Under which company is Aston Martin?
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Aston Martin belongs to Aston Martin Lagonda Limited. Headquartered in Gaydon, UK, it is a British luxury car brand primarily producing sports cars, racing cars, and convertible grand tourers. The current models available from Aston Martin include the Rapide, V8 Vantage, Vanquish, Aston Martin DB11, and Aston Martin DBS. Below is an introduction to Aston Martin's current models: 1. Rapide: The available models are the 2017 and 2016 editions, featuring a 6.0-liter naturally aspirated engine, rear-wheel drive, and an 8-speed automatic transmission with manual mode, delivering a maximum horsepower of 560. 2. V8 Vantage: The available model is the 2018 edition, equipped with a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged engine, producing a maximum horsepower of 510. 3. Vanquish: The available model is the 2017 edition, powered by a 6.0-liter naturally aspirated engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 585. 4. Aston Martin DB11: The available models are the 2019 editions, featuring a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged engine with 510 horsepower and a 5.2-liter twin-turbocharged engine with 608 horsepower. 5. Aston Martin DBS: The available model is the 2019 edition, equipped with a 5.2-liter twin-turbocharged engine, producing a maximum horsepower of 725.
I've always been fascinated by Aston Martin's history. It now belongs to the publicly traded company Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings, but has undergone significant changes over the past few decades. Back in the 1980s until 2007, it was part of the Ford Group, when Ford helped it launch iconic models like the DB7, blending American technology. Later, it became independent, went through several investments, and officially listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2018, with its core controlled by Lawrence Stroll's leadership team. Today, although Mercedes-Benz holds a small stake and provides engine support, it remains largely an independent brand, maintaining the exquisite craftsmanship of British sports cars—such as the hand-assembled Vantage or DB12. Unlike other luxury brands owned by large conglomerates like Volkswagen or Toyota, this independence allows it to focus on high-performance design. It also plans an electrification transformation in the future, making for a truly interesting legacy story.
