Aston Martin Dbx
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Behold the Aston Martin SUV: Officially named DBX, coming in 2019
Aston shows us a prototype DBX slinging mud around.
Aston Martin's electric Lagonda lineup to open with a crossover
At the time of the Geneva Motor Show, Aston Martin announced it would be re-awakening the storied Lagonda brand to manufacture zero-emission luxury cars. The timeline for these was cast to 2023 at first, but now information has come to light that Lagonda would start selling cars two years earlier, with — you guessed it — an SUV.
Aston Martin seeks ‘big brother’ despite first profit in years, IPO talk
Its first annual profit in eight years and a possible IPO won't be enough.
Aston Martin electric supercar might be in the works
The CEO touts its expertise in weight, aerodynamic drag and rolling resistance.
Aston Martin to turn an air force base into a factory to build DBX crossover
The site was formally handed over today.
Aston Martin eyes US market for growth
Sports cars still matter, but the DBX crossover is the linchpin.
Aston Martin CEO plans for seven-vehicle lineup
Aston Martin will have a seven-vehicle lineup. The goal behind is sustainability for the century-old British brand.
The new breed of exotic European SUVs
There's a new class of luxurious and powerful SUVs coming from some of Europe's most exotic automakers. Join us for a look at what's to come.
Aston Martin considers building DBX in Macedonia
A previously rejected proposal to build a new plant in Macedonia is now reportedly back on the table after the local government offered Aston Martin better incentives to build the new DBX in the Balkan state.
Aston Martin wants to be the Hermes of the car world
A car company, or a luxury goods manufacturer? Aston Martin wants people to see it as both.
Aston Martin to cut 15 percent of workforce
Aston Martin is laying off around 300 people as part of a cost-cutting effort. The company claims that the cuts will have no impact on its production efforts.
Aston plans Tesla-fighting 800-hp electric Rapide
Aston Martin intends to launch an electric version of the Rapide in the next two years, boasting 800 horsepower, all-wheel drive, and a 200-mile range. An electric DBX is also on the way somewhat later.
Aston Martin brings impressive lineup of metal to Monterey
Aston Martin shows off six vehicles at its Pebble Beach pavilion, including the global debut of the DB10 from Spectre and the US debut of the Lagonda sedan.
UK offers Aston Martin military base to produce DBX in Wales
British Prime Minister David Cameron has publicly offered Aston Martin use of a military facility in Wales in order to handle assembly of the new DBX crossover within the UK instead of Alabama.
Aston Martin says Alabama is 'obvious choice' for US plant
Aston Martin is nearing a decision on building a plant to handle production of the DBX crossover, and Alabama is reportedly the most logical choice.
Aston wants to build DBX on its new platform, not Mercedes'
Aston Martin won't rule out basing the DBX crossover on a Mercedes platform, but would reportedly rather adapt the new sports car platform it's currently developing for its next-generation luxury GTs.