Aston Martin halves losses in first quarter as its SUV sales soar

Luxury carmaker reports pre-tax loss of £42m with new DBX model accounting for half of sales

Aston Martin Lagonda’s losses more than halved in the first quarter as sales of its first-ever sports utility vehicle (SUV) accelerated, especially in markets such as China.

The luxury carmaker – which will get a significant marketing boost later this year as James Bond’s car of choice when the next film in the spy franchise hits global cinemas – reported a pre-tax loss of just over £42m in the first three months.

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