AstonMartin is a world-renowned manufacturer of luxury automobiles, specializing in racing cars and limited edition sports cars. Founded in 1913 and headquartered in Gorton, England, AstonMartin was acquired by the company in 1994 and in 2007 by David Richards, owner of Prodrive, a British motorsport and automotive technology service provider. 2013 saw the commemoration of AstonMartin's 100-year history with the new Vanquish was officially presented.