Aston Martin And Mercedes-Benz AMG Finalise Tech-sharing Partnership

Aston Martin and Daimler have this week finalised a partnership that will see performance arm Mercedes-Benz AMG provide engines and technology to the British marque.

The agreement will see AMG, through parent Daimler, take up to five percent of Aston Martin's non-voting shares over the course of the partnership.

While Aston currently sources engines from former owner Ford, its next-generation range will likely be offered exclusively with AMG-derived powertrains. 

However, in a September interview, Mercedes CEO Dr Dieter Zetsche said that it would likely be three- to four years before the deal bears fruit.