Despite previously having vowed to offer an entirely electric lineup by 2030, Aston Martin has decided to continue selling internal-combustion vehicles beyond the next decade. Company chairman Lawrence Stroll now believes that there will always be demand for combustion engines. Apparently, customers had conveyed to Aston dealers that they still prefer traditional powertrains and want the sensations associated with gasoline-powered automobiles.
Speaking with Autocar, Stroll said he intends for the brand to continue offering liquid-fueled vehicles for as long as governments allow. As things currently stand, the European Union has said it would provide exemptions for boutique manufacturers selling in extremely low volumes after 2035. But Aston Martin already moves too much metal, presumably requiring it to create a specialty subbrand selling a limited number of combustion vehicles each year.
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