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Bentley launches 3-year research study on EV powertrains: OCTOPUS

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Bentley Motors has launched a three-year research study on electric vehicle powertrains, utilizing a fully integrated, free from rare-earth magnet e-axle that supports electric vehicle architectures. This reinforces Bentley’s ambition to lead sustainable luxury mobility and introduce the first fully electric Bentley by 2026.

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Opinion: The Bentley Crash in New York is Scrambling Brains

The Truth About Cars

Last week, on the day before Thanksgiving, a middle-aged couple in a Bentley met a fiery end under mysterious circumstances near the U.S.-Canada We know the victims names – Kurt Villani, 53, and his wife, Monica Villani, also 53 – and we know that they were in a Bentley Flying Spur (no jokes about the name, please).

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2024 GWM Tank 700 PHEV review: 385kW/800Nm 4×4 is a rapid plug-in Toyota LandCruiser and Nissan Patrol rival

EV Central

It may have designs on conquering the Birdsville Track, but won’t let that get in the way of aping the inclusions and designs of a Range Rover or Bentley. Speaking of which, could we really utter the Tank 700’s name in the same breath as a Bentley Bentayga Hybrid (from $395,800) or Range Rover P460e PHEV (from $254,500)?

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2025 Cadillac Optiq Debuts As Compact Luxury Electric For The Whole World

The Truth About Cars

choreographed lighting when you approach the vehicle). I guess you have to spend Bentley money to get a vehicle with real wood anymore. Cadillac was also keen to point out the Optiq’s fixed-glass roof, laser-etched and illuminated grille, and a bevy of little touches to make the vehicle’s exterior stand out (e.g.

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Mercedes-AMG EQS53 electric high-performance limo pricing, details confirmed

EV Central

The EQS provides an EV alternative to the S-Class that has long represented the pinnacle of Mercedes-Benz technology and luxury. That place within the vast Mercedes-Benz hierarchy appears to be in its twilight for the very traditional S-Class given the pace with which the brand is embracing electricity.

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Road Test: 2021 Genesis GV80 2.5T RWD Prestige

Clean Fleet Report

The grille is bordered by quad, horizontal LED head and daytime running lights, which sit above air scoops and a narrow black grille in the lower fascia. The dual-level, horizontal LED tail lights wrap from the fender to the hands-free power lift gate. Soothing ambient lighting. Moving to the head of its class.

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Bentley introduces its first diesel: Bentayga Diesel with 48V system & electric supercharger

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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. Immense power, grand touring capabilities and superb refinement – this is a true Bentley. seconds (0-60 mph in 4.6

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