:Aston Martin#Motorsport

Aston Martin was founded in 1913 by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford.{{cite web |url=http://www.astonmartin.com/the-company/history |title=Company History 1913 – 1920 |publisher=Astonmartin.com |access-date=23 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140225062127/http://www.astonmartin.com/the-company/history |archive-date=25 February 2014 |url-status=dead }} The two had joined forces as Bamford & Martin the previous year to sell cars made by Singer from premises in Callow Street, London where they also serviced GWK and Calthorpe vehicles. Martin raced specials at Aston Hill near Aston Clinton, and the pair decided to make their own vehicles.{{cite journal|first=E.M. |last=Inman-Hunter |title=Notes on the Original Aston-Martin Company |journal=Motor Sport |date=May 1944 |page= 92 }} The first car to be named Aston Martin was created by Martin by fitting a four-cylinder Coventry-Simplex engine to the chassis of a 1908 Isotta Fraschini.{{cite web|title=Aston Martin: Car Manufacturer: Great British Design Quest |url=http://www.designmuseum.org/design/aston-martin |publisher=Design Museum |access-date=23 August 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140701055155/http://designmuseum.org/design/aston-martin |archive-date= 1 July 2014 }}{{cite web |url= http://www.speedace.info/aston_martin.htm |title= Aston martin 1914–2005 |work= speedace.info |access-date= 23 August 2014 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20081228110146/http://www.speedace.info/aston_martin.htm |archive-date= 28 December 2008 |url-status= dead }}

They acquired premises at Henniker Mews{{cite journal|url= http://www.lurotbrand.co.uk/images/mewsnews/MN%202009%2001%20Spring.pdf |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/http://www.lurotbrand.co.uk/images/mewsnews/MN%202009%2001%20Spring.pdf |archive-date=9 October 2022 |url-status=live |title=Henniker Mews, SW3 |journal=Mews News |page=3 |publisher=Lurot Brand |date=Spring 2009 |access-date=23 August 2014}} in Kensington and produced their first car in March 1915. Production could not start because of the outbreak of the First World War, when Martin joined the Admiralty and Bamford joined the Army Service Corps.{{London Gazette|issue=29337|page=10477|supp=y|date=22 October 1915}}

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After the war they found new premises at Abingdon Road, Kensington and designed a new car. Bamford left in 1920 and Bamford & Martin was revitalised with funding from Louis Zborowski. In 1922, Bamford & Martin produced cars to compete in the French Grand Prix, which went on to set world speed and endurance records at Brooklands. Three works Team Cars with 16-valve twin cam engines were built for racing and record-breaking: chassis number 1914, later developed as the Green Pea; chassis number 1915, the Razor Blade record car; and chassis number 1916, later developed as the Halford Special.The AM Halford Special, The First Five Years, AM Quarterly, Volume 19 Number 77, Summer 1981.

Approximately 55 cars were built for sale in two configurations; long chassis and short chassis. Bamford & Martin went bankrupt in 1924 and was bought by Dorothea, Lady Charnwood, who put her son John Benson on the board. Bamford & Martin got into financial difficulty again in 1925 and Martin was forced to sell the company (Bamford had already left it in 1920).{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=zonQCwAAQBAJ&q=Aston+Martin+Bankrupt+1926&pg=PT718 |title=The Singer Story |first=Kevin |last=Atkinson |publisher=Veloce Publishing |year=2007 |isbn=978-1874105527}}

Later that year, Bill Renwick, Augustus (Bert) Bertelli and investors including Lady Charnwood took control of the business. They renamed it Aston Martin Motors and moved it to the former Whitehead Aircraft Limited Hanworth works in Feltham. Renwick and Bertelli had been in partnership some years and had developed an overhead-cam four-cylinder engine using Renwick's patented combustion chamber design, which they had tested in an Enfield-Allday chassis. The only "Renwick and Bertelli" motor car made, it was known as "Buzzbox" and still survives.{{cite web |url=http://www.ecuriebertelli.com/amhto1932.html |title=Pre-war Aston Martin, Birth to 1932 |publisher=Ecurie Bertelli |access-date=6 December 2018}}

The pair had planned to sell their engine to motor manufacturers, but having heard that Aston Martin was no longer in production realised they could capitalise on its reputation to jump-start the production of a completely new car.

Between 1926 and 1937 Bertelli was both technical director and designer of all new Aston Martins, since known as "Bertelli cars". They included the 1½-litre "T-type", "International", "Le Mans", "MKII" and its racing derivative, the "Ulster", and the 2-litre 15/98 and its racing derivative, the "Speed Model". Most were open two-seater sports cars bodied by Bert Bertelli's brother Enrico (Harry), with a small number of long-chassis four-seater tourers, dropheads and saloons also produced.

Bertelli was a competent driver keen to race his cars, one of few owner/manufacturer/drivers. The "LM" team cars were very successful in national and international motor racing including at Le Mans.

Financial problems reappeared in 1932. Aston Martin was rescued for a year by Lance Prideaux Brune before passing it on to Sir Arthur Sutherland. In 1936, Aston Martin decided to concentrate on road cars, producing just 700 until World War II halted work. Production shifted to aircraft components during the war.{{Cite news|url=https://www.osv.ltd.uk/brief-history-of-aston-martin/|title=A Brief History of Aston Martin {{!}} OSV {{!}} Learning Centre|date=10 November 2017|work=OSV|access-date=9 September 2018}}{{Cite news|url=https://astrumpeople.com/lionel-martin-biography-a-great-history-of-aston-martin-cars/|title=Lionel Martin Biography: A Great History of Aston Martin Cars|work=Astrum People|access-date=9 September 2018}}

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In 1947, old-established (1860) privately owned Huddersfield gear and machine tools manufacturer David Brown Limited bought Aston Martin, putting it under control of its Tractor Group. David Brown became Aston Martin's latest saviour.The David Brown Corporation Limited (Incorporated under the Companies Act. 1948.) The Times, Monday, 12 March 1951; p. 9; issue 51947. He also acquired Lagonda,The New Lagonda Car. The Times, Saturday, 20 September 1947; p. 3; issue 50871. without its factory, for its 2.6-litre W. O. Bentley-designed engine. Lagonda moved operations to Newport Pagnell and shared engines, resources and workshops. Aston Martin began to build the classic "DB" series of cars.{{cite web |url=https://classiccartrust.com/news/2017/01/70-years-of-aston-martin-dbs-david-brown-and-his-cars/ |title=70 years of Aston Martin DBs: David Brown and his cars |publisher=Classic Car Trust |access-date=6 December 2018}}

In April 1950, they announced planned production of their Le Mans prototype to be called the DB2,The 2½-Litre Aston-Martin. The Times, Tuesday, 25 April 1950; p. 3; issue 51674. followed by the DB2/4 in 1953, the DB2/4 MkII in 1955, the DB Mark III in 1957 and the Italian-styled 3.7 L DB4 in 1958.

While these models helped Aston Martin establish a good racing pedigree, the DB4 stood out and yielded the famous DB5 in 1963. Aston stayed true to its grand touring style with the DB6 (1965–70), and DBS (1967–1972).

The six-cylinder engines of these cars from 1954 up to 1965 were designed by Tadek Marek.Classic Cars: The World's Greatest Marques {{ISBN|978-0-785-81694-2}} p. 29

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Aston Martin was often financially troubled. In 1972, David Brown paid off all its debts, said to be £5 million or more, and handed it for £101 to Company Developments, a Birmingham-based investment bank consortium chaired by accountant William Willson.{{cite journal|title=News and Comment: Aston Martin changes hands |volume=136 |journal=Autocar |issue=3960 |page=2 |date=9 March 1972}} More detail on this period may be read at Willson's biography. The worldwide recession, lack of working capital and the difficulties of developing an engine to meet California's exhaust emission requirements – it stopped the company's US sales – again pulled Aston Martin into receivership at the end of 1974. The company had employed 460 workers when the manufacturing plant closed.Receiver is called in at Jensen Motors. The Times, Tuesday, 16 September 1975; p. 17; issue 59502.

The receiver sold the business in April 1975 for £1.05 million to North American businessman Peter Sprague of National Semiconductor, Toronto hotelier George Minden,{{cite journal |first=Mel |last=Nicols |title=The Aston Miracle |journal=Car Magazine |pages=35–362 |date=September 1978}} and Jeremy Turner, a London businessman,Aston Martin bid final, consortium says. The Times, Friday, 4 April 1975; p. 19; issue 59361. who insisted to reporters that Aston Martin remained a British controlled business. Sprague later claimed he had fallen in love with the factory, not the cars, the workforce's craftsmanship dedication and intelligence. At this point, he and Minden had brought in investor Alan Curtis, a British office property developer, together with George Flather, a retired Sheffield steel magnate.Lagonda sets out on a new course. The Times, Monday, 24 April 1978; p. 18; issue 60284.

Six months later, in September 1975, the factory – shut down the previous December – re-opened under its new owner as Aston Martin Lagonda Limited with 100 employees, and planned to lift staff to 250 by the end of 1975. In January 1976, AML revealed that it now held orders for 150 cars for the US, 100 for other markets and another 80 from a Japanese importing agency.Aston Martin Revival. The Times, Saturday, 10 January 1976; p. 17; issue 59598. At the Geneva Motor Show, Fred Hartley, managing director and sales director for 13 years before that, announced he had resigned over "differences in marketing policy".On the Move. The Times, Wednesday, 16 March 1977; p. 21; issue 59953.

The new owners pushed Aston Martin into modernising its line, introducing the V8 Vantage in 1977, the convertible Volante in 1978, and the one-off Bulldog styled by William Towns in 1980. Towns also styled the futuristic new Lagonda saloon, based on the V8 model.{{cite web |url=https://www.hagertyinsurance.co.uk/price-guide/1980-Aston_Martin-Lagonda |title=1980 Aston Martin Lagonda |publisher=Hagerty Insurance |access-date=6 December 2018}}

Curtis, who had a 42% stake in Aston Martin,Consortium puts in its bid for MG. The Times, Friday, 25 January 1980; p. 17; issue 60533. also brought about a change in direction from the usual customers who were Aston Martin fans, to successful young married businessmen. Prices had been increased by 25%. There was speculation that AML was about to buy Italian automobile manufacturer Lamborghini.August car sales may hit peak. The Times, Friday, 18 August 1978; p. 16; issue 60383. At the end of the 1970s, there was widespread debate about running MG into the Aston Martin consortium. 85 Conservative MPs formed themselves into a pressure group to get British Leyland to release their grip and hand it over.Sell MG to Aston Martin, MPs say. The Times, Tuesday, 27 November 1979; p. 16; issue 60485. CH Industrials plc (car components) bought a 10% share in AML. But in July 1980, blaming a recession, AML cut back their workforce of 450 by more than 20%, making those people redundant.The Times, Tuesday, 1 July 1980; p. 17; issue 60665.

In January 1981, there having been no satisfactory revival partners, Alan Curtis and Peter Sprague announced they had never intended to maintain a long-term financial stake in Aston Martin Lagonda and it was to be sold to Pace Petroleum's Victor Gauntlett. Sprague and Curtis pointed out that under their ownership AML finances had improved to where an offer for MG might have been feasible.Petrol chief takes over Aston Martin. The Times, Monday, 5 January 1981; p. 15; issue 60817.

Gauntlett bought a 12.5% stake in Aston Martin for £500,000 via Pace Petroleum in 1980, with Tim Hearley of CH Industrials taking a similar share. Pace and CHI took over as joint 50/50 owners at the beginning of 1981, with Gauntlett as executive chairman. Gauntlett also led the sales team, and after some development and publicity when the Lagonda became the world's fastest four-seater production car, was able to sell the car in Oman, Kuwait, and Qatar.{{cite news |url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_20030409/ai_n12682539 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080203121039/http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_20030409/ai_n12682539 |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 February 2008 |title=Obituary: Victor Gauntlett |newspaper=The Independent (London) |access-date=3 February 2008 }} In 1982, Aston Martin was granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment by the Prince of Wales.

Understanding that it would take some time to develop new Aston Martin products, they created an engineering service subsidiary to develop automotive products for other companies. It was decided to use a trade name of Salmons & Son, their in-house coachbuilder, Tickford, which Aston Martin had bought in 1955. Tickford's name had been long associated with expensive high-quality carriages and cars along with their folding roofs. New products included a Tickford Austin Metro, a Tickford Ford Capri and even Tickford train interiors, particularly on the Jaguar XJS. Pace continued sponsoring racing events, and now sponsored all Aston Martin Owners Club events, taking a Tickford-engined Nimrod Group C car owned by AMOC President Viscount Downe, which came third in the Manufacturers Championship in both 1982 and 1983. It also finished seventh in the 1982 24 Hours of Le Mans race. However, sales of production cars were now at an all-time low of 30 cars produced in 1982.

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As trading became tighter in the petroleum market, and Aston Martin was requiring more time and money, Gauntlett agreed to sell Hays/Pace to the Kuwait Investment Office in September 1983. As Aston Martin required greater investment, he also agreed to sell his share holding to American importer and Greek shipping tycoon Peter Livanos, who invested via his joint venture with Nick and John Papanicolaou, ALL Inc. Gauntlett remained chairman of AML, 55% of the stake was owned by ALL, with Tickford a 50/50 venture between ALL and CHI. The uneasy relationship was ended when ALL exercised options to buy a larger share in AML; CHI's residual shares were exchanged for CHI's complete ownership of Tickford, which retained the development of existing Aston Martin projects. In 1984, Papanicolaou's Titan shipping business was in trouble so Livanos's father George bought out the Papanicolaou's shares in ALL, while Gauntlett again became a shareholder with a 25% holding in AML. The deal valued Aston Martin/AML at £2 million, the year it built its 10,000th car.

Although as a result Aston Martin had to make 60 members of the workforce redundant, Gauntlett bought a stake in Italian styling house Zagato, and resurrected its collaboration with Aston Martin.{{cite web |url=https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1120288_aston-martin-shows-off-vanquish-zagato-shooting-brakes-interior |title=Aston Martin shows off Vanquish Zagato shooting brake's interior |date=4 December 2018 |publisher=Motor Authority |access-date=4 December 2018}} In 1986, Gauntlett negotiated the return of the fictional British secret agent James Bond to Aston Martin. Cubby Broccoli had chosen to recast the character using actor Timothy Dalton, in an attempt to re-root the Bond-brand back to a more Sean Connery-like feel. Gauntlett supplied his personal pre-production Vantage for use in the filming of The Living Daylights, and sold a Volante to Broccoli for use at his home in America. Gauntlett turned down the role of a KGB colonel in the film, however: "I would have loved to have done it but really could not afford the time."{{cite web |url=http://www.thegoldengun.co.uk/tld/tldpress.html |title=TLD – Press (Allies/MI6) |publisher=thegoldengun.co.uk |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080513082305/http://www.thegoldengun.co.uk/tld/tldpress.html |archive-date=13 May 2008 |access-date=23 August 2014}}

As Aston Martin needed funds to survive in the long term, Ford bought a 75% stake in the company in 1987, and bought the rest later.{{cite web |url=https://www.autoweek.com/news/a1919051/100-years-aston-martin/ |title=100 Years Of Aston Martin |website=Autoweek |date=27 February 2013}}{{cite web |url=https://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-aston-martin-20131214-story.html |title=100 years later, Aston Martin stays true to its classy sports car lineage |website=Los Angeles Times |date=14 December 2013}} In May of that year, Victor Gauntlett and Prince Michael of Kent were staying at the home of Contessa Maggi, the wife of the founder of the original Mille Miglia, while watching the revival event. Another house guest was Walter Hayes, vice-president of Ford of Europe. Despite problems over the previous acquisition of AC Cars, Hayes saw the potential of the brand and the discussion resulted in Ford taking a share holding in September 1987.{{cite web |url=http://www.classicdriver.com/upload/classicinside/archive/CIUK2003-14.htm |title=ClassicInside – The ClassicDriver Newsletter |publisher=Classicdriver.com |access-date=30 September 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071011191943/http://classicdriver.com/upload/classicinside/archive/CIUK2003-14.htm |archive-date=11 October 2007 }} In 1988, having produced some 5,000 cars in 20 years, a revived economy and successful sales of limited edition Vantage, and 52 Volante Zagato coupés at £86,000 each; Aston Martin finally retired the ancient V8 and introduced the Virage range.{{cite web |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motoring/buying-guide-used-aston-martin-special |title=Aston Martin Virage Coupe (1989–2000) |work=Autocar |access-date=6 December 2018}}

Although Gauntlett was contractually to stay as chairman for two years, his racing interests took the company back into sports car racing in 1989 with limited European success. However, with engine rule changes for the 1990 season and the launch of the new Volante model, Ford provided the limited supply of Cosworth engines to the Jaguar cars racing team. As the entry-level DB7 would require a large engineering input, Ford agreed to take full control of Aston Martin, and Gauntlett handed over Aston Martin's chairmanship to Hayes in 1991.{{cite news |url=http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/04/13/1050172472030.html |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |title=Keeping the best of British running |date=14 April 2003}} In 1992, the high-performance variant of the Virage called the Vantage was announced, and the following year Aston Martin renewed the DB range by announcing the DB7.{{cite web |url=https://www.royalautomobileclub.co.uk/motoring/rotunda-cars/aston-martin-db7-1993 |title=Aston Martin DB7 1993 |publisher=Royal Automobile Club |access-date=6 December 2018 |archive-date=28 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328165101/https://www.royalautomobileclub.co.uk/motoring/rotunda-cars/aston-martin-db7-1993 |url-status=dead}}

By 1993, Ford had fully acquired the company after having built a stake in 1987.{{cite web |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-astonmartin-stroll-history-timeline-idUSKBN1ZU15W |title=Timeline: Twists and turns in Aston Martin's long history |website=Reuters |date=31 January 2020}} Ford placed Aston Martin in the Premier Automotive Group, invested in new manufacturing and ramped up production. In 1994, Ford opened a new factory at Banbury Road in Bloxham to manufacture the DB7. In 1995, Aston Martin produced a record 700 cars.{{cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1999/11/19/automobiles/aston-martin-s-mission-to-be-ford-s-ferrari.html |title=Aston Martin's Mission: To Be Ford's Ferrari |website=The New York Times |date=19 November 1999}} Until the Ford era, cars had been produced by hand coachbuilding craft methods, such as the English wheel. During the mid-1990s, the Special Projects Group, a secretive unit with Works Service at Newport Pagnell, created an array of special coach-built vehicles for the Brunei royal family.David Dowsey (2007). Aston Martin: Power, Beauty and Soul. Peleus Press. {{ISBN|9780957875951}}. In 1998, the 2,000th DB7 was built, and in 2002, the 6,000th, exceeding production of all of the previous DB series models. The DB7 range was revamped by the addition of more powerful V12 Vantage models in 1999, and in 2001, Aston Martin introduced the V12-engined flagship model called the Vanquish which succeeded the aging Virage (now called the V8 Coupé).{{cite web |url=https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/car-reviews/aston-martin/vanquish/vanquish-2001-2007 |title=Aston Martin Vanquish (2001–2007) used car review |publisher=RAC |access-date=6 December 2018}}

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At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan in 2003, Aston Martin introduced the V8 Vantage concept car. Expected to have few changes before its introduction in 2005, the Vantage brought back the classic V8 engine to allow Aston Martin to compete in a larger market. 2003 also saw the opening of the Gaydon factory, the first purpose-built factory in Aston Martin's history. The facility is situated on a {{convert|55|acre|ha|adj=on}} site of a former RAF V Bomber airbase, with an {{convert|8000|m2|sqft|abbr=on}} front building for offices, meeting rooms and customer reception, and a {{convert|35000|m2|sqft|abbr=on}} production building.{{Cite news |url=https://www.sdc.co.uk/portfolio/lagonda-facility/ |title=ASTON MARTIN LAGONDA HQ, GAYDON |work=SDC |access-date=12 June 2020}} Also introduced in 2003 was the DB9 coupé, which replaced the ten-year-old DB7. A convertible version of the DB9, the DB9 Volante, was introduced at the 2004 Detroit auto show.{{cite web |url=http://www.autonews.com/article/20040112/SUB/401120857/2004-detroit-auto-show:-aston-martin-shows-db9-volante |title=2004 Detroit Auto Show: Aston Martin shows DB9 Volante |publisher=Autonews |date=12 January 2004 |access-date=6 December 2018}}

In October 2004, Aston Martin set up the dedicated {{convert|12500|m2|sqft|abbr=on}} Aston Martin Engine Plant (AMEP) within the Ford Germany plant in Niehl, Cologne. With the capacity to produce up to 5,000 engines a year by 100 specially trained personnel, like traditional Aston Martin engine production from Newport Pagnell, assembly of each unit was entrusted to a single technician from a pool of 30, with V8 and V12 variants assembled in under 20 hours. By bringing engine production back to within Aston Martin, the promise was that Aston Martin would be able to produce small runs of higher performance variants' engines.{{cite web |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/aston-martin-opens-new-engine-plant |title=Aston Martin opens new engine plant |website=Autocar |date=29 October 2004}}{{cite web |url=https://astonmartins.com/factory-guide/aston-martin-engine-plant-amep/ |title=Aston Martin Engine Plant (AMEP) |website=astonmartins.com |date=29 October 2004}} This expanded engine capacity allowed the entry-level V8 Vantage sports car to enter production at the Gaydon factory in 2006, joining the DB9 and DB9 Volante.{{cite web |url=https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/car-reviews/aston-martin/vantage/vantage-2006-2017/ |title=Aston Martin Vantage (2006–2017) used car review |publisher=RAC |access-date=6 December 2018}}

In December 2003, Aston Martin announced it would return to motor racing in 2005. A new division was created, called Aston Martin Racing, which became responsible, together with Prodrive, for the design, development, and management of the DBR9 program. The DBR9 competes in the GT class in sports car races, including the world-famous 24 Hours of Le Mans.{{cite web |url=https://www.motorsport.com/in/lemans/photos/aston-martin-racing-aston-martin-14/16586770/ |title=Aston Martin Racing Aston Martin DBR9 |work=Motor Sport |date=30 May 2018 |access-date=6 December 2018}}

In 2006, an internal audit led Ford to consider divesting itself of parts of its Premier Automotive Group. After suggestions of selling Jaguar Cars, Land Rover, or Volvo Cars were weighed, Ford announced in August 2006 it had engaged UBS AG to sell all or part of Aston Martin at auction.{{cite web |last=Martinez |first=James |url=http://www.motorauthority.com/cars/aston-martin/aston-martin-the-past-the-present-and-tomorrow/ |publisher=Motor Authority |title=Ford confirms Aston Martin is for sale |date=31 August 2006 |access-date=23 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080521091102/http://www.motorauthority.com/cars/aston-martin/aston-martin-the-past-the-present-and-tomorrow/ |archive-date=21 May 2008 |url-status=dead }}

On 12 March 2007, a consortium led by Prodrive chairman David Richards purchased Aston Martin for £475 million (US$848 million).{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6442101.stm |title=Aston Martin sold to UK-led group |work=BBC News |date=12 June 2007 |access-date=30 September 2010}}{{cite web |url=http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-1254955,00.html |title=00-Heaven! Bond's Car British Again, Sky News, Home |publisher=Sky News |access-date=30 September 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071011174406/http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0%2C%2C30000-1254955%2C00.html |archive-date=11 October 2007 }}{{cite web |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB117370443833533989 |title=Ford to Sell Aston Martin Unit In Deal Valued at $848 Million |website=The Wall Street Journal |date=12 March 2007}} The group included American investment banker John Sinders and two Kuwaiti companies namely Investment Dar and Adeem Investment.{{cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/13/automobiles/13auto.html |title=Ford to Sell Aston Martin to Group Led by Ex-Racer |website=The New York Times |date=13 March 2007}}{{cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/13/business/12ford.web.html |title=Ford Is Selling Aston Martin |website=The New York Times |date=13 March 2007}} Prodrive had no financial involvement in the deal.{{cite press release |title=David Richards heads consortium to buy Aston Martin |publisher=Prodrive |date=12 March 2007 |url=http://www.prodrive.com/p_releases.html |access-date=23 August 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826160907/http://www.prodrive.com/p_releases.html?id=98 |archive-date=26 August 2014 }} Ford kept a stake in Aston Martin valued at £40 million (US$70 million).{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1545308/Aston-Martin-back-under-British-ownership.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1545308/Aston-Martin-back-under-British-ownership.html |archive-date=11 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Aston Martin back under British ownership|newspaper=The Telegraph|date=13 March 2007|access-date=6 December 2018}}{{cbignore}}

To demonstrate the V8 Vantage's durability across hazardous terrain and promote the car in China, the first east–west crossing of the Asian Highway was undertaken between June and August 2007. A pair of Britons drove {{convert|12089|km|mi|abbr=in}} from Tokyo to Istanbul before joining the European motorway network for another {{convert|3259|km|mi|abbr=in}} to London. The promotion was so successful Aston Martin opened dealerships in Shanghai and Beijing within three months.{{cite press release |title=New Aston Martin race series for Asia in 2008 |publisher=Aston Martin |date=28 November 2007 |url=http://www.astonmartin.com/eng/thecompany/news?a=02df19a0-f937-459b-837d-12d13e71a501 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071204083915/http://www.astonmartin.com/eng/thecompany/news?a=02df19a0-f937-459b-837d-12d13e71a501 |archive-date=4 December 2007 |access-date=23 August 2014}}

On 19 July 2007, the Newport Pagnell plant rolled out the last of nearly 13,000 cars made there since 1955, a Vanquish S. The Tickford Street facility was converted and became the home of the Aston Martin Works classic car department which focuses on heritage sales, service, spares and restoration operations.{{Cite web |url=https://www.classicdriver.com/en/article/cars/focus-heritage-aston-martin-works |title=Focus on Heritage: 'Aston Martin Works' |date=13 January 2012 |website=Classic Driver |access-date=30 October 2021}}{{cite journal |title=From Newport Pagnell to Gaydon |journal=The Automobile |date=November 2007}} UK production was subsequently concentrated on the {{convert|55|acre|ha|adj=on}} facility in Gaydon on the former RAF V Bomber airbase.[http://www.astonmartins.com/factory/gaydon.htm Aston Martin Gaydon] at Tim Cottingham's Aston Martins (non-official) site {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120828163849/http://www.astonmartins.com/factory/gaydon.htm |date=28 August 2012 }} In March 2008, Aston Martin announced a partnership with Magna Steyr to outsource manufacture of over 2,000 cars annually to Graz, Austria, reassuringly stating: "The continuing growth and success of Aston Martin is based upon Gaydon as the focal point and heart of the business, with the design and engineering of all Aston Martin products continuing to be carried out there."[http://www.astonmartin.com/thecompany/news?a=203a26c4-47e1-4667-9a0c-3ddb9415aa1f Statement by Aston Martin's CEO, Dr Ulrich Bez] Official site, 4 March 2008 {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130523165139/http://www.astonmartin.com/thecompany/news?a=203a26c4-47e1-4667-9a0c-3ddb9415aa1f |date=23 May 2013 }}

More dealers in Europe and the new pair in China brought the total to 120 in 28 countries.{{cite web|title=Aston Martin News – Aston Martin arrives in China |url=http://www.astonmartin.com/eng/thecompany/news?a=a7e62136-48fa-487b-8065-fe2a12e60af1 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130523170337/http://www.astonmartin.com/eng/thecompany/news?a=a7e62136-48fa-487b-8065-fe2a12e60af1 |archive-date=23 May 2013 }} On 1 September 2008, Aston Martin announced the revival of the Lagonda marque, proposing a concept car to be shown in 2009 to coincide with the brand's 100th anniversary. The first production cars were slated for production in 2012.{{cite web|title=Aston Martin News – Aston Martin CEO confirms the revival of the Lagonda Marque |url=http://www.astonmartin.com/thecompany/news?a=007b120b-8120-4ad9-80f9-60da21ed0c01 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130523171711/http://www.astonmartin.com/thecompany/news?a=007b120b-8120-4ad9-80f9-60da21ed0c01 |archive-date=23 May 2013 }} In December 2008, Aston Martin announced it would cut its workforce from 1,850 to 1,250 due to the economic recession.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7759239.stm |title=England, Third of jobs go at Aston Martin |work=BBC News |date=1 December 2008 |access-date=29 April 2009}}{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2009/sep/27/automotive-industry-manufacturing-sector |location=London |work=The Guardian |first=Phillip |last=Inman |title=Aston Martin in peril as owner Investment Dar runs out of cash |date=27 September 2009}}

The first four-door Rapide grand tourers rolled out of the Magna Steyr factory in Graz, Austria, in 2010.[http://www.astonmartin.com/thecompany/news?a=62fae734-e1d7-434f-af22-259a8848fbb4 Media announcement] on official website, 7 May 2010 {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130523181625/http://www.astonmartin.com/thecompany/news?a=62fae734-e1d7-434f-af22-259a8848fbb4 |date=23 May 2013 }} The contract manufacturer provides dedicated facilities to ensure compliance with the exacting standards of Aston Martin and other marques, including Mercedes-Benz. Then CEO of the company, Ulrich Bez had publicly speculated about outsourcing all of Aston Martin's operations with the exception of marketing.{{cite web |url=http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Search-Results/Industry-News/Aston-to-build-cars-abroad-/ |title=Aston to build cars abroad |first=Ben |last=Oliver |work=Car Magazine |date=3 March 2008 |access-date=28 December 2011 }} In September 2011, it was announced that production of the Rapide would be returned to Gaydon in the second half of 2012, restoring all of the company's automobile manufacture there.{{cite magazine |title=Production of Aston Martin Rapide Moves to Gaydon, England |url=http://wot.motortrend.com/production-aston-martin-rapide-moves-gaydon-england-84627.html |first=Jake |last=Holmes |date=7 June 2011 |magazine=Motor Trend |access-date=28 December 2011 }}

Italian private equity fund Investindustrial signed a deal on 6 December 2012 to buy a 37.5% stake in Aston Martin, investing £150 million as a capital increase.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20640529|title=Aston Martin sells stake to Investindustrial|work=BBC News|date=7 December 2012|access-date=7 December 2012}}{{cite news |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-astonmartin-stake-idUSBRE8B60C620121207 |first1=Rhys |last1=Jones |first2=Jennifer |last2=Clark |title=Italian private equity fund Investindustrial has signed a deal to buy 37.5 percent of Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd ASTON.UL from its Kuwaiti owner Investment Dar |work=Reuters |date=7 December 2012 |access-date=14 December 2013 |archive-date=8 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140308014159/http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/07/us-astonmartin-stake-idUSBRE8B60C620121207 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |url=https://www.ilmessaggero.it/economia/aston_martin_italiana_investindustrial_bonomi/notizie/236499.shtml |title=Pagina non Trovata |website=www.ilmessaggero.it}}{{Cite web |url=http://www.motori24.ilsole24ore.com/Industria-Protagonisti/2012/12/aston--martin-passa-mani-italiane.phpAston |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126010244/http://www.motori24.ilsole24ore.com/Industria-Protagonisti/2012/12/aston--martin-passa-mani-italiane.phpAston |url-status=dead |title=Motori 24 – Il Sole 24 ORE |archive-date=26 January 2013 |access-date=7 December 2012}} This was confirmed by Aston Martin in a press release on 7 December 2012.{{cite press release |url=http://www.astonmartin.com/en/news?nTitle=Aston+Martin+announces+new+partnership+with+Investindustrial&nId=ea602804-3762-43f4-acf4-4f54b257f30b |title=Aston Martin – The Latest News and Press Releases from Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd |access-date=27 June 2013}} David Richards left Aston Martin in 2013, returning to concentrate on Prodrive.{{cite web |url=https://www.driving.co.uk/news/interview/motor-david-richards-prodrive-boss-former-world-rally-champion/ |title=ME AND MY MOTOR: DAVID RICHARDS, PRODRIVE BOSS AND FORMER WORLD RALLY CHAMPION |first=Jeremy |last=Taylor |work=The Sunday Times |date=4 July 2017 |access-date=16 June 2019}}

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In April 2013, it was reported that Bez would be leaving his role as the chief executive officer to take up a more ambassadorial position.{{Cite web |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/ulrich-bez-expected-step-down-boss-aston-martin|title=Ulrich Bez expected to step down as boss of Aston Martin|website=Autocar|date=30 April 2013}} On 2 September 2014, Aston Martin announced it had appointed the Nissan executive Andy Palmer as the new CEO with Bez retaining a position as non-executive chairman.{{Cite web |url=https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/industry-news/aston-martin/aston-martin-appoints-nissans-andy-palmer-as-new-ceo/|title=Aston Martin appoints Nissan's Andy Palmer as new CEO|website=CAR Magazine|date=2 September 2014}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/nissans-andy-palmer-appointed-ceo-of-aston-martin/|title=Nissan's Andy Palmer Appointed CEO of Aston Martin|website=Motor Trend|date=2 September 2014}} As sales had been declining from 2015, Aston Martin sought new customers (particularly wealthy female buyers) with introducing concept cars like the DBX SUV along with track focused cars like the Vulcan.{{cite news |first=Russell |last=Hotten |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/business-31727799 |work=BBC News |title=Aston Martin battles to reinvent itself |date=5 March 2015}}{{cite news |first=Russell |last=Hotten |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/business-31710283 |work=BBC News |title=Aston Martin targets female buyers |date=3 March 2015}} According to Palmer, the troubles started when sales of the DB9 failed to generate sufficient fund to develop next-generation models which led to a downward spiral of declining sales and profitability.

Palmer outlined that the company plans to develop two new platforms, add a crossover, refresh its supercar lineup and leverage its technology alliance with Daimler as part of its six-year plan to make the 100-year-old British brand consistently profitable. He stated, "In the first century we went bankrupt seven times. The second century is about making sure that is not the case."{{cite news|last1=Gibbs|first1=Nick|title=Aston CEO calls crossover, Daimler deal keys to revival|url=http://europe.autonews.com/article/20150409/ANE/150409991/aston-ceo-calls-crossover-daimler-deal-keys-to-revival|access-date=9 March 2017|work=The Automotive News|date=9 April 2015}} In preparation for its next-generation of sports cars, the company invested £20 million ($33.4 million) to expand its manufacturing plant in Gaydon. The expansion at the Gaydon plant includes a new chassis and pilot build facility, as well as an extension of the parts and logistics storage area, and new offices. In total, Aston Martin will add approximately {{convert|10000|m2|sqft|abbr=on}} to the plant.{{cite news |last1=Kew |first1=Oliver |title=Aston Martin commits £20m to British factory expansion |url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/aston-martin/db9/87193/aston-martin-commits-20m-to-british-factory-expansion |access-date=31 May 2020 |work=Auto Express |date=28 May 2014}}{{cite news |last1=Udy |first1=Jason |title=Aston Martin Invests $33.4 Million in Gaydon Factory |url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/aston-martin-invests-33-4-million-in-gaydon-factory/ |access-date=31 May 2020 |work=Motor Trend |date=28 May 2014}}{{cite news |last1=Siler |first1=Steve |title=Aston Martin Pours $33.4M into Gaydon Factory in Initial Expansion Phase |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a15365095/aston-martin-pours-33-4m-into-gaydon-factory-in-initial-expansion-phase/ |access-date=31 May 2020 |work=Car and Driver |date=30 May 2014}}

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In 2014, Aston Martin suffered a pre-tax loss of £72 million, almost triple of the amount of 2013 selling 3,500 cars during the year, well below the 7,300 cars sold in 2007 and 4,200 sold in 2013 respectively. In March 2014, Aston Martin issued "payment in kind" notes of US$165 million, at 10.25% interest, in addition to the £304 million of senior secured notes at 9.25% issued in 2011. Aston Martin also had to secure an additional investment of £200 million from its shareholders to fund development of new models.{{cite news |last1=Sharman |first1=Andy |title=Aston Martin reports near tripling of annual losses |url=https://www.ft.com/content/6402a54a-73f9-11e5-a129-3fcc4f641d98 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221210/https://www.ft.com/content/6402a54a-73f9-11e5-a129-3fcc4f641d98 |archive-date=10 December 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |access-date=9 March 2017 |work=Financial Times |date=16 October 2015}} It was reported that Aston Martin's pre-tax losses for 2016 increased by 27% to £162.8 million, the sixth year it continued to suffer a loss.{{cite news |last1=Pitas |first1=Costas |title=Aston Martin's losses accelerate, new DB11 brings year-end surge to sales |url=http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-astonmartin-results-idUKKBN1631VP |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170225024150/http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-astonmartin-results-idUKKBN1631VP |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 February 2017 |access-date=25 February 2017 |work=Reuters |date=24 February 2017}}

In February 2016, the company selected a {{convert|90|acre|ha|adj=on}} site in St Athan, South Wales for its new factory.{{Cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/astonmartin-wales/aston-martin-picks-st-athan-site-in-wales-for-new-crossover-car-idUSL2N1622OZ|title=Aston Martin picks St. Athan site in Wales for new crossover car|date=24 February 2016|website=Reuters|access-date=24 February 2016}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2016/feb/24/james-bond-carmarker-aston-martin-to-open-wales-factory-for-dbx-model|title=Aston Martin to open Wales factory for new DBX model|date=24 February 2016|website=The Guardian|access-date=24 February 2016}} The Welsh facility was unanimously chosen by Aston's board despite fierce competition from other locations as far afield as the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, as well as other sites in the UK believed to be Bridgend, Birmingham, and Coventry. The facility featured three existing 'super-hangars' of MOD St Athan.{{Cite web|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/aston-martin-dbx-be-built-wales|title=Aston Martin DBX to be built in Wales|date=23 February 2016|website=Autocar|access-date=23 February 2016}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.ft.com/content/fde72ee1-5f17-318d-b835-36ba5df6408b|title=Aston Martin picks Wales for new manufacturing plant|date=24 February 2016|website=Financial Times|access-date=24 February 2016}} Construction work of converting the hangars commenced in April 2017.{{Cite news|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/141550/aston-martin-dbx-production-plant/|title=Aston Martin DBX SUV Teased As Welsh Super-Factory Gets Started|date=6 April 2017|work=motor1.com|access-date=11 July 2020}} Aston Martin returned to profit in 2017 after selling over 5,000 cars. The company made a pre-tax profit of £87 million compared with a £163 million loss in 2016.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/business-43204733 |title=Aston Martin roars back into the black with £87m profit |website=BBC News |date=26 February 2018}} 2017 also marked the return of production of the Newport Pagnell facility ten years after it originally ceased.{{Cite news |url=https://www.miltonkeynes.co.uk/lifestyle/cars/production-returns-aston-martin-site-newport-pagnell-after-10-years-1059430 |title=Production returns to Aston Martin site in Newport Pagnell after 10 years |date=4 January 2018 |work=Milton Keynes Citizen |access-date=5 February 2020}}

In December 2013, Aston Martin signed a deal with Mercedes-Benz Group (at the time known as Daimler) to supply the next generation of Aston Martin cars with Mercedes-AMG engines.{{cite news|last1=Holt |first1=Richard |title=Aston Martin signs engine deal with Mercedes-AMG |date=19 December 2013 |url= https://www.telegraph.co.uk/luxury/motoring/19368/aston-martin-signs-engine-deal-with-mercedes-amg.html |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20131222092555/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/luxury/motoring/19368/aston-martin-signs-engine-deal-with-mercedes-amg.html |url-status= dead |archive-date= 22 December 2013 |newspaper=The Daily Telegraph |access-date=23 August 2014}} Mercedes-AMG also was to supply Aston Martin with electrical systems. This technical partnership was intended to support Aston Martin's launch of a new generation of models that would incorporate new technology and engines. In exchange, Mercedes will get as much as 5% equity in Aston Martin and a non-voting seat on its board.{{Cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-autos-aston-martin-mercedes--partnership-20131219-story.html|title=Aston Martin and Mercedes-Benz's parent company finalize partnership|website=Los Angeles Times|date=19 December 2013}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a15366495/done-deal-aston-martin-and-mercedes-benz-amg-technical-partnership-finalized/|title=Aston Martin and Mercedes-Benz AMG Technical Partnership Finalized|website=Car and Driver|date=19 December 2013}} The first model to sport the Mercedes-Benz technology was the DB11, announced at the 86th Geneva Motor Show in March 2016.{{Cite web |url=https://www.ft.com/content/a9241698-dfa3-11e5-b072-006d8d362ba3 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221210/https://www.ft.com/content/a9241698-dfa3-11e5-b072-006d8d362ba3 |archive-date=10 December 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Aston Martin reveals DB11 in drive to reinvent itself|website=Financial Times|date=1 March 2016}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/motoring/motoring-news/aston-martin-db11-revealed-at-geneva-motor-show-a6921031.html|title=Aston Martin DB11 Revealed At Geneva Motor Show|website=The Independent|date=9 March 2016}} It featured Mercedes-Benz electronics for the entertainment, navigation and other systems.{{Cite web|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-geneva-motor-show/aston-martin-db11-video-analysis-full-tech-details-prices-and|title=Aston Martin DB11 video analysis: full tech details, prices and exclusive pics |website=Autocar |date=2 March 2016}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/aston-martin/db11/90946/new-aston-martin-db11-price-specs-and-video|title=New Aston Martin DB11: price, specs and video|website=Auto Express|date=18 March 2016}} It was also the first model to use Mercedes-AMG V8 engines.{{cite news |last1=Wiseman |first1=Ed |title=V8 advantage – Aston Martin launches 'more affordable' V8 DB11 grand tourer |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/news/v8-advantage-aston-martin-launches-affordable-v8-db11-grand/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/news/v8-advantage-aston-martin-launches-affordable-v8-db11-grand/ |archive-date=11 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|newspaper=The Telegraph|access-date=4 February 2020|date=28 June 2017}}{{cbignore}} In October 2020, Mercedes confirmed it will increase its holding "in stages" from 5% to 20%.{{Cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54712376 |title=Aston Martin: Mercedes to take 20% stake in luxury brand |website=BBC News |date=27 October 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/alistaircharlton/2020/10/27/mercedes-to-significantly-increase-ownership-of-aston-martin/?sh=419660da5e22|title=Mercedes To Significantly Increase Ownership Of Aston Martin|website=Forbes|date=27 October 2020}} In return, Aston Martin will have access to Mercedes-Benz hybrid and electric drivetrain technologies for its future models.{{Cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/aston-martin-divestiture-idUSKBN27D11D|title=Mercedes-Benz to lift Aston Martin stake to up to 20% by 2023|website=Reuters|date=28 October 2020}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.ft.com/content/1abfa75b-1d31-455a-9e43-9bfef1d06844 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221210/https://www.ft.com/content/1abfa75b-1d31-455a-9e43-9bfef1d06844 |archive-date=10 December 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Daimler to increase stake in Aston Martin to 20%|website=Financial Times|date=28 October 2020}}

After "completing a turnaround for the once perennially loss-making company that could now be valued at up to 5 billion pounds ($6.4 billion),"{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-astonmartin-ipo/aston-martin-plans-to-go-public-as-turnaround-picks-up-speed-idUSKCN1LE0G5|title=Aston Martin plans to go public as turnaround picks up speed|first=Costas|last=Pitas|newspaper=Reuters|date=29 August 2018|access-date=23 September 2018}} and now reporting a full-year pre-tax profit of £87 million (compared with a £163 million loss in 2016) Aston Martin in August 2018 announced plans to float the company at the London Stock Exchange as Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc.{{cite web|url=https://www.fool.co.uk/investing/2018/09/14/will-the-aston-martin-ipo-crush-the-market-or-should-you-avoid-it/|title=Will the Aston Martin IPO crush the market or should you avoid it?|date=14 September 2018|access-date=12 November 2018}} The company was the subject of an initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange on 3 October 2018. In the same year, Aston Martin opened a new vehicle dynamics test and development centre at Silverstone's Stowe Circuit alongside a new HQ in London.{{cite web |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/aston-martin-use-silverstone%E2%80%99s-stowe-circuit-high-speed-testing |title=Aston Martin to use Silverstone's Stowe Circuit for high-speed testing |website=Autocar |date=21 June 2018}}{{cite web |url=https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/industry-news/aston-martin/new-silverstone-test-centre-and-london-office/ |title=Aston Martin on a roll – with new Silverstone and London bases |website=CAR Magazine |date=21 June 2018}}{{cite web |url=https://www.evo.co.uk/aston-martin/21406/aston-martin-moves-into-new-silverstone-test-base |title=Aston Martin moves into new Silverstone test base |website=EVO |date=31 October 2018}} In June 2019, the company opened its new {{convert|90|acre|ha|adj=on}} factory in St Athan for the production of its first-ever SUV the DBX.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-48601807|title=Aston Martin makes first DBX cars at St Athan factory|work=BBC News|date=12 June 2019|access-date=12 June 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/aston-martin/dbx/107114/aston-martin-s-st-athan-factory-in-south-wales-all-set-for-the-dbx|title=Aston Martin's St Athan factory in South Wales all set for the DBX|work=Auto Express|access-date=12 June 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/jun/10/aston-martin-targets-wealthy-women-first-suv-dbx|title=Aston Martin opens new factory in south Wales to build SUV|work=The Guardian|date=10 June 2019|access-date=12 June 2019}} The factory was finally completed and officially opened on 6 December 2019. When full production begins in the second quarter of 2020, around 600 people will be employed at the factory, rising to 750 when peak production is reached.{{Cite news|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/aston-martin-opens-pivotal-st-athan-factory|title=Aston Martin opens 'pivotal' St Athan factory|date=6 December 2019|work=Autocar|access-date=31 January 2020}}{{Cite news|url=https://wales247.co.uk/aston-martin-lagonda-officially-opens-new-250m-st-athan-factory/|title=Aston Martin Lagonda Officially Opens New £250m St Athan Factory|date=6 December 2019|work=Wales247|access-date=31 January 2020}}

On 31 January 2020 it was announced that Canadian billionaire and investor Lawrence Stroll was leading a consortium, Yew Tree Overseas Limited, who will pay £182 million in return for 16.7% stake in the company. The re-structuring includes a £318 million cash infusion through a new rights issue, generating a total of £500 million for the company.{{Cite news|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/billionaire-stroll-takes-major-stake-aston-martin|title=Billionaire Stroll takes major stake in Aston Martin|date=31 January 2020|work=Autocar|access-date=31 January 2020}}{{Cite news|url=https://edition.cnn.com/2020/01/31/business/aston-martin-bailout-lawrence-stroll/index.html|title=Aston Martin has been bailed out by Formula 1 billionaire|date=31 January 2020|work=CNN|access-date=31 January 2020}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/daviddawkins/2020/01/31/billionaire-stroll-takes-stake-in-aston-martin-in-655-million-rescue-deal/|title=Billionaire Stroll Takes Stake in Aston Martin In $655 Million Rescue Deal|date=31 January 2020|work=Forbes|access-date=31 January 2020}} Stroll will also be named as chairman, replacing Penny Hughes.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/business-51323241|title=F1 billionaire owner in Aston Martin rescue deal|date=31 January 2020|work=BBC News|access-date=31 January 2020}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/jan/31/lawrence-stroll-f1-boss-fashion-tycoon-rescuing-aston-martin|title=Lawrence Stroll: the F1 boss and fashion tycoon rescuing Aston Martin|date=31 January 2020|work=The Guardian|access-date=3 February 2020}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-01-31/aston-martin-said-to-near-deal-to-sell-stake-to-lawrence-stroll-k61soxrp|title=Aston Martin to Sell Stake to Formula One Billionaire|date=31 January 2020|work=Bloomberg|access-date=3 February 2020}} Swiss pharmaceutical magnate Ernesto Bertarelli and Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team principal and CEO Toto Wolff have also joined the consortium, acquiring 3.4% and 4.8% stakes, respectively.{{Cite news|url=https://www.autosport.com/other/news/149128/looking-into-aston-martin-new-era-ahead|title=Looking into Aston Martin's new era after Stroll purchase|date=23 April 2020|work=Autosport|access-date=25 April 2020}} In March 2020, Stroll increased his stake in the company to 25%.{{Cite web|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/lawrence-stroll-take-bigger-stake-aston-martin|title=Lawrence Stroll to take bigger stake in Aston Martin|date=13 March 2020|work=Autocar}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/18/aston-martin-chairman-stroll-on-turnaround-plan-the-risks-are-behind-us.html|title=Aston Martin Chairman Stroll on luxury automaker's turnaround plan: 'The risks are behind us'|date=19 August 2021|work=CNBC}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/10/sports/autoracing/f1-aston-martin-lawrence-stroll.html|title=Lawrence Stroll Is Making No Little Plans|date=10 September 2021|work=The New York Times}}

On 26 May 2020, Aston Martin announced that Andy Palmer had stepped down as CEO. Tobias Moers of Mercedes-AMG will succeed him starting 1 August, with Keith Stanton as interim chief operating officer.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/business-52804705|title=Aston Martin chief leaves after 94% share price collapse|date=26 May 2020|work=BBC News|access-date=26 May 2020}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/may/26/aston-martin-sacking-chief-share-andy-palmer-tobias-moers|title=Aston Martin confirms sacking of chief after share collapse|date=26 May 2020|work=The Guardian|access-date=26 May 2020}} In June 2020, the company announced that it cut out 500 jobs as a result of the poor sales, an outcome of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.{{cite news|url=https://www.ft.com/content/78d1da83-a42a-467f-956d-6231276ca5fb |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221210/https://www.ft.com/content/78d1da83-a42a-467f-956d-6231276ca5fb |archive-date=10 December 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title= Aston Martin and Lookers cut thousands of jobs as UK car sales slump|work=Financial Times |author1=Peter Campbell |author2=Philip Georgiadis |author3=Sarah Provan|date=4 June 2020|access-date=7 June 2020|location=London}} In March 2021, executive chairman Lawrence Stroll stated that the company plans on building electric vehicles by 2025.{{Cite news |url=https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/aston-martin-will-build-electric-vehicles-uk-2025-report-says |title=Aston Martin will build electric vehicles in UK from 2025, report says |date=7 March 2021 |work=Automotive News Europe |access-date=28 March 2021}}{{Cite news |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-07/aston-martin-to-make-electric-cars-in-u-k-from-2025-ft-reports |title=Aston Martin To Make Electric Cars in U.K. from 2025, FT Reports|date=7 March 2021 |work=Bloomberg|access-date=28 March 2021}}{{Cite news |url=https://www.ft.com/content/6127125e-fbe5-4900-bd8d-54cc01d8922b |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221210/https://www.ft.com/content/6127125e-fbe5-4900-bd8d-54cc01d8922b |archive-date=10 December 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Aston Martin promises to make electric models in UK|date=7 March 2021 |work=Financial Times |access-date=28 March 2021}} In May 2022, Aston Martin named 76-year-old Amedeo Felisa as the new chief executive officer, replacing Tobias Moers. Roberto Fedeli was also announced as the new chief technical officer.{{Cite web|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/business-finance-and-corporate/aston-martin-ceo-tobias-moers-leave-british-firm-official|title=Aston Martin CEO Tobias Moers to leave British firm – official|date=3 May 2022|website=Autocar}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a39906157/tobias-moers-out-aston-martin-ceo/|title=Tobias Moers Is Out as Aston Martin Replaces CEO, Again|date=4 May 2022|website=Car and Driver}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.ft.com/content/db433c25-c209-4c0b-8320-08e9623dcc9d |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221210/https://www.ft.com/content/db433c25-c209-4c0b-8320-08e9623dcc9d |archive-date=10 December 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Aston Martin replaces chief Tobias Moers in management overhaul|date=4 May 2022|website=Financial Times}}

{{anchor|Astongate}}In late 2020, Aston Martin was involved in a controversy in which it was accused of using a report to spread disputed information about electric vehicles in the wake of the UK's declaration to end the sale of combustion engine vehicles by 2030, with some in the media dubbing the controversy as "Astongate".{{cite web |date=2020-12-01 |title='Astongate': Aston Martin and Bosch accused of using controversial report to downplay EV's environmental benefits |url=https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4024132/astongate-aston-martin-bosch-accused-controversial-report-downplay-evs-environmental-benefits |website=www.businessgreen.com |publisher=Business Green}} In November 2020, a communications agency called Clarendon Communications published a report comparing the environmental impact of various powertrain options for cars. After the report received coverage from The Sunday Times and other publications, it emerged that the company had been set up in February that year and was registered under the name of Rebecca Stephens – the wife of James Stephens, who is the government affairs director of Aston Martin Lagonda. Citing a study by Polestar, the report stated that electric vehicles would need to be driven {{Convert|48000|mi|km}} before they would have lower overall {{CO2}} emissions than a petrol car. This statement was disputed by electric vehicle researcher Auke Hoekstra, who argued that the report underestimated the emissions from combustion engine vehicles and did not consider the emissions from creating petrol. According to him, a typical EV would need to drive 16,000–18,000 miles (25,700–30,000 km) to offset the emissions from manufacture. Bosch and a number of other companies were also involved with the report.{{cite web |url= https://inews.co.uk/news/environment/electric-cars-questions-raised-misleading-ev-report-778113|title= Electric cars: Questions raised over 'misleading' EV report|website= www.inews.co.uk|publisher= I News |date= 30 November 2020}}{{cite web |url= https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/dec/02/aston-martin-pr-firm-anti-electric-vehicle-study|title= Aston Martin in row over 'sock puppet PR firm' pushing anti-electric vehicle study|website= The Guardian|date= 2 December 2020}}

In July 2022, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) will take a stake in the company through a £78 million equity placing as well as a £575 million separate rights issue, giving it two board seats in the company. After the rights issue, the Saudi fund will have a 16.7% stake in Aston Martin, behind the 18.3% holding by Stroll's Yew Tree consortium while the Mercedes-Benz Group will own 9.7%.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ft.com/content/c8d74fb3-7fc2-4f04-977c-c97b27cb762e |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221210/https://www.ft.com/content/c8d74fb3-7fc2-4f04-977c-c97b27cb762e |archive-date=10 December 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Aston Martin to raise £653mn as Saudi Arabia becomes major shareholder|date=15 July 2022|website=Financial Times}}{{Cite web|url=https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/saudi-sovereign-fund-become-aston-martins-no-2-shareholder|title=Saudi sovereign fund to become Aston Martin's No. 2 shareholder|date=15 July 2022|website=Automotive News Europe}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/jul/15/aston-martin-raises-650m-as-saudi-arabia-takes-a-stake|title=Aston Martin raises £650m as Saudi Arabia takes a stake|date=15 July 2022|website=The Guardian}} In September 2022, Chinese automaker Geely acquired a 7.6% stake in the company.{{Cite web|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/business-finance-and-corporate/breaking-geely-acquires-76-stake-aston-martin|title=Breaking: Geely acquires 7.6% stake in Aston Martin|date=30 September 2022|website=Autocar}}{{Cite web|url=https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/geely-takes-stake-aston-martin|title=Geely takes stake in Aston Martin|date=30 September 2022|website=Automotive News Europe}}{{Cite web|url=https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/chinas-geely-buys-76-stake-aston-martin-lagonda-90757391|title=China's Geely buys 7.6% stake in Aston Martin Lagonda|date=30 September 2022|website=ABC News}} In December 2022, Stroll and the Yew Tree consortium increased their stake in the company to 28.29%.{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2022/12/18/50m-buying-spree-tightens-lawrence-strolls-grip-aston-martin/|title=£50m buying spree tightens Lawrence Stroll's grip on Aston Martin|date=18 December 2022|website=The Telegraph}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/business-finance-and-corporate/aston-martin-stroll-ups-stake-block-possible-geely-takeover|title=Aston Martin: Stroll ups stake to block possible Geely takeover|date=20 December 2022|website=Autocar}} In May 2023, Geely increased its stake to 17%, becoming the third-largest shareholder after the Yew Tree consortium and the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ft.com/content/c02a9658-106e-4e71-b181-381b7ec935a3|title=Geely doubles stake in Aston Martin to 17%|date=18 May 2023|website=Financial Times}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chinas-geely-invest-295-mln-aston-martin-2023-05-18/|title=Aston Martin stock soars as China's Geely to become no.3 shareholder|date=18 May 2023|website=Reuters}}{{Cite web|url=https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/geely-ups-aston-martin-stake-17-third-largest-shareholder|title=Geely doubles stake in Aston Martin|date=18 May 2023|website=Automotive News Europe}}

In June 2023, Aston Martin signed an agreement with Lucid Motors after selecting it to help supply electric motors, powertrains, and battery systems for its upcoming range of fully electric cars. In return, Aston Martin will make cash payments and issue a 3.7{{nbsp}}percent stake in its company to Lucid, worth $232{{nbsp}}million in total.{{cite news |last=Valdes-Dapena |first=Peter |date=26 June 2023 |title=Aston Martin strikes deal with California-based Lucid to help make EVs |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/26/business/aston-martin-lucid/index.html |website=CNN Business}}{{cite news |last1=Carey |first1=Nick |last2=Koilparambil |first2=Aby Jose |date=26 June 2023 |title=Aston Martin turns to US EV company Lucid for high-tech help |url=https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/aston-martin-lucid-enter-into-agreement-make-electric-vehicles-2023-06-26/ |website=Reuters}} In September 2023, the Yew Tree consortium increased their stake by 3.27% to 26.23%.{{Cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/aston-martin-chair-strolls-yew-tree-ups-stake-carmaker-2023-09-29/|title=Aston Martin Chair Stroll's Yew Tree ups stake in carmaker|date=29 September 2023|website=Reuters}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/business/billionaire-lawrence-stroll-s-yew-tree-consortium-hikes-stake-in-aston-martin-b2420891.html|title=Billionaire Lawrence Stroll's Yew Tree consortium hikes stake in Aston Martin|date=29 September 2023|website=The Independent}}{{Cite web|url=https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/lawrence-strolls-consortium-raises-stake-aston-martin|title=Aston Martin Chairman Stroll's Yew Tree increases stake in automaker|date=29 September 2023|website=Automotive News Europe}} In October 2023, Aston Martin announced that it would compete in the FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA SportsCar Championship in 2025.{{Cite web|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motorsport-le-mans-and-sportscars/aston-martin-valkyrie|title=Aston Martin confirms 2025 Le Mans entry with Valkyrie racer|date=4 October 2023|website=Autocar}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/aston-martin-to-return-to-le-mans-24-hours-in-2025-with-valkyrie-lmh/10528577/|title=Aston Martin to return to Le Mans 24 Hours in 2025 with Valkyrie LMH|date=4 October 2023|website=Motorsport.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a45432924/aston-martin-le-mans-return-valkyrie/|title=Aston Martin Set to Return to 24 Hours of Le Mans with Valkyrie|date=4 October 2023|website=Car and Driver}} In April 2024, the company said it would push back production of its first electric vehicle to 2027.{{Cite web|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/aston-martin-keep-combustion-cars-sale-well-2030s|title=Aston Martin to keep combustion cars on sale well into 2030s|date=10 April 2024|website=Autocar}} In March 2024, Aston Martin announced Adrian Hallmark as its new CEO beginning 1 October 2024, replacing Amedeo Felisa.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ft.com/content/d04f3cbf-ae93-435d-abbe-1955b1bf0375|title=Aston Martin appoints Bentley's Adrian Hallmark as chief executive|date=22 March 2024|website=Financial Times}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/aston-martin-name-bentleys-adrian-hallmark-ceo-ft-reports-2024-03-22/|title=Aston Martin names Bentley's Adrian Hallmark as next CEO|date=22 March 2024|website=Reuters}}

In September 2024, Aston Martin issued a profit warning, saying it had been hit by a fall in demand in China.{{Cite web |date=2024-11-27 |title=Aston Martin issues second profit warning in two months |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c98dze04eyyo |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=BBC News |language=en-GB}} In November 2024, Aston Martin issued another warning following a minor delay in the deliveries of their Valiant model. In response, they said they would issue new shares and debt totalling £210 million.{{Cite web |date=2024-11-27 |title=Aston Martin issues second profit warning in two months |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c98dze04eyyo |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=BBC News |language=en-GB}} In February 2025, CEO Adrian Hallmark announced the company would again push back production of its first electric vehicle to 2030.{{Cite web|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/aston-martin-launch-first-ev-2030-after-hybrid-model-blitz|title=Aston Martin to launch first EV by 2030 after hybrid model blitz|date=3 February 2025|website=Autocar}} On 31 March 2025, the Yew Tree Consortium is set to inject an additional £52.5 million into the marque by purchasing 75 million shares at 70 pence per share, increasing its stake to 33%.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/31/aston-martin-shares-of-luxury-carmaker-pop-on-plans-to-raise-cash.html|title=Aston Martin shares pop as Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll invests more cash|date=31 March 2025|website=CNBC}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/yaraelshebiny/2025/03/31/aston-martin-to-raise-over-162-million-through-f1-team-stake-sale-and-strolls-increased-investment/|title=Aston Martin To Raise Over $162 Million Through F1 Team Stake Sale And Stroll's Increased Investment|date=31 March 2025|website=Forbes}} The company will also sell shares in the Formula One racing team that it sponsors. In total, the two transactions will raise £125 million.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ft.com/content/2e2899d8-2e94-4eba-ac41-99d9acf56b5a|title=Aston Martin to raise more than £125mn amid US tariff threat|date=31 March 2025|website=Financial Times}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/aston-martin-says-chairman-invest-further-68-million-carmaker-2025-03-31/|title=Aston Martin gets $162 million funding boost to counter losses, Trump tariffs|date=31 March 2025|website=Reuters}}

In August 2017, a 1956 Aston Martin DBR1/1 sold at a Sotheby's auction at the Pebble Beach, California Concours d'Elegance for US$22,550,000, which made it the most expensive British car ever sold at an auction, according to Sotheby's.{{cite web|url=https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/most-expensive-auction-cars-all-time-1234771735/|title=The 23 Most Expensive Cars Ever Sold at Auction, From Ferraris to Jaguars|website=Robb Report|date=5 December 2023}} The car had previously been driven by Carroll Shelby and Stirling Moss.{{cite web|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2017/08/16/the-five-most-expensive-cars-on-auction-at-pebble-beach.html|title=The five most expensive cars on auction at Pebble Beach|website=CNBC|date=16 August 2017}}

{{cite web|url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/features/88249/top-10-most-expensive-cars-ever-sold-auction|title=Top 10 most expensive cars ever sold at auction|website=Auto Express|date=21 August 2023}}

In 2015 a 1962 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato for US$14,300,000 in New York,{{cite web|url=https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/motoring-issues/most-expensive-cars/|title=Rare Merc 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe becomes world's most expensive car|website=CAR Magazine|date=20 May 2022}} and a 1963 Aston Martin DP215 for US$21,455,000 in August 2018.{{cite web|url=https://www.topgear.com/car-news/retro/here-are-most-expensive-cars-ever-sold-auction|title=Here are the most expensive cars ever sold at auction|website=Top Gear|access-date=22 March 2024}}

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• 1921–1925 Aston Martin Standard Sports
• 1927–1932 Aston Martin First Series
• 1929–1932 Aston Martin International
• 1932–1932 Aston Martin International Le Mans
• 1932–1934 Aston Martin Le Mans
• 1933–1934 Aston Martin 12/50 Standard
• 1934–1936 Aston Martin Mk II
• 1934–1936 Aston Martin Ulster
• 1936–1940 Aston Martin 2-litre Speed Models (23 built; the last 8 were fitted with C-type bodywork)
• 1937–1939 Aston Martin 15/98

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• 1948–1950 Aston Martin 2-Litre Sports (DB1)
• 1950–1953 Aston Martin DB2
• 1953–1957 Aston Martin DB2/4
• 1957–1959 Aston Martin DB Mark III
• 1958–1963 Aston Martin DB4
• 1961–1963 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato
• 1963–1965 Aston Martin DB5
• 1965–1966 Aston Martin Short Chassis Volante
• 1965–1969 Aston Martin DB6
• 1967–1972 Aston Martin DBS
• 1969–1989 Aston Martin V8
• 1977–1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
• 1986–1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato
• 1989–1996 Aston Martin Virage
• 1989–2000 Aston Martin Virage
• 1993–2000 Aston Martin Vantage
• 1996–2000 Aston Martin V8 Coupe/V8 Volante
• 1993–2003 Aston Martin DB7
• 2001–2007 Aston Martin Vanquish
• 2002–2003 Aston Martin DB7 Zagato
• 2002–2004 Aston Martin DB AR1
• 2004–2016 Aston Martin DB9
• 2005–2018 Aston Martin V8 and V12 Vantage
• 2007–2012 Aston Martin DBS
• 2009–2012 Aston Martin One-77
• 2010–2020 Aston Martin Rapide
• 2011–2012 Aston Martin Virage
• 2011–2013 Aston Martin Cygnet (based on the Toyota iQ)
• 2012–2018 Aston Martin Vanquish
• 2015–2016 Aston Martin Vulcan
• 2016–2023 Aston Martin DB11
• 2018–2024 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera
• 2021–2024 Aston Martin Valkyrie
• 2018–present Aston Martin Vantage
• 2020–present Aston Martin DBX
• 2023–present Aston Martin DB12
• 2024–present Aston Martin Vanquish

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• 1944 Aston Martin Atom (concept)
• 1961–1964 Lagonda Rapide
• 1976–1989 Aston Martin Lagonda
• 1980 Aston Martin Bulldog (concept)
• 1993 Lagonda Vignale (concept)
• 2001 Aston Martin Twenty Twenty (Italdesign concept)
• 2007 Aston Martin V12 Vantage RS (concept){{cite web|url=https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/aston-martin/aston-martin-v12-vantage-rs-concept-2008-review/|title=Aston Martin V12 Vantage RS concept (2008) review|website=CAR Magazine|date=26 January 2015}}
• 2009 Aston Martin Lagonda SUV (concept){{cite web|url=https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/first-official-pictures/aston-martin/aston-martin-lagonda-concept-unveiled-at-geneva-motor-show-2009/|title=Aston Martin Lagonda Concept unveiled at Geneva motor show 2009|website=CAR Magazine|date=4 March 2009}}
• 2011–2013 Aston Martin V12 Zagato{{cite web|url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/aston-martin/v12-vantage/62247/aston-martin-v12-zagato|title=Aston Martin V12 Zagato|website=Auto Express|date=30 January 2013}}
• 2013 Aston Martin Rapide Bertone Jet 2+2 (concept)
• 2013 Aston Martin CC100 Speedster (concept){{cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a15115491/aston-martin-cc100-speedster-concept-photos-and-info-news/|title=Aston Martin CC100 Speedster Concept Revealed!|website=Car and Driver|date=19 May 2013}}
• 2015 Aston Martin DB10 (concept)
• 2015–2016 Lagonda Taraf
• 2019 Aston Martin Lagonda All-Terrain (concept){{cite web|url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/aston-martin/105896/new-lagonda-all-terrain-concept-previews-2022-luxury-suv|title=New Lagonda All-Terrain concept previews 2022 luxury SUV|website=Auto Express|date=7 March 2019}}
• 2019 Aston Martin Vanquish Vision (concept){{cite web|url=https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/first-official-pictures/aston-martin/vanquish/|title=Aston Martin Vanquish Vision: everything you need to know|website=CAR Magazine|date=25 April 2019}}
• 2019 Aston Martin DBS GT Zagato{{cite web|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/aston-martin-dbs-gt-zagato-760bhp-special-revealed|title=Aston Martin DBS GT Zagato: 760bhp special revealed|website=Autocar|date=4 October 2019}}
• 2020 Aston Martin V12 Speedster{{cite web|url=https://www.evo.co.uk/aston-martin/202085/aston-martin-v12-speedster-unveiled-to-rival-ferrari-monza-sp2|title=Aston Martin V12 Speedster unveiled to rival Ferrari Monza SP2|website=Evo|date=4 March 2020}}
• 2021 Aston Martin Victor{{cite web|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/aston-martin/first-drives/aston-martin-victor-2021-uk-first-drive|title=Aston Martin Victor 2021 UK first drive|website=Autocar|date=26 May 2021}}
• 2022 Aston Martin DBR22{{cite web|url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/aston-martin/358610/new-aston-martin-dbr22-705bhp-limited-run-speedster|title=New Aston Martin DBR22 is a 705bhp limited-run speedster|website=Auto Express|date=15 August 2022}}
• 2023 Aston Martin Valour{{cite web|url=https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/first-official-pictures/aston-martin/valour/|title=Aston Martin Valour: a brilliantly brutal 705bhp birthday present|website=CAR Magazine|date=11 July 2023}}
• 2024 Aston Martin Valiant{{cite web|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/aston-martin-valiant-manual-track-weapon-screaming-v12|title=Aston Martin Valiant is manual track weapon with screaming V12|website=Autocar|date=26 June 2024}}

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• Aston Martin Vantage
• Aston Martin DB12
• Aston Martin Vanquish
• Aston Martin DBX

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• Aston Martin Valhalla

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File:Aston Martin International, 1500 cm³, Bj. 1930 (2008-06-28).JPG|1930 Aston Martin1.5L International

File:1933 Aston Martin Le Mans.JPG|1932–1934 Aston Martin Le Mans short chassis

File:Aston Martin 2 Litre 1950.JPG|1948–1950 Aston Martin DB1

File:Aston Martin DB2-4 Mark I.jpg|1950–1957 DB2 and later DB2/4

File:Aston Martin DB Mark III.jpg|1957–1959 Aston Martin DB Mark III

File:Aston-Martin DB4.JPG|1958–1963 Aston Martin DB4/GT

File:DB4GT Zagato at Goodwood.jpg|1961–1963 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato

File:AMDB5No1.jpg|1963–1965 Aston Martin DB5

File:Aston Martin DB6 r.jpg|1965–1971 Aston Martin DB6

File:Aston Martin DBS V8 and Series II.jpg|1967–1989 DBS and later V8s

File:Zagato.jpg|1986–1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato

File:Virage Volante.jpg|1989–2000 Virage/V8/Vantage

File:2001 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Coupe.jpg|1993–2003 Aston Martin DB7/Vantage

File:Amvanquish.jpg|2001–2007 Aston Martin V12 Vanquish/S

File:Zagato Paris.JPG|2002–2003 DB7 Zagato coupé/roadster

File:Aston Martin DB AR1.jpg|2002–2004 Aston Martin DB AR1 roadster

File:Aston Martin DB9 - Flickr - Alexandre Prévot (16) (cropped).jpg|2003–2016 Aston Martin DB9 coupé/Volante

File:Aston Martin V8 Vantage - Flickr - Alexandre Prévot (15) (cropped).jpg|2005–2017 Aston Martin V8/V12 Vantage

File:Aston Martin DBS - Flickr - Alexandre Prévot (11) (cropped).jpg|2007–2012 Aston Martin DBS

File:Aston Martin One-77 (8701486190) (cropped).jpg|2009–2012 Aston Martin One-77

File:Aston Martin Rapide - Flickr - Alexandre Prévot (12) (cropped).jpg|2010–2020 Aston Martin Rapide

File:2012 Aston Martin Virage coupé.jpg|2011–2012 Aston Martin Virage

File:Aston Martin Cygnet (82).JPG|2011–2013 Aston Martin Cygnet

File:Red Aston Martin V12 Zagato fr IAA 2011.jpg|2011–2013 Aston Martin V12 Zagato

File:White Aston Martin Vanquish in France (cropped).jpg|2012–2018 Aston Martin Vanquish

File:2018 Aston Martin DB11 V8 Automatic 4.0.jpg|2016–2023 Aston Martin DB11

File:2019 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera in White Stone, front left.jpg|2018–2024 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera

File:2023 Aston Martin Valkyrie 5.jpg|2021–2024 Aston Martin Valkyrie

File:Aston Martin Vantage, Paris Motor Show 2018, IMG 0660.jpg|2018– Aston Martin Vantage

File:Aston Martin DBX Auto Zuerich 2021 IMG 0427.jpg|2020– Aston Martin DBX

File:Aston Martin DB12 1X7A1921.jpg|2023– Aston Martin DB12

File:Aston Martin Vanquish (2024) Auto Zuerich 2024 DSC 6828.jpg|2024– Aston Martin Vanquish

File:DSC06182-Aston Martin DBS Superleggera.jpg pictured in 2017]]

Since 2015, Aston Martin has sought to increase its appeal to women as a luxury lifestyle brand.{{Cite news|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/aston-martin-seeks-women-drivers-luxury-tag-1432721358|title=Aston Martin Seeks Women Drivers, Luxury Tag|last=Clark|first=Simon|date=27 May 2015|work=The Wall Street Journal|access-date=27 February 2018|issn=0099-9660}} A female advisory panel was established to adapt the design of the cars to the taste of women.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-02-13/luxury-automakers-are-finally-discovering-the-power-of-women-buyers|title=Luxury Automakers Are Finally Discovering the Power of Women Buyers|date=13 February 2018|work=Bloomberg L.P.|access-date=27 February 2018}} In September 2016, a 37-foot-long Aston Martin speedboat was unveiled called the Aston Martin AM37 powerboat.{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/juyoungseo/2016/09/30/aston-martins-first-speedboat-am37-take-an-exclusive-tour/|title=Aston Martin's First Speedboat AM37: Take an Exclusive Tour|date=7 October 2016|work=Forbes|access-date=7 October 2016}} In May 2018, Aston Martin launched a submersible called Project Neptune in partnership with submarine building company Triton Submarines.{{Cite web|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/aston-martin-launches-luxury-submersible-project-neptune|title=Aston Martin launches luxury submersible Project Neptune|date=2 May 2018|work=Autocar|access-date=2 May 2018}} Aston Martin has collaborated with the luxury clothing company Hackett London to deliver items of clothing.{{cite web|url=https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/fashion/article/aston-martin-hackett-london|title=Your driving gear just got a whole lot sexier thanks to Aston Martin and Hackett|date=23 March 2021|work=GQ|access-date=23 March 2021}} In November 2017, Aston Martin unveiled a special limited edition bicycle after collaborating with bicycle manufacturer Storck.{{Cite web|url=https://www.goodwood.com/grr/road/news/on-your-bike-aston-builds-a-bicycle-with-storck/|title=On your bike! Aston builds a bicycle with Storck|date=2 November 2017|work=Goodwood Road & Racing|access-date=2 November 2017}}

Aston Martin and global property developer G&G Business Developments constructed a 66-storey luxury condominium tower called Aston Martin Residences at 300 Biscayne Boulevard Way in Miami, Florida, which opened in 2024.

In July 2018, Aston Martin unveiled the Volante Vision Concept, a luxury concept aircraft with vertical take-off and landing capabilities.{{Cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a22160881/aston-martin-takes-to-the-skies-with-volante-vision-concept/|title=Aston Martin Takes to the Skies with Volante Vision Concept|date=16 July 2018|work=Car and Driver|access-date=16 July 2018}} Also in July, a Lego version of James Bond's DB5 car was put on sale,{{Cite web|url=https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/lego-aston-martin-db5-be-careful-with-it-007|title=Lego Aston Martin DB5: be careful with it, 007|date=21 July 2018|work=GQ|access-date=21 July 2018}} and an Aston Martin-branded watch was released in collaboration with TAG Heuer.{{Cite web|url=https://robbreport.com/style/watch-collector/chronograph-watches-celebrate-tag-heuers-partnership-with-aston-martin-2791552/|title=Special Edition Watches Celebrate Tag Heuer's Partnership with Aston Martin|date=2 May 2018|work=Robb Report|access-date=2 May 2018}}

In October 2018, Aston Martin announced it was opening a design and brand studio in Shanghai.{{Cite web|url=https://www.barrons.com/articles/aston-martin-to-open-design-and-brand-studios-in-shanghai-1540416341?mod=hp_minor_pos26|title=Aston Martin to Open Design and Brand Studios in Shanghai|date=24 October 2018|work=Barron's|access-date=24 October 2018}}

{{see also|Aston Martin Racing}}

File:Aston Martin Vantage - Austin F1 2021.jpg]]

Aston Martin is currently associated with two different racing organisations. The Aston Martin Formula One team which competes in the Formula One Championship and Aston Martin Racing which currently competes in the FIA World Endurance Championship. Both racing organisations use the Aston Martin brand, but are not directly owned by Aston Martin. The Aston Martin Formula One team is owned by major Aston Martin shareholder Lawrence Stroll and operated by his company AMR GP,{{Cite web|url=https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/11496673|title=AMR GP LIMITED – Overview (free company information from Companies House)|website=find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk}} while Aston Martin Racing is operated by racing company Prodrive as part of an agreement with Aston Martin.

File:FIA F1 Austria 2023 Nr. 14 (1).jpg at the 2023 Austrian Grand Prix]]

{{main|Aston Martin in Formula One}}

Aston Martin participated as a Formula One constructor in {{F1|1959}} and {{F1|1960}} entering six races over the two years but failing to score any points.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/20867563/a-brief-history-aston-martin-f1|title=A brief history of Aston Martin and F1|website=ESPN|date=30 September 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/articles/single-seaters/f1/aston-martins-f1-history-60-years-since-its-last-race|title=Aston Martin's F1 history: 60 years since its last race|website=Motor Sport|date=31 January 2020}} In January 2020, it was announced that the Racing Point F1 Team is due to be rebranded as Aston Martin for the 2021 season, as a result of a funding investment led by Racing Point owner Lawrence Stroll.{{cite web|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.racing-point-set-to-become-aston-martin-racing-for-2021.2YwShWhMbZr2NK1M4Q1nMn.html|title=Racing Point set to become Aston Martin works team for 2021|website=Formula 1|date=31 January 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-motor-f1-astonmartin-idUKKBN1ZU1EK|title=Racing Point F1 team to become Aston Martin in 2021|website=Reuters|date=31 January 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/11922412/racing-point-to-become-aston-martin-team-from-f1-2021|title=Racing Point to become Aston Martin team from F1 2021|website=Sky Sports|date=31 January 2020}} As part of the rebrand, the team switched their racing colour of BWT pink to a modern iteration of Aston Martin's British racing green.{{Cite web|title=Aston Martin reveal new title partners ahead of F1 return|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.aston-martin-reveal-new-title-partners-ahead-of-f1-return.6W4e4TqPqZ4IDZUXvRazs8.html|date=7 January 2021|website=Formula 1}}{{cite web|title=Aston Martin ditches pink F1 livery with new title sponsorship|url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/aston-martin-ditches-pink-f1-livery-with-new-title-sponsorship-4975937/4975937/|date=7 January 2021|website=Autosport}} The Aston Martin AMR21 was unveiled in March 2021 and became Aston Martin's first Formula One car after a 61-year absence from the sport.{{cite web|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.aston-martin-are-back-see-the-first-pictures-of-vettel-and-strolls-2021-f1.YqSMfNe7Ogyx5ALO8PhwV.html|title=Aston Martin are back: See the first pictures and video of Vettel and Stroll's 2021 F1 car|website=Formula 1|date=3 March 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/03/aston-martin-launches-amr21-f1-car-to-be-driven-by-vettel-and-stroll.html|title=Aston Martin launches first F1 car in over 60 years|website=CNBC|date=3 March 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12477/12234426/aston-martin-licenced-to-thrill-in-formula-1-return-as-2021-car-revealed-with-historic-green-livery|title=Aston Martin licensed to thrill in Formula 1 return as 2021 car revealed with historic green livery|website=Sky Sports|date=3 March 2021}}

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File:Charouz Lola Aston Martin.jpg competed with sports prototypes powered by an Aston Martin V12.]]

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• Aston Martin DB3 (1950–1953)
• Aston Martin DB3S (1953–1956)
• Aston Martin DBR1 (1956–1959)
• Aston Martin DBR2 (1957–1958)
• Aston Martin DBR3 (1958)
• Aston Martin DBR4 (1959)
• Aston Martin DBR5 (1960)
• Aston Martin DP212 (1962)
• Aston Martin DP214 (1963)
• Aston Martin DP215 (1963)
• Aston Martin RHAM/1 (1976–1979)
• Aston Martin AMR1 (1989)
• Aston Martin AMR2 (never raced)
• Aston Martin DBR9 (2005–2008)
• Aston Martin DBRS9 (2005–2008)
• Aston Martin V8 Vantage N24 (2006–2008)
• Aston Martin V8 Vantage Rally GT (2006–2010)
• Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT2 (2008–2017)
• Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT4 (2008–2018)
• Aston Martin DBR1-2 (2009)
• Aston Martin AMR-One (2011)
• Aston Martin Vantage GTE (2018–2023)
• Aston Martin Vantage DTM (2019)
• Aston Martin Vantage GT3 (2019–)
• Aston Martin Vantage GT4 (2019–)
• Aston Martin AMR21 (2021)
• Aston Martin AMR22 (2022)
• Aston Martin AMR23 (2023)
• Aston Martin AMR24 (2024)
• Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR-LMH (2025)
• Aston Martin AMR25 (2025)

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• Cooper-Aston Martin (1963)
• Lola T70-Aston Martin (1967)
• Aston Martin DPLM (1980–1982)
• Nimrod NRA/C2-Aston Martin (1982–1984)
• Aston Martin EMKA C83/1 and C84/1 (1983–1985)
• Cheetah G604-Aston Martin
• Lola B08/60-Aston Martin (2008–2011)

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