First Aston Martin Rapide rolls out of the factory

The Rapide, pictured, signals a new direction for Aston Martin and could lead to profits and long-term stability.

By:

Greg Migliore

May 11, 2010 05:00 AM

The first Aston Martin Rapide left the factory on Friday amid considerable fanfare, and the sedan will soon begin arriving in 125 showrooms in 34 countries.

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