Volkswagen Group Operating Profits Soar 86 Percent in the First 9 Months of 2011

Whereas the rest of the European carmakers such as PSA Peugeot and Citroen and the Fiat Group are facing troubled times, the German auto industry is enjoying one of its most prosperous eras ever.

On Thursday, Europe's largest automaker, the Volkswagen Group, announced that it has earned more in the first nine months of 2011 than in the whole of 2010.

The company's operating profit surged to €9.0 billion (US$12.5 billion) from January through September, up from €7.1 billion in fiscal 2010 and €4.8 billion in the same period last year, which represents a staggering 86 percent increase.

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Imperium Automotive Presents New Bentley Continental GT Audentia

Headquartered in the historic city of Edinburgh in Scotland, Imperium Automotive is a high-end design house that focuses on the Bentley and Bugatti brands.

Their latest offering is a new limited-edition styling package for the recently updated Bentley Continental GT Coupe named ‘Audentia’, which is said to be a direct Latin translation for ‘boldness and courage’.

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Report: Bentley Boss Says New SUV to be powered by W12 Petrol and V12 Diesel Engines, Due in 2015

[The above photo is a rendering from the Xenatec Group]

After Porsche launched the Cayenne in 2002, it changed the sport carmakers’ way of thinking. If the world wants a premium SUV by a top brand, why stick to the past and not ride the wave, increasing production volume and profitability?

After all, despite the initial outcry, it is primarily the Cayenne’s success that we have to thank for the continued existence and evolution of the 911.

At the Pebble Beach festival, Bentley’s CEO, Wolfgang Duerheimer, confirmed that the British luxury carmaker will indeed build an SUV. And he recently replaced chief engineer Ulrich Eichhorn with Porsche’s Rolf Frech who has also worked on the Cayenne.

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Bentley Launches China-Only Continental Flying Spur "Linley" Special Edition

China is quickly becoming the ideal place to launch bespoke (…and higher-priced) special edition versions for luxury carmakers. The latest example is Bentley, which will sell just 10 Continental Flying Spurs created in cooperation with British design company Linley.

The Linley limited edition will only be available in what is now Bentley’s biggest market in the world. According to the British carmaker, it “incorporates signature Linley elements that will appeal to customers who value pedigree, lineage, handcrafted quality and peerless design”.

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2010 Bentley Continental Pictures

2010 Bentley Continental

2010 Bentley Continental

2010 Bentley Continental

2010 Bentley Continental Interior

2009 Bentley Continental GT Pictures

2009 Bentley Continental GT

2009 Bentley Continental

2009 Bentley Continental GT

2009 Bentley Brooklands Pictures

2009 Bentley Brooklands

2009 Bentley Brooklands

2009 Bentley Brooklands Interior

2010 Bentley Continental Supersports Pictures

2010 Bentley Continental Supersports

2010 Bentley Continental Supersports

2010 Bentley Continental Supersports Interior

2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Pictures

2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur

2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur

2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur

2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Interior

2009 Bentley Arnage Final Series Pictures

2009 Bentley Arnage Final Series

2009 Bentley Arnage Final Series

2009 Bentley Arnage Final Series

2009 Bentley Arnage Final Series Interior

2010 Bentley Continental GTC

2010 Bentley Continental GTC

2010 Bentley Continental GTC Speed

2010 Bentley Continental GTC Interior

2009 Bentley Brooklands

2009 Bentley Brooklands

2009 Bentley Brooklands

2009 Bentley Brooklands Interior

2008 Bentley Brooklands Pictures

2008 Bentley Brooklands Pictures

2008 Bentley Brooklands car wallpaper

2008 Bentley Brooklands interior

2007 Bentley Continental GTC

The 2007 Bentley Continental GTC is a luxury two-door vehicle that is available in one trim only, the Convertible. It is capable of accommodating four passengers. This brand new vehicle by Bentley is equipped with a 6-liter W12 turbo engine that produces 552 horsepower. A standard six-speed automatic transmission with overdrive was also installed for this car. For safety, this car is equipped with stability control, traction control and braking systems. The exterior is very stylish because of the curvy body design. The passengers will experience a relaxed journey while sitting on the comfortable seats. If you are a person who has around $190, 000 in your bank account, then you have all means to enjoy the luxurious ride this car has to offer.

[Source : supercarblog.net]