Aston Martin First-Half Loss Widens in Run-Up to SUV Launch

Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings Plc reported a wider first-half loss as the British carmaker invested in the launch of its debut sport-utility vehicle, which has started to arrive at dealerships.

Early signs from China, a key sales market for the all-important DBX SUV, are postitive, Aston Martin said Wednesday in a statement, without providing specifics.