Aston MartinAston MartinUnited Kingdom, 1914 > present62 models
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has signed a deal where it will give a 5% stake to DaimlerDaimlerGermany, 1889 > present12 models
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in return for Daimler supplying engines, electric components and electronic parts to Aston Martin. All of the parts will be sourced from AMGAMGGermany, 1966 > present17 models
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The deal says that AMG and Aston Martin will “develop bespoke V8 engines supporting Aston Martin’s launch of a next generation of models.” It promises that the engines will feature cutting edge technology and combine high performance with fuel efficiency.

“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,” Tobias Moers, AMG Chairman.

The 5% of Aston Martin will be given to Daimler in parts as certain milestones of the deal are reached. Daimler will also be granted observer status on the Aston Martin Holdings board.

If the first portion of the deal is successful, then Daimler says that it will investigate future cooperation with Aston Martin, but it is not clear if Aston Martin would have to give up a further stake in the company as payment.