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NewsBentley to End W12 Engine Production Next Year
A large chapter in the history of Bentley will come to an end in April of 2024 when the British automaker ceases production of its iconic 12-cylinder engine after more than 105,000 units, all of which are handcrafted in Crewe, England. This announcement is not a surprise as Bentley accelerates …
NewsRolls-Royce, Bentley, Bugatti All Had Record-Breaking Sales in 2022
It doesn’t seem like inflation had any effects on high-end luxury car buyers during the past 12 months. Rolls-Royce , Bentley and Bugatti are three great examples. In 2022, the year it revealed its first-ever all-electric model ( Spectre ), Rolls-Royce achieved a global sales performance unequalled in the company’s …
New ModelsBentley Unveils Sportier Flying Spur Speed for 2023
Bentley ceased production of the W12-powered Flying Spur in May only to come back with a new, sportier Flying Spur Speed for 2023 that features the same 12-cylinder powerplant. This latest addition effectively completes Bentley’s Speed lineup, which also includes similar versions of the Continental GT and Bentayga . The …
NewsBentley Boosts Comfort, Sportiness With New Azure, S Models
Bentley is redefining comfort and wellbeing for passengers with a new Azure specification for each and every one of its models. It’s not quite the Mulliner experience, but the British automaker offers a carefully curated selection of features designed to maximize relaxation. There’s a safety element to it, as well, …
New ModelsBentley Bentayga Extended Wheelbase Debuts With Heavenly Rear Seats
Quick question: what’s missing from the Bentley Bentayga ? If your answer is a long-wheelbase variant, the British automaker now has you covered. The goal with the Bentayga Extended Wheelbase is to provide the best rear cabin experience since the Mulsanne and build on record global sales of 14,659 units …
NewsFelicity Ace Cargo Ship Sinks in Shocking Turn of Events
All hopes of salvaging some of the nearly 4,000 U.S.-bound Volkswagen AG vehicles aboard the Felicity Ace went down the ocean today as the cargo ship finally sank, Portuguese authorities and the ship’s operator have confirmed. After a fire broke out on February 16, all 22 crew members were quickly …
NewsBurning Ship Now Under Control, Losses Could Top $400M
The fire ravaging the Felicity Ace cargo ship, which carries nearly 4,000 U.S.-bound Volkswagen AG vehicles and is still adrift around 170 km southwest of the Azores near Portugal, has lost its intensity and is now under control according to the ship’s owner and local port authorities. However, bad weather …
NewsEVs Aboard Burning Cargo Ship are Giving Fire Crews a Hard Time
The Felicity Ace cargo ship, which caught fire in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean last week with nearly 4,000 U.S.-bound vehicles on board, continues to burn and is making the work of firefighters really difficult. While all 22 crew members were quickly evacuated and no one was injured, it …
NewsHundreds of VW Group Vehicles Could be Lost in Cargo Ship Fire
We now have more details about Felicity Ace , the 198-metre-long cargo ship that caught fire in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday and is currently adrift nearly 2,000 kilometres off the coast of Portugal. First of all, it must be said that all 22 crew members were …
Hybrid/Plug-in HybridBentley Flying Spur Shows Greener Side With PHEV Model
Bentley has officially introduced the new Flying Spur Hybrid for the 2022 model year. It’s one more step toward the British luxury brand’s goal of selling nothing but fully electric vehicles by 2030. This plug-in hybrid variant of the Flying Spur sedan uses a Porsche-derived, twin-turbocharged 2.9-litre V6 instead of …
New Models2022 Bentley Bentayga S is Sportier and Louder
The super-luxurious Bentley Bentayga has been steadily growing in popularity since its launch, and while the British marque doesn’t always blend its renowned luxury appeal with high performance looks, it now intends to do so with a new S version of this posh SUV. Meet the Bentley Bentayga S, a …
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