Aston Martin Exploring Electric Car Partners

Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. CEO Andy Palmer talks about the automaker's prospects for developing an electric car and the luxury sport-utility vehicle market.

Apr 1, 2015

Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. CEO Andy Palmer talks about the automaker's prospects for developing an electric car and the luxury sport-utility vehicle market. 

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