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Who builds a new V8 engine in 2025 and why would they do it? GWM shocks the auto world … at least it’s a PHEV!

EV Central

Just when we thought the V8 was dying a slow death, up pops China’s GWM with a bent eight plug-in hybrid, destined for its Tank, Cannon and future luxury brands. litre V8 turbocharged petrol engine with a PHEV backup will propel GWM into an exclusive prestige club. petrol engine. GWM’s new 4.0L

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Bentley ending production of iconic W12 engine with the most powerful version ever

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Bentley will cease production of its 12-cylinder gasoline engine in April 2024, by which time more than 100,000 examples of the iconic W12 will have been handcrafted in the company’s Dream Factory in Crewe, England. Development work has concluded recently on the most powerful version of the W12 ever created.

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Bentley showcases new EXP 9 F SUV concept at Auto China; considering V6 plug-in hybrid powertrain

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Bentley is showcasing a new Sport Utility Vehicle concept, EXP 9 F, at the 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. The all-wheel drive luxury SUV concept makes its debut in China as potential third Bentley model-line; powertrains under consideration include a 500bhp, 4.0-litre liter W12 engine. liter W12 engine.

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Bentley to Introduce New FlexFuel Supersports Convertible at Geneva Show

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Bentley will introduce its new FlexFuel capable Supersports Convertible at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. The standardization of FlexFuel technology across the 2011 Continental model range reaffirms Bentley’s ongoing commitment to make all its cars bio-fuel compatible by 2012. The Supersports Convertible. Click to enlarge. Urban 25.5

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Bentley installs biofuel tank at Crewe factory after successful biogasoline performance trial at Goodwood

Green Car Congress

Bentley has installed a 1,200-liter biofuel tank at its Crewe factory after successful performance trials of biogasoline— Sustain by Coryton —at Goodwood Festival of Speed. Bentley ran its six-strong fleet at Goodwood using the fuel and successfully completed all 32 hill-climbs. tonnes of straw.

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Bentley EXP 9 F Concept SUV: Will Come With V-6 Plug-in Hybrid Option

Green Car Reports

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.

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Corby answers the $456,000 question: Is the luxury-soaked Bentley Flying Spur the world’s most pointless plug-in hybrid?

EV Central

I don’t know about you, but when I picture climate warriors – the kind who’ll chain themselves to things, get arrested, become Senators and then realise that changing the system is about as effective as attempting to save polar bears by sleeping naked on ice – I don’t see them driving Bentleys that cost $456,000.

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