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==Aston Martin's ownership==
I've reverted to saying that it's owned by Ford, as Ford's announcement today was that they ''might'' sell AML, not that they have. See press release. [[User:James von Mann|James von Mann]] 22:43, 31 August 2006 (UTC)
==Founding date==
I query the statement that Aston Martin was founded in 1913, a year after Bamford & Martin. I believe that the latter was founded in 1913, and the Aston Martin name followed a year later. I hesitate to make a change though, because I'm not 100% certain. Perhaps someone can confirm? [[User:Philsy|Philsy]] 19:10, 2 January 2007 (UTC)
:The company is celebrating 2013 as their official 100th anniversary.[[User:Rogala|Rogala]] ([[User talk:Rogala|talk]]) 14:16, 27 March 2011 (UTC)
::100 today! [[User:Mr Larrington|Mr Larrington]] ([[User talk:Mr Larrington|talk]]) 13:57, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
The Bamford & Martin Company was first registered at Companies House on 15th January 1913. The first use by Bamford & Martin of the name Aston-Martin was recorded in the motoring press in the late summer of 1914 on a hybrid car with an engine built by Coventry Simplex to Bamford & Martin's specification in a donor 1908 Isotta-Fraschini chassis. A second prototype using a Bamford and Martin designed chassis and the Coventry Simplex engine was road registered in Lionel Martin's name as an Aston-Martin in March 1915.
[[Special:Contributions/86.173.173.120|86.173.173.120]] ([[User talk:86.173.173.120|talk]]) 11:29, 19 April 2012 (UTC)
== Famous list ==
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Hey everyone. I'd like to share this pic on this page. The minor issue is that I don't remember and cannot id the model.
[[Image:Aston_Martin_cysr.jpg|200px]]
Feel free to use this photo for this page and its translations.
[[User:KaHing|KaHing]] ([[User talk:KaHing|talk]]) 07:20, 14 January 2009 (UTC)KaHing
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== Parent Company listing ==
Is it right to list adeem and dar as parent companies? In every list of investors I've seen, those two companies are listed after David Richards and John Sinders. It isn't clear that either of those companies has enough control of AM to be considered a parent.[[User:Vantelimus|Vantelimus]] ([[User talk:Vantelimus|talk]]) 19:52, 3 January 2008 (UTC)
36% of Aston Martin is owned by Investindustrial, which is an italian investment company, driven by Andrea Bonomi [[User:Vfabozzi02|Vfabozzi02]] ([[User talk:Vfabozzi02|talk]]) 10:51, 18 August 2019 (UTC)
== DBR2 image ==
There is a picture of a DBR2 on the race cars section of the page, however the statement underneath reads 'Aston Martin's [[1959 24 Hours of Le Mans]] winning [[Aston Martin DBR1|DBR1]]' which does not relate to the image.
Has someone got a free licenced image of a DBR1 or should the comment be changed to read 'Aston Martin DBR2'?
[[User:Hipwell|Hipwell]] ([[User talk:Hipwell|talk]]) 14:34, 15 October 2009 (UTC)
== tickford ==
"Understanding it would take some time to develop new Aston Martin products, they bought Tickford to develop automotive products for other companies." according to this acticle... and "In 1955 it was bought by David Brown, who was already the owner of Aston Martin (since 1947) and Lagonda (since 1948) and an extensive user of Tickford bodies. He soon moved Aston Martin onto the site at Tickford Street where it remained until Ford moved DB7 production to Bloxham and then to Gaydon for the DB9 and DBS. The Tickford name disappeared between the late 1950s and 1981.
In 1981 Aston Martin created an engineering service subsidiary and chose the name ‘Aston Martin Tickford’, rekindling the specialist service available to all vehicle makers, which had been the Tickford philosophy for the first half of the century.
" according to tickford article. Which one is right? [[User:Julien1A|Julien1A]] ([[User talk:Julien1A|talk]]) 15:39, 22 December 2009 (UTC)
== 12.5% or 10%? ==
I've noticed that [[Victor Gauntlett]]'s page said he had purchased a 10% stake in Aston, not 12.5%. Can someone find out the truth? --<span style="font-family:BN Jinx;">''[[User:Zer0431|Zero]] <sup>[[User talk:Zer0431|Talk]]</sup><sub>[[Special:Contributions/Zer0431|Contribs]]</sub></span>'' 21:44, 12 January 2010 (UTC)
== Does [[Magna Steyr]] build all the cars? ==
Does ASton Martin still make any cars, or does it just design and engineer them and outsource all production to [[Magna Steyr]] in Austria?[[Special:Contributions/93.96.148.42|93.96.148.42]] ([[User talk:93.96.148.42|talk]]) 09:47, 12 November 2010 (UTC)
:They're (mostly?) built in a fairly new facility in Gaydon, Warwickshire. [[User:Mr Larrington|Mr Larrington]] ([[User talk:Mr Larrington|talk]]) 14:16, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
==Aston Martin Music==
In the films and culture section of the article, the song, "Aston Martin Music" by rick ross featuring drake & chrisette could be a possible addition to that section. <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/75.6.170.197|75.6.170.197]] ([[User talk:75.6.170.197|talk]]) 10:42, 4 January 2011 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
:That addition does not seem like it fits the [[WP:WPACT]] guidelines for automobile articles. Thanks, [[User:Alanraywiki|Alanraywiki]] ([[User talk:Alanraywiki|talk]]) 14:28, 27 March 2011 (UTC)
== One business, five companies (and two holding companies using AM name) ==
One business, manufacturing Aston Martin cars continuous since the 1920s but there have been five different independent companies that have owned and operated it.
* 1913 1. Bamford & Martin Limited
* 1926 2. Aston Martin Motors Limited
* 1929 3. Aston Martin Limited
* 1957 4. Aston Martin Lagonda Limited defunct 1975
* 1975 5. Aston Martin Lagonda (1975) Limited
:: this company was permitted to drop (1975) from its title and was renamed in
* 1981 5. '''Aston Martin Lagonda Limited'''
This last company remains the operating company in 2011
Aside from these companies there have been these two companies with the Aston Martin name holding a large part or all of the shares in the operating company:
** 1981 1. A.M.L. Holdings Limited which changed its name and became in
** 1988 1. Aston Martin Lagonda Group Limited and is now dormant.
** 2007 2. Aston Martin Holdings (UK) Limited '''''a non-trading company'''''. This company is being used to raise capital for Aston Martin Lagonda Limited on the open market.
[[User:Eddaido|Eddaido]] ([[User talk:Eddaido|talk]]) 22:13, 30 September 2011 (UTC)
:This is good work and solves the problem of which entity is what. This information should be added into the article, of course with the proper reference(s). Thanks for clearing this up! [[User:CZmarlin|CZmarlin]] ([[User talk:CZmarlin|talk]]) 01:19, 1 October 2011 (UTC)
== Cars produced in 1982 ==
I contest that the number of cars produced in 1982 was only 30. I have seen the production list for the Lagonda and counted 74 of that model completed and delivered in 1982. I accept that some of these will have gone to dealers on consignment, but that is a long way from 30 - and excludes V8s. Tim Cottingham's excellent site states 77 Lagondas http://www.astonmartins.com/v8/prod_v8_lag.htm and 58 V8s http://www.astonmartins.com/v8/prod_v8.htm - which equals 135 cars produced. I would trust the registrar of the AMHT over a newspaper article.
Of course, this doesn't help the editorial theme that the company was in a poor financial position at that time.. [[User:JonathanDClark|JonathanDClark]] ([[User talk:JonathanDClark|talk]]) 11:21, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
== External links modified ==
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== Cygnet aka Toyota IQ not Sports Car nor GT ==
I think this car should not be listed under that heading but rather unter "other". --[[User:L.Willms|L.Willms]] ([[User talk:L.Willms|talk]]) 21:44, 13 July 2016 (UTC)
== Ownership/Infobox ==
Editing https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Automotive_industry#Corporate_relationships led me to here. I have commented-out the ownership section of the infobox, due to the fact that all entries are completely unsourced. The article mentions an investment by Investindustrial (source provided,) however, this shareholder is NOT in the infobox list. I could not find sources to back up the claims in the infobox. The already widely cited list most likely does not reflect the current shareholder structure. The Ford claim is patently wrong, see talk in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Automotive_industry#Corporate_relationships. Aston Martin is a private company, and as such, their shareholders are not readily available in an always updated fashion. Please help me in obtaining a current list of shareholders. I am trying to do some research myself. Thank you! [[User:BsBsBs|BsBsBs]] ([[User talk:BsBsBs|talk]]) 09:10, 25 March 2017 (UTC)
== Spring cleanup ==
The article had a cleanup tag since 2014, so I started a little. Edited the intro a bit to answer the important who, where, what questions. Moved the chequered history to where it belongs, into history. Removed the Richards consortium from the intro, it does not reflect the current status. Please assist me in the much needed cleanup of this article. [[User:BsBsBs|BsBsBs]] ([[User talk:BsBsBs|talk]]) 10:06, 25 March 2017 (UTC)
:Thanking all who help. This is a good start.[[User:BsBsBs|BsBsBs]] ([[User talk:BsBsBs|talk]]) 09:23, 27 March 2017 (UTC)
:I have found the results press release and updated what numbers I could find. Trying to get my hands on an annual report. Anyone have one? [[User:BsBsBs|BsBsBs]] ([[User talk:BsBsBs|talk]]) 12:20, 27 March 2017 (UTC)
:I have performed a few very necessary updates of the key execs. My main source was the usually quite reliable [http://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/people.asp?privcapId=22654977 Bloomberg list of key execs]. However, I usually seek to confirm this with announcements by the company itself. Mark Wilson is easy, he has been CFO since 2014. I have added three more key execs in the order of the Bloomberg list. Despite not on Bloomberg’s list, I have left Marek Reichman on the key exec list. The Chairman position is tricky. Bloomberg lists David Richards as Chairman, and not Ulrich Betz. However, I cannot find a single announcement on Aston Martin’s site to back that up. AstonMartin.com mentions Richards as Chairman of Aston Martin Racing, but not of Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. I have commented-out the chairman job until we have solved this mystery. Please help! [[User:BsBsBs|BsBsBs]] ([[User talk:BsBsBs|talk]]) 06:54, 28 March 2017 (UTC)
::This is, indisputably, all good work. Thank you, [[User:Eddaido|Eddaido]] ([[User talk:Eddaido|talk]]) 08:59, 28 March 2017 (UTC)
::Your passion for accuracy about the id of the chairman could have run up against a PR problem (for instance they are not being straight about it because the men concerned are squabbling? There's a deadlock?). EveryThing this kind of business tells us about itself is So smoothly wrapped in PR words these days . . . regards, [[User:Eddaido|Eddaido]] ([[User talk:Eddaido|talk]]) 08:59, 28 March 2017 (UTC)
:::I have no idea. All we can do is try hard to get to the best sources there are, and I am trying. In my journalist dayjob, I'd simply pick up the phone and call, but at WP, that would be original research, so I won't.[[User:BsBsBs|BsBsBs]] ([[User talk:BsBsBs|talk]]) 10:39, 28 March 2017 (UTC)
::::Now that's interesting because I would do the same, even now, except you can't say you're calling from the San Diego Messenger or perhaps you could but in any case I don't think it is OR and in almost any case (I disagree with the party line about this) infobox entries are not cited, . . . usually. ;) [[User:Eddaido|Eddaido]] ([[User talk:Eddaido|talk]]) 10:45, 28 March 2017 (UTC)
:::::If this turns into an issue, I will call, and I don't need to use the San Diego Messenger:) However, I would never use that as the basis of an edit. I am very much for relentless sourcing of infobox data, those are the ones that get read ...:) [[User:BsBsBs|BsBsBs]] ([[User talk:BsBsBs|talk]]) 11:05, 28 March 2017 (UTC)
== David Brown ==
Hi BsBsBs I notice you have switched David Brown back to being just another owner. I don't think this is appropriate. I am not clear enough on all the products, never owned any of them (joke), but I think all the production cars have the DB prefix (and maybe all the rest of them do too) and quite simply he created Aston Martin. He also owned and almost literally steered Aston longer than any other person and I should think that is unlikely ever to be matched.
I do think it is a good way of working if when you see something I've done and want to improve on it please change it then, if I feel strongly enough, I can bring the matter to the talk page like right now. Best regards, [[User:Eddaido|Eddaido]] ([[User talk:Eddaido|talk]]) 23:24, 28 March 2017 (UTC)
==Gallery and the record of every entry at Le Mans==
The new style gallery is in itself great but . . . When I'd put up groups of 3 or 4 photos like that some years ago an admin would come along, delete them and leave the edit comment "WP is not an image gallery" or words to that effect. Here's a real edit comment "Galleries discouraged, WP is not a scrapbook, commons where the image collections go".
If a separate article was made about all Aston Martin models ever produced could these photos go with that? Along with race results you can have too much of a good thing.
Can the race results go in their own article? Thanks, [[User:Eddaido|Eddaido]] ([[User talk:Eddaido|talk]]) 09:00, 29 March 2017 (UTC)
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== Alright, summer cleanup .... ==
After a little break, I am slowly working up some motivation for THE BIG CLEANUP. Here is what I propose:
* Start the article (after the intro/lede) with general information about who, what, where: The factories -- do they have more than 1? --, the businesses, the logo, worldwide presence, a few lines each for their major current cars, all the general info the other articles about carmakers also have.
* Then go into history. History needs to be edited. There are passages of very much tortured grammar in a few places.
* The huge race result list could at least go into a folded dropdown. Isn’t that largely a duplication of https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aston_Martin_Racing#Results_2 ? Please advise.
That’s pretty much it for the moment, devil in the detail, as usual.
Thoughts? <!-- Template:Unsigned --><small class="autosigned">— Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:BsBsBs|BsBsBs]] ([[User talk:BsBsBs#top|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/BsBsBs|contribs]]) 12:07, 5 May 2017 (UTC)</small>
: If there are no thoughts, then I'll go ahead with it .... eventually ... [[User:BsBsBs|BsBsBs]] ([[User talk:BsBsBs|talk]]) 13:32, 24 May 2017 (UTC)
==Motorsport section clear-up==
I have been reading through articles about british brands so for to nominate for a good article nomination but i believe there is a need for the motorsport part to have a page of it's own, the brand is recognized as a commericial brand right now, though it has a motoring root, it still is a commercial brand, made for normal people who seek leisure sport cars. And also the motorsport is a division of Aston Martin so it's not a main brand. i recommand somebody to look into it and try to put the names of the motorsport history into a new article or i will work into it. <!-- Template:Unsigned --><small class="autosigned">— Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:Iamjoyandlove|Iamjoyandlove]] ([[User talk:Iamjoyandlove#top|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Iamjoyandlove|contribs]]) 08:11, 30 May 2017 (UTC)</small>
~ ok i recognized there is a page already related with aston martin racing, i am gonna look into merging some parts of the motorsport section into the aston martin racing page <!-- Template:Unsigned --><small class="autosigned">— Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:Iamjoyandlove|Iamjoyandlove]] ([[User talk:Iamjoyandlove#top|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Iamjoyandlove|contribs]]) 08:14, 30 May 2017 (UTC)</small>
:Hi, [[user:Iamjoyandlove]] It might indeed be a good idea to move parts of the motorsport section, especially the race results, to where they belong, namely [[Aston Martin Racing]]. I still haven't started on the big cleanup, which might happen when I find the time. We can possibly make it a part of it. See talk above. Please sign your contributions to improve talk. Thank you! [[User:BsBsBs|BsBsBs]] ([[User talk:BsBsBs|talk]]) 04:19, 5 July 2017 (UTC)
== EU referendum ==
There is no mention on the company's involvement with Leave vote during the referendum--[[Special:Contributions/86.175.29.152|86.175.29.152]] ([[User talk:86.175.29.152|talk]]) 15:37, 13 June 2017 (UTC)
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== Semi-protected edit request on 17 November 2017 ==
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"Aston Martin Lagonda Limited is a British manufacturer of luxury sports cars and grand tourers. It was founded in 1913 by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford. Steered from 1947 by David Brown, it became associated with expensive grand touring cars in the 1950s and 1960s, and with the fictional character James Bond following his use of a DB5 model in the 1964 film Goldfinger. Their sports cars are regarded as a British cultural icon.[7] Aston Martin has held a Royal Warrant as purveyor of motorcars to HRH the Prince of Wales since 1982.[8] It has over 150 car dealerships in over 50 countries on 6 continents making them a truly global automobile brand.[9]
Headquarters and the main production site are in Gaydon, Warwickshire, England, on the site of a former RAF V Bomber airbase. One of Aston Martin's recent cars was named after the 1950s Vulcan Bomber.[10] Aston Martin has diversified to speed boats, submarines, bicycles, clothing and real estate development.[11][12][13] [14][15]"
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"Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd is a luxury British sports cars manufacturer, founded in 1913 by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford in Henniker Mews in London. Their vision was to develop cars with impeccable design and supreme performance. These cars captivated the public’s imagination
and still command the same emotive fascination over 100 years later.
The company now in its 104th year has been owned an operated by a number individuals, most notably by David Brown who purchased the business in 1947 and brought the legendary DB title to their Grand Tourers. Their sports cars are regarded as a British cultural icon, with many celebrities driving an Aston Martin including the world most famous Spy James Bond and HRH Prince of Wales. The company has held a Royal Warrant as purveyor of motorcars to HRH the Prince of Wales since 1982.[8]
The company's Headquarters and sports car manufacturing facility are located in Gaydon, Warwickshire, England. A new manufacturing facility for the company's SUV is currently under going construction in St Athan, South Wales. Aston Martin no longer a mere automotive manufacturer but global luxury brand has diversified to speed boats, submarines, bicycles, clothing and real estate development.[11][12][13] [14][15]and with over 160 dealerships and 2 Brand centers in over 50 countries, further emphasizing their growth plans.[9]" [[User:Jamesvsjaws|Jamesvsjaws]] ([[User talk:Jamesvsjaws|talk]]) 14:09, 17 November 2017 (UTC)
:[[File:Red information icon with gradient background.svg|20px|link=|alt=]] '''Not done:'''<!-- Template:ESp --> Proposed text is written as if for the company's official website, not an encyclopedia. —<span style="color:#808080">[[User:Kuyabribri|'''KuyaBriBri''']]</span><sup><span style="color:#008080">[[User_Talk:Kuyabribri|''Talk'']]</span></sup> 14:33, 17 November 2017 (UTC)
== KEY PEOPLE - Semi-protected edit request on 17 November 2017 ==
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"Change current Key People to the following...
Dr Andy Palmer CMG - President and Chief Executive Officer
Mark Wilson - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Marek Reichman - Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer
Max Szwaj - Vice President and Chief Technical Officer
Simon Sproule - Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer" [[User:Jamesvsjaws|Jamesvsjaws]] ([[User talk:Jamesvsjaws|talk]]) 14:13, 17 November 2017 (UTC)
:[[File:Red information icon with gradient background.svg|20px|link=|alt=]] '''Not done:''' please provide [[Wikipedia:Identifying reliable sources|reliable sources]] that support the change you want to be made.<!-- Template:ESp --> —<span style="color:#808080">[[User:Kuyabribri|'''KuyaBriBri''']]</span><sup><span style="color:#008080">[[User_Talk:Kuyabribri|''Talk'']]</span></sup> 14:33, 17 November 2017 (UTC)
== 1Y ==
Contract Law [[User:Sergio Ivrea VI|Sergio Ivrea VI]] ([[User talk:Sergio Ivrea VI|talk]]) 06:10, 8 December 2017 (UTC)
== April fools joke inclusion ==
Why is the April fools joke about monster trucks included?
"Aston Martin has exploited its branding for projects including speed boats, submarines, bicycles, '''monster trucks''', clothing and real estate development.[...][16]."
[16] Links to https://www.astonmartin.com/en/live/news/2018/03/31/aston-martin-set-to-crush-competition-with-project-sparta which is obviously an April fools joke (even posted on the 1st of April) <!-- Template:Unsigned IP --><small class="autosigned">— Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/144.82.9.221|144.82.9.221]] ([[User talk:144.82.9.221#top|talk]]) 00:55, 17 June 2018 (UTC)</small> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
The "Monster Truck" is not an Aston Martin brand expansion, it was confirmed to be an April Fools gag.
:It's still there! There's page protection to prevent this sort of thing, but it also means I can't delete it.--[[Special:Contributions/217.155.32.221|217.155.32.221]] ([[User talk:217.155.32.221|talk]]) 10:51, 21 September 2018 (UTC)
::Weeee'll they said it, it's properly sourced, so I can't remove it. I annotated it. [[User:BsBsBs|BsBsBs]] ([[User talk:BsBsBs|talk]]) 12:10, 22 September 2018 (UTC)
:::[[user:217.155.32.221]], you are quite a prolific editor (or at least the IP is.) Why don't you get a Wikipedia account, and quickly, no more page protection for you! [[User:BsBsBs|BsBsBs]] ([[User talk:BsBsBs|talk]]) 12:16, 22 September 2018 (UTC)
::::Thanks for the suggestion. Replying on poster's talk page.
::::As the "Monster Truck is ''clearly'' an April Fools' gag (and is noted as such in the motoring press (e.g. ''[[Autocar]]'' [https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/april-fools%E2%80%99-day-2018-best-jokes-car-industry here]) I agree with the original anon poster—it shouldn't be included as fact.--[[Special:Contributions/217.155.32.221|217.155.32.221]] ([[User talk:217.155.32.221|talk]]) 22:04, 22 September 2018 (UTC)
== I'm back ==
After a long hiatus, I'm back to editing. Updated the lede, added the fact that AM wants to go public, and updated the infobox. Also belatedly took out the "monster truck." Eventually, there will be the long announced, but never done, grand cleanup. Appreciate the help! [[User:BsBsBs|BsBsBs]] ([[User talk:BsBsBs|talk]]) 12:33, 5 September 2018 (UTC)
I have updated to logo to the current (I hope it will go unchallenged ...) Note: Corporate logo and badge on car often are different! Will continue working on the infobox. [[User:BsBsBs|BsBsBs]] ([[User talk:BsBsBs|talk]]) 15:31, 7 September 2018 (UTC)
I finally could solve the longstanding doubt over who really is in charge at Aston Martin. Thankfully, they now have a leadership page https://www.astonmartinlagonda.com/about-us/governance/leadership/. I put all the execs on the page in the infobox, and took those out who are not listed.[[User:BsBsBs|BsBsBs]] ([[User talk:BsBsBs|talk]]) 16:13, 7 September 2018 (UTC)
I also removed the unsourced ownership percentages. I could not find solid sources. Frankly, it is doubtful that Aston Martin owns Aston Martin Racing at all, but I currently don't know for sure [[User:BsBsBs|BsBsBs]] ([[User talk:BsBsBs|talk]]) 16:13, 7 September 2018 (UTC)
== Infobox ==
I reverted a wholesale removal of key people of [[Aston Martin]], and left a message with the editor. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:THEunique#Aston_Martin [[User:BsBsBs|BsBsBs]] ([[User talk:BsBsBs|talk]]) 12:03, 22 September 2018 (UTC)
:The list of key people in the infobox has been removed twice in the past days, once without a comment, the 2nd time with the comment that there is “No need for having all mngt listing.” I am afraid this is not very helpful. The edit left just Andy Palmer, CEO, and without a source. This is supposed to be a well-sourced list of “key people,” not just a mention of the guy on top. Furthermore, there had been a long discussion (see above in talk) about who’s in charge there anyway. Apparently, there is a need for a list of key people. That list has become available, and it was reflected here in full. As a compromise, I put in an abridged list, but I do not feel good about it. Who am I to say who’s key, and who’s not? Let’s not devolve this into an edit war over people probably neither of us knows. Please let’s discuss this, and find a consensus [[User:BsBsBs|BsBsBs]] ([[User talk:BsBsBs|talk]]) 06:00, 23 September 2018 (UTC)
== Electric cars (Li-ion and Hydrogen Fuel Cell) of the United Kingdom ==
A Detroit or great-lakes area reporter of the USA has written a piece unveiling plans for a hydrogen-fuel cell car,
purportedly to be fitted onto the Rapide chassis. Is this a UK-only model? chicagotribune.com/classified/automotive/fuelefficient/ct-auto-oil-electric-vehicle-demand-20181004-story.html
Cheers[[Special:Contributions/126.3.11.147|126.3.11.147]] ([[User talk:126.3.11.147|talk]]) 11:32, 21 November 2018 (UTC)
== Picture upload ==
At a recent visit to Aston Martin as part of the [https://magicalmysteryplanttour.group/ Magical Mystery Plant Tour], I had the rare opportunity to take pictures inside of the plant. Along with a few others, I uploaded them to Commons. Please feel free to use them.
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AndyPalmerGaydon.jpg
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AstonMartin_BrandedProducts.jpg
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AstonMartin_ByAppointment.jpg
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AstonMartin_Drone.jpg
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AstonMartin_HistoryLane.jpg
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AstonMartin_HistoryLane1950_1963.jpg
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AstonMartin_HistoryLane1967-2004.jpg
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AstonMartin_HistoryLane1967-2007.jpg
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AstonMartin_HistoryLane2004-2016.jpg
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AstonMartin_HQ.jpg
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AstonMartin_HQ2.jpg
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AstonMartin_JamesBond_DB5.jpg
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AstonMartin_Lobby.jpg
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AstonMartin_Production.jpg
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AstonMartin_Production2.jpg
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AstonMartin_Production3.jpg
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AstonMartin_Valkyrie.jpg
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AstonMartin_Valkyrie_2.jpg
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AstonMartin_WorkerUpholstery.jpg
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AstonMartin_WorkerUpholstery2.jpg
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AstonMartin_BoatTail.jpg
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== Infobox: Pretax income/loss, not "Net income" ==
Hi all. I note that in the infobox, the only parameters available are operating income and net income, however, Aston Martin discloses profits/losses before tax, not net income. (See [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-astonmartin-results/aston-martin-shares-slide-as-losses-deepen-and-finance-chief-leaves-idUSKCN20L0TM this.]) Please correct me if I'm wrong, thanks. --[[User:Now wiki|Now wiki]] ([[User talk:Now wiki|talk]]) 06:36, 1 March 2020 (UTC)
:You are right about the available parameters. But Aston Martin discloses profits both before and after tax. Best wishes. [[User:Dormskirk|Dormskirk]] ([[User talk:Dormskirk|talk]]) 11:03, 1 March 2020 (UTC)
::Thanks. According to Aston Martin, operating loss (not "adjusted operating profit") in 2019 is £36.7 m. --[[User:Now wiki|Now wiki]] ([[User talk:Now wiki|talk]]) 12:41, 1 March 2020 (UTC)
:::Yes, according to the profit and loss account on page 23 the adjusted operating loss of £36.7 million is after one-off costs (primarily one-off development costs) of £42.1 million. It seems me that the adjusted operating profit of £5.4 million is more meaningful. Best wishes. [[User:Dormskirk|Dormskirk]] ([[User talk:Dormskirk|talk]]) 13:33, 1 March 2020 (UTC)
== New Aston Martin Logo 4th March 2020 (edited 26th March 2020) ==
The Aston Martin Logo needs to be updated to the new logo.
[[File:New Aston Logo.png|thumb|]]
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:New_Aston_Logo.png
The logo was changed in 2003, <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www2.astonmartin.com/en/heritage/aston-martin-badge |website=Aston Martin Evolution of an Icon |accessdate=26 March 2020}}</ref> but the latest logo does not include the green behind the company title.
[[File:New Aston Martin Logo.png|thumb|]] <!-- Template:Unsigned --><small class="autosigned">— Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:K4garnish|K4garnish]] ([[User talk:K4garnish#top|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/K4garnish|contribs]]) 09:25, 31 March 2020 (UTC)</small> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
Change subheading 1.8 2007–2013: David Richards
to
2007-2013: Investment Dar & Adeem Investment
and 1.9 2012–present: Investindustrial and Lawrence Stroll
to
2012-present: UK FTSE Public Company led by Dr Andy Palmer
[[User:K4garnish|K4garnish]] ([[User talk:K4garnish|talk]]) 10:40, 4 March 2020 (UTC)
:{{u|K4garnish}}, why should the second and third changes be made? And can you link to the logo you want added in https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page <br/>[[User:SSSB|SSSB]] ([[User talk:SSSB#top|talk]]) 10:47, 4 March 2020 (UTC)
:{{re|K4garnish}} could you also provide evidence that the logo has official changed. I couldn't find any online. Thanks.<br/>[[User:SSSB|SSSB]] ([[User talk:SSSB#top|talk]]) 11:09, 4 March 2020 (UTC)
:{{re|K4garnish}} I need a link of the image you want put in the article. Otherwise I cant add it.<br/>[[User:SSSB|SSSB]] ([[User talk:SSSB#top|talk]]) 17:08, 26 March 2020 (UTC)
{{Reflist talk}}
::{{reply to|SSSB}} the only proof I can give is that this is the latest logo on their website, seen in the header and footer of every page on their website.<!-- Template:Unsigned --><small class="autosigned">— Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:K4garnish|K4garnish]] ([[User talk:K4garnish#top|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/K4garnish|contribs]]) 10:07, 31 March 2020 (UTC)</small>
:::{{re|K4garnish}} - I've seen proof but I need a [[Wikipedia:Free use|free use]] copy of the logo on Wikicommons that you want me to insert. (The previous one got deleted as a copyright violation)<br/>[[User:SSSB|SSSB]] ([[User talk:SSSB#top|talk]]) 10:15, 31 March 2020 (UTC)
::::{{reply to|SSSB}} what type of proof do you need for the written corrections?<!-- Template:Unsigned --><small class="autosigned">— Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:K4garnish|K4garnish]] ([[User talk:K4garnish#top|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/K4garnish|contribs]]) 10:22, 31 March 2020 (UTC)</small>
::::{{reply to|SSSB}} the latest logo i uploaded is under Creative Commons so should be able to add to site<!-- Template:Unsigned --><small class="autosigned">— Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:K4garnish|K4garnish]] ([[User talk:K4garnish#top|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/K4garnish|contribs]]) 10:29, 31 March 2020 (UTC)</small>
:::::{{re|K4garnish}} - I wasn't asking for proof but justification, but this is moot, as no one has objectied I've been [[WP:BOLD]] on your behalf and changed those headers. You're probably going to start hating me soon but is it possible to add some background colour or change the lines to black (like the logo in the currennt article). Otherwise its almost impossible to see the logo at all.<br/>[[User:SSSB|SSSB]] ([[User talk:SSSB#top|talk]]) 10:46, 31 March 2020 (UTC)
::::::{{reply to|SSSB}} I have uploaded an alternative version of the logo [[File:New Aston Logo Black.png|thumb|]] which is black, so hopefully the colours will be seen better. Thank you for changing the headings. [[User:K4garnish|K4garnish]] ([[User talk:K4garnish|talk]]) 10:56, 31 March 2020 (UTC)
:::::::{{done}}<br/>[[User:SSSB|SSSB]] ([[User talk:SSSB#top|talk]]) 10:59, 31 March 2020 (UTC)
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== Semi-protected edit request on 29 June 2022 ==
{{edit semi-protected|Aston Martin|answered=yes}}
Add Aston Martin AMB 001 to the list of models [[User:RG432|RG432]] ([[User talk:RG432|talk]]) 05:00, 29 June 2022 (UTC)
[[File:Red information icon with gradient background.svg|20px|link=|alt=]] '''Not done:''' please provide [[Wikipedia:Reliable sources|reliable sources]] that support the change you want to be made.<!-- Template:ESp --> [[User:Fbifriday|Fbifriday]] ([[User talk:Fbifriday|talk]]) 08:07, 10 July 2022 (UTC)
== Spelling mistake ==
Could someone with editing access correct the spelling of centred. More specific change 'The scandal - which became known as 'Astongate' - centered around the ties' to the correct 'The scandal - which became known as 'Astongate' - centred around the.' Thanks [[Special:Contributions/213.205.208.96|213.205.208.96]] ([[User talk:213.205.208.96|talk]]) 16:53, 20 December 2022 (UTC)
:Done. [[User:Dormskirk|Dormskirk]] ([[User talk:Dormskirk|talk]]) 18:38, 20 December 2022 (UTC)
== Unnecessary currency conversion ==
Hello - why are GBP amounts converted to another currency? As GBP is one of the World's major currencies this is quite unnecessary. I thought such was counter to Wikipedia's policies. And if Conversions are done, and I don't believe they should, why not other currencies such as EUR or JPY? Would someone with editing access remove the unnecessary (and highly selective) conversion. Thank you. [[Special:Contributions/80.136.194.80|80.136.194.80]] ([[User talk:80.136.194.80|talk]]) 18:14, 23 October 2023 (UTC)
== Stop making Aston Martin articles FA please ==
First the [[Aston Martin DB9]] article is featured, and now the [[Aston Martin Rapide|Rapide]]? Featuring 1 article about Aston Martin is enough, but 2 or more articles is a bit excessive. Is this some kind of a deal with Aston themselves? Please stop featuring more Aston Martin-related articles before it gets worse. [[User:Æ's old account wasn't working|Æ's old account wasn't working]] ([[User talk:Æ's old account wasn't working|talk]]) 11:39, 4 August 2024 (UTC)
:How is this an issue? [[User:Adriazeri|Adriazeri]] ([[User talk:Adriazeri|talk]]) 13:27, 4 August 2024 (UTC)
::Perhaps this is paid editing by Aston Martin themselves? Just a conspiracy theory I have. [[User:Æ's old account wasn't working|Æ's old account wasn't working]] ([[User talk:Æ's old account wasn't working|talk]]) 13:48, 4 August 2024 (UTC)
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