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As some of you remember, the first date between Mercedes-AMG GmbH and Aston Martin took place in July this year, with both entities signing a Letter of Intent called “Umbrella Agreement” which let everyone know that they're in cahoots.
Since July, there have been different talks both between the two companies and among car pundits around the world, with us reporting that a version of the platform from the upcoming Mercedes-AMG GT (C190) will replace the aging Aston Martin V/H architecture.
Today, Daimler AG and Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. Have finally reached second base, signing an agreement for a significant technical partnership between Daimler, Mercedes-AMG and Aston Martin.
“By signing the Umbrella Agreement and the Engine Agreement both parties have agreed to this technical partnership: Mercedes-AMG will provide the British icon Aston Martin with engines for their forthcoming sports cars. At our company´s headquarters in Affalterbach we are proud to work with Aston Martin - this agreement is a real win-win situation for both sides.” said Tobias Moers, Chairman of the Management Board of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.
The partnership will allow Mercedes-AMG and Aston Martin to develop bespoke V8 engines while Daimler will receive up to five percent non-voting shares in the British car maker, including an observer status on the Aston Martin Holdings board.
Today, Daimler AG and Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. Have finally reached second base, signing an agreement for a significant technical partnership between Daimler, Mercedes-AMG and Aston Martin.
“By signing the Umbrella Agreement and the Engine Agreement both parties have agreed to this technical partnership: Mercedes-AMG will provide the British icon Aston Martin with engines for their forthcoming sports cars. At our company´s headquarters in Affalterbach we are proud to work with Aston Martin - this agreement is a real win-win situation for both sides.” said Tobias Moers, Chairman of the Management Board of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.
The partnership will allow Mercedes-AMG and Aston Martin to develop bespoke V8 engines while Daimler will receive up to five percent non-voting shares in the British car maker, including an observer status on the Aston Martin Holdings board.
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