“2017 Bentley Bentayga” A Rapid Transit Hi-Performance Luxury SUV on steroids It seems that every manufacturer is already jumping into or planning to enter the SUV arena – even those who build high-end super cars. Given that, why not build a high-end, high performance super SUV that delivers ultra luxurious appointments at the same time….
“2017 Porsche Macan” Porsche’s entry level SUV ideally done The Porsche Macan first bowed on the scene, celebrating its world premiere at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show as a 2014 model. It represented the automaker’s fifth model line and first entry in the compact sports utility vehicle (SUV) segment. Macan is visually striking at…
By Bill Schaffer Photos by Doug Berger Portland, Oregon – If you’ve ever had a dream about getting to drive a whole bunch of really cool cars, one after another, you should have been with me a couple of weeks ago. Each year, one of the automotive writer’s groups I belong to, the Northwest Automotive…
“2014 Bentley Continental GT V8 S Convertible” Now you can reach for the sky in a really rapid fresh air transport Back In 2010, the Bentley team from Crewe delivered the fastest, most powerful Bentley ever produced with a top – the extreme Continental Supersports Coupe. The following year, Bentley followed by introducing the ultimate…
By Barbara & Bill Schaffer One of the most difficult challenges when getting ready to drive the 2014 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible was deciding what to wear – it is a special occasion. Traditionally, an ultra-British luxury car calls for tweeds or at the very least a blazer, ascot and one those cute little…
By Bill SchafferPortland, Ore. – Every year an automotive writer’s organization Barb and I belong to has a two-day drive called Run to the Sun (RttS) giving us a chance to sample some of the manufacturers’ latest offerings. This year Barbara was away at a Jeep-Ram-Dodge program in Southern California, so I was on my…
Super rapid fresh air transport – the sky’s the limit Last year, the folks from Crewe gave us their fastest, most powerful Bentley ever produced with a top – the extreme Continental Supersports Coupe. For the 2011 model year, Bentley introduces the ultimate in fresh air motoring – the Continental Supersports Convertible – an example…
In the third episode of the Mulsanne story, Bentley gives an insight into the engineering of the V8 and the engine-build teams’ craftsmanship. Bentley’s new 6¾ litre, twin-turbocharged V8 engine has been completely re-engineered for the new Mulsanne. Cutting-edge technologies have been employed including two new control systems: cam phasing and variable displacement. In total…
When many of the world’s automakers are downsizing, Bentley is expanding with a new dealership in Sao Paulo. The all-new Bentley San Paulo represents the brands 48th retailer in the Americas region and a new venture with the first in South America. With the world’s wealth moving south as Mexico’s Carlos Slim Helu named as…
