Bentley Replacing W12 With V8 Hybrid Making More Than 740 HP

Photo: Bentley After building more than 105,000 units over the past two decades, Bentley is ending production of its gamechanging twin-turbo 6.0-liter W12 engine this summer. Just yesterday the British automaker showed off the Batur convertible, which will be one of the last applications of the W12, and now Bentley has unveiled the powertrain that … Read more

Weekend Car Buying Roundup April 06, 2024

Photo: Cars & Bids The Volkswagen Phaeton is one of those cars that, at least on some level, everyone who knows it exists wants to experience. It’s basically a Bentley with a Volkswagen badge, and these days, even a Phaeton W12 can be temptingly cheap. Then again, there’s a reason they’ve depreciated so much. As … Read more

Is Bentley Failing ? Here’s What CEO Says About Decline in Sales

Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid. (Photo: Bentley) Talking about the sales figures, Bentley only manage to retailed 13,560 cars in 2023, taking the overall figure down by 11 percent compared to 2022. The England-based ultra-luxury car manufacturer Bentley is witnessing a rough phase in the global market. The overall sales figures clearly show that the brand … Read more

Ultra rich chase Rs 1 crore-plus supercars on luxury drive

MUMBAI: Luxury carmakers are increasingly rolling out models priced north of Rs 1 crore as the country’s growing ultra-high net worth (UHNW) population seeking discerning experiences snap up such supercars like never before. Carmakers such as Mercedes, BMW, Audi and Toyota rolled out eight new models with eight-figure price tags in 2023, taking the number … Read more

Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Scout Finally Commit To NACS EV Charger For 2025

Image: Volkswagen Volkswagen Group, owner of the U.S.-based EV charging infrastructure operator Electrify America, has finally announced its commitment to the North American Charging Standard (NACS, also known as the Tesla charger) beginning in 2025 for many of its brands. The company said it will also explore adapter options so preexisting electrified vehicles can charge … Read more