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Aston Martin inks deal with Chinese tech firm LeEco to develop its first commercial electric car

Aston Martin - the car brand of choice for Britain's best-known spy - has sealed a deal with Chinese consumer electronics firm LeEco to develop the luxury automaker's first commercial electric vehicle....

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