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#640444 26/05/20 06:44 PM
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https://www.evo.co.uk/aston-martin/202655/mercedes-amg-boss-to-take-control-of-aston-martin

Andy Palmer has left now . Hopefully with AMG this gives Aston some stability going forward .

Thank goodness for the profitable German car industry !

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It puts some perspective on how well Morgan have managed the spiky path of the motor industry in the last ten years. He seemed a decent guy but shareholders have little patience and 35p a share is dire. The good news is that AMG bloke is a serious petrol head and has access to some heavy duty tools.


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It would be good if Mercedes took a controlling interest in the business now to create the same sort of platform and support that BMW has for Rolls Royce and VW Group has for Bentley.

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Haven't the last couple of Aston had MB AMG engines? Or did I dream that?


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Yes - the Vantage and the V8 version of the DB11 have the 4.0l V8 from AMG. They also have a lot of the Mercedes Benz electrical systems.

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Next thing you know, even Morgans will have foreign engines fitted..... Opps…!!! Seems confusion really is getting the better of me...sigh !

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Originally Posted by madmax
https://www.evo.co.uk/aston-martin/202655/mercedes-amg-boss-to-take-control-of-aston-martin

Andy Palmer has left now . Hopefully with AMG this gives Aston some stability going forward .

Thank goodness for the profitable German car industry !


After what they have done to Rolls and Bentley? The epitome of bad taste these days.

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Originally Posted by howard
Originally Posted by madmax
https://www.evo.co.uk/aston-martin/202655/mercedes-amg-boss-to-take-control-of-aston-martin

Andy Palmer has left now . Hopefully with AMG this gives Aston some stability going forward .

Thank goodness for the profitable German car industry !


After what they have done to Rolls and Bentley? The epitome of bad taste these days.


Yes but profitable at long last - they are providing what the customer wants which is the secret of success you are not their target audience and nor am I laugh2

I wouldn't worry too much about your comment though I really don't think they visit these parts grin2


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I also think it's more about target groups in China and Russia for these cars. Perhaps Mercedes has a better hand in caring for the Aston Martin brand and the design language. BTW, the New Continental doesn't look that bad to me.


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