The iconic British Aston Martin car may be sold to a Chinese company, according to reports.

China Geely Automobile is in talks with Aston Martin officials to put together a deal, various media reports said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/aston-martin-launches-first-suv-hopeful-of-a-turnaround-263381">Also Read:&nbsp;Aston Martin launches first SUV, hopeful of a turnaround</a>

A report said the owner of Racing Point Formula One team&nbsp;Lawrence Stroll is also in talks with the car British company, but it could not be confirmed.

After the news became public, Aston Martin shares jumped on Monday rising over two per cent in the London stock exchange.

The car which is famously used in James Bond movies reported third-quarter losses and warned that profits for 2019 would be halved.

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However, both Aston Martin and &nbsp;Geely Automobile Holding haven't officially confirmed the takeover even as media reports circulated the Chinese company's was conducting due diligence.

Geely chairman Li Shufu has stakes in &nbsp;Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler. Geely also owns Volvo. Daimler owns five per cent stake in Aston Martin.

Last week, the 107-year old British car company had issued a second profit warning over its "very disappointing" sales. The shares of the company went into a tailspin after the profit warning falling nearly 16 per cent.

The iconic British Aston Martin car may be sold to a Chinese company, according to reports. China Geely Automobile is in talks with Aston Martin officials to put together a deal, various media reports said.

The iconic British Aston Martin car may be sold to a Chinese company, according to reports. China Geely Automobile is in talks with Aston Martin officials to put together a deal, various media reports said. Also Read: Aston Martin launches first SUV, hopeful of a turnaround A report said the owner of Racing Point Formula One team Lawrence Stroll is also in talks with the car British company, but it could not be confirmed. After the news became public, Aston Martin shares jumped on Monday rising over two per cent in the London stock exchange. The car which is famously used in James Bond movies reported third-quarter losses and warned that profits for 2019 would be halved. Read: Aston Martin built for James Bond heading to auction However, both Aston Martin and Geely Automobile Holding haven't officially confirmed the takeover even as media reports circulated the Chinese company's was conducting due diligence. Geely chairman Li Shufu has stakes in Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler. Geely also owns Volvo. Daimler owns five per cent stake in Aston Martin. Last week, the 107-year old British car company had issued a second profit warning over its "very disappointing" sales. The shares of the company went into a tailspin after the profit warning falling nearly 16 per cent.

China's Geely automobile in talks to buy stake in Aston Martin: Report

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China's Geely automobile in talks to buy stake in Aston Martin: Report