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✦ NEW VIDEO OUT NOW - The People Who Built the Aston Martin V12 Vanquish | 25 Years ✦
✦ NEW VIDEO OUT NOW - The People Who Built the Aston Martin V12 Vanquish | 25 Years ✦
Adrian Hallmark: Two Years On. Can the Bentley Playbook Work at Aston Martin?
Two years after Adrian Hallmark took charge of Aston Martin, Fuel the Passion examines what has really changed. From the lessons of Bentley to Aston Martin’s product strategy, profitability, debt, quality, Specials and future investment, this evidence-led Featured Article asks whether a similar methodology can finally help build a more sustainable Aston Martin.
Aston Martin Beyond the Debt: What Could the Future Hold?
What would Aston Martin’s future look like without so much money being absorbed by debt and interest? FTP examines AML’s published results in clear, everyday language, measuring the true cost of its borrowing, assessing the strength of the business beneath it and exploring what greater financial freedom could mean for the marque, its employees and the cars still to come.
Aston Martin and Le Mans: The Long Road Back to Victory
Aston Martin’s Le Mans story stretches from the legendary 1959 DBR1 victory to the modern Valkyrie Hypercar programme. This Featured Article explores why Le Mans still matters so deeply to the marque, why the overall win has never been repeated, and what it really takes to chase victory again at the world’s greatest endurance race. Featured image: © Aston Martin Lagonda. Used for editorial purposes.
The Aston Martin S Question
Aston Martin’s S badge has returned across Vantage, DB12 and DBX. But does S still mean genuine substance, or simply more status? Fuel the Passion explores the history, reviews, public reaction, values, commercial logic and future of Aston Martin’s modern S models, including the question of whether Vanquish is the missing S in the current range.
Inside Aston Martin’s Global Dealer Network
How much do you really know about Aston Martin’s global dealer network? Beyond the showrooms lies a far bigger story, one of heritage, flagship luxury spaces, ownership support and the people who shape the brand experience on the ground. From Walton-on-Thames to Tokyo, this new FTP Featured Article explores how Aston Martin’s dealer network has evolved, why it matters more than most owners realise, and what it reveals about the marque in 2026.
The Aston Martin DB10: A Bond Car That Shaped My Aston Martin Journey
Seeing the Aston Martin DB10 in Spectre left a lasting impression on me. Built exclusively for James Bond, this remarkable car helped shape Aston Martin’s modern design, and ultimately played a part in my own journey to owning a Vantage.
Should You Upgrade to the 2025 Aston Martin Vantage?
Should you upgrade to the new 2025-generation Vantage or stay loyal to the car you already love? In this thoughtful and honest guest feature, we explore the real-world considerations behind that decision: performance, character, cost, and emotion. It’s not just about what’s newer, it’s about what’s right for you.
Aston Martin 2025: A Hard Year for a Brand We Care About
Aston Martin’s FY2025 preliminary results reveal a difficult year: lower volumes, reduced margins, a £493 million loss and net debt rising.
This Featured Article reflects my interpretation of the published financial report, breaking down the key figures into clear, understandable sections. From ASP and EBIT to liquidity and debt, I explore what the numbers mean, calmly and without sensationalism and what 2026 must now deliver.
How Often Are Aston Martins being Stolen in the UK?
Rather than relying on headlines or anecdote, this article looks at the issue of vehicle theft through official data. Using Freedom of Information requests submitted to UK police forces, I examine what the figures actually say about Aston Martin thefts — how often they occur, where they happen, and whether any patterns are beginning to emerge. It’s a data-led look at a subject many owners worry about, but few have ever seen properly quantified.
The End of an Era: Aston Martin and the FIA Formula 1 Safety & Medical Cars
When Aston Martin confirmed it would no longer supply Safety and Medical Cars to Formula 1, it quietly closed a chapter that meant more than many realised. For years, those Podium Green cars led the field with authority and purpose, becoming part of the emotional fabric of a Grand Prix weekend.
This featured article reflects on why their absence will be felt, what they truly represented, and why this moment marks a genuine turning point, not just for Aston Martin, but for Formula 1 itself.
With rare timing, a race-used 2021 Aston Martin Vantage Safety Car now transitions from active service to historical artefact, offering a unique opportunity to reflect on an era as it ends, and to look ahead to what may come next.
What Winning Would Really Mean?
What would a Formula One World Championship really mean for Aston Martin? Beyond trophies and headlines, could winning on the world’s biggest stage reshape confidence, perception and belief in the brand itself?
This feature explores whether modern Formula One success is the final missing piece in Aston Martin’s story and what winning would truly change, both on and off the track.
THE OTHER ASTON MARTINS
Aston Martin’s Safety and Medical Cars have quietly become the unsung heroes of Formula One. From leading the grid through chaos to sprinting toward danger with a glorious V8 rumble, these machines carry the weight of responsibility when racing’s heartbeat stutters.
This is the story of the other Aston Martins.