Early last year, Aston Martin confirmed that it will build the DBX crossover, but where the new model would be produced was still being decided. The automaker was looking into the former Jaguar plant in Conventry, along with a site in the United States, but now it seems Aston Martin has its sights on Macedonia.

The search began several months ago with a list of nearly 20 potential locations, which has since been narrowed down to four. Recently, the Yugoslav republic improved their offer, making it a more viable option for Aston Martin, which has stated in the past that financial support is an important factor.

"Macedonia is a recent and late contender having been previously ruled out," a source from Aston Martin toldReuters. "They came back with a stronger bid." On the reverse, the Middle Eastern option has dropped in favor as its offer isn't clear enough for the automaker. The top contender, Sutton Coldfield, central England, has reportedly "dropped a few balls of late," leaving the location still up in the air.

Aston Martin is set to make its final decision within the coming weeks, and the new plant is expected to help the automaker quadruple its production volume. By 2020, the automaker expects to produce 15,000 units annually, and while it would be advantageous to produce vehicles in its home market, Macedonia has offered generous subsidies. If Aston does choose Macedonia, the automaker would join fellow British marque JLR, which recently announced plans to build cars in Slovakia, in moving production to Eastern Europe.

Source: Reuters