Bentley is installing a high-tech driving sim at its factory to test ride comfort, cabin acoustics, and more. The sim will speed up development by reducing the automaker’s dependence on real-world testing in far-flung locations. In so doing, it will help cut around 85 tons of CO2 emissions per prototype. Modern cars require a ton of testing and, before they go into production, most vehicles spend hundreds of days testing in the real world — incidentally, that’s why we get to see spy photos of upcoming vehicles before automakers are ready to show them off. But Bentley wants to make vehicle ..read more

Set to open in 2025, the new paint shop will allow Bentley to finish vehicles in nearly 100 different colors. Customization is increasingly important to Bentley, whose Mulliner division grew 43 percent last year. The 134,000-square-foot facility will house 370 employees in its four stories of office space. It’s hard to look at a rainbow these days and not think of the fun of the pride parade, but Bentley’s upcoming paint shop will be painted a variety of colors to celebrate the customization that will be possible inside. Set to be completed in 2025, Bentley’s head of manufacturing, Andr ..read more

Bentley has introduced the performance-focused Bentayga Apex Edition. It features carbon fiber wheels, carbon ceramic brakes, and a carbon fiber styling package. Production will be limited to 20 units and all have a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 with 542 hp. Bentley continues to crank out special editions and their latest is the Bentayga Apex Edition by Mulliner. It’s based on the Bentayga S and is focused on performance. Billed as the “most dynamic Bentayga ever,” the Apex Edition rides on 22-inch Mulliner carbon wheels that were developed in collaboration with Bucci Composites. They’re stro ..read more

Company-owned vehicles now wear bright green license plates in Korea. The distinctive new plates were introduced to cut down on tax evasion. Bentley sales in Korea have reportedly dropped by 77 percent since the plates were introduced. Sales of Bentley, Porsche and Rolls-Royce cars have nose-dived in Korea, a new report says, and it’s got nothing to do with drivers being unable to afford them. The real reason is the introduction of compulsory green license plates for company cars. The rule came into force at the beginning of this year, Korea Times says, introduced by the country’s Minis ..read more

The limited-run model had an original MSRP of around $2 million. Customers had billions of configurations to choose from. This example is finished in Mulliner Extended Range Veridian. The twelfth and final Bentley Bacalar ever built is heading to auction next month. It shows just 119 miles (191 km) on the odometer and is thought to be the first to hit the used car market. Those lucky enough to order a Bacalar from the factory were able to choose from billions of different configurations, ensuring that each one is unique. This one is painted in a dark shade of green known as Mulliner Ext ..read more

Customers can choose from a handful of different accent colors. The Bentayga S Black Edition delivers 542 hp or 456 hp depending on the engine. Found in the cabin are various Dark Chrome accents and carbon fiber details. Bentley has added some extra style and suave to the ever-popular Bentayga with the release of the new Bentayga S Black Edition. The car manufacturer describes the Bentayga S Black Edition as its most striking SUV manufactured to date. It immediately stands out from other versions thanks to various black detailing, including black-tinted windows. The SUV also rocks black ..read more

A unique version of the Bentley Continental GTC created by Mulliner and Boodles. Interior trimmings include diamonds, white gold, and a 200-million-year-old Autumn Stone veneer. Power comes from the now-defunct twin-turbo 6.0-liter W12 engine. Bentley Mulliner collaborated with jewelry company Boodles for a one-off commission based on the Continental GTC. The luxurious grand tourer has a subtle color combination but the interior is full of intricate details including a shiny diamond-set pendant on the center console which is crafted in 18-carat white gold. The exterior of the Bentley x ..read more

Bentley has a problem. Truthfully, it’s the kind of problem every manufacturer would like to have, but it’s a problem nonetheless. The company has stretched itself thin, offering the most outlandish customizations buyers could want. While demand has exponentially bolstered Bentley’s finances, the company is facing struggles as it tries to keep up. The Mulliner name has been associated with Bentley for decades, but in 2014, the division was tasked with catering to customers who wanted to add something a bit more special to their new cars. To put it into perspective, it took Mulliner seven ye ..read more

In a move that may surprise many in the automotive industry, Adrian Hallmark stepped down from his role as the Bentley CEO to become the new boss of Aston Martin. Hallmark’s decision comes after a successful six-year term at the wheel of Bentley. As for Aston Martin, this marks the third change of chief executive officer since 2020, amidst a transitional period for the brand. Bentley said that Hallmark is leaving “at his own request and by mutual consent”, adding that “he is preparing for new tasks outside the Volkswagen Group with immediate effect”. Gernot Döllner, chairman of the executiv ..read more

The first new Bentley Speed Six to be built for a customer in 94 years is now taking shape. One of just 12 examples of the Continuation Series that will be made, the obsessively original car will be ready to hand over to its new owner in 10 months. Built using period-correct materials and techniques, the Speed Six Continuation Series is a faithful recreation of the legendary car that Bentley made from 1928 to 1930. Twice the overall winner at Le Mans, the new vehicles require the help of quite a few partners. Putting a 90-year-old car back into production is no mean feat, so Bentley turned ..read more