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We're catching news this morning that Bentley's Chairman and CEO is leaving the brand. And while the British brand managed by Audi did have significant sales drop in 2023, it appears the decision to do so is of his own accord. On the same day, Aston Martin is confirming Hallmark's arrival as their new leader.
Check out both the Bentley and the Aston Martin press releases below.
Adrian Hallmark is leaving Bentley
[source: Bentley M...
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Exclusive single malt Scotch whisky fusing both traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge precision engineering technology
Limited-edition release features a unique 180-degree twist vessel and reflects the horizontal trajectory of the automotive world
Coincident with the 200-year anniversary of The Macallan, the two brands pursuit of uncompromised excellence and an extraordinary journey to the future
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source: Bentley
Bold inspires Bold: a numbered and limited edition of 500 units
Inspired by the Batur, built on the technical base of the Diavel V4
Beyond the 500 units, Ducati Diavel for Bentley Mulliner: a limited and numbered series of 50 motorbikes reserved for Bentley customers, with the opportunity to make the bike even more unique
Characterized by a completely new design, unique and refined components and a special dedicated liver...
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source: Audi AG
CFO Jürgen Rittersberger notes: “Stable financial performance in the first three quarters with an operating margin within the target corridor”
Member of the Board of Management for Sales Hildegard Wortmann: “We can be very satisfied with around 1.4 million vehicles delivered despite the challenging market environment”
Revenue rises to €50.4 billion in the first three quarters, operating profit reac...
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photos: PistonHeads
Bentley calls the Flying Spur line the Pinnacle of Luxury but you won't find this in Bentley showrooms. You probably won't find it at your local big box hardware store either. Maybe at the boutique hardware store in Beverly Hills. What am I talking about? This is a 2005 Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 pickup...I know, it was hard for me to type that out. Here's the ad:
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The first car in the Speed Six Continuation Series makes its global debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
‘Speed Six Car Zero’ is the engineering development car for the programme, and will be retained by Bentley
Continuation Series by Mulliner based on original drawings and mechanic’s notes drawn from the archive
1930 24 Hours of Le Mans competitor ‘Old Number 3’ and Bentley’s own Speed Six (GU409) provide real-wor...
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Batur leads five W12 powered Bentleys at the famous Goodwood hill climb in a UK dynamic debut
Mulliner debuts the first Speed Six Continuation Series
Bentley’s original supercar – a 4½ Litre Supercharged Blower – returns from racing at Le Mans Classic to join Bentley’s dynamic line up
Parade run of 12 cars celebrates 20th anniversary of the W12 engine including seven cars from the expanded Heritage Collection
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Le Mans Collection marks 20th anniversary of Bentley’s sixth victory at the world’s most iconic endurance race – the 24 Hours of Le Mans
Shared history: 100 years since the first Le Mans – when a Bentley recorded the fastest lap
Bentley Rotating Display houses a valve from the engine of the 2003 Le Mans winning #7 Bentley Speed 8
Limited edition of a total of 48 Continental GT and GTCs globally
Powered by 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12,...
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source: Bentley Motors
Production of Bentley’s iconic W12 engine to finish in April 2024 after more than 100,000 units produced in Crewe
Decision strategic to Bentley becoming a leader in sustainable luxury mobility
Milestone marked with confirmation of the most powerful version ever
Power for sold-out Bentley Batur confirmed as 750 PS, with 1000 Nm of torque, as development engine completes durability testing
Aim for all 30 W12 manufa...
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Today we can offer you the first photos of the facelifted Bentley Continental GT and GTC. We spied both the coupe and convertible during cold weather testing and noticed some changes. The headlights are getting a new design as well as the rear lights. The grille and front bumper are also getting their share of new design.
The same goes for the rear bumper and the exhaust pipes, a new look there as well. Expect a debut in 2024.
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source: Bentley
Düsseldorf showroom at the heart of Bentley’s thriving regional network
20th anniversary event highlights British marque’s European strength
Rare collection of Bentley cars old and new on display in futuristic glass showroom with a focus on skills and craftsmanship of Bentley’s in-house coachbuilder Mulliner
Exclusive Bentley Mulliner Bacalar and classic Bentley Corniche Coupé by Mulliner Park-Ward take cent...
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source: Audi AG
Audi CEO Markus Duesmann says, “Financial performance shows the strength of our brand group”
Revenues of €44.6 billion, operating profit of €6.2 billion, operating margin of 14.0%: Audi Group is performing well despite geopolitical crises and strained supply chains
High demand for Audi electric models, strong performance from Bentley, record deliveries from Lamborghini, and stable deliveries from Ducati
The Pr...
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source: Audi AG
CEO Duesmann: “Global fossil fuel crisis affirms strategic focus on e-mobility and carbon-neutral production.”
CFO Rittersberger: “A strong first half-year shows that Audi has mastered the turbulence well and systematically seized opportunities.”
Revenues of €29.9 billion, operating profit of €4.9 billion, operating margin of 16.5%, net cash flow of €2.6 billion.
The Audi Group is pre...
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source: Audi AG
British marque starts 2022 with unparalleled performance
Operating profits up 162 per cent to €170 million in first quarter
Figures mirror second best full-year profit figure ever
Revenue per car soars from €184,000 in 2021 to €212,000 - return on sales reaches 21 per cent
Bentley sales up 38 per cent in Europe year to date
Global Continental GT sales increase by ten per cent
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source: Audi AG
CEO Markus Duesmann: “Audi has a clear plan for the electric and digital future.”
CFO Jürgen Rittersberger: “In a very challenging environment, we showed our financial strengths.”
Operating profit of 5.5 billion euros and net cash flow of 7.8 billion euros
Brand group: Joint goals and synergy potentials in high nine-figure range
In the challenging fiscal year of 2021, Audi once again put its strengths to the ...
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source: Audi AG
Synergy potentials in the high hundreds of million euros and a long-term operating margin of over 11%
Brands benefit from the transfer of key technologies and a common path into electric mobility
Markus Duesmann: “We want to utilize our shared strengths and focus on the individuality of the brands”
The transformation to electric mobility requires large investments: With intensified cooperation in their Brand Group...
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source: Bentley
Continental GT3 Pikes Peak powers through dynamic testing
Race engine completes prove-out phase using renewable fuel
More than 750 bhp in testing and 1000 Nm from reworked 4.0-litre V8
30 per cent more downforce than standard Continental GT3
Revised chassis, water-cooled brakes and 3D-printed parts
Bentley bids for triple crown of Pikes Peak records
Targeting Time Attack 1 record, to add to Production SUV and Production C...
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source: Bentley
Customers from around the world start to receive their limited edition Pikes Peak Continental GT by Mulliner
Five vehicles delivered into the USA, home to the world-renowned course in Colorado where the record was set
Cars travel to all sides of world – the UK, USA, Europe, Qatar, UAE, Japan and New Zealand
Just 15 examples hand-built at Bentley’s factory in Crewe, England
W12-powered Continental GT race car smashed I...
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words: Bill, video: carwow
It's not often you see full size sedans, well at least full size luxury super sedans, go up against each other in a drag race. Mat does just that in this latest video from carwow. The Flying Spur with the huge 635hp W12 lines up against its platform mate, the S8 with the 571 twin-turbo V8. Doesn't sound like a fair fight but the Bentley weighs in at 5,373lbs versus 4,916 for the S8; a difference of 457 pou...
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source: Bentley Motorsport
Customer racing programme set to be larger than ever before
Bentley Motorsport Academy driver assessments underway
Bentley Team M-Sport to enter Intercontinental GT Challenge, focusing on car development and customer support
K-PAX Racing to enter GT World Challenge Europe
(Crewe, 9th January 2020) – Bentley Motorsport’s 2020 programme is set to be its largest yet, with elite customer tea...