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How Often Are Aston Martins being Stolen in the UK?
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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.

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The End of an Era: Aston Martin and the FIA Formula 1 Safety & Medical Cars

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.

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What Winning Would Really Mean?

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.

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THE OTHER ASTON MARTINS
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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.

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Why We Won’t Let Aston Martin Die — The Emotional Economics of the DB5 (and What It Means for Bond’s Next Car)
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Why We Won’t Let Aston Martin Die — The Emotional Economics of the DB5 (and What It Means for Bond’s Next Car)

The Aston Martin DB5 isn’t just a classic car, it’s a symbol of why certain machines become immortal. From Bond to British craftsmanship, its value has risen not because of rarity alone, but because the world refuses to let Aston Martin fade. What the DB5 tells us about the brand’s future and Bond’s next car, might surprise you.

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