McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

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Bentley news from duPont REGISTRY News, updated as each story breaks, covering the Continental GT, the Bentayga, the Flying Spur and Mulliner's bespoke commissions. Our reporting takes in model reveals, first drives and the auction results that establish what these cars are worth. Bentley Motors news tends to move slowly and matter for years, so we follow how values hold across a generation. This is where the marketplace becomes useful. Many of the Bentleys covered here are listed for sale on duPont REGISTRY, placing the reporting and a genuine asking price side by side. For Bentley news today, and the luxury car market news that surrounds it, begin below.

Lucien Laviscount, Global Ambassador, stands behind a vintage Bentley at an outdoor event, with an ambulance and modern buildings in the background.

By Khris Bharath – October 22, 2025

Bentley Names Lucien Laviscount As Global Ambassador

Bentley has officially named British actor Lucien Laviscount as its newest global brand ambassador, signaling a fresh chapter for the Crewe-based marque. You probably know Laviscount from Emily in Paris, but beyond Netflix fame, he’s fast becoming a face of modern British luxury. While he now drives a bespoke Mulliner Continental GT Speed in Onyx, featuring a Beluga and Fern Green interior with Galaxy Stone veneers, Laviscount recalls why he admires the British marque. “My first memory of seeing a Bentley in the wild was while playing football in the back streets. Everyone just stopped. Growing up in Burnley taught me the value of hard work, taking pride in everything you do, and leading with integrity. Those early years laid the foundation for who I am today. Becoming a brand ambassador for Bentley is deeply personal. It’s a moment that reflects where I come from and everything I’m working towards.” During his recent tour of Bentley’s headquarters in Crewe, England, Laviscount said he was deeply impressed by the craft and the people behind the marque. Meeting with families who’ve worked at Bentley for multiple generations left him inspired by their dedication and heritage, and how the brand has retained such strong family values throughout its 106-year history. At this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, Lucien took the wheel of the legendary Bentley Speed 6 up the famous hill climb and later joined the brand’s growing culture and coffee community at the Duke of London, celebrating the Bentley x Joe & the Juice collaboration. “Bentley has always been famous because of its customers, since the extraordinary Bentley Boys and Girls of the 1920s. Today they are equally extraordinary, and Lucien will help us celebrate this unique community and legacy.”- Ben Whattam, Bentley’s Global Marketing Director. In addition to his new role with Bentley, Laviscount is also the global face of Dolce & Gabbana Men and an ambassador for Formula E. His creative reach across fashion, entertainment, and motorsport makes him a natural fit to serve as the brand ambassador for one of the world’s most storied automotive brands. Besides the current lineup, as Bentley looks towards its next generation of flagship models, likely influenced by the EXP 15 concept unveiled earlier this year at the brand’s new design studio, Laviscount will play a key role in Bentley’s broader strategy of connecting design, culture, and craftsmanship of its electric and hybrid future. View All Bentleys For Sale Images: Bentley

Three green luxury Bentley cars—two coupes and one SUV—are parked on a mountain overlook with distant hills and blue sky in the background.

By Tyler Rampersaud – October 17, 2025

Bentley Unveils New Mulliner Black Forest Regional Collec...

Bentley honors its presence in Stuttgart with a Black-forest inspired collection. Having a lineup full of some of the most innovative, powerful, and desirable ultra-luxury vehicles currently on the market, Bentley is synonymous with opulence, elegance and craftsmanship. While the manufacturer itself has over a hundred years of history behind it, Bentley Stuttgart is currently celebrating its 15th anniversary of its presence in the German manufacturing hub. To mark that milestone, the new Black Forest Regional collection, a group of ultra-exclusive Bentley Mulliner bespoke cars, has been unveiled, inspired by the history and natural environment of the region surrounding Bentley Stuttgart. With the lineup consisting of a Bentayga S Black Edition, a Continental GT Speed, and a Continental GTC Speed, the new Black Forest Regional Collection features stunning “Scarab” exterior paint, with interiors upholstered in stunning leathers with contrast stitching, walnut veneers, custom dashboard etching and embroidery, and of course, bespoke badging and custom treadplates to commemorate the exclusive special edition. Each model comes with a bespoke luggage set, as well, complete with special tags that denote the limited edition origin of the pieces. In addition to its bespoke panache, the Continental GT and GTC Speed in the collection both feature the incredible 771-horsepower Ultra Performance Hybrid Powertrain, the new flagship powertrain from Bentley that replaces the legendary W12. Meanwhile, the Bentayga S boasts 542 horsepower and the ability to get from 0-60 in less than 4.4 seconds. Celebrating a long-standing partnership with its retailer in the city, Mulliner marked the 15th anniversary of Bentley Stuttgart in style with the new Bentley Mulliner Black Forest Regional Collection. View All Bentley For Sale Image Source: Bentley Motors

A white luxury car is parked in an empty warehouse between a white grand piano and a black grand piano, as Bentley and Steinway & Sons unite in Hamburg for a rare celebration of craftsmanship.

By Khris Bharath – October 16, 2025

Bentley, Steinway & Sons Unite in Hamburg for a Rare Cele...

Steinway & Sons, have been building some of the finest grand pianos for over 170 years. Each one is still handcrafted, and the brand is synonymous with excellence among concert pianists, composers, and collectors. These values of attention to detail, fastidious quality, and craftsmanship are something that also resonate with Bentley, which also has a rich heritage dating back over a century. Now, both brands have come together to celebrate that shared ethos in a unique collaboration. At a private event in Hamburg, Bentley revealed a bespoke Flying Spur Speed finished in Arctic White with a Piano Black interior and is powered by a Ultra Performance Hybrid V8 engine. Alongside sat two limited-edition Steinway grand pianos, Ultra Black and Ultra White, built entirely by hand at Steinway’s Hamburg factory. Only 52 will be built, including 18 Model B Concert Grands and 8 Model D Concert Grands, with each reflecting that shared obsession with precision, individuality, and heritage that runs deep through both brands. Craftspeople from both Bentley’s Crewe factory and Steinway’s Hamburg facility spent time studying each other’s processes, sharing methods for veneering, polishing, and layering wood, all in a bit to preserve old-world techniques while adopting new technologies to make creations that last generations. This collaboration also celebrates monochrome luxury, a minimal color palette favored by customers of both brands, serving as statements of restraint and timelessness and a reminder that less is more in the world of luxury. Following the Hamburg reveal, the Flying Spur Speed and the two Steinway grand pianos will tour Europe for a series of private concerts. Together, they represent a rare union between sound, motion, power and performance. View All Bentleys For Sale Images: Bentley

By Khris Bharath – October 11, 2025

Bentley Reestablishes Its Indian Presence With Two New Sh...

Bentley has officially kicked off a new chapter in India with the opening of two brand-new showrooms in Mumbai, the nation’s financial capital on the west coast, and Bengaluru, the country’s tech hub in the south. For the prestige brand, this move represents a reconnection with a market that has admired British automotive craftsmanship for over a century, now making Bentley’s full range of ultra-luxury performance models available. The Mumbai showroom is situated within The Galleria at the iconic Trident Hotel, just off Marine Drive, while Bengaluru’s facility is housed inside the Indraprastha Invictus complex, upscale locations in both cities that closely follow Bentley’s global retail design language. The extensive range of available hand-crafted materials on offer and digital configurators will allow buyers to personalize every detail of the vehicle, assisted by a dedicated sales and aftersales specialists trained to Bentley’s international standards. “India is one of the fastest-growing luxury car markets in the world, offering an ideal environment for Bentley – a brand whose combination of performance and innovation makes it the perfect fit for its luxury segment.” - Richard Leopold, Regional Director, EMEA at Bentley Motors. The goal is to create a boutique ownership experience where everything from commissioning to servicing reflects the same precision and care that goes into every Bentley built back in Crewe, England. The lineup now available includes the Bentayga, Bentayga Extended Wheelbase, Flying Spur, Continental GT, and Continental GT Convertible. This expansion, however, isn’t Bentley’s first brush with India as the brand’s connection to the country stretches back to the days of the Maharajas, many of whom actually owned bespoke Bentleys and Rolls-Royces that were custom-built for royal households. During the pre-independence era (before 1947), Bentleys were symbols of status and power, often seen alongside other prestige British marques in palace garages. Image by Khris Bharath Image Source: Skoda Auto India Fast forward to more recent times, and Bentley entered the Indian market in 2003 through private importers. Those early operations made models like the Continental GT, Flying Spur, and Mulsanne available to India’s elite. However, the operations lacked a fully structured retail network. Additionally, India’s high import duties (often exceeding 100 percent on fully built luxury cars) made Bentley ownership exceptionally expensive. That, combined with complex homologation and certification requirements, discouraged expansion beyond a niche presence. That’s what has changed now. The 2025 relaunch marks Bentley’s first factory-backed retail and aftersales presence in contineIndia, supported by Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) which has had a presence in the country since 2001, Infinity Cars Private Limited, and Kun Premium Cars Private Limited. Besides Bentley, the VW Group has a pretty substantial presence in India, selling several brands including performance marques like Audi, Porsche and Lamborghini. It also manufactures and exports Skoda and Volkswagen cars. India’s deep cultural ties to the UK and its fast-growing luxury segment make it a natural home for Bentley. Brand Director Abbey Thomas added that luxury is as much about the experience as it is about the car and these new showrooms deliver exactly that. For India’s affluent, Bentley’s return is about heritage coming full circle, once again giving a new generation of buyers access to bespoke builds and high-end automobiles. View All Bentleys For Sale Images: Bentley

A green Bentley Continental GT End of Era Edition luxury sedan parked on a concrete driveway in front of a large window with a black frame.

By Jordan Aquistapace – October 10, 2025

1-of-12 Bentley Flying Spur Speed 'End of an Era' Collect...

A chance to own a piece of Bentley history. The saying goes, "All good things must come to an end," and it's been a recurring statement for the automotive world and some of its greatest creations. With the evolution of tech and the industry's push to be more efficient and sustainable, Bentley Motors announced that it would be replacing its legendary W12 engine with a new Hybrid V8 powertrain. To honor the sendoff of the W12 and the nearly 105,000 cars produced, Bentley Motors commissioned a special End of Era Collection featuring 12 of the very last of the marque's 6.0L engines being offered exclusively at Bentley Salt Lake City. The Bentley Salt Lake City team is pleased to showcase this 2024 Bentley Flying Spur Speed 'End of an Era' as part of its inventory for sale on duPont REGISTRY. Working directly with Bentley's in-house Mulliner design department, each End of an Era build comes optioned from the factory with special bespoke treatments. This Bentley Flying Spur Speed comes finished in a heritage-inspired Scarab Green finish with an upgraded Blackline styling trim package. While the rear d-pillar pays homage to Bentley Motors' roots in the U.K. with a special greyscale Union Jack flag badge, the use of gloss black extends to its optioned 22-inch Speed painted wheels and brake calipers. The celebration continues inside with help from Bentley Mulliner, starting with 'End of an Era' carbon fiber treadplate plaques that welcome the driver and passengers into the Flying Spur Speed's completely transformed cabin. Quilted Key Lime accents and contrast stitching add a vibrant touch to the dark leather and Alcantara upholstery that extends throughout its spacious full-length center console, 4-seater configuration. Each headrest also shows off a bespoke 'End of an Era' embroidered logo in Key Lime as a nod to the exclusive W12 collection. Inside, you'll also find Bentley's W12 firing sequence overlaid on the passenger front fascia with the number 5 in red to signify this Flying Spur Speed's production. The Bentley Flying Spur Speed’s W12 engine is getting a well-deserved sendoff, and what a way to bow out. Under the hood sits the legendary 6.0L twin-turbocharged W12, pushing out 626 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque. That means this four-door luxury sedan can sprint from 0–60 mph in just 3.7 seconds, with a top speed of 207 mph. Bentley also tuned it with all-wheel drive and rear-wheel steering, so the Flying Spur Speed handles with a surprising level of agility for its size, making the W12’s farewell performance one to remember. View Price & Listing

A bespoke Bentley Continental GTC in the striking Violette color is parked in front of a row of gray garage doors on a paved surface.

By Tyler Rampersaud – October 07, 2025

Bentley Revives Historic Violette Color In New Bespoke Co...

A stunning new Bentley embodies the royalty of purple. Known historically as a color that symbolizes royalty, purple is a hue that turns heads, especially when it’s the color of a car, and especially when that shade of purple is vibrant, intense, and rich. That’s the case for Violette, a purple shade that lives in Bentley’s archive as a past color that was recently revived in a stunning commission of a new Continental GTC Speed from a UK-based client. The 771-horsepower right-hand-drive grand tourer was commissioned through Mulliner, Bentley’s cherished and historic bespoke arm which has become incredibly popular in recent years, with a staggering number of more than 70 percent of Bentley customers today opting for at least one Mulliner feature in their vehicles, adding a personal and unique touch to their ultra-luxury machines. Violette is one of many celebrated historic colors from the Bentley palette, like the ‘50s Sage Green, the ‘60s Shell Grey, and the 2000s Rubino Red. Violette was chosen specifically because of its bold, rich tone, and head-turning quality, and it’s paried with Gloss Black exterior brightware details to make sure it stands out, as well as a complementary interior to continue highlighting the incredible color. Thanks to Bentley’s state-of-the-art Paint Shop and talented team of artisans willing to undertake painstaking challenges for bespoke configurations, commissions as unique as this are well within the realm of possibility for the century-old ultra-luxury manufacturer. The client is no stranger to unique Bentleys, either, having previously acquired six Bentaygas, one in Magenta, and a Continental GT in Sacarab Green, believing that Bentleys make a perfect canvas for unique, eye-catching colors. As such, Tanzanite Purple was the bespoke hide color chosen for accents throughout the interior, paring exquisitely with Linen throughout, as well as with touches of Lilac. Unique stone veneers of just 0.1mm of thickness showcase unique luxury and incredible craftsmanship ability in the interior, as well. With a hybrid powertrain delivering an incredible 771 horsepower and 734 lb/ft of torque to all four wheels, as well as a stunning purple color scheme and meticulous ultra-luxury craftsmanship, this Bentley Continental GTC Speed in Violette is a masterpiece of luxury grand touring. View All Bentley Continental For Sale Image Source: Bentley Motors

A matte black Bentley sports car is shown from the rear in a dimly lit setting, its taillights glowing and a yellow license plate visible—a rare car from a 100-year-old name.

By Tyler Rampersaud – October 01, 2025

Bentley Teases New Rare Car With 100-Year-Old Name

Bentley prepares to revive a century-old legacy. With over 105 years of history, Bentley is one of the most celebrated manufacturers in the luxury automotive space, with a legacy that was originally forged in the realm of motorsport, on stages like the 24 Hours of Le Mans and other history-making races. With a cherished reputation for racing success, elegant design, and innovation in the realms of both luxury, performance, and craftsmanship, Bentley has plenty of names and stories to look back on when it comes time to decide what icons are set to come in the future. In fact, Bentley’s ultra-luxurious bespoke division, Mulliner, which has historical roots of its own, has taken on the arduous and daunting task of recreating some of Bentley’s most historic models like the Blower and the Speed Six, using old cars, original documents, painstaking scans, and period-accurate techniques and materials to achieve the ultra-rare, historic racing-ready Continuation Series cars that have now found their way to some of the most exclusive car collection sin the world. However, Bentley is set to revive a historic name in the form of a new rare car, which appears to be a rare special edition of the new Bentley Continental GT, and Bentley says that the name it is reviving was first introduced 100 years ago. Dating back to the mid-1920s, that name could be the Blower name, one that has made an undeniable mark on motorsport history with the legacy it forged at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. With an incredible legacy in motorsport, especially in the early 20th century, whatever this upcoming rare Bentley is, it will certainly be a special and ultra-exclusive creation. Image Source: Bentley Motors

Two men stand by an open Bentley Bentayga trunk, transformed into a stylish Bentayga Coffee Bar with cups and equipment visible, on a sunny day in an urban parking lot.

By Jordan Aquistapace – September 29, 2025

Bespoke Bentayga Coffee Bar Celebrates Bentley Motors x J...

A new definition to cars and coffee. Luxury cars and pressed juices don’t usually end up in the same sentence, but Bentley Motors and Joe & The Juice are out to change that. Their new collaboration blends Bentley’s timeless heritage as an automotive pioneer with Joe & The Juice’s youthful growth as a global sensation. Bentley unveiled a bespoke Bentayga transformed into a rolling coffee bar to celebrate the partnership. Designed by Mulliner and complete with everything needed to pull a flawless espresso on the move, the Bentayga was revealed at a private event in London. At first, the collaboration may sound surprising, but this project finds a natural rhythm. The bespoke Bentayga showcases what both brands do best, combining craftsmanship with a sense of lifestyle and culture. Bentley Mulliner has outfitted the SUV with a full barista setup, including an espresso machine, grinder, fridge, and a slide-out installation wrapped in Bentley Green with vibrant touches of Joe’s signature pink. The result is both functional and beautiful, turning one of the world’s most luxurious SUVs into the ultimate mobile coffee experience. The launch event at Duke of London, a hub for classic and supercar culture, delivered the perfect backdrop. Fans, customers, and media gathered around the Bentayga to sip espresso, try fresh juice, and experience the unusual pairing of a heritage British carmaker and a youthful Scandinavian brand. The unveiling was accompanied by exclusive co-branded merch. Looking ahead, the Bentley x Joe & The Juice Bentayga is set to travel internationally, making appearances at events across the globe before the full partnership rollout in 2026. Both brands are clear about their intent, being more about more than drinks or drives. It’s about celebrating craftsmanship, whether in leather upholstery or latte foam, and about finding moments to connect in a fast-moving world. As Kasper Garnell of Joe & The Juice put it, the project is about connecting people through great coffee, design, and culture. All Bentley Bentaygas For Sale Source: Bentley Motors

By Khris Bharath – September 26, 2025

Bentley Launches New Tech Center at Crewe HQ to Lead Elec...

Bentley has opened a 140,000-square-foot Engineering Technical Center at its Crewe headquarters in England. This facility is built to highlight the British marque’s inevitable shift to an all-electric lineup by 2035. For an automaker renowned for its V8s and W12s powering everything from continent-crossing coupes and stately saloons that feature luxurious handcrafted cabins lined with the finest woods and leathers, this marks a decisive moment. We first saw this outline take shape last year when Bentley broke ground on a new paint shop and, more recently, in July, when it revealed its EXP15 concept. Besides the new winged B logo, the concept carries design cues that directly reference the Blue Train Bentley, a historic coachbuilt model from the 1930s, which became one of the most significant models of all time. Three-time Le Mans winner Woolf Banarto famously raced a Speed 6 against Le Train Bleu from Cannes on the French Riviera to London and won. The EXP15 concept serves as another pivotal moment in Bentley's history as it previews the brand’s electric future. “This new Engineering Technical Centre is a key building block for the successful delivery of this strategy and helps enable engineering concepts to become reality.” - Dr. Matthias Rabe, Board Member for R&D, Bentley Motors. The new facility spans two floors and houses a prototype workshop, materials development, and software integration labs. It also consolidates the hardware and digital sides of development, giving the brand tighter control over how its next-generation of highly autonomous and digitally connected models are tested and prepared for production. Bentley’s Beyond100+ plan promises a new hybrid or EV every year until the brand goes fully electric. Crewe has been Bentley’s home since the 1940s, when production shifted from Derby after the war. Every modern Bentley since has been built at the Pyms Lane location. The A1 building, the oldest on site, once housed engineering teams. Now, those departments have moved into the Technical Center, freeing A1 to become the BEV assembly line by 2027. Essentially, this new facility is designed to offer a seamless transition, ensuring that future Bentleys can carry over the performance and refinement that the marque’s aristocratic faithful expect, as the British automaker continues to embrace electrification. View All Bentleys For Sale Images: Bentley

A brown cocker spaniel wearing a harness lies in the back of a vehicle with an open door, surrounded by a green forest in sunlight.

By Tyler Rampersaud – September 23, 2025

Bentley Reveals New Pet Accessory Range For Bentayga

Bentley lends its ultra-luxury to its owners’ four-legged friends. Bentley is undoubtedly one of the most venerated and desirable manufacturers of ultra-luxury vehicles, with a lineup that boasts sumptuous features, elegant design, and virtually limitless personalization potential, and engineering capabilities that include cutting-edge hybrid technology and powerful performance. However, despite their opulence, Bentley models are also excellent at serving everyday driving purposes, and that especially applies to Bentley’s ultra-luxe SUV, the Bentayga. With the announcement of a new range of pet accessories for the Bentayga, the SUV’s practicality is enhanced even further, especially for Bentley owners with pets. According to the manufacturer, nearly a third of Bentley customers regularly travel with pets, and the new collection of pet accessories offers safe, elegant, and luxuriously designed solutions for pet-owning Bentley drivers’ everyday needs. The range of pet accessories includes a Bespoke Dog Guard, a Quilted Load Space Liner with an integrated Bumper Protector, protective covers for the rear seats, and Seat Extenders with quilted door cards. With a movable luggage divider, pets can travel in comfort, safety, and style, while other cargo in the trunk is neatly separated. In addition, the protective materials used throughout the collection shield the Bentayga’s interior from scratches and the elements that pets introduce. Already an incredibly desirable SUV that combines luxury, power, practicality, and technology, the Bentley Bentayga’s appeal has now been enhanced even further for luxury automotive enthusiasts who own pets, thanks to the introduction of Bentley’s new range of pet accessories for the Bentayga SUV. View All Bentley Bentayga For Sale Image Source: Bentley Motors

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