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Aston Martin in talks with Mercedes for engine supply

It has seemed for some time that Aston Martin’s wish-list for future engines revolved around Mercedes. They currently use a V12 developed from Ford’s Mondeo V6 and a V8 that’s a development of the 4.2 litre that was in Jaguars (and Range Rovers) until a few years ago, but new engines (and new platforms) are vital if Aston are to remain competitive. Before the recent investment in AML by Investindustrial, there were plans for Aston to use both engines and platforms from Mercedes (the Lagonda SUV was built on the underpinnings of the Mercedes GL) and even the possibility that Aston Martin would design and build the next generation Maybach.

Fleet-footed Ford speeds tech developments for advanced work vehicles

From supplying Kraft Foods with 2,500 Fusions to leading police fleet sales for 15 years, Ford is the major player in the fleet market--and it intends to keep things that way. “Fleet is not a bad word at Ford,” said Mark Fields, Ford's president of the Americas. “It's like anything else in life--done in moderation, it can be very healthy.” In 2009, Ford had the largest share of U.S.

Jaguar XFR Review: On the Road

The Jaguar XFR has quite astonishing - and controllable - performance You start to wonder if Jaguar has screwed up and put the normally aspirated version of the potent V8 in the XFR. This can’t be an M5 competitor – it’s just too civilised. The ride is cosseting and compliant, but with an underlying – and reassuring – firmness.