The model is charged...

The model is charged with boosting the company"s profile, but without losing the brand"s exclusive appeal. Chief executive Dr Ulrich Bez told us: "This is the more affordable Aston Martin, and its design and agility should help to widen our appeal and attract younger customers to our marque."

To find out, Auto Express...

To find out, Auto Express exclusively introduced the Ford to the machine that is likely to be its fiercest rival when it hits the road next January - the exciting new Vauxhall Astra. It"s the first time in the UK that the two have met.