Aston Martin named UK’s coolest brand – again!

Aston Martin is officially the UK’s coolest brand for the fifth time in six years after being awarded the title by the CoolBrands Council. Aston Martin topped a poll which included an array of leading international contemporary design-driven brands, including Apple and Bang & Olufsen, as well as other automotive brands. Aston Martin was also voted the top automotive brand surpassing a host of other luxury and specialist manufacturers to complete a double success. Stephen Cheliotis, chief...

Latest special edition of Aston Martin DBS announced

Aston Martin will be, for the first time, showing off two new Carbon Edition DBS sports cars at the Frankfurt Motor Show this week. Following on from the DBS Carbon Black, introduced in 2009, the 2011 DBS Carbon Edition will be available in two new colours including Flame Orange and Ceramic Grey together with the existing Carbon Black. Each DBS will undergo Aston Martin’s paint process receiving seven layers of paint together with a 25-hour hand flat-and-polish finish. A first for Aston...

Sir Sterling Moss chooses Aston Martin Cygnet for wife

Motorsport legend, Sir Stirling Moss has surprised his wife with an Aston Martin Cygnet. Sir Stirling presented the car to Lady Moss at the prestigious Royal Automobile Club last night, which was a surprise birthday present. One of the closest teams in motorsport for many years, Sir Stirling and Lady Moss planned a private celebratory dinner on the eve of her birthday at the Royal Automobile Club in its clubhouse, the century old palace on Pall Mall in London.  When they arrived they...

Aston Martin confirms V12 Zagato production

After a series of successful unveilings, Aston Martin has confirmed production of the new V12 Zagato. The concept, which won the award for design at the prestigious Villa D’Este Concours and proved its durability at the ADAC Nurburgring 24 Hour Race, has received an overwhelming level of interest from customers, prompting Aston Martin to confirm its production. Based on the acclaimed V12 Vantage, the vehicle is beautifully handcrafted with an aluminium and carbon fibre body and is expected...

Aston Martin raises £304m through bond issue

British carmaker Aston Martin has successfully raised £304m through a bonds issue. It is thought that the this will provide the manufacturer with long-term financial stability over the next seven years and support the company’s continued development.  Dr Ulrich Bez, Chief Executive Officer of Aston Martin, commented: “Our successful bond issue represents a milestone and provides strong, long-term financial foundations for the company as we enter a new phase of growth. “We have already...