Aston Villa 1-2 Manchester City: Pep Guardiola’s side win third Carabao Cup on the trot

This went exactly as expected, but better than expected, too. Manchester City won, as was widely predicted, but Villa were not embarrassed or swept aside, which was not. The last team to play City in a cup final, Watford, went down by six; the last time Villa reached a domestic cup final, against Arsenal in … Read more

Daniel Craig reveals he wasn’t allowed to drive James Bond’s iconic Aston Martin during chase scenes

Daniel Craig reveals he wasn’t allowed to drive James Bond’s iconic Aston Martin DB5 during high-speed chase scenes over safety fears The actor, 51, told Top Gear Magazine on Thursday that he couldn’t drive and act at the same time as it was seen to be too dangerous Daniel’s stunt driver Mark Higgins would take his … Read more

MARKET REPORT: Aston Martin investors hit eject over £100m losses

Shares in Aston Martin hit a record low as losses ballooned to more than £100million and its finance boss quit. James Bond’s favourite car maker plunged 9 per cent, or 35.2p, to 355.8p after the latest dire update since it joined the stock market 18 months ago. It also warned that there could be a … Read more

Aston Martin profit shaken… Bond cars are driving to a loss 

Aston Martin profit shaken… Bond cars are driving to a loss By Jamie Nimmo, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 23:46 GMT, 22 February 2020 | Updated: 23:46 GMT, 22 February 2020 Iconic British sports car maker Aston Martin is set to report a fall in annual revenues and bigger losses this week as chief executive … Read more

Aston Martin shaves the roof off the Vantage to create a 190mph Roadster

If driving with the top down at speeds of up to 190mph is the exciting wind-in-the hair sensation you are seeking, Aston Martin’s new £127,000 Vantage Roadster may be for you. Though driving at that speed is legal only on a German Autobahn or a track – and would lose you your licence, though not … Read more

MARKET REPORT: Aston Martin shares accelerate after Chinese whispers

Aston Martin shares picked up speed after reports that China’s Geely is eyeing an investment in the stricken luxury car maker. Geely, which owns Volvo and Lotus, is conducting due diligence before it decides whether to make an investment in the group. However, it could strike a technology partnership with Aston Martin, instead of investing … Read more

A unicorn, alpacas and an Aston Martin: Hotel chain reveals bizarre items left behind in 2019

A five-foot floral unicorn, a pair of alpacas, a gingerbread village and a new Aston Martin: Hotel chain reveals the most bizarre items left behind in 2019 Travelodge has compiled a list of the weirdest items in its lost and found offices  One guest left behind an engagement ring prompting a mad dash to Heathrow … Read more