Bentley said it delivered 15,174 cars last year. Courtesy Bentley
Bentley said it delivered 15,174 cars last year. Courtesy Bentley
Bentley said it delivered 15,174 cars last year. Courtesy Bentley
Bentley said it delivered 15,174 cars last year. Courtesy Bentley

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Luxury car maker Bentley joins Rolls-Royce in hitting record sales

Company attributes “significant” sales figures to popularity of new models, hybrid models and personalised cars

Soraya Ebrahimi
Soraya Ebrahimi

January 10, 2023

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Bentley has followed Rolls-Royce's results on Monday to become the latest luxury car maker to announce record sales.

The English company, which dates to 1919, said it delivered 15,174 cars last year.

That was 4 per cent more than in 2021 and driven by record demand in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific.

On Monday, Rolls-Royce revealed it delivered an all-time high of 6,021 cars last year, which was an 8 per cent year-on-year increase.

Bentley attributed its “significant” sales figures to the popularity of new models, hybrid models and personalised cars.

“In what was another year of unpredictability, the business overcame significant headwinds and demonstrated great resilience to deliver the third consecutive record sales year," said Adrian Hallmark, chief executive of the Volkswagen Group-owned company.

Bentley Mulliner Batur - in pictures

Full throttle in Bentley's Mulliner Batur. All photos: Bentley
Full throttle in Bentley's Mulliner Batur. All photos: Bentley
The Batur is a two-door coupe.
The Batur is a two-door coupe.
The view of the driver's seat.
The view of the driver's seat.
Only 18 Baturs will be created.
Only 18 Baturs will be created.
The start/stop button doesn't lack any of the fanciness of the rest of the vehicle.
The start/stop button doesn't lack any of the fanciness of the rest of the vehicle.
A grille to thrill.
A grille to thrill.
The Batur's sporty seats.
The Batur's sporty seats.
Head on.
Head on.
The Batur follows on from Bentley's Bacalar.
The Batur follows on from Bentley's Bacalar.
Old-school dials on the Batur.
Old-school dials on the Batur.
The Batur is the most powerful Bentley in history.
The Batur is the most powerful Bentley in history.
The Batur's powerful red brake calipers are an essential addition.
The Batur's powerful red brake calipers are an essential addition.
The passenger-side dashboard.
The passenger-side dashboard.
The Batur has a 6-litre twin turbocharged engine.
The Batur has a 6-litre twin turbocharged engine.
Inside the cabin.
Inside the cabin.
The Batur is named after a lake in Indonesia.
The Batur is named after a lake in Indonesia.
The Batur's fierce grille.
The Batur's fierce grille.
An enticing ride.
An enticing ride.

“This underlines our brand strength, operational excellence and strong global demand by market and model.

“The reaction to the market introduction of our hybrid models, Flying Spur joining Bentayga last year, demonstrates the path the luxury sector is heading, and we are positioned firmly at the forefront.

“These numbers are validation that we not only lead the sector in sales and market share, but also investment in electric technologies and commitment to being net carbon neutral in 2030.”

Sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans in the UK will be banned from 2030.

Bentley Bentayga S - in pictures

The Bentayga S's black-rimmed headlights. All photos: Bentley
The Bentayga S's black-rimmed headlights. All photos: Bentley
The new Bentayga S was inspired by customers after something distinctly agile.
The new Bentayga S was inspired by customers after something distinctly agile.
Looking good from above.
Looking good from above.
Beachy Bentaya.
Beachy Bentaya.
A dear rear.
A dear rear.
The Bentayga S has new colour accents in the cabin.
The Bentayga S has new colour accents in the cabin.
The rear spoiler is a prominent feature on the Bentayga S.
The rear spoiler is a prominent feature on the Bentayga S.
The S insignia on the Alcantara seating.
The S insignia on the Alcantara seating.
A sporty new exhaust pipe set-up is a feature of the new Bentayga S.
A sporty new exhaust pipe set-up is a feature of the new Bentayga S.
The Bentayga's rear spoiler.
The Bentayga's rear spoiler.
The driver information set-up.
The driver information set-up.
The Bentayga S now has Bentley's Dynamic Ride system fitted as standard.
The Bentayga S now has Bentley's Dynamic Ride system fitted as standard.
Shining in the sun.
Shining in the sun.
The Bentayga S's new 22-inch wheels.
The Bentayga S's new 22-inch wheels.
Bentley calls the Bentayga S's new stylings "bold and contemporary".
Bentley calls the Bentayga S's new stylings "bold and contemporary".
Getting some speed up.
Getting some speed up.
The new Bentayga S has a top speed of 290kph.
The new Bentayga S has a top speed of 290kph.
The Bentley B on the wheels is forever horizontal.
The Bentley B on the wheels is forever horizontal.
An increase in damping stiffens the chassis and gives drivers a more dynamic ride.
An increase in damping stiffens the chassis and gives drivers a more dynamic ride.
0-100kph in 4.5 seconds? No problem.
0-100kph in 4.5 seconds? No problem.
Dashboard detail.
Dashboard detail.
Some of the stylings on the Bentayga S remain old school.
Some of the stylings on the Bentayga S remain old school.
The S insignia.
The S insignia.
Stitching on the steering wheel.
Stitching on the steering wheel.
THE DEALS

Hamilton $60m x 2 = $120m

Vettel $45m x 2 = $90m

Ricciardo $35m x 2 = $70m

Verstappen $55m x 3 = $165m

Leclerc $20m x 2 = $40m

TOTAL $485m

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Oscar (90)

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They also provide port chaplains to help them deliver professional welfare services.

2019 Asian Cup final

Japan v Qatar
Friday, 6pm
Zayed Sports City Stadium, Abu Dhabi

The specs: 2019 Mercedes-Benz C200 Coupe


Price, base: Dh201,153
Engine: 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder
Transmission: Nine-speed automatic
Power: 204hp @ 5,800rpm
Torque: 300Nm @ 1,600rpm
Fuel economy, combined: 6.7L / 100km

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GK: Alphonse Areola (youth academy)

Defence - RB: Dani Alves (free transfer); CB: Marquinhos (€31.4 million); CB: Thiago Silva (€42m); LB: Layvin Kurzawa (€23m)

Midfield - Angel di Maria (€47m); Adrien Rabiot (youth academy); Marco Verratti (€12m)

Forwards - Neymar (€222m); Edinson Cavani (€63m); Kylian Mbappe (initial: loan; to buy: €180m)

Total cost: €440.4m (€620.4m if Mbappe makes permanent move)

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7 — Michael Schumacher (1994, ’95, 2000, ’01 ’02, ’03, ’04)

7 — Lewis Hamilton (2008, ’14,’15, ’17, ’18, ’19, ’20)

5 — Juan Manuel Fangio (1951, ’54, ’55, ’56, ’57)

4 — Alain Prost (1985, ’86, ’89, ’93)

4 — Sebastian Vettel (2010, ’11, ’12, ’13)

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3pm: Shadwell – Rated Conditions (TB) Dh100,000 (D) 1,950m; Winner: Lost Eden, Andrea Atzeni, Doug Watson

3.30pm: Keeneland – Handicap (TB) Dh84,000 (D) 1,000m; Winner: Alkaraama, Dane O’Neill, Musabah Al Muhairi

4pm: Keeneland – Handicap (TB) Dh76,000 (D) 1,800m; Winner: Lady Snazz, Saif Al Balushi, Bhupat Seemar

4.30pm: Hive – Conditions (TB) Dh100,000 (D) 1,600m; Winner: Down On Da Bayou, Royston Ffrench, Salem bin Ghadayer

5pm: Dubai Real Estate Centre – (TB) Handicap Dh64,000 (D) 1,600m; Winner: Lahmoom, Royston Ffrench, Salem bin Ghadayer

COMPANY PROFILE

Name: Xpanceo

Started: 2018

Founders: Roman Axelrod, Valentyn Volkov

Based: Dubai, UAE

Industry: Smart contact lenses, augmented/virtual reality

Funding: $40 million

Investor: Opportunity Venture (Asia)

Recipe: Spirulina Coconut Brothie

Ingredients
1 tbsp Spirulina powder
1 banana
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (full fat preferable)
1 tbsp fresh turmeric or turmeric powder
½ cup fresh spinach leaves
½ cup vegan broth
2 crushed ice cubes (optional)

Method
Blend all the ingredients together on high in a high-speed blender until smooth and creamy. 

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