Bentley revamps Beyond100+ strategy with extended hybrid lineup and new EV On November 5, Bentley Motors updated its Beyond100+ strategy, aligning it with current market trends and customer expectations. The plan includes a major transformation of the Crewe factory, securing Bentley’s long-term future and preparing it for the next generation of vehicles. The company’s revised product roadmap includes extending the range of internal combustion...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/06

Bentley to unveil details of first fully electric vehicle on November 5, 2025 On October 28, Bentley Motors announced that it will reveal more details about its first fully electric car on November 5, 2025, during an online presentation with members of the Bentley board. The event, marking five years since the brand’s Beyond100 strategy launch, will share updates on Bentley’s first Luxury Urban SUV, its first fully electric model, and include...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/29

epartments. It will focus on training, testing, and preparing software and electrical systems for future models. Most of these departments have moved from the old A1 building, which is now being converted into a BEV assembly plant set to begin production in 2027. The new centre supports Bentley’s Beyond100+ strategy, which will transform its lineup for an electrified future. It adds to other ongoing projects at Crewe, including the new Design S...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26

Bentley Motors, UK starts construction of new logistics centre to support EV production On March 4, Bentley Motors announced the start of construction on a new Integrated Logistics Centre at its Crewe headquarters. The facility is designed to support future electric vehicle production and the brand’s Beyond100+ strategy. The new 11,620 square meters facility will handle material processing and delivery to assembly lines, with advanced systems t...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/05

Bentley extends Beyond100+ strategy to 2035 with new Electric Luxury Urban SUV On November 7, Bentley Motors announced that it has extended its Beyond100 strategy, now called Beyond100+, through 2035. The company will launch its first fully electric car which is a Luxury Urban SUV in 2026. Bentley plans to introduce a new PHEV or BEV model every year, aiming to be fully electric by 2035. The lifecycle of its PHEV models will also be extended unti...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/08

moting the use of certified, properly sourced leather as a natural by-product of a responsible circular economy. Bentley is the first automotive company to join the organisation. The new partnership with Leather Naturally is Bentley's latest environmental effort, highlighting its commitment to the Beyond100 strategy for sustainable luxury mobility. Bently has introduced its first sustainable leather option, using an olive oil by-product for tann...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/23

Bentley ceases production of W12 engine at Crewe plant in UK On July 23, Bentley announced the end of production of the W12 engine hand-built at the Crewe plant in UK. The plant manufactured more than 100,000 W12 engines since 2003, when the original Continental GT was introduced. The plan of ceasing production of the engine is in line with Bentley’s ground-breaking Beyond100 strategy of becoming a global leader in sustainable luxury mobility. ...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/24

orm Bentley’s historic ‘Front of House’ building from 1939 in Crewe. The new facility will be about twice the size of the old Design Centre and house around 50 designers specializing in exterior, interior, and trim design. The expansion is part of Bentley’s GBP 2.5 billion investment in its Beyond100 strategy, which aims to reinvent its product range for a fully electrified future. Based on Bentley Motors press release...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/19

in-turbo V8 engine from the Continental GT, Continental GTC, and Flying Spur model lines. The company will initially phase out the current V8 version in the UK, Europe, and MEAI regions, with other areas to follow. The end of production for Continental and Flying Spur ranges aligns with Bentley’s Beyond100 strategy, with all model lines offering a hybrid variant in 2024. The final V8-engined Continental GT, GTC, and Flying Spur models are avail...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/10

Bentley unveils all-new ultra performance V8 hybrid powertrain On May 8, Bentley unveiled the all-new V8 hybrid powertrain which is a successor to its 6.0-liter twin-turbo W12 engine. The ultra performance hybrid engine delivers the highest power output ever for a Bentley, surpassing output of 750 PS with over 50 miles of electric range. This surpasses the W12 engine by at least 91 PS. As Bentley's W12 engine nears retires this summer after 105,0...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/09

Bentley delays electric car launch and shifts focus to plug-in hybrids On March 19, multiple sources reported that Bentley delayed the launch of its first battery-electric car, pushing back the target to go all-electric by 2030 and focusing more on plug-in hybrid versions. Despite the delay, Bentley remains committed to its strategy of shifting to electric-only vehicles. The company will unveil its first full-electric car in 2026, with deliveries...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/26

.At Bentley Copenhagen, operated by Semler Gruppen, two Continental GT models are on display. One is the Continental GT Convertible S in Orange Flame, and the other is the Continental GT Convertible Speed in Opalite.Bentley plans to phase out orders in Europe by mid-November 2023, aligning with its Beyond100 strategy towards electrification.  Based on Bentley press release...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/18

Bentley unveils fully organic olive tan leather for sustainable luxury On August 10, Bentley unveiled its first fully organic olive tan leather option for its customers which will be debut in Monterey Car Week in California on August 18, 2023, marking an important milestone. The significant move aligns with Bentley's Beyond100 journey.The unique aspect of the leather is its sustainable tanning process, utilizing an organic by-product from the oli...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/14

Bentley creates “Sustainability Council” On May 23, Bentley announced its first-ever Sustainability Report as well as the creation of a “Sustainability Council”. The Council comprises three highly-informed experts that will help to accelerate Bentley’s sustainable journey. The team will offer an external voice and bring new ideas that both challenge and encourage the Beyond100 strategy, to achieve end-to-end carbon neutrality by 2030. T...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/24

tional cars. The Americas reported a 39% rise over the same period in 2022, with a total of 1,157 vehicles, while Asia Pacific (+11%) and Middle East (+66 %) also reported positive results. The latest global figures and demand for new models provide Bentley with self-funding for its ground-breaking Beyond100 strategy. That includes a EUR 3 billion investment in its Crewe factory, as well as launching five new BEV models in just five years, starti...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/10

conic W12 will have been handcrafted in its plant in Crewe, England. When production of the W12 ceases next year, Bentley’s entire model line will be available with the option of a hybrid powertrain. The decision comes as part of Bentley’s acceleration towards a sustainable future through its Beyond100 strategy which will see the company’s entire model line fully electrified by the start of the next decade, Bentley aims to retrain and red...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/27

Bentley launches new vacancies to accelerate path to full electrification On January 23, Bentley Motors announced a recruitment drive creating 200 new roles as the luxury marque accelerates its forward-thinking Beyond100 strategy. It will support the delivery of the ambitious Five-in-Five plan, which commits Bentley to launch five new electric models by 2030.Whilst the positions cover multiple departments, approximately 50% are focused on electri...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/24

se of 4% over the previous record year (14,659) in 2021 and the first time Bentley has reached over 15,000 cars. This significant achievement was driven by new model introductions and increasing demand for Mulliner personalization and Bentley’s new hybridized models, introduced under Bentley’s Beyond100 strategic path to full electrification by 2030.   Bentayga remained Bentley’s number one model, accounting for 42% of total sales. The ...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/10

raftsmanship. Its specification includes the Front Seat Comfort Specification, offering up to 22-way adjustability and a heating and ventilation function to maintain the body’s optimum temperature for comfort and alertness. The two new Bentayga Hybrid models represent the next step in Bentley’s Beyond100 strategy. By 2025, the full Bentley line-up will be offered with hybrid powertrains, coinciding with the launch of the first-ever Bentley Ba...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/03

Bentley reveals more details about Bentley Mulliner Batur   On August 15, Bentley announced that Bentley Mulliner Batur celebrates Bentley’s iconic W12 engine, with an iteration producing more power and torque than ever before. With Bentley on its Beyond100 journey to become the most sustainable luxury mobility company in the world, the W12 is entering its twilight years. The power of the W12 will be matched by Bentley’s most advanced chas...

News  Updated at: 2022/08/17