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Bentley Motors delivered 11,023 cars in 2016; Americas as its number one region while sales increased in Europe and UK

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, January 2017

Bentley Motors delivers a record 11,023 cars in 2016 56 per cent growth in Europe, 16 per cent up in UK 85 per cent export signals global demand CREWE, 16-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Bentley Motors delivered 11,023 cars in 2016, … Read the full press release

Bentley Motors blends luxury, style and power in the new four-door Flying Spur W12 S

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, September 2016

Increased power, torque and responsiveness First four-door Bentley with top speed above 200 mph (325 km/h) Outputs increase to 635 PS (626 bhp) and 820 Nm (605 lb. ft.); 0-100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds (0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds) … Read the full press release

Robb Report names Bentley Bentayga SUV of the Year at its annual Best of the Best Awards

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, June 2016

Bentayga receives top honours from leading luxury title Crewe-built SUV combines speed, performance and craftsmanship Creation of new ultra-luxury segment recognized by Robb Report CREWE, 03-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Bentley Motors is today announcing that the new Bentayga has been named … Read the full press release

Bentley Motorsport won its debut Blancpain Sprint Series Cup race at Misano

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, April 2016

Bentley Motorsport wins its debut Blancpain Sprint Series Cup race The qualifying race result put car #8 on pole for the main race Main race podium prevented by avoidable contact from competitor Misano, 13-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Bentley Motorsport’s works team … Read the full press release

Bentley Motors’ 2016 apprentice recruitment campaign to accept applications from 12th March

PRESS RELEASE -- 7, March 2016

42 apprenticeship opportunities for 2016 intake 100 apprentice positions created in past two years Applications open on 12th March at www.bentleycareers.com Apprentice open day on 12th March at Bentley Motors CREWE, 07-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Bentley Motors today launches its 2016 … Read the full press release

Bentley Motors announces the appointment of Mark Barnes as COO, Americas region

PRESS RELEASE -- 7, March 2016

Current COO Kim Airey to lead Bentley China Appointment effective immediately Herndon, VA, 07-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Bentley Motors today announced that Mark Barnes will become chief operations officer of Bentley Motors, Inc., the regional office for Bentley Motors in the … Read the full press release

Bentley launches new fragrance—Infinite Rush

PRESS RELEASE -- 7, March 2016

Infinite Rush follows on from the launch of the Bentley Infinite line An exhilarating fragrance option for those who push themselves to the limit Spicy and fresh with a warm woody base CREWE, 07-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Capturing the legendary luxury … Read the full press release

Bentley’s Mulliner reveals its latest range of bespoke creations for the Flying Spur

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, February 2016

New range of Mulliner bespoke features available in Flying Spur Refrigerated bottle cooler, sterling silver atomisers and painted veneers now offered Mulliner specialist coach-building division brings Bentley customers’ visions to life Bentley Flying Spur combines class-leading refinement with effortless performance … Read the full press release

Team Parker Racing to run two Bentley Continental GT3s in British GT Championship and Blancpain Endurance Series 2016

PRESS RELEASE -- 26, November 2015

Bentley announces two-car deal with Team Parker Racing Team Parker Continental GT3s to run in British GT Championship and Blancpain Endurance Series Bentley Team HTP’s season-long contract comes to an end Crewe, UK, 26-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Bentley Motorsport today announces that … Read the full press release

Bentley Motors welcomed 139 graduates, apprentices and industrial placement students; it’s highest intake in history

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, October 2015

Over 135 trainees begin Bentley career this week The largest number of graduates, apprentices and industrial placements in Bentley’s history Investment in future talent supports Bentley’s skills development programme Crewe, UK, 5-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Bentley Motors has welcomed 139 … Read the full press release

Bentley Motors named as the European Industrial Excellence Champion by a panel of Europe’s leading academic institutions

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, October 2015

Crowned European Industrial Excellence Award Champion Praised for colleague engagement and continued business success First British winner to be announced Crewe, UK, 5-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Bentley Motors has been recognised for its commitment to excellence in manufacturing, after being named … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool partners with computing innovation centre Hartree

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, September 2015

LIVERPOOL, 21-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Liverpool has launched a partnership with computing innovation centre, Hartree, to continue to build on research with Liverpool’s Virtual Engineering Centre (VEC). The Virtual Engineering Centre (VEC), which is based in Daresbury, was established … Read the full press release

Bentley to debut seven limited edition Continental GT Speeds inspired by Breitling Jets at Boeing Seafair Airshow, Seattle, July 31

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, July 2015

Seven limited edition Continental GT Speeds inspired by famed jets Handcrafted models take Mulliner customisation to new heights Continental GT Speed is fastest production Bentley ever Models to debut at Boeing Seafair Airshow, Seattle, July 31 Crewe, 2-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

Concorso d’Eleganza Villa D’Este presented Bentley’s EXP 10 Speed 6 with the ‘Design Award for Concept Cars & Prototypes’

PRESS RELEASE -- 25, May 2015

EXP 10 Speed 6 receives Design Award for Concept Cars & Prototypes Concorso d’Eleganza at Villa D’Este is world’s foremost classic and vintage show Prestigious award presented to Bentley’s Design Director, Luc Donkerwolke CREWE, 25-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A panel … Read the full press release

Bentley launches newly designed website bentleymotors.com

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, November 2014

New www.bentleymotors.com serves up a luxury digital experience Engaging, informative and flexible design Responsive format to optimise performance across all devices Crewe, 3-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Engaging, informative and flexible, the new www.bentleymotors.com serves up a luxury digital experience that … Read the full press release

Bentley’s Continental GT3-R to debut on the frozen lakes in Finland piloted by four-time World Rally Champion and Bentley Boy, Juha Kankkunen

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, November 2014

Power on Ice – the ultimate winter ice-driving event returns for 2015 The Continental GT3-R makes its dynamic debut on the ice Programme designed by four-time World Rally Champion and two-time ice speed record breaker Juha Kankkunen Crewe, 3-11-2014 — … Read the full press release

Bentley Motors appoints Robert Engstler as Regional Director for Europe effective October 1, 2014

PRESS RELEASE -- 30, September 2014

Crewe, England,  30-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Bentley Motors has today announced that Robert Engstler will become Regional Director for Europe, with effect from October 1, 2014. He will succeed Bart Gerris, who will take up another position within the Volkswagen Group. … Read the full press release

Bentley Motors trainees raised £22,090 for local domestic abuse charity Cheshire Without Abuse

PRESS RELEASE -- 1, September 2014

Trainees raise more than £22,000 for local charity Online campaign reaches over 10,000 people Crewe, 1-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Industrial placement trainees (IPs) from Bentley Motors have raised £22,090 for local domestic abuse charity, Cheshire Without Abuse (CWA), while also establishing … Read the full press release

ŠKODA AUTO names Stefan Büscher as the new head of Marketing

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, August 2014

Mladá Boleslav, 4-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Stefan Büscher (46) is to take over as the new head of Marketing at ŠKODA AUTO on 1 October, 2014. He succeeds Thomas Owsianski (47), who is Executive Director for ŠKODA’s Marketing and Sales at … Read the full press release

Bentley attracted thousands of car enthusiasts to its stand at this year’s Festival of Speed with its latest luxury performance models

PRESS RELEASE -- 30, June 2014

New Continental GT3-R makes its global debut Only a few Continental GT3-Rs remaining for UK customers Crewe / Goodwood, 30-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Bentley is attracting significant interest at this year’s Festival of Speed, with thousands of car enthusiasts heading to … Read the full press release