Aston Martin predicts sales recovery from new product launches

Carmaker's sales declined in first half of 2024 but product updates might lead to turnaround

Aston Martin sales went into reverse in the first six months of 2024, but the luxury carmaker said it expects a recovery in the second half as it completes an update of its model line-up.

The FTSE 250 company saw the number of cars sold to dealers fall by a third to 2,000, while first half losses rose by 52% to 216.7m.