The rep from Aston should not have been there, she has a marketing background, not a engineering one. Poor Jay had no one to bounce his enthusiasm off. In regards to the car itself, very nice. Thanks Jay
@@83drummerboy Even the President of a company can show up at an event or show as a representative of said company. She is here representing her company, for better or worse, lol.
Jay.. “so this is the base model right”? AM... “yes” Jay.. “so are those wheels an option”? AM.. “yes they are” I Also like Jay.. “ so can you drive this car on the track? AM.. “yes it has track mode”
Jay: This has a transaxle as well right? Lady: Without skipping a beat “mm-hmm.” *totally doesn’t know but is banking on Jay assuredly knowing what he’s talking about and she’s just coasting off of that I know next to nothing about cars but this assures me what an episode would be like if Jay ever had me on
How do you promote something by knowing nothing about what your promoting? I feel like knowing specs is pretty key in promoting anything in this industry.
*'I wasn't into cars'* *Schwab knew little about cars when she entered the business. She attended Notre Dame on a tennis scholarship, a sport she had been playing since the 5th grade.* Seriously. This is the persoon who they put in charge of communications. She must have banged her way to the top, I just cant see it happening otherwise. *I got an interview in San Diego with a digital startup company in the late 1990s. They sold cars online - they built configuration technology and had a reverse auction marketplace. I’m thinking - there’s no way I’m getting this job. I know nothing about cars. I know nothing about the internet. I got a law degree. I went to leave and the CEO who interviewed me told the HR manager don’t let her get to the door.* It checks out, definitely sucked up all those promotions.
This probably has to do with Austin Martin and its marketing team -- they have their own camera and light professionals -- working on this video. But I hope I am wrong and all cars from now on will be presented this way.
"..you can even change the mode, as you know.." It's an obvious fact and she's even stating it as such. You're trying a bit too hard to make your case if you had to chop away what she said in the exact same statement.
@@NoGoodHandlesComingToMind a fact so obvious, it's like telling Jay that the car can change gears. Like the comment above mentioned, he should have spoken to an engineer.
@@jgulf You're digging in a bit, it wasn't like your example at all and claiming it was just undermines your comment. You don't have to agree with me, I really just disagree with the quality of your comparison.
Leonard Tarantino please, it’d be great to see more women involved. But I do agree with the wish of having someone from engineering/design at least with her, if not instead. One must of course ask if her background is only marketing or is she at least something of a gear head? Of course, looking at it from Aston’s pov, let’s assume that they paid handsomely for time on Jay’s show and someone felt that someone from marketing was more appropriate.... for better or for worse.
This lady was just a walking PR handbook. The best guests are the real enthusiasts. EDIT: This is not about gender. Get over it. This PERSON was uninspiring, unprepared and added nothing to the segment except stale talking points.
she didn't even know how much the car weighed! the fact that Jay starting say "They did a great job" with her standing next to him tells me he knew early that she knows nothing....
@@frankcolumbo9615 "Former" with good reason... and why isn't she practicing law then? You're proving my point. Not good at much and obviously knows very little about the current product she's marketing. When she doesn't know the answer she just agrees with whatever Jay says. I doubt they'll keep her on much longer.
@@frankcolumbo9615 Why would I need to Google her... I JUST watched the video. Being an automotive engineer I can readily recognize automotive ignorance. Why are you defending her so much anyway? Is she your wife or what...
That has to be one of the more beautiful cars I’ve have seen in a while. Love that there is no chrome on the car. Those tail light are so impressive. Thanks for demoing the car. Love it!!
jean jacques kasel She knew where the hood latch is. She knew the designer's name. Maybe not a car person, but head of the "America's" division, maybe the best option they had. "Yeah, what you said.". (Weight, zero to 60, ...)
Vast technological knowledge 🤦♂️ Jay about to ask what it weighs Lady has a face that says she clearly doesn’t know Jay guessing how much it weighs…”ehh about 3300 lbs?” Lady clearly doesn’t know exactly and says confidently and incorrectly “rOuGhlYy” It actually weighs 3650 lbs. No, that’s not “around there” okay. She doesn’t know something that basic, that makes a big difference. If she was off 100 lbs sure but around that is jot 10+ of the entire car…way off
agreed, Yet she doubled AM's sales, and was the former marketing director for Jaguar Land Rover in Britain. it's all not about being a motor head it's about international business. Jay should of had an engineer
I was thinking the same thing and she looks like just came from doing errands and remembered she had this happening, so she throws on an Aston Martin jacket and hits the interview unprepared! Only thing she's certain of and points out is the placard saying the car was hand made!
"Were making the new Lagonda and it's going to be electric" 😂😂😂 Jay's response is hilarious, like obviously he thinks it's a stupid idea too. To miss out on that iconic British engine sound.
She's a businesswoman. She probably does a good job at what her job is, but her job is not the kind of person you'd want at this garage talking about cars for the audience, IMO
Had to stop watching. I just could not bear her ignorance given her position. Jesus. I feel like an incompetent in my job normally but this woman goes far beyond this.
The longer ads finish playing, as there is no skip button that comes on screen, then Jay's video doesn't start. The thing is just....done. Regphitting just starts the ad again. This is a new phenomena on these youtube's. Something's changed. The perils of owning a version one iPad. I can't even go full screen anymore on the videos that do play.
Thanks for posting this. Jay was just grasping at things to talk about and trying to get her to chime in. Whether she was nervous or just didn’t know the facts, and interview is made better when it’s a designer or engineer who is truly an enthusiast. Unfortunately, she clearly was not.
@Justin Wright Most every politician touts a degree in law, and no President operating within the free market has the power to control the overall economy. Any more copy and pasting you want to do?
That’s because with Aston being British, and being head of Aston US, she will have NOTHING to do with the car other than being head of sales for the US only under another title.
She sounded out of her depth, like she is afraid of being fired for saying something controversial. For contrast look at any Christian von Koenigsegg interview for an example of what a CEO who loves every detail of the cars they build looks like.
Hardly. To give her the credit for the company actually building a better product, finally maybe, is shortsighted to say the least. I believe it shows an incredible opportunity missed by having her present the car. Clearly she's out of her element in a very important 'commercial' for the brand. Between this and Matt Farras' review, Aston is failing the TH-cam game miserably.@@frankcolumbo9615
Good Gawd.... Did the "President?" of Aston Martin North America just come from the laundromat down the street?? As a president of a high-end auto manufacturer, that's in the middle of the N. American roll-out of their completely re-designed iconic model, you decide that you should represent the company and the car by choosing attire that makes you look like you're about to do some "paint-up, fix-up, clean up" at your sister's duplex..?? This new model showcase on Jay's YT channel probably will be seen by more people, than the entire N. American tour! I'm also going to take a wild guess and say that you're not quite up to speed on the particulars of this car, after watching Jay do all the Q&A for you. Another wild guess.., I don't think you even know how to open the trunk, after your hesitation, and Jay's demonstration. Bottom line, you seem to be a very nice person, and I'm sure you are, but wearing a $30 jacket with some automotive logos on it doesn't qualify someone for a high-level position with an auto manufacturer.
I do not understand why so many people bashed this woman. I watched the episode twice. The second time was after I read all the negative comments to see if I missed anything. She was humble and polite and professional. I don't think she deserved all the hostility. She's the President of the Americas division. She didn't engineer the car or build it with her own two hands. I'm sure her job goes beyond all the technical details of the car. Calm down everyone. I enjoyed the episode. I think she did a very good job representing Aston Martin.
I love this content Jay leno is amazing and he knows a lot, today's lesson: Aston always gets the interior right. even the db7 still looks amazing inside and it's a 90s interior!!
I’ve been a fan of Aston since a kid in the genocide war they inspired me become a car designer and one day I wish to design the new generation of their cars would be a dream come true
VP?? Laura Schwab, 44, is president of Aston Martin the Americas. Her down-to-earth demeanor and unconventional leadership style is helping to drive the British marquee record sales growth. Google her
Is that really the president of Aston Martin USA??? C'mon people, She's got zero personality, no presence and is absolutely clueless about the New Vantage or cars in general for that matter!! Please tell me this was a prank. . .
@@ThomasFerrugia From every other episode he asks that kinda question because what he is expecting an informative answer.....He is giving presenter a chance to point out all the similarities and advances on their sophisticated complex machines. To show off..................Not how many they made.....lol
"THEY'VE really kicked it up a notch." " THEY'VE really done a good job with this car." "Good luck with your new job at Aston-Martin" lol 😂😂😂😂😂 oh man I'm dying Jay Leno is still a SAVAGE
Reminds me of the episode when Larry David sold Toyota’s. Customer: So what’s under the hood here? Larry: awkward pause..........big stuff! Big charging pistons, crazy pistons
She looked so worried when Jay asked to open the hood, clearly she didn’t know how to... and then they cut to a scene with the hood already popped lmao :) Anyways, really digging the car. There’s something about it’s face that reminds me of an S15 Silvia.
@@moogle68 I was and I am now, so it must be pretty obvious if I still picked up on it. Notice @6:46 when Jay was clearly asking someone offscreen if the hood could be opened, to the jump cut @6:51 after the is popped… at which point we see her fiddling with the safety latch.
That is one beautiful car. My son rang me the other day, he has a 31 Ford Hot Rod and he wanted to move the battery inside the car so he could place a trans cooler where the battery was. I said hang on I'll see what Jay Leno recommends. He now has an Odyssey battery behind the seats.
Perhaps because she knows shockingly little about this car or Jay is overly enthusiastic, but to me this video comes across as payed/sponsored content.
Glad Jay was there to tell Aston Martin's president about her car.
hahahaha!!! Yes!!
She's only the president of North America. Now, Andy Palmer the CEO would have been all up in that grill!
But boy is she hot 😍
Callum Bush
That matters because?
Ha that’s exactly what I was thinking. All good having a woman be Aston‘s contact for the video, but she surely didn’t come off as a “car girl“
The rep from Aston should not have been there, she has a marketing background, not a engineering one. Poor Jay had no one to bounce his enthusiasm off. In regards to the car itself, very nice. Thanks Jay
Agreed!
That's not a rep, that's the President of Aston Martin NA hahaha
Even if she was marketing, how do you avoid learning the specs of a performance car from a performance brand that you are marketing or promoting...
@@83drummerboy
Even the President of a company can show up at an event or show as a representative of said company. She is here representing her company, for better or worse, lol.
Leno was stuck with driving around a soccer mom.
Jay: What can you tell me about the new Vantage?
Aston lady: Yeah
😂😂😂
He asked about the engine but her response was “it’s a fabulous engine”. I expected a better response than that from the president...
Eric Lim Funny how both obviously did not mention that it’s made by AMG.
@@kraenk12 Try again. Jay mentions it here 3:49
not to stereotype but I mean shes a blonde and the president of a full million dollar car company. Not beauty products!
@@hugoboss8503 how is that not stereotyping
she is very very poor.
Jay: So what’s the horsepower, 220?
Her: Yeah, 220....221....whatever it takes.
Solid mr mom reference
Erm. Jay noticed she can't contribute anything and basically took over. The lady wasn't prepared at all - only agreeing on everything Jay said.
Social engineering at its best!
Could not have said it better!
Yes.... precisely.
yes..
"yeahhh exactly" yeahhh
Jay.. “so this is the base model right”?
AM... “yes”
Jay.. “so are those wheels an option”?
AM.. “yes they are”
I Also like
Jay.. “ so can you drive this car on the track?
AM.. “yes it has track mode”
LMAO yes exactly what I said in my comment
Jay: This has a transaxle as well right?
Lady: Without skipping a beat “mm-hmm.” *totally doesn’t know but is banking on Jay assuredly knowing what he’s talking about and she’s just coasting off of that
I know next to nothing about cars but this assures me what an episode would be like if Jay ever had me on
I'm shocked that these are real quotes. Wow.
It feels like Jay knows more about the car than the president of Aston Martin.
President of AM North America...AM North America is just a sales region, they have nothing to do with making the car.
Mel P
Man you guys are tuff on her. I don’t think Presidents are motor heads . Perhaps her forte is marketing and promoting .
Well Jay knows so much and he is a talker! It’s not like he asked her many questions that he didn’t answer himself.
She knows enough to make sure the car gets sold.
How do you promote something by knowing nothing about what your promoting? I feel like knowing specs is pretty key in promoting anything in this industry.
Jay is going to have to turn the comments off for this video. Lol
Google will do it for him. I for one welcome our new soul-crushing overlords. I've never been a fan of freedom or happiness. ;-)
*When Jay knows more about the car than the President of Aston Martin USA....sigh*
BUT DIVERSITY
@@Recovery82 Diversity right!! does car companies lot of good too right! Huh. (good Lord help me)
I just don't understand how women keep getting all the great jobs.
*'I wasn't into cars'*
*Schwab knew little about cars when she entered the business. She attended Notre Dame on a tennis scholarship, a sport she had been playing since the 5th grade.*
Seriously. This is the persoon who they put in charge of communications.
She must have banged her way to the top, I just cant see it happening otherwise.
*I got an interview in San Diego with a digital startup company in the late 1990s. They sold cars online - they built configuration technology and had a reverse auction marketplace. I’m thinking - there’s no way I’m getting this job. I know nothing about cars. I know nothing about the internet. I got a law degree. I went to leave and the CEO who interviewed me told the HR manager don’t let her get to the door.*
It checks out, definitely sucked up all those promotions.
BUT SHES A WOMAN
Love the car, but why not send an Aston engineer who can tell us something actually interesting about the car?
Jon Chalkley I think jay wanted to audition for AM spokesperson and requested the President. His pandering was embarrassing. Sad
Like es reading a TelePrompTer, scripted crap 💩
Nope its feminism that got her elected at the first place and she wants 15 mins of camera time.
they should have sent an AMG engineer since that's a AMG GT S
You guys have sure upped the camera work and lighting. Absolutely perfect for car shoots in that studio set!
Cigar Obsession haha ur a fan too? Soo funny, i just finished ur macallan cigar video and now on this😂😂
This probably has to do with Austin Martin and its marketing team -- they have their own camera and light professionals -- working on this video. But I hope I am wrong and all cars from now on will be presented this way.
Aston
The audio is still rough as always though lol
Their videos have definitely improved over the years
She will also answer any HR questions Jay may have.
Underrated comment
Oh man. I thought the comment section were just hating. But damn get a car enthusiast to do this AM.
You can tell she's not into cars, especially at 2:57 - “you can even change the mode".
@Justin Wright *should have
Lol my 2013 Kia Forte had driving modes 😂
"..you can even change the mode, as you know.."
It's an obvious fact and she's even stating it as such. You're trying a bit too hard to make your case if you had to chop away what she said in the exact same statement.
@@NoGoodHandlesComingToMind a fact so obvious, it's like telling Jay that the car can change gears. Like the comment above mentioned, he should have spoken to an engineer.
@@jgulf You're digging in a bit, it wasn't like your example at all and claiming it was just undermines your comment. You don't have to agree with me, I really just disagree with the quality of your comparison.
She has as much charisma and knowledge as wet rag! It amazes me after 25 years of being in that trade, I couldn't get a job.
Get an engineer or designer from the company. Someone who doesn’t speak in marketing-talk and brand buzzwords.
Willy Lamb Amen
Or someone who isnt a female
Leonard Tarantino please, it’d be great to see more women involved. But I do agree with the wish of having someone from engineering/design at least with her, if not instead. One must of course ask if her background is only marketing or is she at least something of a gear head?
Of course, looking at it from Aston’s pov, let’s assume that they paid handsomely for time on Jay’s show and someone felt that someone from marketing was more appropriate.... for better or for worse.
Pretty sure nobody buys this car based on specs. If that is what you are into you would get the Porsche.
exactly.
This lady was just a walking PR handbook. The best guests are the real enthusiasts.
EDIT: This is not about gender. Get over it. This PERSON was uninspiring, unprepared and added nothing to the segment except stale talking points.
I agree. I found her annoying and brought nothing of substance.
yep, she had no idea what she was talking about.
she didn't even know how much the car weighed! the fact that Jay starting say "They did a great job" with her standing next to him tells me he knew early that she knows nothing....
what's a good video of a guest that bring something to the table and actually adds to the video?
Im wondering how she got the job ?
Regardless of all the negative comments about the lady. She’s making a lot more money then any of us...and actually works for an awesome company.
Everyone who's complaining about this woman . . . . Is exactly right! 😁
Agreed and great name!
I think she was my UPS driver up until last week..
ur UPS driver has a law degree and former marketing director for Jaguar Land Rover in Britain??
@@frankcolumbo9615 "Former" with good reason... and why isn't she practicing law then? You're proving my point. Not good at much and obviously knows very little about the current product she's marketing. When she doesn't know the answer she just agrees with whatever Jay says. I doubt they'll keep her on much longer.
@@stevesmith3033 rather than embarrassing yourself, google her and read for yourself..
@@frankcolumbo9615 Why would I need to Google her... I JUST watched the video. Being an automotive engineer I can readily recognize automotive ignorance. Why are you defending her so much anyway? Is she your wife or what...
@@stevesmith3033 u don't research ur topic and rant from ignorance and look the fool.
The early to mid 2000 Aston Martin Vanquish is probably one of my fav cars.
That has to be one of the more beautiful cars I’ve have seen in a while. Love that there is no chrome on the car. Those tail light are so impressive. Thanks for demoing the car. Love it!!
I drove the car a couple of times recently and it really was impressive. A great balanced everyday car that isn't crazy fast but a lot of fun.
"It drives so beautifully, you can even change the mode" she says. omg what were they thinking sending her. Let alone hiring her.
Social injustice got her that job /s
What was the woman even doing there... Saying thank you?
2018 RX7... and Jay is now the president of Aston. Just thought I'd summarize EVERY comment on this video.
The Seattle Cyclist i saw miata so much, glad im not alone
David Pistek I'm with ya. But hey good advertising for Mazda.
what is the lady doing in there, better let someone who is passionate and talk about the car
Can't wait until I make enough money to collect these beautiful machines... I'm in love with Aston, ever since the day I first saw one in person 😍😍😍
Jay will never not drive a car like he stole it and I love it the engine and shifts are so great sounding I love his vids.
Beautiful body, phenomenal interior with an AMG V8.
U talking about the woman or the car?
@@dopeburgermike she has a V8 ring on her hand!
Cant tell if I like the front end or not...
annon # the shape is almost the same. Everything else is worse
who cares what Jay thinks
She nods her head like Jay is speaking to her in a foreign language 😂
does she know anything about the car?Jay knows more after some days than her after a year.does she have a proper pair of shoes to go to such a show?
jean jacques kasel She knew where the hood latch is. She knew the designer's name. Maybe not a car person, but head of the "America's" division, maybe the best option they had.
"Yeah, what you said.". (Weight, zero to 60, ...)
BrianG, yes maybe the best they had ;-)
With her joyful attitude and vast technical knowledge, this lady would need just a couple of minutes to convince me to buy a Porsche.
HAHAHAHAHA
Vast technological knowledge 🤦♂️
Jay about to ask what it weighs
Lady has a face that says she clearly doesn’t know
Jay guessing how much it weighs…”ehh about 3300 lbs?”
Lady clearly doesn’t know exactly and says confidently and incorrectly “rOuGhlYy”
It actually weighs 3650 lbs.
No, that’s not “around there” okay. She doesn’t know something that basic, that makes a big difference. If she was off 100 lbs sure but around that is jot 10+ of the entire car…way off
Yep, she is gone from Aston. Now with “big brand” - Rivian 😂😂😂
Yeah, she shows little zeal for her own product.
Porsche is way more reliable anyway.
It's like someone took a magic wand to a Mazda MX-5. Beautiful car.
I'm sorry Aston, but the person you sent was useless.
On behalf of all British Aston fans..... this woman is a sales brochure
who cares she is hot
agreed, Yet she doubled AM's sales, and was the former marketing director for Jaguar Land Rover in Britain. it's all not about being a motor head it's about international business. Jay should of had an engineer
I was about to say this haha You can tell she knows absolutely nothing about cars
I was thinking the same thing and she looks like just came from doing errands and remembered she had this happening, so she throws on an Aston Martin jacket and hits the interview unprepared! Only thing she's certain of and points out is the placard saying the car was hand made!
Atleast she knew where the hood latch was, it doesn’t seem like she knew anything else.
she does seem to know how to double AM's sales
LOL she knew the engine was in the front 😂
I hope that was sarcasm because there was a clear edit while someone popped the bonnet (hood) and probably told her where the latch was.
Soccer Mom got the Top Job!
"Were making the new Lagonda and it's going to be electric" 😂😂😂 Jay's response is hilarious, like obviously he thinks it's a stupid idea too. To miss out on that iconic British engine sound.
Andrew Walker This Aston has a German engine by AMG.
she doesn't know what an NSX is Jay, you're wasting your time
She didn’t know the weight of the car 🤨😑😂😂...
REALLY???
Or 0-60 time 🙄
Here's betting she knows her own weight to the pound.
She knew it had vanity mirrors and a hand bag holder.
Take it easy guys she's my mother and trying her best.
@@sevnlight6313 🤣
How does president of a company and doesn't know things like how much it weighs or too lazy to do the research before they go on his show
Her father was probably president before her, and she inherited it.
President of AM USA... So just a saleswoman
If she had watched a single video or her researchers had told her anything, Jay ALWAYS asks or mentions the weight of the cars.
She's a businesswoman. She probably does a good job at what her job is, but her job is not the kind of person you'd want at this garage talking about cars for the audience, IMO
To be fair, I don't know what my car weighs in pounds either...
With all respect, how the hell did she get that gig?
google her. she doubled AM's biz. They didn't want a motorhead they wanted a businessperson with law degree. They chased her to sign on
@@frankcolumbo9615 She didn't though. Astons are selling because they have new models.
@@VirusTornado they're selling, Professor Stoner, because of the deal SHE made with AMG. class dismissed. got back to your joint
@@frankcolumbo9615 Mmm nope. Aston announced their partnership with AMG in 2013. Laura Schwab got her current job in 2015. Class dismissed.
@C-Bomb more like (choke, choke)
Had to stop watching. I just could not bear her ignorance given her position. Jesus. I feel like an incompetent in my job normally but this woman goes far beyond this.
The longer ads finish playing, as there is no skip button that comes on screen, then Jay's video doesn't start. The thing is just....done. Regphitting just starts the ad again. This is a new phenomena on these youtube's. Something's changed. The perils of owning a version one iPad. I can't even go full screen anymore on the videos that do play.
That woman knows nothing about the car.
Vincent Vader she’s nervous too! Just kept says “yeah” lol
she can suck some knob tho
Some folks can't even write a sexist comment, they just thumb up some other sexist comment, from some neanderthal who somehow managed to type.
^^ welcome to the internet softy.
Thanks for posting this. Jay was just grasping at things to talk about and trying to get her to chime in. Whether she was nervous or just didn’t know the facts, and interview is made better when it’s a designer or engineer who is truly an enthusiast. Unfortunately, she clearly was not.
Jay Leno for president
That would be a waste of his time. He already wasted years at a job.
Look at all this diversity, wow, so stunning and brave.
The first time I drove past one of these, I nearly crashed. Probably one of the best looking cars ever, especially in black!
Well that was awkward...
It's got a pretty bage 😆
Who knew Christina Applegate, was the VP of Aston Martin in the United States.
Applegate doesn't have a law degree and didn't double AM NA business.
You mean Kelly Bundy... right?
Why on earth was this woman sent? Hugely uninspiring
C'mon Jay. Do the DBS Superleggera
Jay, you are the best!
I hope you live long and continue to be a true icon of the American fabric!
Good on them for bringing the manual and listening to the customers👍🏼 Absolutely beautiful machine with the swan doors!
Has she even heard of Aston Martin before?
Yes
Right! Feel free to throw out a little technical info there PRESIDENT!
I actually had to just turn it off and that never happens with jay's Garage
jay could have parked a Toyota corolla in there and wrote Aston Martin on it with a sharpie and she wouldn't know.
She don't know her specs, and that's disappointing.
Aston Martin Timeless Beauty
Shes just there lol
Man that is a beautiful car. Gorgeous curves. And that interior.
Jays comment about the golf clubs was priceless.
Jay executed a top notch description of this car....
What was she doing there again?
She reminds me of a character from Portlandia.
Matt Salvo vapid, psuedo intellectual
California Vocal fry, Up-speek and baby talk.. Shes a 12 year rich valley girl, trapped in an older womans body..
@Justin Wright Most every politician touts a degree in law, and no President operating within the free market has the power to control the overall economy. Any more copy and pasting you want to do?
This lady knows nothing about this car. Just PR talking points.
Graham R - Mainly because it’s an AMG engine. Drivers tend to drive them hard and fast. So they tend to get a lot of abuse.
You are completely wrong - she knows where the hood latch is, haha.
This episode had the LEAST information about the car, ever.
That woman seems to know nothing about the car...
Shes flustered by Jay
2018 party piece
I guess you're just a sexist misogyist! 😂🤪
That’s because with Aston being British, and being head of Aston US, she will have NOTHING to do with the car other than being head of sales for the US only under another title.
Thought Crimes Of course I'm joking (but others aren't...)
She sounded out of her depth, like she is afraid of being fired for saying something controversial.
For contrast look at any Christian von Koenigsegg interview for an example of what a CEO who loves every detail of the cars they build looks like.
I don't think so .
Amen!
This lady knows 0 about cars. Please bring enthusiasts on the show!
Aston's president of the Americas seems like she drives a mini van. Wow.
yet she doubled AM's biz. google her
Hardly. To give her the credit for the company actually building a better product, finally maybe, is shortsighted to say the least. I believe it shows an incredible opportunity missed by having her present the car. Clearly she's out of her element in a very important 'commercial' for the brand. Between this and Matt Farras' review, Aston is failing the TH-cam game miserably.@@frankcolumbo9615
@@mtnvalley9298 I believe she hasn't the faintest idea what her company is selling. She is a paper pusher.
Emsnews Supkis maybe so, but she increased AM revenues across the board. Wish I had more clueless salespeople like her.
She is NOT a sales person. She inherited a company making a better product than before her tenure. Is she your sister?@@frankcolumbo9615
Good Gawd.... Did the "President?" of Aston Martin North America just come from the laundromat down the street?? As a president of a high-end auto manufacturer, that's in the middle of the N. American roll-out of their completely re-designed iconic model, you decide that you should represent the company and the car by choosing attire that makes you look like you're about to do some "paint-up, fix-up, clean up" at your sister's duplex..?? This new model showcase on Jay's YT channel probably will be seen by more people, than the entire N. American tour! I'm also going to take a wild guess and say that you're not quite up to speed on the particulars of this car, after watching Jay do all the Q&A for you. Another wild guess.., I don't think you even know how to open the trunk, after your hesitation, and Jay's demonstration. Bottom line, you seem to be a very nice person, and I'm sure you are, but wearing a $30 jacket with some automotive logos on it doesn't qualify someone for a high-level position with an auto manufacturer.
Barry Bishop If Jay can wear denim so can she.
Totally agree.
I do not understand why so many people bashed this woman. I watched the episode twice. The second time was after I read all the negative comments to see if I missed anything. She was humble and polite and professional. I don't think she deserved all the hostility. She's the President of the Americas division. She didn't engineer the car or build it with her own two hands. I'm sure her job goes beyond all the technical details of the car. Calm down everyone. I enjoyed the episode. I think she did a very good job representing Aston Martin.
Astons just sound so good and the style fits it perfectly
aston, get someone that has FACTS and EMOTION, to represent your car and company. wow, really?
I love this content Jay leno is amazing and he knows a lot, today's lesson: Aston always gets the interior right.
even the db7 still looks amazing inside and it's a 90s interior!!
yes, many 90's cars look far better then the cars we have today
Now that's one heck of a new car! Looks real sleek! Nice! 😎
I’ve been a fan of Aston since a kid in the genocide war they inspired me become a car designer and one day I wish to design the new generation of their cars would be a dream come true
Aston Martin always makes such beautiful vehicles, I could look at this car all day.
This was rather embarrassing.
You’d think the “President” would have done a bit more research on the car before hand....
President!
VP?? Laura Schwab, 44, is president of Aston Martin the Americas. Her down-to-earth demeanor and unconventional leadership style is helping to drive the British marquee record sales growth.
Google her
Is that really the president of Aston Martin USA??? C'mon people, She's got zero personality, no presence and is absolutely clueless about the New Vantage or cars in general for that matter!! Please tell me this was a prank. . .
I would have to say that the 2019 Vantage is a beautiful car inside and out maybe one of the best looking Aston Martins
I can't believe that no mention was made of the exhaust sound! This Aston Martin and the Jaguar Type-F make really glorious noises!
Jay, we can get new car press work from everyone else. We want to hear you tell the stories behind your own cars or interesting classic cars!
Jay: "this car is based on the DB10, right?"
Her: "yeah, we made ten of those DB10"
Matias G just wow
they did make 10
But she isn’t wrong. They made ten but never sold any of them.
@@ThomasFerrugia From every other episode he asks that kinda question because what he is expecting an informative answer.....He is giving presenter a chance to point out all the similarities and advances on their sophisticated complex machines. To show off..................Not how many they made.....lol
She said they made 10 for the bond movie.
The President of Aston Martin could not add anything more. Jay should have invited someone technical
15:30 I saw that look Jay! !! That was the " cop check after giving it the business " look lolol
I’ve just drove 1 of these in the uk at Silverstone and it’s amazing!
"THEY'VE really kicked it up a notch." " THEY'VE really done a good job with this car." "Good luck with your new job at Aston-Martin" lol 😂😂😂😂😂 oh man I'm dying Jay Leno is still a SAVAGE
*This woman knows nothing about this car. WTF.*
What information did she get wrong?
Who else remembers headlines? That was the best segment on jays show
Emilio Fernandez and also his jaywalking segment too. They were funny as heck lol
I sent one in and it got read
"Joint commission studies marijuana"...for real
Man I used to love that, I forget if it was every Monday or Wednesday night.
Bigshows93 Monday was always the headlines segment. So maybe it was on Wednesday night 😀
"The Wang-Holder wedding"
Very immersive video. I felt all the pleasure you felt driving this car. Thank you for making me feel good.
"that engine, it just drives so beautifully, you can change the mode as you know..."
"We checked the car and it drives great"... this PR persons kills the brand.
4:10 She didn't know the weight. Come on lady. You're on JLG... I'm all about equal. Know your stuff
AM chased her to be NA Pres. She doubled their business
Yes, but she knew that the badge was a piece of handcrafted jewelry, just what we'd expect a woman to know.
“It’s really comfortable” and “it’s got different modes” is what I learned today 🙄
Reminds me of the episode when Larry David sold Toyota’s.
Customer: So what’s under the hood here?
Larry: awkward pause..........big stuff! Big charging pistons, crazy pistons
The Denim is Back! ...seriously, beautiful car, the body lines flow, I want to see one in person.
6:28
"I mean I think it's un-mistakenly an aston martin"
… looks like a mazda to me! lol
It was obvious Jay was instructed not to mention all that Mercedes Benz, that actually is, what makes the car more modern.
She looked so worried when Jay asked to open the hood, clearly she didn’t know how to... and then they cut to a scene with the hood already popped lmao :) Anyways, really digging the car. There’s something about it’s face that reminds me of an S15 Silvia.
Are you high? They showed her opening the hood herself...
@@moogle68 I was and I am now, so it must be pretty obvious if I still picked up on it. Notice @6:46 when Jay was clearly asking someone offscreen if the hood could be opened, to the jump cut @6:51 after the is popped… at which point we see her fiddling with the safety latch.
I could be just hours starting this beautiful piece of engendering and I'd never get tired of watching this car.
That is one beautiful car. My son rang me the other day, he has a 31 Ford Hot Rod and he wanted to move the battery inside the car so he could place a trans cooler where the battery was. I said hang on I'll see what Jay Leno recommends. He now has an Odyssey battery behind the seats.
Perhaps because she knows shockingly little about this car or Jay is overly enthusiastic, but to me this video comes across as payed/sponsored content.
yet she doubled AM's business
Maybe the Designers and Engineers actually made some great cars and that's why business is up.