Dr. Bez answering questions via Twitter...
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For those who are interested, just use the #askAM hashtag: https://twitter.com/astonmartin/status/29191336593... (you can use that hashtag to follow the questions/answers, too).
here are the questions he HASN'T answered
please team up with Apple for a limited edition iPhone.
My son has an invite to your assessment centre, he's so passionate about AM. What advice would you give him to be picked
Will we see the return of the Lagonda brand? #askam
many prestigious marques sell more merchandise than cars. Do you have any plans to increase visibility of AM's
Dr Bez, and the Lemans Prototypes, any chance to see them again? #askAM
If you could have a superpower for a day, what would it be? #askAM
I would love a #V12Vantage as its the most beautiful car on the planet, can I have one please? #AskAM
Do you have plans to have more North American events / increase presence here?
@astonmartin While the looks of the current Astons is awesome, will you move to a new design soon or continue to build on the current #askAM
Lessons learned from emerging markets? #askam #am100 @astonmartin
@astonmartin When you look at you, CEO of such a fantastic brand, could you even
@astonmartin Are the rumours (in Autocar or/and Auto express) of an all new Aston Centenary celebration car true?? #askAM
RT “@kirwantaylor: Do you think there is room in the AML model ranged for a car priced below the Vantage? #askAM”
While the looks of the current Astons is awesome, will you move to a completely new design or continue to build on the current design #askAM
Will there ever b an addition to the DB range? Like a db10 or a DBX or something? @astonmartin #askAM
Do you think there is room in the AML model ranged for a car priced below the Vantage? #askAM
@astonmartin #askAM What is your personal favourite Aston Martin of all time, and in what colour? Love the cars!
Congrats on recent Bonomi money! Sufficient to complete platform development/launch new models? #askAM
2013 sale projections? #askAM
@astonmartin if you were to buy a car today that isn't an Aston, what would you have? #askAM
@astonmartin No questions. Just #SaveTheManual. That is all. #askAM
@astonmartin I think the Cygnet was a clever idea to reduce your co2. Any plans for a V8 DB9? #askAM
@astonmartin #askAM Dr Bez, what would you say was your finest moment so far at the helm of Aston Martin?
@astonmartin #askAM what would be your "dream team" driver line up?
Favourite engine ever to be fitted to an Aston? #askAM
@astonmartin Which Aston Martin is your personal favourite? #askAM
Why you not change your design? @astonmartin #askAM
@astonmartin Will there be a book celebrating 100 years of AM? #ASKam
@astonmartin #askAM How long do you think it'll be before the V12 6.0 litre engine is replaced?
@astonmartin#askAM I think the Gulf Aston is an iconic sports car. Whats your favourite none Aston Martin sports car. Thanks
@astonmartin How do you justify the price gap between the Lagonda and it's direct competitors from Porsche and Maseratti? #askAM
Can we imagine a One-77 #CentenaryEdition ?? #askAM
@astonmartin any plans in the future for a shooting brake concept? #askAM
@astonmartin How could I get a job at Aston Martin? #askAM
We've been teased with the return of the Lagonda brand a few times. Can you tell us anything about it's future? #askAM #am100 @astonmartin
@astonmartin Dr Bez, will turbocharging feature on future Aston Martins? #askAM
Hello Dr Bez. Will we ever see Aston Martin compete in LMP1 and battle for outright victory at Lemans? @astonmartin #askAM Thanks
@astonmartin Will there be an Aston Martin SUV in the future? #askAM
What has been your most iconic model made so far in your 100 year history? Nice hard question for you! #askAM
@astonmartin Mr. Bez, which changes will we see now that the italians of Investindustrial have bought the 37,5% of the firm? #askAM
@astonmartin I wish I could visit the Aston Martin factory some time. How can I arrange that? #askAM
please team up with Apple for a limited edition iPhone.
My son has an invite to your assessment centre, he's so passionate about AM. What advice would you give him to be picked
Will we see the return of the Lagonda brand? #askam
many prestigious marques sell more merchandise than cars. Do you have any plans to increase visibility of AM's
Dr Bez, and the Lemans Prototypes, any chance to see them again? #askAM
If you could have a superpower for a day, what would it be? #askAM
I would love a #V12Vantage as its the most beautiful car on the planet, can I have one please? #AskAM
Do you have plans to have more North American events / increase presence here?
@astonmartin While the looks of the current Astons is awesome, will you move to a new design soon or continue to build on the current #askAM
Lessons learned from emerging markets? #askam #am100 @astonmartin
@astonmartin When you look at you, CEO of such a fantastic brand, could you even
@astonmartin Are the rumours (in Autocar or/and Auto express) of an all new Aston Centenary celebration car true?? #askAM
RT “@kirwantaylor: Do you think there is room in the AML model ranged for a car priced below the Vantage? #askAM”
While the looks of the current Astons is awesome, will you move to a completely new design or continue to build on the current design #askAM
Will there ever b an addition to the DB range? Like a db10 or a DBX or something? @astonmartin #askAM
Do you think there is room in the AML model ranged for a car priced below the Vantage? #askAM
@astonmartin #askAM What is your personal favourite Aston Martin of all time, and in what colour? Love the cars!
Congrats on recent Bonomi money! Sufficient to complete platform development/launch new models? #askAM
- askAM What's next for the 1-77/V12 Zag production facility next to the main factory ?
- askAM what's the future of V12 Vantage ? Do you see a successor to it and will it have 2 or 3 pedals ?
2013 sale projections? #askAM
@astonmartin if you were to buy a car today that isn't an Aston, what would you have? #askAM
@astonmartin No questions. Just #SaveTheManual. That is all. #askAM
@astonmartin I think the Cygnet was a clever idea to reduce your co2. Any plans for a V8 DB9? #askAM
@astonmartin #askAM Dr Bez, what would you say was your finest moment so far at the helm of Aston Martin?
@astonmartin #askAM what would be your "dream team" driver line up?
Favourite engine ever to be fitted to an Aston? #askAM
@astonmartin Which Aston Martin is your personal favourite? #askAM
Why you not change your design? @astonmartin #askAM
@astonmartin Will there be a book celebrating 100 years of AM? #ASKam
@astonmartin #askAM How long do you think it'll be before the V12 6.0 litre engine is replaced?
- askAM it's my birthday today,can I have a car? Please.....
@astonmartin#askAM I think the Gulf Aston is an iconic sports car. Whats your favourite none Aston Martin sports car. Thanks
@astonmartin How do you justify the price gap between the Lagonda and it's direct competitors from Porsche and Maseratti? #askAM
Can we imagine a One-77 #CentenaryEdition ?? #askAM
@astonmartin any plans in the future for a shooting brake concept? #askAM
@astonmartin How could I get a job at Aston Martin? #askAM
We've been teased with the return of the Lagonda brand a few times. Can you tell us anything about it's future? #askAM #am100 @astonmartin
@astonmartin Dr Bez, will turbocharging feature on future Aston Martins? #askAM
Hello Dr Bez. Will we ever see Aston Martin compete in LMP1 and battle for outright victory at Lemans? @astonmartin #askAM Thanks
- askAM Quick question! Is there any hybrid technology planned for future engines? Even just prototypes? Might be a secret though ahah
@astonmartin Will there be an Aston Martin SUV in the future? #askAM
What has been your most iconic model made so far in your 100 year history? Nice hard question for you! #askAM
@astonmartin Mr. Bez, which changes will we see now that the italians of Investindustrial have bought the 37,5% of the firm? #askAM
@astonmartin I wish I could visit the Aston Martin factory some time. How can I arrange that? #askAM
Full transcript of the questions that were answered - read from the bottom up
UB: Have a nice evening, thanks for your questions and your ongoing support we are so very proud to celebrate 100 years of Aston Martin.
Right, that's it - thanks for all your questions! One final message from Dr Bez...
UB: Quantum of Solace because I was in the film - plus DBS looked beautiful.
Q: What's your favourite James Bond film?
UB: Driving an Aston Martin puts a smile on your face, whatever the conditions, wherever you are, whatever the speed.
Q: What does driving an Aston Martin feel like?
UB: This is great, I'm definitely enjoying myself
Q: Are you enjoying yourself?
UB: I have walked up there in the early morning - what a great idea!
Q: How about the next place you put a #Vanquish on top of is Table Mountain?
UB: The are obviously historic but for me they are perfect and represent true attention to detail.
Q: What do the AM wings stand for?
UB: 100years of Aston Martin means we have lots of celebrations, but this iconic location was always something we wanted to be at.
Q: How did you come up with the idea for today's event?
@astonmartin Since you are asking for questions, would you rather be attacked by a dozen duck sized horses or one horse sized duck? #askAM
UB: We are, there are lots of jobs on our website - we always want passionate and skilled people.
Q: Are you hiring?
UB: Be honest, authentic and interesting.
Q: My son would love to work at Aston Martin, what advice would you give him?
UB: Flying, I would love to be able to fly.
Q: What would be your chosen superpower?
UB: It will allow us to develop on both a mid and long term basis, we have some extremely exciting plans taking shape.
Q: How will last year's investment strengthen the company?
UB: We have released some fantastic centenary editions with exquisite duotone paint on all the examples, with just 100 models made of each.
Q: Will there be centenary cars?
UB: Geneva is always a fantastic show and has grown over the past few years.
Q: What is your favourite motorshow?
UB: I love hearing how people have dreamed of our cars and then finally own them.
Q: What makes Aston Martin different from other automotive companies?
UB: Balance and proportion, the use of characteristic attention to detail and perfection in execution at every angle.
Q: What do you see as the most important elements of Aston Martin design?
UB: A modern interpretation of Aston Martin Racing Green
UB: I drive all our cars at times but currently the Rapide and Cygnet within the city.
Q: What is your own personal Aston Martin?
UB: Yes we'll be there, I enjoy endurance racing as a part of final testing and improving performance and dynamics.
Q: Will you be back at the N24 race?
UB: Yes, exclusivity needs visibility, we enjoy communicating our brand and heritage around the world.
Q: Do you see events like today's launching the brand to a wider audience?
UB: We have a new, timeless DB9 that we released last year.
Q: Will DB9 be removed from production?
UB: Earlier this week we commemorated our founding at Henniker Mews, we have a series of events planned throughout the year in the UK.
Q: Any UK public Centenary celebrations planned?
Q: Do you like olives?
UB: Becoming independent as a business in 2007. Today was also fantastic, invited to on top of an iconic building
Q: What was your finest moment at the helm of Aston Martin?
UB: DBR1 that won Le Mans and the 1000km of Nurburgring. Of contemporary range, V12 Zagato is iconic and celebratory.
Q: Most iconic Aston Martin of the last 100 years?
UB: (2) It's a long time to see. I consider AM to be stronger, and still the most beautiful and coolest brand in the world.
UB: A long time! If you go back 20years, the company sold 40 cars. It would have been difficult to answer where we would have been today (1)
Q: How do you see Aston Martin in twenty years? #askAM
UB: Have a nice evening, thanks for your questions and your ongoing support we are so very proud to celebrate 100 years of Aston Martin.
Right, that's it - thanks for all your questions! One final message from Dr Bez...
UB: Quantum of Solace because I was in the film - plus DBS looked beautiful.
Q: What's your favourite James Bond film?
UB: Driving an Aston Martin puts a smile on your face, whatever the conditions, wherever you are, whatever the speed.
Q: What does driving an Aston Martin feel like?
UB: This is great, I'm definitely enjoying myself
Q: Are you enjoying yourself?
UB: I have walked up there in the early morning - what a great idea!
Q: How about the next place you put a #Vanquish on top of is Table Mountain?
UB: The are obviously historic but for me they are perfect and represent true attention to detail.
Q: What do the AM wings stand for?
UB: 100years of Aston Martin means we have lots of celebrations, but this iconic location was always something we wanted to be at.
Q: How did you come up with the idea for today's event?
@astonmartin Since you are asking for questions, would you rather be attacked by a dozen duck sized horses or one horse sized duck? #askAM
UB: We are, there are lots of jobs on our website - we always want passionate and skilled people.
Q: Are you hiring?
UB: Be honest, authentic and interesting.
Q: My son would love to work at Aston Martin, what advice would you give him?
UB: Flying, I would love to be able to fly.
Q: What would be your chosen superpower?
UB: It will allow us to develop on both a mid and long term basis, we have some extremely exciting plans taking shape.
Q: How will last year's investment strengthen the company?
UB: We have released some fantastic centenary editions with exquisite duotone paint on all the examples, with just 100 models made of each.
Q: Will there be centenary cars?
UB: Geneva is always a fantastic show and has grown over the past few years.
Q: What is your favourite motorshow?
UB: I love hearing how people have dreamed of our cars and then finally own them.
- askAM as a boy I dreamed of owning an AM. Now I have a V8 Vantage. Thanks for keeping the dream alive.
Q: What makes Aston Martin different from other automotive companies?
UB: Balance and proportion, the use of characteristic attention to detail and perfection in execution at every angle.
Q: What do you see as the most important elements of Aston Martin design?
UB: A modern interpretation of Aston Martin Racing Green
UB: I drive all our cars at times but currently the Rapide and Cygnet within the city.
Q: What is your own personal Aston Martin?
UB: Yes we'll be there, I enjoy endurance racing as a part of final testing and improving performance and dynamics.
Q: Will you be back at the N24 race?
UB: Yes, exclusivity needs visibility, we enjoy communicating our brand and heritage around the world.
Q: Do you see events like today's launching the brand to a wider audience?
UB: We have a new, timeless DB9 that we released last year.
Q: Will DB9 be removed from production?
UB: Earlier this week we commemorated our founding at Henniker Mews, we have a series of events planned throughout the year in the UK.
Q: Any UK public Centenary celebrations planned?
Q: Do you like olives?
UB: Becoming independent as a business in 2007. Today was also fantastic, invited to on top of an iconic building
Q: What was your finest moment at the helm of Aston Martin?
UB: DBR1 that won Le Mans and the 1000km of Nurburgring. Of contemporary range, V12 Zagato is iconic and celebratory.
Q: Most iconic Aston Martin of the last 100 years?
UB: (2) It's a long time to see. I consider AM to be stronger, and still the most beautiful and coolest brand in the world.
UB: A long time! If you go back 20years, the company sold 40 cars. It would have been difficult to answer where we would have been today (1)
Q: How do you see Aston Martin in twenty years? #askAM
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