Returning for its third edition, the International Automotive Photography Awards is back for 2023 and Bentley is proud to sponsor the IAP Awards again this year. The IAP Awards aim to establish and promote the best automotive photography, bringing together a passionate community of like-minded people and showcasing a variety of talent and creative works, but you’ll have to be quick as entries can … [Read more...]
Newslines 20 March
Bentley Motors revealed record financial results for 2022, with operating profits up nearly €1 billion compared to 2018. The latest annual figures show a profit of €708 million, representing an 82 per cent growth in profit from a four per cent growth in volume while turnover reached €3.38 billion, up 19 per cent over the same period and the announcement follows record sales in 2022, when Bentley … [Read more...]
Newslines 27 January: Ford to make big job cuts
A massive jobs cull in Germany and other European countries is expected by the union representing Ford workers. Some positions are expected to be axed in the UK as well while the US car maker transitions towards a fully electric range from 2025, initially slashing over 3,200 jobs in Ford of Europe, and realigning with R&D in America. Bentley Motors announced a recruitment drive creating 200 … [Read more...]
Stolen to order for just a few pounds
Reasearch for Direct Line Motor Insurance reveals thieves typically secure at most five per cent of the value of a stolen car, despite the huge distress this crime causes for the vehicle owner, though it is often just 1.25 per cent. Interviews with car thieves reveal £2,000 is a typical value for a popular performance car such as an Audi S3, or a similar Mercedes and BMW model, that is valued at … [Read more...]
Newslines 17 October
Kia UK has partnered with Project EDWARD again as vehicle partner in 2022, providing three all-electric EV6 GT-Line S models for the team to use on their nationwide road trip from 17-21 October including two schools in Wales. First run in 2016, Project EDWARD is the UK’s biggest platform for showcasing best practice in road safety. It promotes an evidence-led, ‘safe system’ approach – the … [Read more...]
Flying Spur Speed completes Bentley’s new portfolio
The Launch of the Flying Spur Speed completes Bentley’s new portfolio, offering customers more choice than ever. Flying Spur Speed will be one of the last models to feature the iconic W12 engine; as the standard Flying Spur W12 ceases production. The newcomer tops the performance range over Flying Spur S with more power (+85 PS) and more torque (+130 Nm), now equivalent to 635ps with up to … [Read more...]
Tradelines 15 June
Hispano Suiza will participate in the Goodwood Festival of Speed, one of the most important automotive events in the world, which will take place between 23 and 26 June. The Spanish brand will be in with the Carmen, the 750kW electric hypercar which heralded Hispano Suiza´s return to the automotive world in 2019. Bentley is completing its new driver-focused S range with the Goodwood Festival … [Read more...]
Easter special: Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible
When you cut off the top of an Easter egg, you still have chocolate so can enjoy it even more and it’s the same with the Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible. The basic egg is good enough but if you’re lucky there will be some more treats inside, which is what we found with the incredibly satisfying 650bhp 6.0 litre 12-cylinder twin-turbo petrol convertible version of the GT Coupe. As … [Read more...]
Newslines 8 March
The enhanced Volkswagen T-Roc, T-Roc Cabriolet and T-Roc R are available to order in the UK. A new look inside and out with more refinements mark the newcomers and start from £25,000. Volvo Cars is introducing a range of updates to its entire car line-up, the most prominent of which is an exterior refresh of its fully electric XC40 Recharge. The company also unveils a single-electric-motor … [Read more...]
Bentley £3M boost for 3D printed components
Bentley has made a £3 million investment to double its Additive Manufacturing capacity at the company’s headquarters in Crewe. A state-of-the-art AM facility has been applied to a wide range of uses, producing more than 15,000 components in 2021 alone. This expansion will also enable Bentley to utilise advanced technology to create 3D printed vehicle components and even greater personalisation … [Read more...]
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