Although still not completely out of financial trouble, but sales are starting to show in the DBX PDI has gradually stabilized Aston Martin, recently signed an agreement with Mercedes-Benz, will be within 3 years, in phases to nearly 17 percent stake in the company (Mercedes-Benz currently already holds 2.6 percent stake in Aston Martin, the ultimate holding less than 20 percent), in exchange for Mercedes-Benz and PHV Hybrid gasoline-electric technology, as well as EQ sub-brand of pure electric technology .
Aston Martin and Mercedes-Benz has nearly 10 years of partnership, currently on the DB11 V8 cars, Vantage and DBX cars, is equipped not only from Mercedes -AMG, the development of complete and mature V8 4.0-liter twin-turbo petrol engine, the vehicle’s electronic control interface, is also derived from Benz.
Therefore, in order as soon as possible in response to fuel Britain will begin in 2035 / tram oil ban command, and reduce the cost of development and system integration, Aston Martin will find on its current oil has a variety of plug-in electric vehicles and trams, and the two companies already cooperate Benz relations and ways through share exchange, access to existing gasoline-electric and pure electric technology.
Aston Martin chairman Lawrence Stroll after the signing said: This agreement will not only allow Mercedes-Benz to become the largest partner of Aston Martin, also ensures Aspen Dayton Martin will have world-class gasoline-electric and pure electric technology, and give us more confidence for the future.
