The FIRST Aston Martin Built Outside Of The UK, The Rapide

Meet the first Aston Martin to be built outside the UK – and it’s hand-finished by Auto Express!

We joined the famous British car maker in Austria to help put the final touches to the stunning new Rapide. But why is the gorgeous new four-door saloon being manufactured in Graz instead of at the firm’s state-of-the-art headquarters at Gaydon, Warwickshire?

When the Rapide was first planned, there was no sign of a global recession. And with Gaydon working at full capacity, the factory simply didn’t have the capacity to build it.

So Aston chose Magna Steyr...

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Agent63 - 11/24/2009 12:22:34 AM

+2 Boost

The car will still be a fabulous car with a fabulous motor and a fabulous interior. Aston's are amongst the world's top notch builders. They style and appeal is second to none. Aston Martin shouldn't be hit with any criticism. All large firms are "outsourcing" their work it's a fact of everything in life now. It all boils down to quality control that's all.