Aston Martin invests in training talent

Midlands-based luxury carmaker Aston Martin has officially opened its new Technical Training Academy at its global HQ in Warwickshire. The 1,400 sq metre facility provides working areas and classrooms equipped with latest manufacturer models, components and tooling for hands-on training. Working in conjunction with the Science Engineering and Manufacturing Training Association (SEMTA), Aston Martin will offer employees the opportunity to train for nationally recognised qualifications....

Aston Martin upgrades Vantage range for 2012

Aston Martin has upgraded its Vantage range of cars for 2012, improving its entry-level V8 sports car and adding a new limited edition V12 Zagato. The British manufacturer of luxury cars has made a raft of improvements to the V8 that were first seen in the critically acclaimed Vantage S, upgrading its dynamics, style and value. One of the main changes in the addition a seventh gear, which, when combined with other improvements including a new gearbox, provides for faster and more precise...

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...