November 2006 US Auto Sales Box Score
Dec 4, 2006
Dec 1, 2006; Reuters reported that U.S. auto sales in November fell from a year earlier, according to sales data released on Friday by auto manufacturers. The following are highlights from sales data released by the largest car makers in the U.S. market. Overall industry: * November seasonally adjusted annualized rate ... Continue reading
Bentleys Arrive at UK Flagship Showroom
Dec 2, 2006
£3 million convoy drives through Birmingham BIRMINGHAM, England - Dcember 2, 2006: The British motoring legend, Bentley, has substantially increased its presence in the West Midlands following the completion of a state-of-the-art showroom at Fort Dunlop. Bentley Birmingham arrived at the new development in classic sty ... Continue reading
Bentley Motors Appoints New Dirctor of Marketing Communications
Nov 17, 2006
Crewe, 17th November 2006 ... Bentley Motors is pleased to announce the appointment of James Pillar to the new position of Director of Marketing Communications. James (40) joins Bentley from Ferrari GB, where he has held a number of marketing roles in the last three years, most recently as Marketing Director. Prior to ... Continue reading
Extras at Luxury Dealerships May Signal a Market Upturn
Nov 15, 2006
Washington DC November 15, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Fletcher Jones Motorcars and Newport Lexus are pouring on the fancy fixtures and service extras as they vie for a larger share of one of the nation's most prosperous luxury-car markets, coastal Orange County, California, reports USA Today. Auto industr ... Continue reading
VW to Revamp its Corporate Structure When New CEO Takes Over
Nov 15, 2006
Washington DC November 15, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that upon taking the helm as Chief Executive on Jan.1, Martin Winterkorn plans to change Volkswagen AG's corporate structure, according to people familiar with the situation. Winterkorn plans to reorganize the company's brands into two groups, the sources s ... Continue reading
Oct 30, 2006
- Launches 2007 Model Year - Standard in 2008 Model Year with Continental GT, Continental GTC and Continental Flying Spur - Lifetime Subscription to SIRIUS Included NEW YORK and AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 30 -- Bentley Motors Inc. and SIRIUS Satellite Radio today announced an exclusive agreement for the inclusion of SIR ... Continue reading
"OBNOXIOUS ODOR" A Lemon Makes
Oct 11, 2006
PRESS RELEASE "OBNOXIOUS ODOR" IN A BENTLEY MAKES THE CAR A "LEMON" FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A jury, in Orange County, California, has determined that a "smelly" 2001 Bentley Arnage is a "lemon" under California's consumer protection statutes. The verdict, which was delivered on Tuesday, October 10, 2006, obligates Bentle ... Continue reading
Bentley Motors 2007 Arnage Achieves LEV2 Emissions Compliance With Improved Performance
Sep 9, 2006
Press Release 08 September 2006 Integral Powertrain supports Bentley Motors in achieving LEV2 emissions compliance and improved performance for its 2007 Arnage model. Engine technology specialist Integral Powertrain has worked with Bentley Motors on a major emissions and performance upgrade for the 2007 Model Year Arna ... Continue reading
Bentley Commences Production Of The Continental GTC
Sep 5, 2006
CREWE, England - September 5, 2006: Following on closely from the first deliveries to customers of its new Azure, Bentley Motors is pleased to announce that it has now commenced production of the Continental GTC - an unprecedented introduction of two all-new convertibles in a single year. The GTC is the third member of ... Continue reading
Dunlop, Bavarian Tuner MTM Create Fastest Bentley Ever
Jul 13, 2006
AKRON, Ohio, July 13 -- Bavarian tuning specialist MTM has created the fastest Bentley ever with a 205-mph performance kit of engine upgrades and 21-inch Dunlop SP Sport Maxx ultra-performance tires. Motoren Technik Mayer GmbH announced that its MTM Bentley Continental GT retains the elegant appearance of the stock veh ... Continue reading
Jun 18, 2006
LE MANS, France, June 18 -- The venerable British automaker Bentley Motors has been inducted into Musée Automobile de la Sarthe. This prestigious honour was celebrated today when Bentley Chairman and Chief Executive Franz-Josef Paefgen was awarded the Spirit of Le Mans Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) president Jean-C ... Continue reading
BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED TO ENTER KOREA
Jun 15, 2006
Singapore, 15th June 2006.... Luxury British car manufacturer Bentley Motors Limited is delighted to announce that it will enter the Korean market with Charmzone Co., Ltd being appointed as the company's official representative. With increasing global awareness of the Bentley brand, expansion into Korea is the logical ... Continue reading
Bentley Continental Flying Spur - Hotel Shuttle in Singapore
May 31, 2006
Singapore, 31st May 2006....Raffles Hotel and Bentley Motors are proud to announce that a personally commissioned Continental Flying Spur will be used for chauffeuring VIP's and guests at the iconic hotel. The new Continental Flying Spur will transport guests in splendid style every step of the way, befitting the prest ... Continue reading
Bentley Announces Commercial Release of MicroStation V8 XM Edition
May 26, 2006
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--May 25, 2006--At this gathering of more than 2,000 attendees, Bentley Systems, Incorporated today released the commercial version of MicroStation V8 XM Edition - the most powerful and most accessible MicroStation release ever. Organizations will find the transition easy. An intuitive new interface plac ... Continue reading
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