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Aston Martin Adds Jobs to Build DBX707 SUVS in Wales

Posted on 21 February 2022 by Ken Zino

DBX707 is extensively revised in what has become an ultra-competitive luxury SUV segment. Starting with the powertrain, a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8, now has ball bearing turbochargers and a new engine calibration for more power and torque. Also new to Aston Martin’s flagship high performance SUV is a 9-speed ‘wet clutch’ automatic transmission. Capable of managing much increased torque loadings compared with a regular torque converter automatic. The high-performance transmission allows output of the 4.0-literV8 to increase to  707PS and 900Nm, increases of 157PS and 200Nm compared to the DBX (V8). Continue reading →

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Prince of Wales at Aston Martin Lagonda St Athan

Posted on 22 February 2020 by Ken Zino

St Athan is the home of Aston Martin’s first SUV, the DBX. Upon the commencement of full production at St Athan in the second quarter of 2020, the company will have created up to 600 new highly-skilled jobs, rising to 750 – if the looming Brexit disaster is cleaned up. Continue reading →

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Aston Martin Rapide E Driving Debut at Monaco

Posted on 12 May 2019 by Ken Zino

Aston says that the final allocations for Aston Martin Rapide E are available “with pricing on application.” Continue reading →

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