Bentley starts work on state-of-the-art engineering test centre

Bentley Motors has announced that work has commenced on a state-of-the-art engineering test facility at the company's expanding headquarters in Crewe, England. The new centre is the latest phase in on-going development at the Pyms Lane site where all Bentley cars are hand-built.

With completion due next autumn, the new building will cover more than 4,600sqm over two storeys. There will be a dedicated laboratory to run Real Driving Emissions using the latest state of the art portable emissions measurement systems, while Bentley's Technical Conformity Department will also be based in the test centre.

The new centre will allow Bentley to meet increased consumer demand for its current range of ultra-luxury vehicles, and will also play a key role in Bentley's journey to become the world's most sustainable luxury automotive manufacturer, giving the business capacity to grow as it diversifies into hybrid and electric models.