Aston Martin was founded in 1913 by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford in London, England, taking its name from the Aston Clinton hillclimb. The brand earned global recognition as James Bond's car of choice from the 1964 film Goldfinger onward. Aston Martin has experienced multiple financial restructurings throughout its history, going through seven bankruptcies before its 2018 IPO. The company's largest shareholder is now Lawrence Stroll's consortium, with additional stakes held by Mercedes-Benz AG. In Singapore, 12 Aston Martin units were registered in 2024. The DBX SUV marked the brand's first foray into the SUV segment.