 750 jobs will be created when the revolutionary car is … [Read more...]
Vulcan Meets Vulcan
https://youtu.be/oQ1OI-PXZ7Q … [Read more...]
Wales on shortlist to win Aston Martin plant
Wales has been shortlisted for the proposed new plant to build a hybrid crossover Aston Martin, it was learned yesterday. The luxury British car maker said the original 19 sites around the world were now down to a handful and that Wales stands a chance if the UK and Welsh Governments put up the best incentives and assistance. AM wants to build 5,000 … [Read more...]
