The 101 years of history that treasures Bentley they have served to add a thousand and one vicissitudes. The English house was free, and independent, during its first twelve years of life but from then on things changed. In 1931 its main rival, Rolls Royce, took control of its reins and until the Grupo Volkswagen they walked together. This was in 1998, when the English brand became integrated under the umbrella of the German manufacturer. Well, over the last two decades it has regained the brilliance of yesteryear.
If it hadn't been for him financial muscle of its now matrix perhaps it had not launched new models and therefore would have disappeared. Now, it could face a new era of changes, since everything indicates that, even under the Volkswagen Group, it would have other "bosses". Yes, because according to various sources Bentley could integrate the group of subsidiaries that controls Audi. Can you imagine the reason for this change in its structure and form of organization? It's very simple, but if you can't imagine it, we'll tell you in great detail.
Bentley could add a new SUV based on the Audi Q8
Apparently several sources of the German manufacturer have confirmed to Automobilwoche that Bentley will be managed by Audi. Today we know that all manufacturers are restructuring their operations in order to survive. And this would be the key for the English house to maintain its pace of launches and therefore market penetration. But Audi would also be one of the most benefited. The reason is very simple: could save a lot of money when developing new technology for their cars because they would do it with the help of their new "subsidiary".
In fact, everything points to Bentley could soon release a new all-road. It would be in the range below the Bentayga and would have Audi genes. Specifically, it seems that it would be a brother of the already, grown up, Q8. However, the Volkswagen Group has declined to confirm, or deny, such information. However, the rumors about the possibility of getting rid of Ducati or Bugatti do not help calm things down. What's more, it is also heard through the gossips of the network that I would also be looking for external partners to maintain the viability of Lamborghini.
Increasing economies of scale is a vital mission that drives the Volkswagen Group. All this will result in healthier accounts and, therefore, greater investment in the development of electric models. In the meantime, if nothing changes, they will have to deal with high penalties for breaching emissions regulations and that was not in his plans. We will have to be attentive to possible changes, but it is already seen how the nerves are evident in the manufacturers.
Source - Automotive Week - Reuters