April 2014 International Brand US Auto Sales
May 2, 2014
Washington DC May 2, 2014; The AIADA reported that warmer temperatures and low interest rates helped drive growth of retail sales in April, offsetting a dip in fleet purchases. Brands able to capitalize on the surge included Kia (up 12.9 percent from April 2013), Nissan (up 18.5 percent), Subaru (up 21.7 percent), and ... Continue reading
Bentley Hybrid Concept Debuts in Beiing
Apr 22, 2014
Global debut of Bentley Hybrid Concept Bentley pioneers plug-in hybrids in the high luxury market Chinese debuts: Flying Spur V8, new Continental GT Speed & GT V8 S China remains key Bentley market (Beijing, 20th April 2014) Today, Bentley unveiled its vision of a more powerful and even more efficient future with the g ... Continue reading
Bentley Hybrid Concept Moves Forward
Apr 10, 2014
Bentley to introduce plug-in hybrid technology to the luxury market Additional performance and efficiency without compromise to luxury Bentley Hybrid Concept showcases the technology in flagship Mulsanne First application of hybrid power available in 2017 in the Bentley SUV (Crewe, England. 9th April 2014) Bentley is e ... Continue reading
Complete range of Bentley Home Collections on show at the prestigious Salon del Mobile
Apr 9, 2014
Complete range of Bentley Home Collections on show at the prestigious Salon del Mobile A modern aesthetic sensibility and refined craftsmanship, expressing a synthesis between tradition and innovation Collaboration with leading Italian interiors company defines luxury lifestyle direction for homes and offices (Crewe, 8 ... Continue reading
Bentley to export engines for the first time in its history
Mar 20, 2014
Bentley to become centre of excellence for W12 engines Bentley to export engines for the first time in its history 100 jobs across the business to be created (Crewe/London, 19 March 2014) Bentley has firmly reinforced its position as the worldâs largest producer of 12 cylinder engines after announcing its Crewe he ... Continue reading
The First Picture of the New Bentley SUV
Mar 20, 2014
Bentley Motors today releases the first picture of the Bentley SUV, due to hit roads in 2016. It will be the most luxurious and powerful SUV on the market, setting it apart from any other SUV, true to the brand hallmarks of luxury, performance, quality and craftsmanship. Dr Wolfgang Schreiber, Chairman and Chief Execut ... Continue reading
Bentley Operating profit increased to record £139.7 (167.7) million
Mar 20, 2014
Strong result from Bentley's record sales year Profit margin reaches 10% Strong growth expectation for 2014 (Crewe/London, England. 19 March 2014) Bentley Motors today posted a significant growth in profit and turnover, its strongest ever performance, as the company outlined its financial results for the year ending 31 ... Continue reading
Bentley Awarded UK Top Employer award for third consecutive year
Mar 13, 2014
Dedication to personal and professional developmentâ Company prepares for annual Apprentice Open Day on 22 March (Crewe, 12 March 2014) Bentley Motors has been named as one of Britainâs Top Employers for the third year running by the Top Employers Institute. Bentleyâs dedication to the personal developme ... Continue reading
How would you like to win a truly unique, signed drawing by Graham Hull?
Mar 8, 2014
How would you like to win a truly unique, signed drawing by Graham Hull? Author of the recently-published book Inside the Rolls-Royce & Bentley Styling Department 1971-2001, Graham joined Rolls-Royce and Bentley Motors, Crewe, in 1971. He became chief stylist, responsible for both marques in the mid '80s, and was deepl ... Continue reading
Mar 7, 2014
Also on offer Brian Epsteinâs Bentley Six vehicles featured in the new Channel 4 series âCarsâ (working title) led by star Philip Glenister are to be sold on behalf of the major broadcaster by international auctioneers Coys at their famous Spring Classics auction in London on March 11th. The cars going u ... Continue reading
Car Insurance Costs - Least and Most Expensive Models
Feb 24, 2014
By Jeffrey Steele, Insure.com - Last updated: Feb. 21, 2014 If you want to save money on auto insurance, spring for an SUV or minivan. Insure.com's annual ranking of the vehicles with the best car insurance rates is dominated by non-sedans. A few years ago, minivans held a good grip on our "least expensive to insure" r ... Continue reading
Bespoke Grand Touring with Bentley
Feb 20, 2014
Crewe, England. 20 February 2014) Time behind the wheel of the consummate British Grand Tourer â the Continental GT â is always an enjoyable experience and Bentley is offering customers and driving enthusiasts a range of unique driving experiences in 2014; from exclusive luxury breaks to bespoke routes around ... Continue reading
Inside the Rolls-Royce & Bentley Styling Department 1971 to 2001
Feb 18, 2014
From a small design team working on the Silver Spirit/Mulsanne, to becoming Chief Stylist, Graham Hull peels back the curtain on an idiosyncratic institution during his time at Crewe. Throwing light on a factory motivated as much by pride as the bottom-line, all of the projects â whether production, special commis ... Continue reading
Flying Spur Stars At Bentley Power On Ice Event
Feb 14, 2014
Bentley's new Flying Spur is proving to be one of the star attractions at this year's Power on Ice 2014 event in Finland ... Continue reading
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