Aston Martin to open new factory in Wales [PHOTOS]
by The Associated Press
The maker of super spy James Bond's favorite ride will build its stunning new DBX crossover at the plant starting in 2020
The DBX will start off using gasoline, but over the production mandate it will shift to a hybrid and, eventually, an electric drive. PHOTO: Aston Martin
The company said Feb. 24 it will build a new model to be called the DBX at the plant starting in 2020.
The high performance Aston Martins have long been associated with the James Bond film franchise as the cars have been favoured by the 007 character. The most famous was driven by Sean Connery in “Goldfinger.”
The new factory, to be located in St. Athan in south Wales, will be Aston Martin’s second. The company has built cars in England for more than a century.
Chief Executive Andrew Palmer said the company looked at more than 20 global locations before choosing Wales.
