Bentley

Bentley Motors was founded on 18 January 1919 in London by Walter Owen Bentley when he registered Bentley Motors Limited and showcased his first chassis at the London Motor Show that October. After financial restructuring, the company was reborn later that year and went on to make its mark with racing successes at Le Mans in the 1920s, cementing a legacy of speed and engineering prowess. Today Bentley is headquartered at Pyms Lane in Crewe, Cheshire, where over 4,000 skilled craftspeople hand-build each model to exacting standards. In 2023 Bentley delivered 13,560 cars worldwide, its third highest retail figure on record, and achieved €2.938 billion in revenue, driven by strong demand for high-value models like the Azure, S, and Speed trims. The current model range includes the Bentayga SUV for unmatched luxury and capability, the Flying Spur executive sedan, and the Continental GT grand tourer along with the convertible Continental GTC. Bentley’s Mulliner division offers bespoke commissions that can transform these cars into one-of-a-kind works of art, as exemplified by the Alpine Green “Belonging Bentayga” hand-painted by Stephen Wiltshire, which is a part of Bentley’s Beyond 100 sustainability and inclusivity initiative. Since 1998 Bentley has been a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG and is consolidated under Audi as of 2022, benefiting from shared technology even as it retains its distinct British character. Under its Beyond100 plan, Bentley aims to become fully electric by the early 2030s, with its first all-electric model slated for launch in 2026.