Louis Vuitton buys Aston Martin

[Ultra]

Aston Martin is being bought by LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA, the most high-profile luxury goods consortium in the world, joining the 60-or-so other brands that already make up the group. Aston Martin will be the first luxury car brand in LVMH's portfolio and it is the first to be run by a lifestyle/luxury goods group. The sale price wasn't revealed, but Aston Martin was reportedly valued at as much as $1.2 billion last December. Ford Motor Company, which put Aston Martin up for sale to begin with, is said to be retaining 15% interest.

We're not expecting to see a LV logo roadster entering the automaker's lineup anytime soon, but we wouldn't be too surprised if a limited edition, branded car rolled out of the factory at some point in the future.

http://www.luxist.com/2007/02/02/louis-vuitton-buys-aston-martin/

[Boxer2500]

Wasn't this already proven to be a baseless internet rumor?

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/06/aston-martin-sale-dismissed-as-rubbish/

[Ultra]

Wasn't this already proven to be a baseless internet rumor?

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/06/aston-martin-sale-dismissed-as-rubbish/

I didn't know.

[Boxer2500]

Just giving you shit.

I fell for it hook, line, and sinker. It actually makes pretty good business sense when you think about it.

[MG]

While this rumor proved false, I have it on good authority that Victoria's Secret IS buying the Hummer brand. Just THINK what possible advertising jingles could flow from this!?!?!?!

I'd give you an example or two, but then KU would have to kill me.   

[Otto Puzzell]

Not at all - just post it in the appropriate section, please.

Note: I have not altered or moved anyone's posts, let alone killed anyone, for egregious use of puerile language. 

[Allan L]

Note: I have not altered or moved anyone's posts, let alone killed anyone, for egregious use of puerile language. 

Perhaps you should have a change in policy.

[Otto Puzzell]

I'll take it under advisement.