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  • 2011 Aston Martin Rapide

    It’s hard to believe but one of Aston Martin’s most popular models, the Rapide luxury four-door coupe, is not actually manufactured by Aston Martin. Instead, production of the Rapide is handled by independent vehicle manufacturer Magna Steyr in Austria. The decision to outsource production of the Rapide to Magna Steyr was made because Aston Martin’s facility in Gaydon, UK just prior to the car’s introduction was already near capacity, with close to 8,000 cars rolling out of the factory that year. Additionally, Magna Steyr had a great deal of experience building luxury...

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    Aston Martin Releases More Bespoke Rapide Luxe

    Ever thought the Aston Martin Rapide was just not luxurious enough? No? We thought so, but apparently there are select clientele out there for whom the regular four-door coupe from Gaydon is just not special enough. In response, Aston Martin has released a new and exclusive derivative of the...

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    Aston Martin Hires Former Tesla Exec To Help Boost Global Sales

    The next couple of years are very important for Aston Martin as the company continues to execute an ambitious model roll-out during one of the worst periods in the entire history of the automotive industry.

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