• New Flying Spur features most complex Bentley interior in history
• Each cabin stitched together with over three kilometres of thread
• Sustainably-sourced leather lines cabin of unrivalled luxury
• Exhibition of British marque’s devotion to innovation and detail
• 141 craftspeople stitch 350 individual leather pieces to complete Flying Spur interior

With the new Flying Spur comes the ultimate example of a handcrafted interior, presenting the world’s most sophisticated and luxuriously stitched cabin.

As all 350 unique leather pieces are adorned to 60 bespoke components using over three kilometres of thread to make up a complete Flying Spur interior, each passes through the hands of 141 Bentley craftspeople.

A minimum of five months training under Bentley’s Master Trainers is essential in order to reach the upmost levels of ability, and to learn the vast array of techniques required to craft Bentley’s interiors to the highest of standards.

All leather hides found in the interior of the Flying Spur remain sustainably sourced from Northern European bulls, entirely as by-products of the meat industry. More temperate climate zones ensure there are fewer parasites and the leather remains naturally blemish free.
Bentley customers have the luxury of choosing from as many as 14 interior leather hide colours, which can be complimented by a vast selection of 23 different colours of contrast thread.

The centre piece of the Flying Spur’s interior - its steering wheel - is home to some of the most elaborate hand-stitching ...

Audi is the first UK manufacturer to launch a one-card charging service

• Two tariffs available – City and Transit – for maximum flexibility
• 18 charge point operators currently on-board, covering more than one third of the UK public charging network, with plans to expand
• 134,000 charging stations across 24 European countries
• One year’s free subscription with the Transit tariff

With the help of the new e-tron Charging Service owners of electrified Audi models can now plug and pay at hundreds of charge points across the UK and Europe with a single tap, and without being encumbered by subscriptions to numerous suppliers. Key to the new service is an RFID card that unlocks access to a sizeable network of charge points operated by 18 companies in the UK – including IONITY, Pod Point, Source London and Instavolt – as well as two attractive fixed tariffs and free roaming abroad, yet generates only one monthly invoice for carriers in the interest of simplicity. The e-tron Charging Service automatically charges the owner’s account based on usage without any extra input or effort required.

“The general perception of EV charging is that it is confusing and inconvenient, and we want to help to gradually dispel that belief,” said Andrew Doyle, Director of Audi UK. “We started by equipping the e-tron with the potential for fast charging at up to 150kW, and are now removing another layer of complexity for our EV owners by streamlining the end-to-end process, from charging activation to invoicing, with this new service.”

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• Boldness, elegance and sportiness key characteristics of all-new SEAT Leon
• Strong design evolution giving a more purposeful presence to best-seller
• The all-new SEAT Leon will be revealed at 19:00 GMT Tuesday 28 January 2020
• Register your interest in new Leon at www.seat.co.uk/leon

The all-new SEAT Leon is almost here. The brand’s latest vehicle arrives with a strong design evolution that keeps the soul of previous generations of Leon. Its design philosophy connects perfectly with the values of the SEAT brand.

The all-new SEAT Leon builds on the appeal of its predecessor but with a strong design evolution, giving it a more purposeful presence, aided by its improved dimensions, refreshed front visual, sculpted rear design and smoother lines that connect the two.

“The all-new SEAT Leon has been designed by our team with courage, simplicity and executed with strength and determination. Simplicity because at SEAT, we believe that most things can be said with just a few lines. Determination and strength because those are some of the attributes that make our cars recognizable seducing at first glance”, said Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos, Director of Design at SEAT.

The body surfaces have evolved, with stronger shapes creating more shift in the light and colour tone across the body, which together create a more elegant design. This creates a vehicle with a multi-layered, three-dimensional aesthetic.

The rear character is emphasised by the coast-to-coast LED lights. The sculpted boot is designed ...

• Mulsanne 6.75 Edition by Mulliner restricted to just 30 cars
• Inspired by the legendary 6¾-litre engine – the longest-serving V8 in continuous production in the world
• Created by Mulliner, limited edition to be the final act of a masterpiece of British automotive engineering and craftsmanship
• Flying Spur to replace Mulsanne as Bentley flagship
• Mulsanne production to end in Spring 2020, with all staff to be redeployed to other areas of the business
• Bentley will offer hybrid options for all models by 2023

Bentley has today announced a final edition version of its flagship Mulsanne, the peerless luxury limousine.

The exquisite Mulsanne 6.75 Edition by Mulliner will be restricted to just 30 unique examples, representing a fitting send-off for a masterpiece of British automotive engineering and craftsmanship. The car is inspired by – and takes its name from - the legendary 6¾-litre engine, which this year celebrates its 60^th year in continuous production.

With the Mulsanne completing production once the thirty 6.75 Edition cars are built, the all-new Flying Spur will become Bentley’s flagship model, as the pinnacle of Bentley’s exquisite range of luxurious cars. With the Flying Spur to receive a hybrid powertrain by 2023, the move symbolises Bentley’s commitment to change and its journey to define the future of sustainable luxury mobility. The world’s most sought-after luxury car brand has already taken its first step on the road towards electrification with the launch of the Bentayga Hybrid -
the luxury SUV sector’s first, true plug-in hybrid and the most efficient Bentley ...

• Special edition, Ateca FR Black Edition available to order now
• Extras include striking new exterior styling and 19-inch black alloy wheels
• Black Edition offered with a range of powertrain options, including 4Drive all-wheel drive
• Ateca FR Black Edition available from £28,845 available at seat.co.uk/ateca

SEAT has launched a special edition Ateca FR Black Edition, adding even more style to the sporty SUV model.

Based on the popular FR Sport, the newcomer, available to order now, adds a number of features that enhance both the aesthetic and the practicality of the vehicle. The exterior has gloss black door mirrors, window and grille surrounds, adds unique gloss black roof rails, black exterior finishers and mouldings, as well as 19-inch 'Exclusive' machined gloss black alloy wheels. Inside, the seats are upholstered in black leather.

Available in Crystal Black, Nevada White, Velvet Red and Rhodium Grey, the Ateca FR Black Edition is priced between £28,845 and £35,180 OTR.

It comes packed with the same quality, practicality and technology as the standard Ateca port, including SEAT Digital Cockpit featuring a 10-inch digital driver binnacle and Full Link smartphone integration, electric driver’s seat and front sports seats.

In addition, all vehicles will come with SEAT Winter Pack, comprising heated seats, heated washers for the full LED headlights and a wash water level indicator.

The Ateca FR Black is available with a range of powertrain options, from the 150PS 1.5-litre TSI EVO petrol ...

• New two-minute film contrasts Bentayga Speed’s 3.8-second 0-60 mph time with the 16 days it takes to handcraft each and every car
• Celebrates Bentley as the Centre of Excellence for Wood, Leather and W12 Engine manufacture within the Volkswagen Group
• Automotive production filmed from a racing drone for the first time

The handcrafting of Bentayga Speed is captured in a new film released today by Bentley Motors. Shot entirely at the Bentley factory in Crewe, England, the two-minute film contrasts the stunning 3.8-second 0-60 mph time of Bentayga Speed with the 127 working hours – 16 working days - it takes to craft each car by hand. Bentayga Speed is both the fastest SUV in the world, with a top speed of 190 mph, and the SUV with the highest number of hours committed to exceptional handcraftsmanship.

Covering all of the areas of Bentayga production at Crewe, the film celebrates Bentley’s status as the Centre of Excellence for Wood, Leather and 12-cylinder engine manufacture within the Volkswagen Group. The opening scenes in the Wood Shop show highlights of the 10 hours of processing required to turn raw leaves of sustainably sourced wood into finished veneer. Every sheet of wood within a completed car comes from the same tree, to ensure the pattern and colour through the car remain the same, and ages in the same way.

Transferring to the Trim Shop, the process of creating the interior cabin from exquisite leather hides is summarised. The dedicated team of craftspeople in the Trim Shop take just over eight hours to transform up to 14 bull hides - all of which ...