Bentley has taken the wraps off what’s claimed to be the world’s first luxury hybrid car, the Bentayga Hybrid. In Bentley’s first step towards full electrification, the plug-in hybrid model combines an advanced electric motor with a powerful and efficient V6 petrol engine. The Bentayga Hybrid will be the company’s …
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Fashion legend and renowned car collector Ralph Lauren has staged his latest show inside the private garage of his home in Bedford Hills, New York. Set against the spectacular backdrop of one of the world’s most spectacular automotive collections, Lauren presented his passion for cars and classic, enduring style in …
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New research has found that interior design, quality and comfort are major priorities for motorists when choosing a new car. Comfort and refinement lead the way, with well over half (56%) of those polled stating that a relaxing and quiet driving environment is crucial, according to the What Car? survey. …
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Land Rovers, Jaguars and Vauxhalls are the brands with the most claims after manufacturer warranties have expired. Axle and suspension faults are the most common claims on four-year-old vehicles, according to the latest research from Warranty Direct. Cars of this age were picked because the majority of manufacturers offer three-year …
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Bentley reckons it’s created the “world’s most extraordinary car photograph”. The ‘gigapixel’ image features the new Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase on San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge. It was created using technology originally developed by NASA to enable Mars rovers to take exploratory panoramic photographs. Viewers can use an innovative, interactive zoom …
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Stone is the new wood in the latest Bentley cars, thanks to innovations from the company’s world-renowned Mulliner coachbuilding team. Stone veneers are now available as a bespoke option for the Continental and Flying Spur using slate and quartzite stone sustainably sourced from hand-selected quarries in Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh, …
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It’s been tough, but we’ve finally drawn up our list of favourite cars and concepts from the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. What do you think? Mercedes-Benz Concept IAA Honda Project 2&4 concept Hyundai N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo concept Citroen Cactus M Concept Bentley Bentayga Volkswagen Golf GTE Sport Concept …
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We’ve been snapping away at the Wilton Classic and Supercar Show – here are some of our favourite shots… You had to be there to appreciate the sheer scale of this 1926 Type 41 Bugatti Royale Torpedo. A truly awesome car… The car park at Wilton Classic and Supercar was …
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Actor Idris Elba follows in the famous footsteps of Sir Malcolm Campbell, breaking the 88-year-old ‘Flying Mile’ UK land speed record in a Bentley Continental GT Speed. The star of Luther, The Wire and Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom achieved 180.361mph on Pendine Sands, Wales. He broke the existing record …
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Watch out Rolls-Royce and Bentley, there’s a new uber limo wafting your way with a proud pedigree – the Mercedes-Maybach Pullman S 600. Mercedes-Benz is marking the 50th birthday of the iconic Pullman saloon with a new version. The second model to bear the Mercedes-Maybach name, it’s 6.5 metres of luxury …
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