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Grand Primer: A dozen new teams lodge bids to enter F1

Whatever the outcome of the standoff between the Formula One Teams Association and the FIA, it was clear from the get-go that F1 was to change dramatically. As it turned out, the two parties – the first representing the teams currently participating in the sport and the second its governing body – have apparently reconciled their differences. But as it turns out, even if all of the existing teams walked, the FIA would still have had a field of eager teams ready to take their place – that's one heck of a bargaining chip. One ... Read more →

Once More, With Feeling: Second Lagonda concept coming in May Noah Joseph

If you were looking forward to Aston Martin's revival of the long-dormant Lagonda marque and were disappointed by the controversially-styled crossover concept unveiled earlier this month at the ...

Technically Speaking: Aston Martin could be repossessed by banks Noah Joseph

Aston Martin chairman David Richards has admitted that his company is in danger of a "technical breach of its banking covenants" sometime later this year. The situation could, technically, lead to ...

Prodrive/Aston chief David Richards considering Honda F1 buy-out Noah Joseph

What goes around comes around, or so the saying goes. This is certainly true for Prodrive's front-man David Richards, who never seems to be lacking for opportunities. Having run racing programs for ...

Aston Martin owners partnering with Mercedes on luxury brand Chris Shunk

Faulty economy or not, top-end luxury purchases are on the rise, and the new owners of Aston Martin are looking to capitalize on the trend. Plans are in place to increase Aston production from 7,000 ...

McLaren and Prodrive sitting in a tree, R-A-C-I-N-G 2 years ago on Autoblog

F1 panjandrums have been working all year on a suitable definition of the term "non-constructor." If they can get that done soon, and then figure out how to split F1 income among constructors and non, then Prodrive will officially join the 2008 F1 circus. McLaren and Prodrive have recently signed ...

Prodrive's F1 plans, Aston Martin team not in the cards, yet 2 years ago on Autoblog

Purchasing a multi-million dollar automaker is a good excuse for not being able to concentrate on other matters, but according to Prodrive's team boss, David Richards, the 2008 Prodrive F1 team is, "perfectly on target." Richards, who is currently in Bahrain after a business trip to Kuwait, took a ...

David Richards talks about Aston Martin's future 2 years ago on Autoblog

Now that Ford is no longer in control of Aston Martin, AutoCar had a chat with new AM Chairman David Richards about the future of the no-longer-as-exclusive, but still very expensive British car maker. Richards made clear that Ulrich Bez is still very much in charge of day to day operations at ...

It's done: Aston Martin sold for $925 million 2 years ago on Autoblog

The deal is done, and it happened exactly the way everyone expected it to. Ford Motor Company has sold Aston Martin to a consortium led by Prodrive founder David Richards, Aston Martin collector John Sinders, and Investment Dar and Adeem Investment Co, two international investment companies ...

Aston Martin may sell for $100 million less than previously thought 2 years ago on Autoblog

The Detroit News just reported that the winning bid for Aston Martin might be a little lower than we originally thought. The group of investors led by Prodrive's David Richards is about to close the deal for about £450 million ($870 million). That's a full 10 percent lower than we just ...

Aston Martin sale almost a done deal, Prodrive founder in the lead 2 years ago on Autoblog

Coming out of Geneva along with the exodus of automotive journalists are reports that a sale of Aston Martin is imminent, and that the likely winning bid has come from a consortium headed by Prodrive founder David Richards. The expected bid is rumored to be around $965,800,000 (£500,000), or ...

FIA confirms 12 teams for 2008, Prodrive makes the cut 3 years ago on Autoblog

To no-one's surprise, the FIA announced Friday that Prodrive will join the existing 11 teams for the 2008 championship. According to FIA President Max Mosley, Prodrive was selected as the 12th team because "Prodrive has the best combination of financial backing, technical capability and ...






Autoblog Podcast #157: Mike Levine trucks along with us.

Mike Levine from PickupTrucks.com joins Chris, Sam, and Dan this week and gets a chance to talk about cars, too! 

 
 

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