News By Topic: Bentley

Bentley Motors, Inc. Announces Headquarters Move to Boston

Oct 5, 2007

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 5 -- Bentley Motors, Inc. today announced that it will relocate its North American corporate headquarters to Boston, MA. as part of a strategic realignment of its regional operations. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040408/DETH007LOGO ) The move, coupled with a realignment of the ... Continue reading

China Sees Rocketing Demands for Luxury Cars

Sep 28, 2007

SHANGHAI - September 28, 2007: The world's luxury car makers are very enthusiastic about the great growth potential in China's auto industry, a report from Xinhua News Agency said today. This enthusiasm is much in evidence at the Chengdu Motor Show 2007, which runs from September 22 to 28 in the capital of Sichuan Prov ... Continue reading

Fashion Designer and Bentley Re-Connect for Spectacular Exhibition

Sep 24, 2007

MILAN - September 24, 2007: At first sight, a couture dress and a luxury car might not seem to have much in common, but they share the spirit in which they were both created: a passion for detail and craft, a sense of personality and style and a visionary quality grounded in an understanding of tradition. So it is no s ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Reports August 2007 Sales

Sep 4, 2007

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. —Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced August 2007 sales of 21,655 vehicles, representing a decrease of 7.5 percent over August 2006 unit sales of 23,420. On a year-to-date basis, Volkswagen brand vehicle sales are down 3.6 percent through August.The decline represents the rapid sell down ... Continue reading

Bentley Announces New Leadership Team for North American Market

Aug 28, 2007

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 28 -- Bentley are pleased to confirm the appointment of two key individuals to lead North America, the company's biggest market. In addition to his role as Worldwide Operations Director, Geoff Dowding, 47, will also assume the position of Vice President, Bentley Motors, Inc. Geoff has been wit ... Continue reading

New 2008 600bhp Continental GT Speed Extends the Worldwide Appeal of Bentley's Iconic GT Coupe

Aug 1, 2007

- The most powerful production Bentley ever and the first to top 200mph. - Inspired by Bentley’s legendary ‘Speed’ models of the1920s. - A harder-edged, more sporting Bentley driving experience. - Builds on the success of Bentley’s iconic Continental GT coupe. The Continental GT Speed is the most po ... Continue reading

Vincentric's Best Value in America™ Awards

Jul 22, 2007

Hybrids Dominate Vincentric’s Best Value in America Awards BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan – January 17, 2006 – Vincentric’s Best Value in America™ awards were announced today, with hybrid vehicles leading the way. The Toyota Prius, along with the hybrid versions of the Ford Escape, the Honda C ... Continue reading

BMW Group Reports Strong June

Jul 3, 2007

June sales for BMW and MINI increase 6.0 percent First half-year sales for the BMW Group up 4.5 percent WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., July 3 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reports strong June sales of 29,394 vehicles, an increase of 6.0 percent over the 27,735 vehicles sold in June 2006. The BMW Group als ... Continue reading

Curvy Road Fractional Automobile Ownership Makes Driving The World's Greatest Cars Accessible And Convenient

Jul 3, 2007

NEW YORK, July 2 -- Driving some of the world's most expensive and exotic cars has now become more affordable and accessible to enthusiasts around the country who long not only to drive one, but drive a collection of Bentleys, Lamborghinis, Ferraris or Rolls Royces, with the July 11 national launch of Curvy Road's frac ... Continue reading

2007 APEAL Awards: Porsche Tops Again; Honda Captures Most Awards

Jun 28, 2007

.D. Power and Associates Reports: Higher Vehicle Appeal May Allow for Lower Dealer Incentives WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 28 June 2007 — Honda captures four model segment awards—more than any other vehicle nameplate this year—according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Automotive Performance, Execution ... Continue reading

Ultra Super Cars More Super Than Their Ultra Rich Drivers

Jun 15, 2007

Washington DC June 15, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that auto makers are turning out a new breed of supremely fast sports cars (click here for a list) that sell for upwards of $250,000 and share many characteristics of purebred racecars. Unfortunately, a growing number are ending up wrapped around trees. The Cal ... Continue reading

New Bentley Brooklands Coupe Celebrates Circuit's Centenary

Jun 15, 2007

Crewe, 15th June 2007 … This week, as the Brooklands track celebrates its centenary, the most famous of the vintage Bentley racing cars are reunited at the circuit for the first time in the company of the very latest Bentley Brooklands coupe. Bentley’s proud sporting pedigree, forged by the exploits of the im ... Continue reading

Bentley Says Brooklands Model Destined to Become Collectors' Classic

Jun 11, 2007

Since its launch at the Geneva Salon in March, the new Bentley Brooklands has captured the hearts of customers across the globe, with the first year’s production of this hand-assembled, luxury coupe already sold out. Speaking at the recent opening of a new dealership in Istanbul, Turkey, Dr Franz-Josef Paefgen, Be ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler AG Reports 4 Percent Increase in U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles for May 2007

Jun 1, 2007

-- Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 199,393 Vehicles, a 4 Percent Increase for May 2007 -- Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 21,771 Vehicles, a 1 Percent Increase for May 2007 NEW YORK, June 1 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 221,164 passenger vehicles in th ... Continue reading

Road Trip: 2007 Bentley Continental GTC Exclusive Interview - VIDEO

May 9, 2007

Bentley Motors made a rare, but very welcome appearance at the Western Automotive Journalists' 2007 Media Days in Monterey, CA. In fact, it may have been their first-ever participation in the annual WAJ event. Representing Bentley to show off their fabulous Continental GTC was Jyarland Jones, the company’s Lifesty ... Continue reading