Aston Martin Seeks New Funding to Expand Lineup

With the Lagonda nameplate now taken by a limited production sedan, has Aston Martin scraped all plans for an SUV model?

According to a recent report, the British automaker is seeking financial assistance in order to expand its range of models, including the addition of an SUV to its lineup. The company is preparing to raise funds in hopes of turning around its sales under a new boss. It appears that Aston Martin is working on plans to issue new shares or bonds while extending its current recovery strategy by three years to 2020.

Despite luxury car sales booming worldwide, Aston Martin has struggled, selling just 4,200 vehicles last year falling far short of its all-time high of 7,300 in 2007. The fundraising is expected to generate between $156 and $234 million.

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New CEO Andy Palmer recently unveiled the Aston Martin DB10 which will be James Bond’s new concept starring in the upcoming movie Spectre. Depending on how long it takes Aston Martin to get its SUV off the ground, it may be late to the party considering Bentley and Maserati are well on their way with Lamborghini and Rolls-Royce not far behind.

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[Source: Automotive News]

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