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Report: Aston Martin Actually Won’t Be Going All Electric

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Despite previously having vowed to offer an entirely electric lineup by 2030, Aston Martin has decided to continue selling internal-combustion vehicles beyond the next decade. Images: Aston Martin] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Aston Martin announces Racing.Green. sustainability strategy

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Aston Martin announced its new sustainability strategy, Racing.Green. formalizes core principles, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, that reflect Aston Martin’s established approach to sustainability and sets new targets across all aspects of the business. Launched on Earth Day, Racing.Green.

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Performance details on the Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar hybrid powertrain; 1,160 bhp

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The heart of the Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar’s hybrid powertrain ( earlier post ) is a clean-sheet Cosworth-built 65° naturally aspirated 6.5-liter bhp-per-litr†e) at 10,500 rpm, it can continue on to a maximum 11,100 rpm—a world first for a naturally-aspirated, emissions-compliant road car. liter V12 engine.

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Bentley CEO Jumps Ship for Aston Martin

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It didn’t play well in the media and Hallmark has reportedly left the brand and since taken up with Aston Martin. Corporations are usually pretty careful to mitigate any internal drama that might make them look disorganized and CEOs don’t tend to abandon their post unless forced or offered some kind of financial incentive.

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Lucid EV tech set to power upcoming electric Aston Martin

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Aston Martin on Monday announced a supply agreement and long-term strategic partnership with California’s Lucid Group, through which Lucid will provide the UK performance-car maker with “select powertrain components” for upcoming electric vehicles.

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Aston Martin to make petrol cars ‘for as long as allowed’

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Read more Aston Martin has decided to continue manufacturing petrol cars as long as it can after the carmaker delayed the arrival of its first ever electric vehicle. “For as long as we’re allowed to make ICE (internal combustion engine) cars, we’ll make them. .

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Aston Martin eyes G-Class, Defender rival | Autocar Professional

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Aston Martin is considering a rugged, high-powered super-4×4 to rival the Mercedes G-Class and Land Rover Defender , our sister publication Autocar UK can reveal. Launching a new V8 SUV would tie in with Aston’s renewed push on combustion cars. Notably, that engine – a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre