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For years, prestige car brands remained insulated from the drive towards greater fuel economy and higher gas mileages. However, tightening regulations on gas mileage and emissions have forced many luxury automakers to take fuel economy seriously for the first time, requiring them to look for alternatives to traditional large-capacity engines to MORE
Just a day after we announced that Lotus would be debuting a new, greener Elise model at the Geneva Motor Show (see article), now it is the turn of Bentley to offer a potentially show-stealing model of its own with a distinctly green theme. The Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible (which [.]. Now this is a green car! MORE
The Tesla Model S may have upended the luxury-car establishment, but it's the Silicon Valley automaker's Model X crossover that most traditional luxury brands now seem to be targeting. Audi, Jaguar, and Mercedes-Benz will each launch a new all-electric SUV within the next two years. And those pricey electric cars may soon be joined be a somewhat. Future Cars plug-in cars MORE
Bentley has given us a first glimpse of its electric future with the EXP 12 Speed 6e concept at the Geneva Motor Show. It was at the same event two MORE
Earlier this spring at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, Bentley pulled the covers off the EXP9 F Concept, its first ever SUV in its 94-year history. Now, just six-weeks later at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show, the luxury automaker has confirmed details of the range of engines it plans to offer with the EXP 9. That’s if it goes into production, of MORE
Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker was on hand at Bentley''s headquarters in Pyms Lane, Crewe: but not to mark the launch of a new luxury car, but actually to celebrate the company''s latest green innovation. Latest News Green cars Bentley MORE
At the 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (also known as Auto China), Bentley revealed a new Sport Utility Vehicle called the EXP 9F (pictured) – a model that could soon get the hybrid touch. Latest news Auto China 2012 Beijing Motor Show Bentley plug-in hybridThis luxury SUV has several powertrains under consideration including: a 500bhp, 4.0litre V8 Twin Turbo and a V6 plug-in hybrid. These [.]. MORE
Bentley is obviously a name we don’t often mention on TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk The new Bentley Continental GT, featuring a 4.0 Bentley emissions fuel economybut a staggering 40 per cent reduction in emissions is something we think is always worth shouting about. litre V8 engine also boasts a fuel economy improvement of around 40 per cent too, without-the luxury car [.]. MORE
A new SUV, a diesel engine, even a hybrid, are all possible future options for Bentley now that former Porsche exec Wolfgang Durheimer is at the helm. Having already pioneered all three of the above for Porsche, something that would have seemed out of this world just a decade ago, Durheimer is now about to do the same all over again, only this MORE
Today, we have plug-in electric car sales tallies for February, plans for a major expansion of the Tesla Supercharger fast-charging network, and a report that Bentley is considering an all-electric SUV. Bentley is considering an all-electric SUV that would be smaller than the current Bentayga. MORE
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Unlike rival Rolls-Royce, which may go directly to an all-electric model in future, Bentley has set its sights on plug-in hybrids first—and the Bentayga luxury SUV will be the first one from the brand. The plug-in versions of the Bentley Bentayga is expected to arrive next year, and will be capable of running solely on battery power and. MORE
When the new Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible (pictured) makes its debut at the North American International Auto Show later this month, you might expect the focus to be on its slick looks, its power or its speed. MORE
Bentley Motors unveiled the EXP 12 Speed 6e concept at the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show. The role of the EXP 12 Speed 6e concept is to gauge public and customer feedback to shape Bentley’s future luxury strategy. MORE
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If an electric Audi is good, then an electric Audi plus an electric Volkswagen plus an electric Porsche plus an electric Bentley must be better, yes? At least, that would seem to be the thinking at VW Group, which over the last six months has announced plans for the first three brands to launch all-electric cars in 2018 or later. Now comes a. Future Cars VW Group plug-in cars Audi Q6 Porsche Mission E MORE
Today, Bentley considers an electric car, General Motors admits the Cadillac ELR has no future, and California continues to lead the nation in electric-car sales. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Catch up on last week's news with our Week in Reverse feature and video. Volkswagen now says it will postpone its annual shareholder's meeting. Today in Car News MORE
Following that up, at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show Volkswagen possession Bentley showed an all-electric concept car. The Volkswagen Group can't seem to get enough luxury electric cars. The Audi e-tron SUV and Porsche Mission E sedan will go into production over the next few years, with an electric version of the VW Phaeton sedan expected as well. Geneva Motor Show Geneva Auto Show plug-in cars MORE
It’s been a busy few days for show business, with the week’s gossip columns awash with speculation of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s split. However, t. Weekly round-up MORE
Well if you’re lucky enough to live in California and own a Bentley, then it really could be. Bentley Continental GTIs the end of the fuel station nigh? The Crewe-based lux. MORE
Bentley is showcasing a new Sport Utility Vehicle concept, EXP 9 F, at the 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. Bentley Motors is the third largest R&D investor in the UK’s automotive sector and the 18th largest nationally. MORE
When Bentley’s Bentayga arrived on the scene back in 2015, the Crewe-based company claimed it was the most luxurious SUV to ever have been made. MORE
Where we stand: October, 2012 Sophistication, style and performance: these are the adjectives that usually spring to mind when most of us are asked to describe a Bentley. Bentley Manufacturer Spotlight hybridThe luxury carmaker is famous for being driven by the nation’s elite – including football stars such as David Beckham – and for being the ultimate motoring [.]. MORE
Bentley Motors has introduced its first diesel model: the Bentayga Diesel SUV. The Bentayga Diesel represents a moment of immense significance in Bentley’s history, by giving the world its fastest luxury diesel SUV. MORE
Since the beginning of its uninterrupted sequence of 20 Le Mans victories in 1998, Michelin has won the Le Mans 24 Hours in association with Audi, Bentley, BMW, Peugeot and Porsche. After providing Michelin with the first of its recent sequence of victories at Le Mans with Laurent Aïello, Stéphane Ortelli and Allan McNish in 1998 (Porsche 911 GT1-98), Porsche earned the tire firm’s 20th straight victory in the endurance racing classic over the weekend. MORE
Luxury automaker Bentley, a member of the Volkswagen Group, unveiled its Bentley Hybrid Concept—a preview of Bentley’s first production plug-in hybrid model, which is planned to be a dedicated version of the all-new SUV available in 2017. Bentley Hybrid Concept. MORE
Ford Bentley Audi BMW Mercedes-Benz Top 5The company car. It’s a very British concept, and still a hugely popular one. Around half of all new cars in the UK end up in fleets. In fact, a recen. MORE
They are: Bentley took the wraps off a concept for a sport-utility vehicle at today's Geneva Motor Show, the first-ever such vehicle in the 94-year history of the marque. Assuming it goes into production in a few years, this is almost surely the Bentley that will launch the We heard the rumors, but didn't really quite believe they were true. MORE
As Bentley has been promising for more than two years now, it will introduce a plug-in hybrid powertrain in a future product. Now we know that the first plug-in Bentley ever will come in 2017, in a dedicated version of its upcoming sport-utilty vehicle. That confirmation came as the British marque revealed details of the Bentley Hybrid Concept, a MORE
It’s not a name you see too much of in green circles – but Bentley is making some remarkable steps forward in its fight against high levels of fuel consumption and harmful emissions. At the Detroit Auto Show in January (also known as the North American International Auto Show) it will debut two new Bentley [.]. Bentley Green cars Latest news Bentley V8 Continental Detroit Motor Show North American International Auto Show MORE
After last week’s BMW extravaganza, it’s been a much more varied seven days for ContractHireAndLeasing’s newsdesk this week – a falcon-ferrying Bentay MORE
Audi Weekly Column Bentley BMW weekly columnFitting an engine from a Lamborghini is hardly an acclaimed route to eco-consciousness. Impressive as the old 5.2-litre V10 Audi S6 was, it never really stood a chance of winning the green arms race. Even if you drove like a saint, it chewed through fuel at an alarming rate: the official figure of 23mpg was [.]. MORE
Bentley may not be the first name you associate with environmental consideration, but the British brand has become the first car manufacturer to be awarded the triple Carbon Trust Standard for carbon, water and waste reduction at its headquarters in Cheshire. Bentley Editor Pick MORE
Bentley brought its electic EXP 12 Speed 6e concept, first unveiled at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show last month ( earlier post ), to Auto Shanghai. Bentley is fully committed to China—it is a vital market for us. MORE
Bentley will unveil two new Bentley Continental V8 models at the Detroit Auto Show in January, both equipped with a new 4.0 liter, twin turbocharged V8 engine with cylinder deactivation. The new engine and a new close-ratio 8-speed transmission help meet Bentley’s commitment to a new powertrain delivering a 40% improvement in fuel efficiency and CO 2 emissions. MORE
We thought we would never see the day; Bentley is to reveal a new plug-in hybrid concept at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition next week. The new Bentley Hybrid Concept showcases the drivetrain which will be available on the brand’s new SUV, due for launch in 2017. MORE
The Volkswagen Group has deployed W12 engines (a compact, 12-cylinder engine in a “W” configuration) in the premium models made by the Volkswagen, Audi and Bentley brands for some 13 years. MORE
Today on Green Car Reports: The Bentley Hybrid Concept plug-in emerges, we cover the updates to the 2015 Ford Focus, and we look at why Tesla Motors probably won''t like proposed rules changes to the California zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) credits. The Bentley Hybrid Concept is the British luxury carmaker''s MORE
Bentley now guarantees 85 % recyclability (or 95 % recoverability) of materials for all its current Continental models as well as providing environmental friendly recycling or recovery at the end of the car’s life. In a ceremony in Berlin, KBA’s President Ekhard Zinke presented the official European-wide certificates to Dr. Arno Homburg, head of Whole Vehicle Development at Bentley Motors. By 2012, all Bentley models will be available with flex fuel technology. MORE
A consortium including Solvay, Bentley and Penso has been awarded a multi-million pound grant by the UK government Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) for the Flexible Lightweight Architecture for Volume Applications (FLAVA) automotive project. FLAVA will develop the composite design, material and manufacturing technologies required to implement a modular, multi-material Body-In-White structure suited for large production volume. MORE
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Unlike rival Rolls-Royce, which may go directly to an all-electric model in future, Bentley has set its sights on plug-in hybrids first—and the Bentayga luxury SUV will be the first one from the brand. The plug-in versions of the Bentley Bentayga is expected to arrive next year, and will be capable of running solely on battery power and.
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Bentley may be the last carmaker you think of when it comes to green credentials but it does at last seem that the luxury brand is starting to make some real effort to improve its image. Bentley solar panels
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As Bentley has been promising for more than two years now, it will introduce a plug-in hybrid powertrain in a future product. Now we know that the first plug-in Bentley ever will come in 2017, in a dedicated version of its upcoming sport-utilty vehicle. That confirmation came as the British marque revealed details of the Bentley Hybrid Concept, a
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Bentley brought its electic EXP 12 Speed 6e concept, first unveiled at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show last month ( earlier post ), to Auto Shanghai. Bentley is fully committed to China—it is a vital market for us.
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Following that up, at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show Volkswagen possession Bentley showed an all-electric concept car. The Volkswagen Group can't seem to get enough luxury electric cars. The Audi e-tron SUV and Porsche Mission E sedan will go into production over the next few years, with an electric version of the VW Phaeton sedan expected as well. Geneva Motor Show Geneva Auto Show plug-in cars
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Bentley is obviously a name we don’t often mention on TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk The new Bentley Continental GT, featuring a 4.0 Bentley emissions fuel economybut a staggering 40 per cent reduction in emissions is something we think is always worth shouting about. litre V8 engine also boasts a fuel economy improvement of around 40 per cent too, without-the luxury car [.].
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Bentley Motors unveiled the EXP 12 Speed 6e concept at the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show. The role of the EXP 12 Speed 6e concept is to gauge public and customer feedback to shape Bentley’s future luxury strategy.
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The Tesla Model S may have upended the luxury-car establishment, but it's the Silicon Valley automaker's Model X crossover that most traditional luxury brands now seem to be targeting. Audi, Jaguar, and Mercedes-Benz will each launch a new all-electric SUV within the next two years. And those pricey electric cars may soon be joined be a somewhat. Future Cars plug-in cars
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Today on Green Car Reports: The Bentley Hybrid Concept plug-in emerges, we cover the updates to the 2015 Ford Focus, and we look at why Tesla Motors probably won''t like proposed rules changes to the California zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) credits. The Bentley Hybrid Concept is the British luxury carmaker''s
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We thought we would never see the day; Bentley is to reveal a new plug-in hybrid concept at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition next week. The new Bentley Hybrid Concept showcases the drivetrain which will be available on the brand’s new SUV, due for launch in 2017.
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Where we stand: October, 2012 Sophistication, style and performance: these are the adjectives that usually spring to mind when most of us are asked to describe a Bentley. Bentley Manufacturer Spotlight hybridThe luxury carmaker is famous for being driven by the nation’s elite – including football stars such as David Beckham – and for being the ultimate motoring [.].
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It’s not a name you see too much of in green circles – but Bentley is making some remarkable steps forward in its fight against high levels of fuel consumption and harmful emissions. At the Detroit Auto Show in January (also known as the North American International Auto Show) it will debut two new Bentley [.]. Bentley Green cars Latest news Bentley V8 Continental Detroit Motor Show North American International Auto Show
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Bentley has given us a first glimpse of its electric future with the EXP 12 Speed 6e concept at the Geneva Motor Show. It was at the same event two
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Bentley is showcasing a new Sport Utility Vehicle concept, EXP 9 F, at the 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. Bentley Motors is the third largest R&D investor in the UK’s automotive sector and the 18th largest nationally.
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At the 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (also known as Auto China), Bentley revealed a new Sport Utility Vehicle called the EXP 9F (pictured) – a model that could soon get the hybrid touch. Latest news Auto China 2012 Beijing Motor Show Bentley plug-in hybridThis luxury SUV has several powertrains under consideration including: a 500bhp, 4.0litre V8 Twin Turbo and a V6 plug-in hybrid. These [.].
Green Car Congress
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A consortium including Solvay, Bentley and Penso has been awarded a multi-million pound grant by the UK government Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) for the Flexible Lightweight Architecture for Volume Applications (FLAVA) automotive project. FLAVA will develop the composite design, material and manufacturing technologies required to implement a modular, multi-material Body-In-White structure suited for large production volume.
Green Car Congress
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Bentley will unveil two new Bentley Continental V8 models at the Detroit Auto Show in January, both equipped with a new 4.0 liter, twin turbocharged V8 engine with cylinder deactivation. The new engine and a new close-ratio 8-speed transmission help meet Bentley’s commitment to a new powertrain delivering a 40% improvement in fuel efficiency and CO 2 emissions.
Green Car Reports
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Earlier this spring at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, Bentley pulled the covers off the EXP9 F Concept, its first ever SUV in its 94-year history. Now, just six-weeks later at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show, the luxury automaker has confirmed details of the range of engines it plans to offer with the EXP 9. That’s if it goes into production, of
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
Bentley Motors has introduced its first diesel model: the Bentayga Diesel SUV. The Bentayga Diesel represents a moment of immense significance in Bentley’s history, by giving the world its fastest luxury diesel SUV.
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 16, 2012
For years, prestige car brands remained insulated from the drive towards greater fuel economy and higher gas mileages. However, tightening regulations on gas mileage and emissions have forced many luxury automakers to take fuel economy seriously for the first time, requiring them to look for alternatives to traditional large-capacity engines to
Green Car Reports
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They are: Bentley took the wraps off a concept for a sport-utility vehicle at today's Geneva Motor Show, the first-ever such vehicle in the 94-year history of the marque. Assuming it goes into production in a few years, this is almost surely the Bentley that will launch the We heard the rumors, but didn't really quite believe they were true.
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Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker was on hand at Bentley''s headquarters in Pyms Lane, Crewe: but not to mark the launch of a new luxury car, but actually to celebrate the company''s latest green innovation. Latest News Green cars Bentley
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Just a day after we announced that Lotus would be debuting a new, greener Elise model at the Geneva Motor Show (see article), now it is the turn of Bentley to offer a potentially show-stealing model of its own with a distinctly green theme. The Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible (which [.]. Now this is a green car!
Green Car Reports
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A new SUV, a diesel engine, even a hybrid, are all possible future options for Bentley now that former Porsche exec Wolfgang Durheimer is at the helm. Having already pioneered all three of the above for Porsche, something that would have seemed out of this world just a decade ago, Durheimer is now about to do the same all over again, only this
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Today, we have plug-in electric car sales tallies for February, plans for a major expansion of the Tesla Supercharger fast-charging network, and a report that Bentley is considering an all-electric SUV. Bentley is considering an all-electric SUV that would be smaller than the current Bentayga.
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The Volkswagen Group has deployed W12 engines (a compact, 12-cylinder engine in a “W” configuration) in the premium models made by the Volkswagen, Audi and Bentley brands for some 13 years.
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Bentley now guarantees 85 % recyclability (or 95 % recoverability) of materials for all its current Continental models as well as providing environmental friendly recycling or recovery at the end of the car’s life. In a ceremony in Berlin, KBA’s President Ekhard Zinke presented the official European-wide certificates to Dr. Arno Homburg, head of Whole Vehicle Development at Bentley Motors. By 2012, all Bentley models will be available with flex fuel technology.
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Since the beginning of its uninterrupted sequence of 20 Le Mans victories in 1998, Michelin has won the Le Mans 24 Hours in association with Audi, Bentley, BMW, Peugeot and Porsche. After providing Michelin with the first of its recent sequence of victories at Le Mans with Laurent Aïello, Stéphane Ortelli and Allan McNish in 1998 (Porsche 911 GT1-98), Porsche earned the tire firm’s 20th straight victory in the endurance racing classic over the weekend.
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