Bentley reveals its new electric SUV will be the Bentley Torcal, expected to boast 1000bhp and debuting in September. Just like almost every other carmaker, Bentley had plans to go all-electric by 2030 but, also like just about every other carmaker, it rowed back on that aim in 2024 whilst confirming its Electric Urban SUV […]
Bentley Flying Spur gets a MAKEOVER for 2026 and the Flying Spur S returns
The Bentley Flying Spur gets a facelift to bring it in line with the Continental GT, and the sporty Flying Spur S returns. Bentley has given the Flying Spur a makeover to bring it in to line with the look of the Continental GT, with the most obvious update the arrival of single headlights, the […]
Bentley Continental GT S RETURNS – but this time with NO additional power
The Bentley Continental GT S returns to the range with a more driver-focused setup but the same power as the regular GT. The Bentley Continental GT S has been part of the Continental GT offerings since the GT V8 S arrived back in 2013, with a bit more power than the regular Continental GT and […]
New Bentley Supersports is a bit of a RWD ICE V8 HOOOLIGAN
The Bentley Supersports returns as a limited-run, driver-focused RWD Continental GT, boasting 657bhp of pure ICE V8 power. It’s 100 years since Bentley attached the ‘Super Sports’ moniker to a car – the Bentley 3-Litre – in the process making it the first Bentley to crack 100mph, but the Supersports badge was dormant until the […]
New Bentley EXP 15 Concept REVEALED – and you thought the Jaguar 00 Concept was ‘BOLD’
The Bentley EXP 15 Concept is revealed as Bentley previews a bold new design direction for its first EV due in 2026. The biggest surprise in the car world in the last year has probably been Jaguar’s bold 00 Concept, previewing its first EV of a new era of luxury Jaguars aimed at the Bentley […]
New Bentley Bentayga Speed gets 641bhp V8 – and it’s QUICKER than the old W12 Bentayga Speed
The new Bentley Bentayga Speed is revealed with a new 641bhp V8 replacing the old W12 and good for 0-62mph in 3.4 seconds. It’s been a decade since the Bentley Bentayga first arrived, complete with Bentley’s hopes that it would, just as the Cayenne did for Porsche, become something of a cash cow. Which, to […]
Bentley Continental GT and Flying Spur High Performance Hybrid models get ONLY 671bhp
The Bentley Continental GT, GTC and Flying Spur get a new ‘entry-level’ High Performance Hybrid powertrain with 671bhp. Last year, Bentley revealed the new Continental GT Speed after saying goodbye to the, by then venerable W12, replacing the W12 with a V8 plug-in hybrid powertrain delivering 771bhp, good for 0-60mph in 3.2 seconds and in […]
Electric ‘Bentley Luxury Urban SUV’ will ARRIVE in 2026 – but EV plans pushed back
Bentley will launch its first electric model – dubbed ‘Luxury Urban SUV’ – in 2026 but pushes back on its aim to be all BEV by 2030. Bentley stated a few years ago that it would only be selling EVs by 2030, but as car buyers at every level of price turn their backs on […]
New Bentley Flying Spur launches with 771bhp of PHEV power
The new Bentley Flying Spur arrives with the same 771bhp of V8 plug-in hybrid power to replace the retired W12 powertrain. With the demise of the Bentley Mulsanne, Bentley saloons are now limited to just the Flying Spur, so making it as good as it can be is rather important. It may not have the […]
Bentley builds its LAST W12 engine, and the V8 Hybrid heading for the Flying Spur Speed
Bentley has built its last W12 engine after 20 years in service, and the new Flying Spur Speed is getting the new V8 Hybrid. This week has seen the end of Bentley’s glorious W12 engine as the very last engine (pictured above) was completed. We knew the end was coming when Bentley announced a year […]