10 things you didn't know about Aston Martin
Aston Martin, which has its Head Quarters and build its cars in Gaydon, Warwickshire is celebrating its 100 year anniversary.
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New height adjustable wheelchair design unveiled
A design firm from Leicester, which has worked on Rolls Royce, Aston Martin and Triumph motorbikes is unveiling its latest creation today, a new wheelchair for young people.
The chair, has a seat which goes up and down, enabling disabled children to be at the same height as their friends.
The Renfrew Group who specialise in motorbikes were asked by the NHS to come up with the design prototype. It is hoped it will go into full production.
Nick Clegg visits Aston Martin, full report
Midlands luxury car maker Aston Martin has unveiled its latest model during a visit to its factory by the Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, and the Business Secretary, Vince Cable.
The 'Rapide S' will be built at Gaydon in Warwickshire, in a deliberate move back to the Midlands from a production plant in Austria.
Andy Bevan reports.
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Nick Clegg attends launch of new Aston Martin
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Business Secretary Vince Cable, are in Warwickshire today to announce the latest government support for UK advanced manufacturing.
The ministers have headlined the day with a visit to Aston Martin in Gaydon, to see the new 'Rapide S' vehicles coming off the production line – a development supported by £1.6million from the Regional Growth Fund.
The move is expected to create 20 new jobs and protect over 70 current roles at Aston Martin's headquarters in Gaydon – plus it's new facility in Coventry.
Aston Martin unveils £2,000 luxury pram
The luxury car maker Aston Martin has unveiled its latest model - a £2,000 pram made in partnership with Silver Cross.
The two companies claim the Aston Martin Edition of the Silver Cross Surf is "designed to perfection with every detail considered", down to the leather which is an exact match to that used in the cars.
Aston Martin touches include the Alcantara lined seat pad - a high quality and expensive suede manufactured in Italy - to the super soft leather-trimmed handle and bumper bar.
The design of the aluminium alloy wheels are based on the Aston Martin One-77, which retails for £1.2 million.
Each pram will come with its own certificate of authenticity and an engraved brushed chrome plaque to confirm that it is one of a limited edition.
Only 800 of the prams are to be made and they will be sold exclusively at Harrods from April.
100 Years of Aston Martin
Aston Martin has been celebrating its 100th birthday. It was on this day a century ago, that two engineers set up a company which would go on to become one of the world's most iconic motoring brands.
These days the firm is based here in the Midlands, but it all began in quiet London street, as John Willats now reports
10 things you didn't know about Aston Martin
Aston Martin, which has its Head Quarters and build its cars in Gaydon, Warwickshire is celebrating its 100 year anniversary.
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Aston Martin workers enjoy the 100 year celebrations
Aston Martin is celebrating its 100 year anniversary.
Workers at their plant in Gaydon, Warwickshire, where the cars are made, are enjoying the atmosphere there today.
Aston Martin workers celebrate 100 years of the luxury car maker
Workers at Aston Martin's headquarters in Warwickshire have spoken of their pride as the company celebrates its centenary. A plaque is being unveiled in London this afternoon to mark where the firm started out.
It is at Gaydon where the firm has settled for the last ten years, and where its cars are made.
Bal Choda, who is a Project Engineer at Gaydon said:
"It is a wonderful day for the company. There is a lot of excitement among employees as a hundred years obviously doesn't come very often. It's fantastic to be part of the business at this exciting time."
Alan Vincent who works in the plant's paint shop said: "Everyone is buzzing. What a landmark."
Aston Martin celebrates 100th anniversary
Luxury car-makers Aston Martin are celebrating their 100th anniversary today.
The Warwickshire-based Aston Martin car is an iconic part of British culture, and has long been the car of choice for James Bond.
Aston Martin chairman 'delighted' at new investment
The car firm's chairman, David Richards, said:
– David Richards, chairman"I am delighted that Investindustrial has decided to become a major investor in Aston Martin. With the support of the Investment Dar, we have made substantial progress over the past five years in laying the foundations for success as one of the world's leading luxury sports car manufacturers."
Andrea C Bonomi, senior principal at Investindustrial, said:
"We are delighted to form part of this iconic global, but quintessentially British, brand."
Aston Martin said it planned to invest half a billion pounds in new products and technology over the next five years.