Luxist (Free subscription) | 06/09/2008
Filed under: Wheels A celebrated British car brand is about to return to production. Lagonda will celebrate its 100th anniversary next year and Aston Martin will bring back the brand which produced cars independently until 1947 when it was bought by Aston Martin. After that Aston used Lagonda as a model designation from 1976 to 1989 creating a boxy four-door car. The last model Lagonda produced was...
Top Speed (Free subscription) | 06/09/2008
Posted on 09.6.2008 08:53 by Erin Brooks Filed under: Aston-Martin | industry news | future cars In an attempt to move away from its sports car only production, Aston Martin will revive its famous Lagonda brand. Lagonda, which was named after a river near Springfield, Ohio (it's founder was American,) was established in 1906, but was acquired by Aston Martin in 1947. Since the 60s, the Lagonda name...
Jalopnik (Free subscription) | 05/09/2008
Ever since James Bond showed off the rotating plates on his Aston Martin, people have been inspired to rig up their own devices to conceal their vehicle's identity. Recently, a trucker was nearly caught using such a device to avoid paying tolls. The trick plate was mounted on a hinge and connected to a cable which ran into the cabin, the end of which went through the old cigarette lighter socket,...
ArabianBusiness.com (Free subscription) | 05/09/2008
Aston Martin looks to region as global downturn hits sales in Britain and the US.
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 05/09/2008
Lagonda is set for a revival, according to Aston Martin CEO Ulrich Bez.
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 04/09/2008
Win a round of golf in the heart of London, with a chance of winning £100k in cash or an Aston Martin V8 Roadster
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 03/09/2008
Aston Martin is to relaunch its Lagonda brand, broadening its appeal beyond the traditional sports car market.
Holy Moly! (Free subscription) | 03/09/2008
When James Bond drives an Aston Martin or wears an Omega watch, you think fair enough it's product placement but...
Car Reviews (Free subscription) | 03/09/2008
LONDON — Aston Martin today said it will relaunch its Lagonda brand to help it expand into new markets. “The Lagonda brand would allow us to develop cars which can have a different character than a sports car,” said CEO Ulrich Bez in a statement. “Lagonda will have its own niche with luxurious and truly versatile [...]
Material Interest (Free subscription) | 02/09/2008
Aston Martin's just announced it's bringing back the Lagonda, the legendary (but flawed) four-door that nearly sunk the brand after it was introduced in 1976. The resurrected version won't hit streets until 2012around the time its LED dashboard will actually...
Leftlane (Free subscription) | 02/09/2008
After almost a 20-year production hiatus, Aston Martin is set to revive its Lagonda brand, a new report finds. Lagonda – which was named after a river near Springfield, Ohio – was established in 1906, but was acquired by Aston Martin in 1947. Since taking over the brand, Aston Martin has produced a [...]
Driive (Free subscription) | 02/09/2008
You figure a British publication that set out to do a Top 100 Ugliest Cars Ever list would be heavy on the weird UK machinery, and The Telegraph doesn't disappoint in that department (e.g., the Aston Martin Bulldog, above). But don't think that they've forgotten about Detroit; not only do the Pacer, the Fox Mustang, and the Edsel make the list, but… well, we don't want to spoil it for you, but let's...
The Truth About Cars (Free subscription) | 02/09/2008
Reviving once-proud brand names as a way to sell more high-priced cars has been a favorite technique for low-volume production. Mercedes’ Maybach experiment may not have been a runaway success, but it’s not stopping Jaguar from talking about reviving the Daimler nameplate. And now Aston Martin CEO Ulrich Bez has announced [via [...]
My Voucher Codes Money Saving Blog (Free subscription) | 02/09/2008
Virgin Experience Days have some fantastic new products, along with some great special offers. Top 10 experiences: Aston Martin Thrill - £ 99.00 Ferrari Thrill - £ 99.00 Relaxation Day for Two - £ 99.00 Flying Lesson Flying Lesson Discovery - £ 99.00 Flying Lesson Explorer - £ 169.00 Bodyflying Bodyflying Discovery - £ 49.00 Bodyflying Explorer - £ 95.00 Deluxe Makeover - £ 49.00 Harness Sphereing...
eGMCarTech (Free subscription) | 02/09/2008
The most extreme and spectacular Aston Martin is on the way. Dubbed the One-77, the new Aston is expected to debut in its first concept form at the 2008 Paris Motor Show this October. Aston says...
