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Bentley Exploring Options to Return to Racing

Bentley Exploring Options to Return to Racing

It’s been nearly a decade since Bentley captured the overall win at the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2003, and now the British automaker is in the preparation stages to possibly make a return to racing.

Bentley EXP 9 F Concept Customer Response ‘Extremely Positive’

Bentley EXP 9 F Concept Customer Response ‘Extremely Positive’

When Bentley debuted its EXP 9 F SUV Concept earlier this year at the Geneva Motor Show, it appeared that the vast majority of the world found its design a little less than pleasing. It appeared that the British automaker was going straight to redesigning the SUV based on its lukewarm response, but now Bentley’s…

Bentley EXP 9 F Drivetrain Details Released, Plug-In Hybrid Possible

Bentley EXP 9 F Drivetrain Details Released, Plug-In Hybrid Possible

Bentley‘s controversial EXP 9 F SUV that debuted last month at the Geneva Auto Show is soldiering on despite overwhelmingly negative reception at its unveiling.  More than a month later, the luxury automaker is revealing engine details including possibilities that might come as a surprise. As might be expected, a 4.0-liter V8 version is being…

Bentley Mulsanne Diamond Jubilee Celebrates Queen Elizabeth’s 60 Year Reign

Bentley Mulsanne Diamond Jubilee Celebrates Queen Elizabeth’s 60 Year Reign

At the gala opening of one of the world’s largest Bentley dealerships in Beijing, the luxury British automaker unveiled its Mulsanne Diamond Jubilee Edition in honor of Queen Elizabeth II. The new dealership opening also coincided with Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday, so it makes sense that the limited edition Mulsanne pays homage to Her Majesty….

Bentley Announces Global Partnership with Starwood Luxury Hotels

Bentley Announces Global Partnership with Starwood Luxury Hotels

Bentley of late has enjoyed double digit growths as the luxury marque rapidly expands in new markets. Moving forward with an aim to double annual sales by 2017, Bentley hopes to create a bigger impact in foreign markets by announcing a partnership with the world class St. Regis and The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts,…

Bentley Sales in China Beat US

Bentley Sales in China Beat US

In a world where gas prices and fuel consumption are the biggest issues on the average consumer’s mind, British luxury automaker Bentley is insisting on using V8 and V12 engines without a hint of concern. “We still offer V-12s and are the biggest producer of V-12 engines in the world,” Bentley chief operating officer Christophe…

Windsor Castle Concours d’Elegance will Feature 60 Stunning Cars

Windsor Castle Concours d’Elegance will Feature 60 Stunning Cars

This year marks Queen Elizabeth’s diamond jubilee, and to celebrate, a gathering of sixty rare and beautiful cars will be brought together at the quadrangle in Windsor Castle in England.  Only cars of the highest caliber have been invited to the event, and will be arriving at the castle from all over the world. One car from…

David Beckham To Sell-Off Half a Million in Cars

David Beckham To Sell-Off Half a Million in Cars

It’s too bad that even though David Beckham could make enough money to purchase a fine collection of luxury and sports cars, he could never find the time to enjoy them. Feeling a bit disappointed that his collection sits around in the UK collecting dust, Beckham’s loss can be someone’s gain as the 36 year old…

Bentley Opted for SUV Over New Sports Car

Bentley Opted for SUV Over New Sports Car

We all know hindsight is 20/20, and we can’t help but wonder if Bentley had the opportunity to do it all over again if they would have chosen a different path. The British luxury automaker debuted their 9 F Concept SUV at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show to much criticism and it didn’t take long for…

Bentley Continental GT V8 Preps For Goodwood Hill-Climb

Bentley Continental GT V8 Preps For Goodwood Hill-Climb

Preparing for the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Bentley took its latest model in the line-up, the Continental GT 4.0 liter V8, for a series of high-speed runs to acquaint the new British sports car to the hill-climb event and to allow Goodwood’s VIP guests to catch an early glimpse of the latest Bentley. As 2011…

Top 10 Cars of the Geneva Motor Show

Top 10 Cars of the Geneva Motor Show

It certainly deserves a spot on the list of Top 10 Geneva Motor Show cars. Many would also agree it also deserves the last possible spot. And so here it is, the Bentley EXP 9 F concept. Rather than a Continental GT styled swoopy looking crossover, Bentley’s SUV concept is big, bold and brutish, taking…

Bentley EXP 9 F Concept Design Will be Revamped

Bentley EXP 9 F Concept Design Will be Revamped

An international auto show is a great opportunity for an automaker to introduce an all-new product to the public in order to gauge approval and reception. Oftentimes, these concept vehicles are near 70 percent of the finished product that the public should expect once it reaches the market. However, there are rare occasions where the…

Bentley SUV Concept Video – First Look: 2012 Geneva Motor Show

Standing out, and for perhaps not all the right reasons, the Bentley EXP 9 F concept is a hard-to-miss debut at the Geneva Motor Show. Unveiled as part of the luxurious British brand’s expansion plans, it’s obvious that Bentley is thinking about growth in emerging markets like India and China with this potential new model….

Bentley EXP 9 F SUV Concept, for Rich People in Poor Countries: 2012 Geneva Motor Show

Bentley EXP 9 F SUV Concept, for Rich People in Poor Countries: 2012 Geneva Motor Show

America aside, Bentley’s new SUV concept is an ostentatious look at a future SUV from the prestigious British brand targeted specifically at “emerging markets.” There’s an increasing demand for extra pricey SUVs from countries like China, Brazil and India, as well as some traditional SUV hot spots like Russia and the Middle East. That said, considering…

Bentley Continental GTC V8 Convertible: Geneva Motor Show Preview

Bentley Continental GTC V8 Convertible: Geneva Motor Show Preview

The Bentley Continental GTC V8 Convertible will make its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show tomorrow, and will be a drop top version of the GTC V8 we saw in Detroit two months ago. The GTC is powered by a 4.0L twin turbocharged V8 which makes 500 hp and 487 lb. ft. of torque….

Bentley EXP 9 F SUV Concept Gets Mulsanne Looks: 2012 Geneva Motor Show

Bentley EXP 9 F SUV Concept Gets Mulsanne Looks: 2012 Geneva Motor Show

One of the most highly anticipated debuts at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show is the Bentley SUV Concept which the British luxury automaker has previewed ahead of its official reveal. Dubbed the EXP 9 F, the all-wheel drive luxury SUV is being displayed in concept form at the show powered by a 6.0L, twin-turbocharged W12…

Breitling for Bentley Watch Inspired by V8 Continental

Breitling for Bentley Watch Inspired by V8 Continental

Cars won’t be the only items to debut at the Geneva Auto Show next week, Breitling for Bentley is releasing a new watch inspired by the V8 Continental.  The exclusive timepiece features a metallic red inner bezel with the names of 24 global locations. Breitling watches are gorgeous luxury items that always carry a price to match…

Bentley Introduces Executive Interior for Mulsanne

Bentley Introduces Executive Interior for Mulsanne

Bentley is adding prestige and personalization to its Mulsanne with a new high class trim level called the Executive Interior, bringing the latest in multimedia connectivity to the English automakers flagship.  There are two choices within this high class trim level, either the theater specification or iPad spec executive interior. A Mulsanne takes Bentley workers…

Bentley Plug-In Hybrid SUV Rumored for Geneva Motor Show Debut

Bentley Plug-In Hybrid SUV Rumored for Geneva Motor Show Debut

It’s already public knowledge that British luxury automaker Bentley will be debuting an SUV concept at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, but now reports are coming in that there’s a slight possibility that concept will be a plug-in hybrid variant. The brand’s first SUV could hit the market within three years if the Volkswagen Group…

Bentley Needs China’s Help to Double Its Sales

Bentley Needs China’s Help to Double Its Sales

Bentley is aiming high with its proposed goal of doubling annual sales by 2017. The English luxury automaker has a long road ahead, but will be helped by the U.S. resurgence in car sales and especially by the boom in China. “I am assuming a robust, double-digit growth for 2012. I expect growth of more…

Most Expensive Bentley Ever to Sell at Bonhams Auction

Most Expensive Bentley Ever to Sell at Bonhams Auction

Dominating Le Mans during the 1920′s with its powerful, rugged, and reliable Bentley Blower, the British automaker from Crewe established itself as one of the earliest names in motorsports. This June, Bonhams’ Goodwood will offer a rare red 1929-32′Bentley 4 1/2-Liter for auction. According to experts, the Bentley is expected to reach bids as high…

Bentley Mulliner Driving Specification Revealed: Geneva Motor Show Preview

Bentley Mulliner Driving Specification Revealed: Geneva Motor Show Preview

Bentley‘s flagship, the Mulsanne, is getting a new sport focused package known as the Mulliner Driving Specification which will debut on the car at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The Mulliner Driving Specification package will add some performance features to the Mulsanne that will give the 6.75-litre V8 luxury touring sedan a new sports car tinge….