First Bentayga rolls of the line

Crewe car maker, Bentley, is celebrating the first production Bentley Bentayga to leave the assembly line.
From the initial concept stage, during which time over 1,500 UK jobs have been created in an £800m investment programme, the new luxury SUV – will now enter full production, with deliveries to customers starting in January.
Wolfgang Dürheimer, chairman and chief executive of Bentley Motors, said: “Bentley Bentayga will be the benchmark against which all other SUVs are measured, defining a new segment – the luxury SUV.
“This car is a celebration of UK manufacturing at its very best, not only reinforcing our commitment to industry in this country, job creation and significant investment, but to our home in Crewe. This is an important moment in our history, where we reflect and celebrate, but also look ahead to delivering this extraordinary car to our customers.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank my colleagues from all parts of the business for their dedication and professionalism in delivering the Bentley Bentayga. It would not have been possible to deliver this car without the support and belief from the UK Government, our parent company (VW) and other business partners. We can all take pride in this achievement.”
Prime Minister David Cameron, said: “I am delighted that the first Bentley Bentayga has rolled off the production line in Crewe. It marks the culmination of a period of exceptional hard work by Bentley and its dedicated workforce as they brought this remarkable new vehicle to market.
“The Bentayga represents an ambitious £800m investment into the Crewe factory backed by £9.5m from the Regional Growth Fund. It has created hundreds of valuable skilled jobs for the area and secured the future of production onsite.
“Well done to all at Bentley. This is a moment of great pride for everyone who lives and works in Crewe.”
Michael Straughan, Bentley’s manufacturing director addressed the company’s 4,000-strong workforce as the car was driven from the final production stage. He said: “This is a proud moment for the entir