The Latest Breaking News from Bentley

Bentley's New SUV Might Already Have A Name

Bentley is readying a new electric SUV. It was supposed to debut last year, but the automaker had to push it to 2026. Details are still scarce, including the name, but a recent trademark filing may reveal the model’s potential name—Barnato.  

Motor1 · Mar 18

Ducati Parent Company Volkswagen Faces Worst Annual Financials In A Decade

Volkswagen Group, Ducati's parent company, just posted its FY 2025 Annual Report, and now it's planning one of the biggest series of layoffs in automotive history.

RideApart · Mar 18

Bentley ploughs on with electric Luxury Urban SUV plans

Despite some car makers focusing more on plug-in hybrids, British brand is on track to deliver its first electric car in 2027

The Independent UK · Mar 17

Bentley Has Been Profitable For Seven Years In A Row

2025 wasn’t the best year for Bentley, but it could’ve been even worse for the Audi-owned brand. With US tariffs and contracting demand in China, traditional luxury automakers are under pressure. Nevertheless, sales didn’t fall off a cliff, declining by just 4.8 percent to 10,131 units.

Motor1 · Mar 17

Bentley Has 'No Intention' Of Converting Its First EV To Gas Power

Even amid ongoing uncertainty, Bentley is plowing ahead with its first fully electric vehicle. Described by the luxury automaker as an "Urban SUV," the electric crossover is expected to arrive by the end of the year—and unlike some competitors, it won’t be reworked to accommodate an internal-combustion engine.

Motor1 · Mar 17

Volkswagen Group Has 20 New Models Coming In 2026. Here's All Of Them

Last year wasn’t an easy one for the Volkswagen Group, as was the case for many automakers. The company saw its operating profit drop 53 percent compared to 2024, due largely to factors like tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, costs tied to adjustments in Porsche’s product strategy, and more.

Motor1 · Mar 11

5 Luxury Cars That Cost Owners the Most After 5 Years

Luxury cars come with steep long-term costs. Data shows Bentley, BMW and Land Rover rank among the most expensive vehicles to maintain after five years.

GOBankingRates · Mar 3

Former WWE boss Vince McMahon wrecks $300,000 Bentley in 115mph police pursuit

Newly released police footage shows the moment that Vince McMahon crashed his $300,000 car whilst speeding at 115mph down a highway.

The Independent UK · Feb 26

Police footage shows Vince McMahon’s 100 mph car crash the day Hulk Hogan died

A driver of a third car struck by debris happened to be wearing a WWE shirt

The Independent UK · Feb 25

Bugatti's Forgotten Sedan Resurfaces With A Supercharged W16 Engine

The Autostadt museum next to Volkswagen’s factory in Wolfsburg is the gift that keeps on giving. With so many wild experiments secretly developed during the Ferdinand Piëch era, this VW Group–owned destination is well worth a visit. We recently talked about a Lamborghini Diablo SV with a W16, but there’s…

Motor1 · Feb 10