Luxury British Menswear company, Hackett has collaborated with Aston Martin to produce a great range of items.

Luxury British carmaker Aston Martin and menswear retailer Hackett today announced a new, long-term global partnership. In line with the reveal of Aston Martin’s highly anticipated DB11, the first fruits of the new partnership will be revealed when Hackett launches an exclusive capsule collection for Autumn/Winter 2016 entitled ‘Aston Martin by Hackett’.

Hackett’s relationship with Aston Martin stretches back many years through a successful partnership with Aston Martin Racing, the company’s global sportscar racing operation. Building on the foundations of that strong relationship, the Aston Martin by Hackett collection offers an all-new range of luxurious clothing that reflects the coming together of two stylish brands.

Aston Martin’s EVP & Chief Creative Officer, Marek Reichman said: “Starting with the enduringly successful relationship with Hackett via Aston Martin Racing, we were delighted to take the partnership to a whole new level of style with the creation of the Aston Martin by Hackett collection. By bringing together our creative teams from the outset of the project we have created a look that captures the essence of this great partnership.”

Jeremy Hackett, Chairman and founder of Hackett commented: ”I am very proud of the successful relationship that Hackett has forged with Aston Martin.  We are both forward-looking brands with a strong focus on delivering a refined product to a discerning market. Taking the step from uniforms for the race team into a beautiful capsule collection of luxurious clothing has been a pleasure for Hackett and we believe we have created a collection that drives us to the next level in elegance and refinement.”

The luxurious 14-piece Aston Martin by Hackett collection includes outerwear, knitwear, shirts, trousers and accessorises. Reflecting on the quintessentially British brand values of both Hackett London and Aston Martin, the new collection is innovative, luxurious and the epitome of style.

USA RECALL #11 - Aston Martin models may not unlock from the outside during certain situations.

RECALL Subject : Double-Locked Doors cannot be Opened/FMVSS 206

Report Receipt Date: DEC 16, 2015 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V846000 

Component(s): LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 

Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,076 

Manufacturer: Aston Martin Lagonda of North America

SUMMARY:

Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 DB9, 2010-2012 DBS, 2010-2016 V8 Vantage, 2012 Virage, 2010-2016 Rapide, 2014-2016 Vanquish, 2011-2016 V12 Vantage, and 2012-2013 V12 Zagato vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with interior door unlocking mechanisms that may not function when the vehicle has been locked from the outside. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

CONSEQUENCE:

If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.

REMEDY:

Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will disable the double locking feature by reprogramming the software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 1, 2016. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0021.

NOTES:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

UK RECALL #8 - Aston Martin recalls a number of its models for a possible short circuit in the battery supply cable.

Vehicle Details
Reference :	R/2016/082
Manufacturer Ref :	RA-18-0020 & QN-18-0038
Make:	ASTON MARTIN
Model :	DB9, DBS, Vanquish and Virage
Launch Date :	11/04/2016
Numbers Involved :	691
Build Start Date :	08/03/2007
Build End Date :	17/05/2007

Recall Details
Concern :	RISK OF SHORT-CIRCUIT IN BATTERY SUPPLY CABLE
Description :	On affected vehicles the right front seat can compress the battery supply cable. Prolonged occurrence could cause damage to the insulation and the cable may "short out"
Remedial Action :	Fit new cable guide to reroute supply cable. Check condition of supply cable and where necessary reinforce insulation . In rare instances the cable may require replacement.
Vehicle Id :	SCFCA05D67PX10206 to SCFCB05D98PX40301 SCFCA05D28GE00008 to SCFGDCAD2AGE01925 SCFJCCEP1EGJ01549 to SCFPLCGUXGGK02816 SCFGCEAN5CGG13325 to SCFGDEAN9CGG13342

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ASTON MARTIN - DB9 ASTON MARTIN - DBS ASTON MARTIN - VANQUISH ASTON MARTIN - VIRAGE

ASTON MARTIN Works hosts exclusive celebration track day at Silverstone.

• One-77, V12 Zagato and DBRS9 take to Silverstone circuit
• Customers from across Europe travel with their sports cars
• Event continues Works’ year-long diamond jubilee celebrations  

In its 60^th year, Aston Martin Works this week hosted a celebration customer track day at the world-renowned Silverstone Circuit in Northamptonshire.

Works’ clients from across the UK and Continental Europe enjoyed the rare opportunity to put their Aston Martin sports cars to the test on one of the world’s most famous motor racing circuits.

The private event, at which owners savored the chance to test out the true performance potential of their sports cars, saw some of the luxury British brand’s most iconic models put through their paces. 

Among the cars in action were a One-77, a V12 Zagato and an example of the DBRS9 race car. They lined up alongside V8 and V12 Vantages; DB9s, a Virage and a Newport Pagnell-built original Vanquish, among much else.

Commenting on the event Aston Martin Works’ Commercial Director Paul Spires said: “It’s great to see so many of our sports cars being driven so skillfully by such an enthusiastic group of owners.

“When we proposed this idea at the beginning of the year we weren't sure how many people would want to bring along their cars, but the response today has been superb and I believe all involved have had an experience to remember.”

More than 20 Aston Martin sports cars took part, with drivers coached and tutored as required by a group of experienced Aston Martin Performance Driving Instructors.