Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2020
Bentley launches women’s fragrance line
Bentley launched three women’s fragrances as part of its Beyond The Collection range. The fragrances are available at Harrods and Lalique stores across the UK.
2020
Bentley Bentayga V8 recall plan filed in China
Volkswagen (China) Sales filed a recall plan covering 1,637 imported 2018–2020 Bentley Bentayga V8 vehicles because a fuel-line quick connector may thermally degrade and crack, potentially causing fuel leakage and fire. The company said it would replace the fuel supply pipe and, for some vehicles, update engine control software.
2020
Bentley completes Mulsanne production and discontinues the model
Bentley completed production of the final Mulsanne and announced that the model series was discontinued; the Flying Spur will take its place as Bentley’s flagship product.
2020
Bentley announces Mulsanne production discontinuation
Bentley announced that the Mulsanne series had been discontinued after more than 7,300 deliveries over 11 years.
2020
Bentley announces reveal of updated Bentayga
Bentley announced that it would reveal details of the updated Bentayga at the stated time; the source describes it as the first new model under its Beyond 100 strategy.
2020
Bentley announces plan to cut up to 1,000 jobs
Bentley announced plans to cut up to 1,000 jobs, about a quarter of its workforce, and said it had offered voluntary departures. The article reported that the company cited the COVID-19 crisis as a factor, while its CEO described the virus as an accelerator of existing difficulties.
2020
Bentley discontinues L-Series 6.75-liter V8 engine
Bentley discontinued its L-Series 6.75-liter V8 engine after completing the final engine, ending the hand-built engine line's 61-year run.
2020
Recall of selected Bentley Bentayga seven-seat vehicles
Volkswagen (China) Sales Co. filed a recall plan covering 17 selected imported Bentley Bentayga seven-seat vehicles because a manufacturing change could reduce the load capacity of a third-row seat-belt anchor below design standards.
2020
Eight automakers announce vehicle recalls in China
China's State Administration for Market Regulation published seven passenger-car recall notices covering 252,672 vehicles from Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar Land Rover, Audi, BMW, Jeep, Volkswagen and Bentley. The notices cited various vehicle defects and safety risks. The article reports free repairs or replacements for affected vehicles in several of the recalls.
2020
Bentley introduces Continental Equestrian Edition
Bentley introduced the one-off Equestrian Edition, a bespoke Continental GT Convertible commissioned by Bentley Bristol ahead of The Cheltenham Festival.
2020
Bentley relaunches Mulliner coachbuilding service
Bentley relaunched its Mulliner coachbuilding service with three divisions: Collections, Classic and Coachbuilt.
2020
Bentley introduces the limited-production Bacalar
Bentley introduced the Bacalar, a new sports car made by its Mulliner bespoke division. Production is limited to 12 cars, and the article reports that all had been ordered.
2020
Bentley unveils Continental GT Mulliner Convertible details
Bentley released official images and information for the new Continental GT Mulliner Convertible, which is slated to make its global debut at the Geneva Motor Show.
2020
Bentley introduces Centennial 6-in-1 stroller trike
Bentley introduced the limited-edition Centennial 6-in-1 Stroller Trike, a product that can be used as a stroller and a tricycle.
2020
Bentley announces planned Bacalar reveal
Bentley announced that it plans to reveal the limited-edition, bespoke Bentley Mulliner Bacalar at the 2020 Geneva Motor Show; the source describes the reveal as upcoming.
2019
Bentley plant achieves carbon-neutral certification
Bentley Motors' corporate headquarters and main manufacturing facility in Crewe achieved carbon-neutral certification. The article says a solar-powered carport, green energy contracts and carbon offsets were used to decarbonise the plant.
2019
Bentley recall announced for 37 Continental cars in Russia
OOO Volkswagen Group Rus, a Russian Bentley dealer, will recall 37 Continental cars sold in 2019 in Russia because the emergency-call equipment does not fully conform to the manufacturer's specification. The module of the data bus diagnostic interface will be replaced.
2009
Bentley introduces a plug-in hybrid Flying Spur
Bentley introduced a plug-in hybrid model in its Flying Spur range. The article also says reservations in some global markets are planned for this summer and deliveries are planned to begin at year-end.