Priorities of the Aston Martin will be the resumption of production and launch production of its first sport-utility vehicle, said on Monday the new head of the British automaker of luxury cars, the owner of Formula 1 team Lawrence Stroll.
a Canadian businessman recently assumed the position of CEO of the British brand known for its connection with the fictional character of detective novels James bond.
As thousands of British firms in late March, Aston Martin has suspended production at two factories under the strict control of the authorities due to the outbreak of coronavirus until April 27.
"this year we will rebuild the business," - said Monday the new Executive Chairman of the company, Stroll. "Our most urgent task is to schedule the renewal of our manufacturing operations, in particular, to begin production of the first SUV of the brand DBX, and to return the organization to full operation".
He also said that Aston Martin will create their own order book and will invest in the development of cars with an average engine, and will also consider the question of the production of electric vehicles in the longer term.
