Bentley
Bentley Motors Limited is a British registered company that designs, develops, and manufactures Bentley luxury motorcars which are largely hand-built. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG. Now based in Crewe, England, Bentley Motors Limited was founded by W. O. Bentley on 18 January 1919 in Cricklewood, North London.
Bentley cars are sold via franchised dealers worldwide, and as of November 2012, China was the largest market
Most Bentley cars are assembled at the Crewe factory, but a small number of Continental Flying Spurs are assembled at the factory in Dresden, Germany and bodies for the Continental are produced in Zwickau, Germany.
Bentley won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, and 2003.
Iconic Bentley models include the Bentley 4½ Litre, Bentley Speed Six, Bentley R Type Continental, Bentley Turbo R, and Bentley Arnage. As of 2015, Bentley produce the Continental Flying Spur, Continental GT, and Mulsanne.
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Bentley Monterey Car Week: 103 cars for 103 years
(Crewe, 10 August 2022) Bentley Motors is returning to Monterey Car Week with a programme of features across the event that together define the brand’s greatest ever presence on the Monterey
Bentley Mulliner Batur
(Crewe, 9 August 2022) Bentley Mulliner, the oldest coachbuilder in the world, is synonymous with the handcraftsmanship of exclusive coachbuilt grand tourers, at the pinnacle of the Bentley family. Following the
Bentley Motors Recieves South Pole’s “Net Zero Plastic to Nature”
(Crewe, 18 July 2022) Bentley Motors has become the first company to be awarded South Pole’s Net Zero Plastic to Nature accreditation after engaging in a successful waste stewardship appraisal. The
Bentley Celebrates 20 Years In China
(Crewe, 15 July 2022) Bentley Mulliner has created a unique collection of new Bentleys to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the British marque’s presence in China. Each of the four special models
Experimental Vintage Bentley EXP4
12 July 2022, Woodstock, UK The last of four Bentley 3-Litre experimental cars to be produced in the vintage period, which not only performed a vital role in proving the company’s
Phase 1 of Female Mentoring Programme Completed At Bentley
(Crewe, 8 July 2022) Bentley has successfully completed its first ‘Extraordinary Women’ mentorship programme, with the visit of five members of its first cohort to Bentley’s headquarters in Cheshire. The programme is
Bentley Airline Seat Specification
(Crewe, 6 July 2022) The new Airline Seat Specification of the Bentayga EWB is the most advanced seat ever fitted to a car. With 22-ways of adjustment, the world’s first auto
The Oldest Bentley In The World Returns To The Isle Of Man For Centenary Celebration
(Crewe, 29 June 2022) Last weekend saw the return of the oldest remaining Bentley in the world - EXP2 - to the Isle of Man, 100 years since it was part
Bently Announces The Return Of The Speed Six
(Crewe, 24 June 2022) Bentley Mulliner is to bring the iconic Speed Six back to life with a new and highly exclusive Continuation Series of 12 cars, each mechanically and aesthetically
BENTLEY LAUNCHES NEW GT SPEED AND STRIKING BLACK EDITION
Continental GT Speed increases power and torque Bold new Black Edition joins GT family New and unique styling cues handcrafted to perfection at Bentley’s Crewe factory (Crewe, 4 April 2016) Bentley unveils today the revised Continental GT Speed, raising the bar even further in terms of exclusivity and performance. The fastest production Bentley ever, with […]
BENTLEY MOTORSPORT SIGNS TEAM PARKER RACING
Bentley announces two-car deal with Team Parker Racing Team Parker Continental GT3s to run in British GT Championship and Blancpain Endurance Series Bentley Team HTP’s season-long contract comes to an end (24 November 2015, Crewe) Bentley Motorsport today announces that Team Parker Racing will run two Bentley Continental GT3s in the British GT Championship […]
Bentley Motorsport targets two championship titles
Bentley Team M-Sport heads to BES finale in contention for two titles PRO Cup Drivers’ title within reach for car #7 Soucek, Soulet and Buhk will run with Bentley’s winning number #31
BENTLEY MOTORS AT THE 66TH IAA FRANKFURT
Bentley unveils the Bentayga: the most powerful, most luxurious, most exclusive and fastest SUV in the world Bentayga combines unparalleled luxury with sporting ability, off-road performance and everyday usability Designed, engineered and built in Crewe, UK, this sector-defining SUV takes Bentley luxury to new places Continental GT displays refined Grand Touring luxury
Bentley Bentayga the most Exclusive SUV in the world
A true Bentley, combining unparalleled luxury with sporting ability, off-road performance and everyday usability Innovative and advanced technology – cutting-edge features with trademark exquisite luxury Designed, engineered and built in Crewe, UK, sector-defining SUV takes Bentley luxury to new places Sculptural design with elegant, timeless execution, balances athleticism with presence Bentley workforce blend exceptional craft […]
BENTLEY OPENS FIRST MOUNTAIN LODGE IN KITZBÜHEL
Munich / Crewe, 31 August 2015) Bentley Motors today announces the opening of its first ever mountain lodge in Kitzbühel, Austria. This new concept of living the Bentley essence in Europe opens its doors for the first time to welcome the European dealers and a selected group of VIPs and local residents.
BENTLEY AT THE PALACE OF HOLYROODHOUSE CONCOURS OF ELEGANCE
Historical Bentleys star at prestigious Edinburgh event 1952 R-Type Continental, ‘Blue Train’ and 8 Litre among line up ‘Bentley Sunday’ highlights best of British brand’s historic range (Crewe, 31 August) Scotland’s historical seat of power, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, is playing host to the 2015 Concours of Elegance from 4 to 6 September, with an […]
TOP TEN FINISHES FOR BENTLEY AT SILVERSTONE
P6 and P9 at Silverstone in second round of Blancpain Endurance Series Failed wheel nut and a drive-through penalty prohibit higher places Strong recovery for car #7 from P24 (Silverstone, 24th May 2015) Bentley’s return to the home of British motorsport at Silverstone brought a double-top-ten finish despite a challenging race for both cars. While […]
BENTLEY MARKS ANNIVERSARY WITH MILLE MIGLIA RUN
Historic Bentley takes on epic thousand-mile test of endurance This year marks 85 years since Birkin and Barnato’s aborted attempt 1930 4½-litre supercharged Blower one of just 55 ever produced (Crewe/Brescia, 12 May 2015) In 1930, ‘Bentley Boy’ Tim Birkin claimed his aborted attempt on the Mille Miglia in his legendary Blower was due to […]
BENTLEY BENTAYGA AT THE DETROIT AUTO SHOW 2015
Taking luxury to new places, Bentayga is inspired by the natural world The Bentley Bentayga combines pinnacle luxury and performance (Crewe/Detroit, 12th January 2015) Bentley’s all-new and ground-breaking luxury SUV is set to be revealed to the world later this year and a name has been chosen: Bentley Bentayga.
BENTLEY INCREASES SPEED AT DETROIT AUTO SHOW 2015
9% global sales increase makes 2014 a record year The Americas is number one market Newly launched Mulsanne Speed on display at Detroit Continental GT Speed Convertible and Flying Spur complete NAIAS line up (Crewe/Detroit 9th January 2015) In Bentley’s most successful market, the company showcases its new flagship model, the Mulsanne Speed, at […]
BENTLEY MOTORSPORT FULL 2015 RACING SCHEDULE
Continental GT3 race programme expands around the world Works, Works-supported and customer teams for 2015 Bentley Team M-Sport confirms 2015 driver line-up First race of the season will be the Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour (Crewe, 8th January 2015) Bentley Motorsport announces its full schedule of races around the world for 2015 after a successful debut […]
BENTLEY CRAFTS NEW GLOBAL CUSTOMER ENVIRONMENT
Official opening of ‘CW1 House’ – a striking new blueprint for Bentley’s global corporate identity New-look CI to be rolled out across global network from late 2014 “A visualisation of the most exclusive customer experience” New facility blends traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design to showcase the best of British luxury performance Mulliner commissioning area exhibits […]
BENTLEY WINS CATEGORY IN WALPOLE AWARDS
British Luxury Brand Overseas winner Recognition of sales success and British heritage and character Celebration of the pinnacle of British luxury excellence (Crewe, 4th November 2014) Bentley scooped the award for British Luxury Brand Overseas at the prestigious Walpole Awards held at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London last night. Jodie Kidd, the model […]
BENTLEY MULSANNE PARIS MOTOR SHOW 2014
New Bentley Mulsanne Speed - pinnacle of luxury and performance Signature Mulsanne upgraded for 2015 Powerful Flying Spur W12 showcases latest Bentley technology Continental GT V8 S and Continental GT Speed complete line-up (Crewe/Paris, 2 October 2014) Bentley unveils a new flagship model at the Paris Motor Show today, positioned at the very pinnacle […]