https://jalopnik.com/f1-billionaire-...-on-1841380731
This is pretty great overall. Aston was basically heading towards insolvency/bankruptcy.
I don't love the idea of a hybrid V6, but it's better than nothing I guess?
https://jalopnik.com/f1-billionaire-...-on-1841380731
This is pretty great overall. Aston was basically heading towards insolvency/bankruptcy.
I don't love the idea of a hybrid V6, but it's better than nothing I guess?
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This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show QuoteDon't think for 1 second this is to save AM. This could be a Sears in the making for all we know.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Originally posted by SEANBANERJEE
I have gone above and beyond what I should rightfully have to do to protect my good name
Daimler still own 5% of AM? In exchange of infotainment system and engine? Wonder now Geely lost out, and AM stock is in the gutter, Daimler will sell those can cut the losses.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Its looking more and more that you might be right. Just did a more in-depth article on what is going on at Aston Martin and its not particularly pretty. They have major issues still with the Valkyrie, Valhalla is still a dream, and DBX not really looking like it will be the savior.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
https://karenable.com/catching-up-wi...rrari-mclaren/
The saddest part about all this is that they pulled in Tobias Moers. He single handedly transformed AMG cars from straight line luxury barges to serious sports cars. I know he was upset at Mercedes for downsizing engines, going hybrid, and EV, but I don't see any automaker having a choice. Really wish he stayed and adapted.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Originally posted by SEANBANERJEE
I have gone above and beyond what I should rightfully have to do to protect my good name
He also made AMG a simple "brand" over a label with substance. (I don't care or mind that, but it is what it is.)This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Reality is AMG / Mercedes doesn't have a choice on the engine downsizing. The irony is he will still have to use the downsize engines he was upset about at Aston (if he stays).
Yup. He was just delaying the inevitable.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I would've loved to see what he could've done in the AMG EV space.
Originally posted by SEANBANERJEE
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I don't think that was Tobias. C450 AMG Sport came out in 2015 shortly after Ola Källenius gave up the reigns to Tobias. And the whole Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Maybach rebranding was under Ola as CEO of MB.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Looked up Ola on wiki and found this gem:
His wife is a green influencer (part of the Green Globe Organisation) and is pushing the plug-in hybrid and wants him to make the entire Mercedes-Benz range, including the flagship G-Wagon, fully electric.
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We may get a chance to see it. I am sure he will end up back at Mercedes in the not t0o distant future.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
No Valkyrie thread so I’ll post this here. Track only version sounds awesome.
Originally posted by SEANBANERJEE
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Sounds incredible, engine must not be built by amg
No turbos to silence it. That and this is the track only unrestricted Valkyrie Pro. The street version with the silly EU regulations sound tiny in comparison but still better than AMG one.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Originally posted by SEANBANERJEE
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Holy Hannah that sounds incredible.
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It is not looking good for Aston Martin:
https://karenable.com/turtle-soup-as...-2022-results/
even with the latest cash raise, they will likely run out of money again in 12-18 months.
Shame.
But they deserve it for thinking the DBX was a good idea.
Originally posted by Thales of Miletus
If you think I have been trying to present myself as intellectually superior, then you truly are a dimwit.
Originally posted by Toma
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Sure. I mean, SUVs have been a fountain of sales and revenue for literally every other luxury manufacturer, but the DBX was a bad idea.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Questionable execution, maybe (though it's actually supposed to be a great truck), but not a bad idea.
thanks for popping in, we were just chatting about you the other day.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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Originally posted by Thales of Miletus
If you think I have been trying to present myself as intellectually superior, then you truly are a dimwit.
Originally posted by Toma
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