When they’re not sitting around a conference table thinking of “V” words they can trademark to name their supercars, the minds behind Aston Martin build vehicles to reign over the market with a blend ...

Last year, Aston Martin revived the Vanquish at the top of the lineup. And as with most of the company's decisions under Lawrence Stroll, the new generation messes around not even a tiny little bit.

Not many cars bring up the old childhood joy and revelry these days. Maybe hardcore pickup trucks, the occasional lightning-quick EV, and ridiculous supercars can spark those long-lost feelings. But ...