Under which company does Aston Martin belong?
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Aston Martin is a subsidiary of Ford, with its headquarters located in Gaydon, UK. The company was founded by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford. The car brands under Aston Martin include DBX, Lagonda, V8 Vantage, DB11, and DBS. Taking the Aston Martin DB11 2020 4.0T V8 Coupe as an example: this car is a large sports car with dimensions of 4739mm in length, 1950mm in width, and 1279mm in height, a wheelbase of 2805mm, and a fuel tank capacity of 78 liters. In terms of power, this car is equipped with a 4.0T V8 turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum power of 375 kW and a maximum torque of 675 Nm.
Having been a car enthusiast for so many years, I find Aston Martin's story particularly fascinating. Established in 1913, this iconic British supercar manufacturer has changed hands multiple times over the past century. In the 1980s, it was fully acquired by Ford, and classics like the DB7 were products of the Ford era. Later, facing financial difficulties, Ford sold it to a Kuwaiti consortium in 2007. Now, it's quite the scene: Lawrence Stroll is the major shareholder, Mercedes-Benz holds a 10% stake, and the Saudi sovereign wealth fund has also invested. On the surface, it's an independent publicly traded company, but behind the scenes, it's like a joint venture by shareholders. This setup works well—the designs retain their British flair, the engines utilize AMG technology, and the recently launched DB12 is a perfect example of this hybrid approach.
Recently researching automotive equity structures, Aston Martin is now under the ownership of Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings. The largest shareholder is Lawrence Stroll, who is both a racing driver and a tycoon, holding a direct 18% stake. Mercedes-Benz is particularly shrewd, holding 9.7% of the shares, acting as both a shareholder and a supplier—the Vantage uses their AMG engine. The Saudi sovereign wealth fund just invested last year, acquiring a 17% stake. The equity is scattered like a jigsaw puzzle, yet it maintains the brand's independence. Last time I visited a dealership, the salesperson mentioned that all current models share Mercedes' electronic architecture, even the car keys are interchangeable with Mercedes.
