This large sedan and all its versions are traditional vehicles deeply inspired by the British luxury car tradition. With its not so inspiring profile, intimidating dimensions, and a huge 6.7-litre V8 engine, it is meant for a specific clientele more impressed by quality woodwork and leather than road handling. Designed several decades ago, it will soon be replaced by the Mulsanne. This car is still built the old fashion way and it’s still okay for some buyers.
Effective since September 1st 2022, the new federal tax on luxury vehicles valued at $100,000 and more is worrying a lot of buyers and dealers. Fortunately, this measure only applies to brand-new models that have never been registered. This is another good reason to consider a pre-owned luxury vehicle! There’s …
They’re everywhere. More and more people are in the market for one, and virtually every automaker is now offering at least one of them in their product lineup. Yes, we’re talking about SUVs. For luxury brands, selling a utility vehicle means racking up serious profits, and gives them the necessary …
British luxury carmaker Bentley said Thursday that it was pushing back its target of building only 100-percent electric models by five years, until 2035. Four years after outlining its strategy of being fully electric by 2030, Bentley CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser said the company was "maintaining our aim of a decarbonised …
Similar to the brand new 2025 Continental GT Speed , Bentley’s Flying Spur is getting rid of familiar engines, including the iconic 6.0-litre W12, and moving forward exclusively with a PHEV-type “Ultra Performance Hybrid” powertrain. Launched initially with the performance-focused Speed, this fourth generation of the Flying Spur combines a …
A fourth generation of the Bentley Continental GT is making its debut this week, and the biggest news is that the base V8 and optional W12 engines are both gone. Instead, the car features a plug-in hybrid system combining a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 with an electric motor for a total …
As Bentley announced back in February of last year, the iconic twin-turbocharged 6.0-litre W12 engine will bow out at the end of this spring after a run of 20 years and 105,000 units. Its electrified successor, announced today, will be “the most dynamic, most responsive and most efficient system in …
A large chapter in the history of Bentley will come to an end in April of 2024 when the British automaker ceases production of its iconic 12-cylinder engine after more than 105,000 units, all of which are handcrafted in Crewe, England. This announcement is not a surprise as Bentley accelerates …
It doesn’t seem like inflation had any effects on high-end luxury car buyers during the past 12 months. Rolls-Royce , Bentley and Bugatti are three great examples. In 2022, the year it revealed its first-ever all-electric model ( Spectre ), Rolls-Royce achieved a global sales performance unequalled in the company’s …
Bentley ceased production of the W12-powered Flying Spur in May only to come back with a new, sportier Flying Spur Speed for 2023 that features the same 12-cylinder powerplant. This latest addition effectively completes Bentley’s Speed lineup, which also includes similar versions of the Continental GT and Bentayga . The …
Bentley is redefining comfort and wellbeing for passengers with a new Azure specification for each and every one of its models. It’s not quite the Mulliner experience, but the British automaker offers a carefully curated selection of features designed to maximize relaxation. There’s a safety element to it, as well, …
In the world of high flying ultra luxurious sedans with sporting flare, there really is only one name, Bentley. One of the key differences between the Flying Spur V8 and this V8 S is horsepower. Graeme got to take the new V8 S for a spin.
Bentley returns to the snow-covered wilds of the far north of Finland this winter with a new and extended edition (6 February-6 March 2014) of its Power on Ice driving experience and the opportunity for even more guests to spend time developing advanced techniques with the four-time World Rally Champion.
Designed for those who demand unrestrained luxury alongside uncompromising performance, the new Bentley Flying Spur delivers the ultimate motoring experience, for driver and passengers alike. And now its available in Dark Sapphire.
Designed for those who demand unrestrained luxury alongside uncompromising performance, the new Bentley Flying Spur delivers the ultimate motoring experience, for driver and passengers alike. And now its available in Pale Brodgar.