jkBentley Motors Limited 

is a British manufacturer and marketer of luxury cars and SUVs, and a

subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group since 1998.[14]
Headquartered in Crewe, England, the company was founded as Bentley Motors Limited by Bentley
Bentley Motors Limited is a British manufacturer and marketer of luxury cars and SUVs, and a
subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group since 1998.[14]
Headquartered in Crewe, England, the company was founded as Bentley Motors Limited by W. O.
Bentley in 1919 in Cricklewood, North London, and became widely known for winning the 24 Hours
of Le Mans in 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930.
Prominent models extend from the historic sports-racing Bentley 4½ Litre and Bentley Speed Six;
the more recent Bentley R Type Continental, Bentley Turbo R, and Bentley Arnage; to its current
model line, including the Flying Spur, Continental GT, Bentayga and the Mulsanne—which are
marketed worldwideBentley Motors Limited is a British manufacturer and marketer of luxury
cars and SUVs, and a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group since 1998.[14]
Headquartered in Crewe, England, the company was founded as Bentley Motors Limited by W. O.
Bentley in 1919 in Cricklewood, North London, and became widely known for winning the 24 Hours
of Le Mans in 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930.
Prominent models extend from the historic sports-racing Bentley 4½ Litre and Bentley Speed Six;
the more recent Bentley R Type Continental, Bentley Turbo R, and Bentley Arnage; to its current
model line, including the Flying Spur, Continental GT, Bentayga and the Mulsanne—which are
marketed worldwide, with China as its largest market as of November 2012.[15]
Today most Bentley models are assembled at the company's Crewe factory, with a small number
assembled at Volkswagen's Dresden factory, Germany,[16] and with bodies for the Continental
manufactured in Zwickau and for the Bentayga manufactured at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant.
The joining and eventual separation of Bentley and Rolls-Royce followed a series of mergers and
acquisitions, beginning with the 1931 purchase by Rolls-Royce of Bentley, then in receivership. In
1971, Rolls-Royce itself was forced into receivership and the UK government nationalised the
company—splitting into two companies the aerospace division (Rolls-Royce Plc) and automotive
(Rolls-Royce Motors Limited) divisions—the latter retaining the Bentley subdivision. Rolls-Royce
Motors was subsequently sold to engineering conglomerate, Vickers and in 1998, Vickers sold Rolls-
Royce to Volkswagen AG.
Bentley Motors Limited is a British manufacturer and marketer of luxury cars and SUVs, and a
subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group since 1998.[14]
Headquartered in Crewe, England, the company was founded as Bentley Motors Limited by W. O.
Bentley in 1919 in Cricklewood, North London, and became widely known for winning the 24 Hours
of Le Mans in 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930.
Prominent models extend from the historic sports-racing Bentley 4½ Litre and Bentley Speed Six;
the more recent Bentley R Type Continental, Bentley Turbo R, and Bentley Arnage; to its current
model line, including the Flying Spur, Continental GT, Bentayga and the Mulsanne—which are
marketed worldwide, with China as its largest market as of November 2012.[15]
Today most Bentley models are assembled at the company's Crewe factory, with a small number
assembled at Volkswagen's Dresden factory, Germany,[16] and with bodies for the Continental
manufactured in Zwickau and for the Bentayga manufactured at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant.
The joining and eventual separation of Bentley and Rolls-Royce followed a series of mergers and
acquisitions, beginning with the 1931 purchase by Rolls-Royce of Bentley, then in receivership. In
1971, Rolls-Royce itself was forced into receivership and the UK government nationalised the
company—splitting into two companies the aerospace division (Rolls-Royce Plc) and automotive
(Rolls-Royce Motors Limited) divisions—the latter retaining the Bentley subdivision. Rolls-Royce
Motors was subsequently sold to engineering conglomerate, Vickers and in 1998, Vickers sold Rolls-
Royce to Volkswagen AG.
Bentley Motors Limited is a British manufacturer and marketer of luxury cars and SUVs, and a
subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group since 1998.[14]
Headquartered in Crewe, England, the company was founded as Bentley Motors Limited by W. O.
Bentley in 1919 in Cricklewood, North London, and became widely known for winning the 24 Hours
of Le Mans in 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930.
Prominent models extend from the historic sports-racing Bentley 4½ Litre and Bentley Speed Six;
the more recent Bentley R Type Continental, Bentley Turbo R, and Bentley Arnage; to its current
model line, including the Flying Spur, Continental GT, Bentayga and the Mulsanne—which are
marketed worldwide, with China as its largest market as of November 2012.[15]
Today most Bentley models are assembled at the company's Crewe factory, with a small number
assembled at Volkswagen's Dresden factory, Germany,[16] and with bodies for the Continental
manufactured in Zwickau and for the Bentayga manufactured at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant.
The joining and eventual separation of Bentley and Rolls-Royce followed a series of mergers and
acquisitions, beginning with the 1931 purchase by Rolls-Royce of Bentley, then in receivership. In
1971, Rolls-Royce itself was forced into receivership and the UK government nationalised the
company—splitting into two companies the aerospace division (Rolls-Royce Plc) and automotive
(Rolls-Royce Motors Limited) divisions—the latter retaining the Bentley subdivision. Rolls-Royce
Motors was subsequently sold to engineering conglomerate, Vickers and in 1998, Vickers sold Rolls-
Royce to Volkswagen AG.
Bentley Motors Limited is a British manufacturer and marketer of luxury cars and SUVs, and a
subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group since 1998.[14]
Headquartered in Crewe, England, the company was founded as Bentley Motors Limited by W. O.
Bentley in 1919 in Cricklewood, North London, and became widely known for winning the 24 Hours
of Le Mans in 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930.
Prominent models extend from the historic sports-racing Bentley 4½ Litre and Bentley Speed Six;
the more recent Bentley R Type Continental, Bentley Turbo R, and Bentley Arnage; to its current
model line, including the Flying Spur, Continental GT, Bentayga and the Mulsanne—which are
marketed worldwide, with China as its largest market as of November 2012.[15]
Today most Bentley models are assembled at the company's Crewe factory, with a small number
assembled at Volkswagen's Dresden factory, Germany,[16] and with bodies for the Continental
manufactured in Zwickau and for the Bentayga manufactured at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant.
The joining and eventual separation of Bentley and Rolls-Royce followed a series of mergers and
acquisitions, beginning with the 1931 purchase by Rolls-Royce of Bentley, then in receivership. In
1971, Rolls-Royce itself was forced into receivership and the UK government nationalised the
company—splitting into two companies the aerospace division (Rolls-Royce Plc) and automotive
(Rolls-Royce Motors Limited) divisions—the latter retaining the Bentley subdivision. Rolls-Royce
Motors was subsequently sold to engineering conglomerate, Vickers and in 1998, Vickers sold Rolls-
Royce to Volkswagen AG.
, with China as its largest market as of November 2012.[15]
Today most Bentley models are assembled at the company's Crewe factory, with a small number
assembled at Volkswagen's Dresden factory, Germany,[16] and with bodies for the Continental
manufactured in Zwickau and for the Bentayga manufactured at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant.
The joining and eventual separation of Bentley and Rolls-Royce followed a series of mergers and
acquisitions, beginning with the 1931 purchase by Rolls-Royce of Bentley, then in receivership. In
1971, Rolls-Royce itself was forced into receivership and the UK government nationalised the
company—splitting into two companies the aerospace division (Rolls-Royce Plc) and automotive
(Rolls-Royce Motors Limited) divisions—the latter retaining the Bentley subdivision. Rolls-Royce
Motors was subsequently sold to engineering conglomerate, Vickers and in 1998, Vickers sold Rolls-
Royce to Volkswagen AG.
Bentley Motors Limited is a British manufacturer and marketer of luxury cars and SUVs, and a
subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group since 1998.[14]
Headquartered in Crewe, England, the company was founded as Bentley Motors Limited by W. O.
Bentley in 1919 in Cricklewood, North London, and became widely known for winning the 24 Hours
of Le Mans in 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930.
Prominent models extend from the historic sports-racing Bentley 4½ Litre and Bentley Speed Six;
the more recent Bentley R Type Continental, Bentley Turbo R, and Bentley Arnage; to its current
model line, including the Flying Spur, Continental GT, Bentayga and the Mulsanne—which are
marketed worldwide, with China as its largest market as of November 2012.[15]
Today most Bentley models are assembled at the company's Crewe factory, with a small number
assembled at Volkswagen's Dresden factory, Germany,[16] and with bodies for the Continental
manufactured in Zwickau and for the Bentayga manufactured at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant.
The joining and eventual separation of Bentley and Rolls-Royce followed a series of mergers and
acquisitions, beginning with the 1931 purchase by Rolls-Royce of Bentley, then in receivership. In
1971, Rolls-Royce itself was forced into receivership and the UK government nationalised the
company—splitting into two companies the aerospace division (Rolls-Royce Plc) and automotive
(Rolls-Royce Motors Limited) divisions—the latter retaining the Bentley subdivision. Rolls-Royce
Motors was subsequently sold to engineering conglomerate, Vickers and in 1998, Vickers sold Rolls-
Royce to Volkswagen AG.
Bentley Motors Limited is a British manufacturer and marketer of luxury cars and SUVs, and a
subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group since 1998.[14]
Headquartered in Crewe, England, the company was founded as Bentley Motors Limited by W. O.
Bentley in 1919 in Cricklewood, North London, and became widely known for winning the 24 Hours
of Le Mans in 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930.
Prominent models extend from the historic sports-racing Bentley 4½ Litre and Bentley Speed Six;
the more recent Bentley R Type Continental, Bentley Turbo R, and Bentley Arnage; to its current
model line, including the Flying Spur, Continental GT, Bentayga and the Mulsanne—which are
marketed worldwide, with China as its largest market as of November 2012.[15]
Today most Bentley models are assembled at the company's Crewe factory, with a small number
assembled at Volkswagen's Dresden factory, Germany,[16] and with bodies for the Continental
manufactured in Zwickau and for the Bentayga manufactured at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant.
The joining and eventual separation of Bentley and Rolls-Royce followed a series of mergers and
acquisitions, beginning with the 1931 purchase by Rolls-Royce of Bentley, then in receivership. In
1971, Rolls-Royce itself was forced into receivership and the UK government nationalised the
company—splitting into two companies the aerospace division (Rolls-Royce Plc) and automotive
(Rolls-Royce Motors Limited) divisions—the latter retaining the Bentley subdivision. Rolls-Royce
Motors was subsequently sold to engineering conglomerate, Vickers and in 1998, Vickers sold Rolls-
Royce to Volkswagen AG.
Bentley Motors Limited is a British manufacturer and marketer of luxury cars and SUVs, and a
subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group since 1998.[14]
Headquartered in Crewe, England, the company was founded as Bentley Motors Limited by W. O.
Bentley in 1919 in Cricklewood, North London, and became widely known for winning the 24 Hours
of Le Mans in 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930.
Prominent models extend from the historic sports-racing Bentley 4½ Litre and Bentley Speed Six;
the more recent Bentley R Type Continental, Bentley Turbo R, and Bentley Arnage; to its current
model line, including the Flying Spur, Continental GT, Bentayga and the Mulsanne—which are
marketed worldwide, with China as its largest market as of November 2012.[15]
Today most Bentley models are assembled at the company's Crewe factory, with a small number
assembled at Volkswagen's Dresden factory, Germany,[16] and with bodies for the Continental
manufactured in Zwickau and for the Bentayga manufactured at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant.
The joining and eventual separation of Bentley and Rolls-Royce followed a series of mergers and
acquisitions, beginning with the 1931 purchase by Rolls-Royce of Bentley, then in receivership. In
1971, Rolls-Royce itself was forced into receivership and the UK government nationalised the
company—splitting into two companies the aerospace division (Rolls-Royce Plc) and automotive
(Rolls-Royce Motors Limited) divisions—the latter retaining the Bentley subdivision. Rolls-Royce
Motors was subsequently sold to engineering conglomerate, Vickers and in 1998, Vickers sold Rolls-
Royce to Volkswagen AG.
Bentley Motors Limited is a British manufacturer and marketer of luxury cars and SUVs, and a
subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group since 1998.[14]
Headquartered in Crewe, England, the company was founded as Bentley Motors Limited by W. O.
Bentley in 1919 in Cricklewood, North London, and became widely known for winning the 24 Hours
of Le Mans in 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930.
Prominent models extend from the historic sports-racing Bentley 4½ Litre and Bentley Speed Six;
the more recent Bentley R Type Continental, Bentley Turbo R, and Bentley Arnage; to its current
model line, including the Flying Spur, Continental GT, Bentayga and the Mulsanne—which are
marketed worldwide, with China as its largest market as of November 2012.[15]
Today most Bentley models are assembled at the company's Crewe factory, with a small number
assembled at Volkswagen's Dresden factory, Germany,[16] and with bodies for the Continental
manufactured in Zwickau and for the Bentayga manufactured at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant.
The joining and eventual separation of Bentley and Rolls-Royce followed a series of mergers and
acquisitions, beginning with the 1931 purchase by Rolls-Royce of Bentley, then in receivership. In
1971, Rolls-Royce itself was forced into receivership and the UK government nationalised the
company—splitting into two companies the aerospace division (Rolls-Royce Plc) and automotive
(Rolls-Royce Motors Limited) divisions—the latter retaining the Bentley subdivision. Rolls-Royce
Motors was subsequently sold to engineering conglomerate, Vickers and in 1998, Vickers sold Rolls-
Royce to Volkswagen AG.
the Volkswagen Group since 1998.[14]
Headquartered in Crewe, England, the company was founded as Bentley Motors Limited by W. O.
Bentley in 1919 in Cricklewood, North London, and became widely known for winning the 24 Hours
of Le Mans in 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930.
Prominent models extend from the historic sports-racing Bentley 4½ Litre and Bentley Speed Six;
the more recent Bentley R Type Continental, Bentley Turbo R, and Bentley Arnage; to its current
model line, includinBentley Motors Limited is a British manufacturer and marketer of luxury
cars and SUVs, and a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group since 1998.[14]
Headquartered in Crewe, England, the company was founded as Bentley Motors Limited by W. O.
Bentley in 1919 in Cricklewood, North London, and became widely known for winning the 24 Hours
of Le Mans in 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930.
Prominent models extend from the historic sports-racing Bentley 4½ Litre and Bentley Speed Six;
the more recent Bentley R Type Continental, Bentley Turbo R, and Bentley Arnage; to its current
model line, including the Flying Spur, Continental GT, Bentayga and the Mulsanne—which are
marketed worldwide, with China as its largest market as of November 2012.[15]
Today most Bentley models are assembled at the company's Crewe factory, with a small number
assembled at Volkswagen's Dresden factory, Germany,[16] and with bodies for the Continental
manufactured in Zwickau and for the Bentayga manufactured at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant.
The joining and eventual separation of Bentley and Rolls-Royce followed a series of mergers and
acquisitions, beginning with the 1931 purchase by Rolls-Royce of Bentley, then in receivership. In
1971, Rolls-Royce itself was forced into receivership and the UK government nationalised the
company—splitting into two companies the aerospace division (Rolls-Royce Plc) and automotive
(Rolls-Royce Motors Limited) divisions—the latter retaining the Bentley subdivision. Rolls-Royce
Motors was subsequently sold to engineering conglomerate, Vickers and in 1998, Vickers sold Rolls-
Royce to Volkswagen AG.
Bentley Motors Limited is a British manufacturer and marketer of luxury cars and SUVs, and a
subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group since 1998.[14]
Headquartered in Crewe, England, the company was founded as Bentley Motors Limited by W. O.
Bentley in 1919 in Cricklewood, North London, and became widely known for winning the 24 Hours
of Le Mans in 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930.
Prominent models extend from the historic sports-racing Bentley 4½ Litre and Bentley Speed Six;
the more recent Bentley R Type Continental, Bentley Turbo R, and Bentley Arnage; to its current
model line, including the Flying Spur, Continental GT, Bentayga and the Mulsanne—which are
marketed worldwide, with China as its largest market as of November 2012.[15]
Today most Bentley models are assembled at the company's Crewe factory, with a small number
assembled at Volkswagen's Dresden factory, Germany,[16] and with bodies for the Continental
manufactured in Zwickau and for the Bentayga manufactured at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant.
The joining and eventual separation of Bentley and Rolls-Royce followed a series of mergers and
acquisitions, beginning with the 1931 purchase by Rolls-Royce of Bentley, then in receivership. In
1971, Rolls-Royce itself was forced into receivership and the UK government nationalised the
company—splitting into two companies the aerospace division (Rolls-Royce Plc) and automotive
(Rolls-Royce Motors Limited) divisions—the latter retaining the Bentley subdivision. Rolls-Royce
Motors was subsequently sold to engineering conglomerate, Vickers and in 1998, Vickers sold Rolls-
Royce to Volkswagen AG.
Bentley Motors Limited is a British manufacturer and marketer of luxury cars and SUVs, and a
subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group since 1998.[14]
Headquartered in Crewe, England, the company was founded as Bentley Motors Limited by W. O.
Bentley in 1919 in Cricklewood, North London, and became widely known for winning the 24 Hours
of Le Mans in 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930.
Prominent models extend from the historic sports-racing Bentley 4½ Litre and Bentley Speed Six;
the more recent Bentley R Type Continental, Bentley Turbo R, and Bentley Arnage; to its current
model line, including the Flying Spur, Continental GT, Bentayga and the Mulsanne—which are
marketed worldwide, with China as its largest market as of November 2012.[15]
Today most Bentley models are assembled at the company's Crewe factory, with a small number
assembled at Volkswagen's Dresden factory, Germany,[16] and with bodies for the Continental
manufactured in Zwickau and for the Bentayga manufactured at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant.
The joining and eventual separation of Bentley and Rolls-Royce followed a series of mergers and
acquisitions, beginning with the 1931 purchase by Rolls-Royce of Bentley, then in receivership. In
1971, Rolls-Royce itself was forced into receivership and the UK government nationalised the
company—splitting into two companies the aerospace division (Rolls-Royce Plc) and automotive
(Rolls-Royce Motors Limited) divisions—the latter retaining the Bentley subdivision. Rolls-Royce
Motors was subsequently sold to engineering conglomerate, Vickers and in 1998, Vickers sold Rolls-
Royce to Volkswagen AG.
Bentley Motors Limited is a British manufacturer and marketer of luxury cars and SUVs, and a
subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group since 1998.[14]
Headquartered in Crewe, England, the company was founded as Bentley Motors Limited by W. O.
Bentley in 1919 in Cricklewood, North London, and became widely known for winning the 24 Hours
of Le Mans in 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930.
Prominent models extend from the historic sports-racing Bentley 4½ Litre and Bentley Speed Six;
the more recent Bentley R Type Continental, Bentley Turbo R, and Bentley Arnage; to its current
model line, including the Flying Spur, Continental GT, Bentayga and the Mulsanne—which are
marketed worldwide, with China as its largest market as of November 2012.[15]
Today most Bentley models are assembled at the company's Crewe factory, with a small number
assembled at Volkswagen's Dresden factory, Germany,[16] and with bodies for the Continental
manufactured in Zwickau and for the Bentayga manufactured at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant.
The joining and eventual separation of Bentley and Rolls-Royce followed a series of mergers and
acquisitions, beginning with the 1931 purchase by Rolls-Royce of Bentley, then in receivership. In
1971, Rolls-Royce itself was forced into receivership and the UK government nationalised the
company—splitting into two companies the aerospace division (Rolls-Royce Plc) and automotive
(Rolls-Royce Motors Limited) divisions—the latter retaining the Bentley subdivision. Rolls-Royce
Motors was subsequently sold to engineering conglomerate, Vickers and in 1998, Vickers sold Rolls-
Royce to Volkswagen AG.
Bentley Motors Limited is a British manufacturer and marketer of luxury cars and SUVs, and a
subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group since 1998.[14]
Headquartered in Crewe, England, the company was founded as Bentley Motors Limited by W. O.
Bentley in 1919 in Cricklewood, North London, and became widely known for winning the 24 Hours
of Le Mans in 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930.
Prominent models extend from the historic sports-racing Bentley 4½ Litre and Bentley Speed Six;
the more recent Bentley R Type Continental, Bentley Turbo R, and Bentley Arnage; to its current
model line, including the Flying Spur, Continental GT, Bentayga and the Mulsanne—which are
marketed worldwide, with China as its largest market as of November 2012.[15]
Today most Bentley models are assembled at the company's Crewe factory, with a small number
assembled at Volkswagen's Dresden factory, Germany,[16] and with bodies for the Continental
manufactured in Zwickau and for the Bentayga manufactured at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant.
The joining and eventual separation of Bentley and Rolls-Royce followed a series of mergers and
acquisitions, beginning with the 1931 purchase by Rolls-Royce of Bentley, then in receivership. In
1971, Rolls-Royce itself was forced into receivership and the UK government nationalised the
company—splitting into two companies the aerospace division (Rolls-Royce Plc) and automotive
(Rolls-Royce Motors Limited) divisions—the latter retaining the Bentley subdivision. Rolls-Royce
Motors was subsequently sold to engineering conglomerate, Vickers and in 1998, Vickers sold Rolls-
Royce to Volkswagen AG.
g the Flying Spur, Continental GT, Bentayga and the Mulsanne—which are marketed
worldwiBentley Motors Limited is a British manufacturer and marketer of luxury cars and SUVs,
and a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group since 1998.[14]
Headquartered in Crewe, England, the company was founded as Bentley Motors Limited by W. O.
Bentley in 1919 in Cricklewood, North London, and became widely known for winning the 24 Hours
of Le Mans in 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930.
Bentley Motors Limited is a British manufacturer and marketer of luxury cars and SUVs, and a
subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group since 1998.[14]
Headquartered in Crewe, England, the company was founded as Bentley Motors Limited by W. O.
Bentley in 1919 in Cricklewood, North London, and became widely known for winning the 24 Hours
of Le Mans in 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930.
Prominent models extend from the historic sports-racing Bentley 4½ Litre and Bentley Speed Six;
the more recent Bentley R Type Continental, Bentley Turbo R, and Bentley Arnage; to its current
model line, including the Flying Spur, Continental GT, Bentayga and the Mulsanne—which are
marketed worldwide, with China as its largest market as of November 2012.[15]
Bentley Motors Limited is a British manufacturer and marketer of luxury cars and SUVs, and a
subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group since 1998.[14]
Headquartered in Crewe, England, the company was founded as Bentley Motors Limited by W. O.
Bentley in 1919 in Cricklewood, North London, and became widely known for winning the 24 Hours
of Le Mans in 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930.
Prominent models extend from the historic sports-racing Bentley 4½ Litre and Bentley Speed Six;
the more recent Bentley R Type Continental, Bentley Turbo R, and Bentley Arnage; to its current
model line, including the Flying Spur, Continental GT, Bentayga and the Mulsanne—which are
marketed worldwide, with China as its largest market as of November 2012.[15]
Today most Bentley models are assembled at the company's Crewe factory, with a small number
assembled at Volkswagen's Dresden factory, Germany,[16] and with bodies for the Continental
manufactured in Zwickau and for the Bentayga manufactured at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant.
The joining and eventual separation of Bentley and Rolls-Royce followed a series of mergers and
acquisitions, beginning with the 1931 purchase by Rolls-Royce of Bentley, then in receivership. In
1971, Rolls-Royce itself was forced into receivership and the UK government nationalised the
company—splitting into two companies the aerospace division (Rolls-Royce Plc) and automotive
(Rolls-Royce Motors Limited) divisions—the latter retaining the Bentley subdivision. Rolls-Royce
Motors was subsequently sold to engineering conglomerate, Vickers and in 1998, Vickers sold Rolls-
Royce to Volkswagen AG.

The joining and eventual separation of Bentley and Rolls-Royce followed a series of mergers and
acquisitions, beginning with the 1931 purchase by Rolls-Royce of Bentley, then in receivership. In
1971, Rolls-Royce itself was forced into receivership and the UK government nationalised the
company—splitting into two companies the aerospace division (Rolls-Royce Plc) and automotive
(Rolls-Royce Motors Limited) divisions—the latter retaining the Bentley subdivision. Rolls-Royce
Motors was subsequently sold to engineering conglomerate, Vickers and in 1998, Vickers sold Rolls-
Royce to Volkswagen AG.

Today most Bentley models are assembled at the company's Crewe factory, with a small number
assembled at Volkswagen's Dresden factory, Germany,[16] and with bodies for the Continental
manufactured in Zwickau and for the Bentayga manufactured at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant.
The joining and eventual separation of Bentley and Rolls-Royce followed a series of mergers and
acquisitions, beginning with the 1931 purchase by Rolls-Royce of Bentley, then in receivership. In
1971, Rolls-Royce itself was forced into receivership and the UK government nationalised the
company—splitting into two companies the aerospace division (Rolls-Royce Plc) and automotive
(Rolls-Royce Motors Limited) divisions—the latter retaining the Bentley subdivision. Rolls-Royce
Motors was subsequently sold to engineering conglomerate, Vickers and in 1998, Vickers sold Rolls-
Royce to Volkswagen AG.
de, with China as its largest market as of November 2012.[15]
Today most Bentley models are assembled at the company's Crewe factory, with a small number
assembled at Volkswagen's Dresden factory, Germany,[16] and with bodies for the Continental
manufactured in Zwickau and for the Bentayga manufactured at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant.
The joining and eventual separation of Bentley and Rolls-Royce followed a series of mergers and
acquisitions, beginning with the 1931 purchase by Rolls-Royce of Bentley, then in receivership. In
1971, Rolls-Royce itself was forced into receivership and the UK government nationalised the
company—splitting into two companies the aerospace division (Rolls-Royce Plc) and automotive
(Rolls-Royce Motors Limited) divisions—the latter retaining the Bentley subdivision. Rolls-Royce
Motors was subsequently sold to engineering conglomerate, Vickers and in 1998, Vickers sold Rolls-
Royce to Volkswagen AG.

Prominent models extend from the historic sports-racing Bentley 4½ Litre and Bentley Speed Six;
the more recent Bentley R Type Continental, Bentley Turbo R, and Bentley Arnage; to its current
model line, including the Flying Spur, Continental GT, Bentayga and the Mulsanne—which are
marketed worldwide, with China as its largest market as of November 2012.[15]
Today most Bentley models are assembled at the company's Crewe factory, with a small number
assembled at Volkswagen's Dresden factory, Germany,[16] and with bodies for the Continental
manufactured in Zwickau and for the Bentayga manufactured at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant.
The joining and eventual separation of Bentley and Rolls-Royce followed a series of mergers and
acquisitions, beginning with the 1931 purchase by Rolls-Royce of Bentley, then in receivership. In
1971, Rolls-Royce itself was forced into receivership and the UK government nationalised the
company—splitting into two companies the aerospace division (Rolls-Royce Plc) and automotive
(Rolls-Royce Motors Limited) divisions—the latter retaining the Bentley subdivision. Rolls-Royce
Motors was subsequently sold to engineering conglomerate, Vickers and in 1998, Vickers sold Rolls-
Royce to Volkswagen AG.
Bentley Motors Limited is a British manufacturer and marketer of luxury cars and SUVs, and a
subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group since 1998.[14]
Headquartered in Crewe, England, the company was founded as Bentley Motors Limited by W. O.
Bentley in 1919 in Cricklewood, North London, and became widely known for winning the 24 Hours
of Le Mans in 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930.
Prominent models extend from the historic sports-racing Bentley 4½ Litre and Bentley Speed Six;
the more recent Bentley R Type Continental, Bentley Turbo R, and Bentley Arnage; to its current
model line, including the Flying Spur, Continental GT, Bentayga and the Mulsanne—which are
marketed worldwide, with China as its largest market as of November 2012.[15]
Today most Bentley models are assembled at the company's Crewe factory, with a small number
assembled at Volkswagen's Dresden factory, Germany,[16] and with bodies for the Continental
manufactured in Zwickau and for the Bentayga manufactured at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant.
The joining and eventual separation of Bentley and Rolls-Royce followed a series of mergers and
acquisitions, beginning with the 1931 purchase by Rolls-Royce of Bentley, then in receivership. In
1971, Rolls-Royce itself was forced into receivership and the UK government nationalised the
company—splitting into two companies the aerospace division (Rolls-Royce Plc) and automotive
(Rolls-Royce Motors Limited) divisions—the latter retaining the Bentley subdivision. Rolls-Royce
Motors was subsequently sold to engineering conglomerate, Vickers and in 1998, Vickers sold Rolls-
Royce to Volkswagen AG.
Bentley Motors Limited is a British manufacturer and marketer of luxury cars and SUVs, and a
subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group since 1998.[14]
Headquartered in Crewe, England, the company was founded as Bentley Motors Limited by W. O.
Bentley in 1919 in Cricklewood, North London, and became widely known for winning the 24 Hours
of Le Mans in 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930.
Prominent models extend from the historic sports-racing Bentley 4½ Litre and Bentley Speed Six;
the more recent Bentley R Type Continental, Bentley Turbo R, and Bentley Arnage; to its current
model line, including the Flying Spur, Continental GT, Bentayga and the Mulsanne—which are
marketed worldwide, with China as its largest market as of November 2012.[15]
Today most Bentley models are assembled at the company's Crewe factory, with a small number
assembled at Volkswagen's Dresden factory, Germany,[16] and with bodies for the Continental
manufactured in Zwickau and for the Bentayga manufactured at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant.
The joining and eventual separation of Bentley and Rolls-Royce followed a series of mergers and
acquisitions, beginning with the 1931 purchase by Rolls-Royce of Bentley, then in receivership. In
1971, Rolls-Royce itself was forced into receivership and the UK government nationalised the
company—splitting into two companies the aerospace division (Rolls-Royce Plc) and automotive
(Rolls-Royce Motors Limited) divisions—the latter retaining the Bentley subdivision. Rolls-Royce
Motors was subsequently sold to engineering conglomerate, Vickers and in 1998, Vickers sold Rolls-
Royce to Volkswagen AG.