Germany’s Handelsblatt newspaper said that it had been told that Aston Martin was in talks with Daimler over cooperation in the field of engines and a possible purchase of the luxury Maybach brand.
Aston Martin chief Ulrich Bez told the paper that the British carmaker was interested in Maybach, which has been stuggling for some time.
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Daimler did not comment on the story, saying only that there is nothing new to report.
The company makes only 200 Maybach vehicles a year and for some time has been considering running the brand in partnership with another carmaker.
