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Silver Cross is launching an Aston Martin limited edition baby stroller which will set you back a cool £2,000 ($3,000).

Babies can bask in an interior lined with Alcantara – the ultra soft Italian suede made to the same specifications as James Bond’s favorite motor.

The leather trimmed push bar and even the swish alloy wheels are based on the same design as the rare $1.9 million One-77 coupe.

The smooth air-ride suspension is said to glide over every kind of terrain from gravel drives and grass to rocky roads and pavements.

An adjustable handlebar allows mums, dads and nannies to move it into a comfortable pushing position and the travel system includes a carry cot and reclining seat.

Made in partnership with British pram firm Silver Cross, the limited edition Silver Cross Surf – Aston Martin Edition already has a waiting list with just 800 being made for sale.

Silver Cross Aston Martin edition baby stroller

Silver Cross Aston Martin edition baby stroller

Both companies say the stylish pram is “designed to perfection with every detail considered”.

Each handmade buggy will carry the prestigious Aston Martin logo on the chassis, wheels and interior and is expected to be built at the factory in Bradford.

Silver Cross which has made prams for royal babies and tots of superstars from Mick Jagger to Lily Allen reckons its latest addition is the most expensive – and exclusive baby accessory in the world.

Chairman Alan Halsall who rescued the company from administration in 2002 said: “I am thrilled that Silver Cross and Aston Martin are working together and have produced this brand new totally exclusive pram which is a great testament to two of the most famous British brands.”

Alan Halsall was keeping mum on whether parents to be Prince William and Kate Middleton had put their names down for one.

“We’re delighted if any consumer chooses a Silver Cross product,” he said.

An Aston Martin spokesman said: “Silver Cross has a long tradition of providing the finest for new families.

“The Silver Cross Surf – Aston Martin Edition has taken inspiration from our own expertise in engineering and design, with many of the materials and techniques used on the pram, also used in our own Aston Martin interiors.”

The limited edition and individually numbered prams will only be available from Harrods in April.

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Aston Martin is to team up with the Mercedes to develop a new generation of engines and components.

As part of the deal, German carmaker Mercedes owner Daimler will take a stake of up to 5% in the UK luxury auto maker.

Aston Martin is to team up with the Mercedes to develop a new generation of engines and components

Aston Martin is to team up with the Mercedes to develop a new generation of engines and components

It is hoped the partnership will allow Aston Martin to compete more effectively with Volkswagen’s Bentley and Tata Motors’ Jaguar Land Rover.

100-year old Aston Martin makes the V8 Vantage, DB9 and Vanquish sports cars.

Aston Martin and Mercedes did not release any financial details of the deal, which they aim to complete by the end of the year.

“The proposed deal will see Aston Martin access significant Mercedes-AMG and Mercedes-Benz Cars’ resources, allowing the development of bespoke V8 powertrains and the use of certain components of electric and electronic architecture,” Ian Minards, Aston Martin’s product development director, said in a statement.

Aston Martin has been struggling of late. In the nine months to the end of September last year it sold 2,340 cars, a 19% drop on the same period in 2011.

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