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The land which has the maximum number of residents living below the poverty line is the new hotbed for super luxury automotive marquees. Rolls Royce and Bentley are in the process of expanding their foothold in India as they believe that super-luxury vehicle sales are expected to quadruple by the end of the decade.

Why are they expecting such a huge demand you ask? CLSA Asia-Pacific estimates the number of millionaires will surge to 403,000 by 2015 from 173,000 in 2010.

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Ford unleashed a barrage of images and details of the Torneo Custom Concept that heralds the company into a new generation of passenger carriers and commercial vehicles. The Torneo Concept debuts a host of new technologies and driver assistance modules. The first models based on the Torneo concept will roll out in 2012. The new vans and light truck series is designed for European and Asian market customers.

Bentley has revealed the EXP 9 F luxury SUV concept at the Geneva show to ask customers and potential customers their feedback for a potential third Bentley model. Bentley’s research revealed that many of its buyers drive SUVs of rival brands. The EXP 9 F will be shaped carefully using the comments and inputs of its clients. It could be the most luxurious SUV in the world with benchmark-setting key performance parameters such as top speed and acceleration, credit to the 600bhp 6-liter W12 petrol engine.

Ford has finished premiering the B-Max mini MPV which essentially is a larger Fiesta hatchback with sliding doors and no B-Pillar. It is powered by the same 1-liter Ecoboost petrol engine, but due to the increase in length and height, interior room has vastly improved. The B-Max uses the same 1.5-liter diesel engine as the Indian Fiesta, thereby debuting the engine in Europe.

On the eve of the 82nd Geneva Motor Show, Rolls Royce has given the big old Phantom a much needed facelift, nine years after it first debuted. Although it is not a comprehensive facelift, it does include minor cosmetic enhancements, some more tech goodies and changes to the drivetrain. This the first makeover for the Roller that was unveiled back in 2003.

Bentley today launched the Continental GT at 1.9 crore rupees ex-showroom, Delhi.

The Bentley Continental GT is powered by a 5,998cc twin-turbocharged W12 engine producing 552 bhp at 6,100 rpm, and torque of 650 newton metres at 1,600-6,100 rpm. Torsen-based permanent four-wheel drive is a standard feature.

The Continental GT accelerates from 0 to 100kph in under 5 seconds, and reaches a top speed of 318 kilometres per hour.

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A day after Maserati’s arrival, Exclusive Motors will launch the New Bentley Continental GT in India with the powerful W12 engine. Mr. Satya Bagla, MD Exclusive Motors and Mr. Chris Buxton Regional Director, Bentley Motors (Middle East, Africa and India) will be present at the occasion.

The Continental GT is equipped with a 5,998cc twin-turbocharged W12 engine, which produces 552 bhp at 6,100 rpm, and torque of 650 newton metres at 1,600-6,100 rpm. Torsen-based permanent four-wheel drive is standard.

The Continental GT accelerates from 0 to 100 kilometres per hour in under 5 seconds, and reaches a top speed of 318 kilometres per hour. It will cost approximately 2 crore rupees but the final price tag is determined by the level of customization the buyer desires.

Indian Autos Blog will be on ground zero, bringing you updates as the launch unfolds.

The onslaught of supercars continues on the Indian Market. This time its Bentley that is bringing in it 2012 Continental GT on the 6th of April. The 2012 Bentley has been designed to look like an aggressive sister of the old Bentley. It has a much sporty design coupled with stunning Mulsanne-like new head lamps with LEDs and a supporting unit. The new Continental GT is powered a 6-litre, 12-cylinder  [ Read More ]

Ultra luxury car manufacturer Bentley Motors will launch its new Continental GT model in India in April, Indian Express is reporting. The Continental GT will set you back by 2+ crore rupees. Bentley’s official dealer Exclusive Motors Pvt Ltd could take up to 6 months to deliver the car from the time of booking. Exclusive Motors Managing Director Satya Bagla – The price of the new Bentley Continental GT will  [ Read More ]

I know of a handful of the Indian billionaires, some of which own car companies and a lot of which own steel companies. And there’s also an emerging market in the film industry as well.

- Regional director – middle east, Africa and India, Bentley Motors Chris Buxton when asked about potential customers of the insanely high priced Bentley Mulsanne.

The 3 crore rupee Bentley Mulsanne is synonymous with exclusivity and richness

Thanks to autoholiks, we’re able to bring you a report on the Bentley Mulsanne’s Indian launch.

The expensive vehicle was unveiled by Sir Richard Stag, Britain’s high commissioner to India and Chris Buxtonm, Bentley’s regional director in an event hosted at British High Commissioner’s residence in New Delhi.

The Bentley Mulsanne is the first Bentley after a long gap to have been built from scratch.

Chris Buxtonm, Britain’s high commissioner to India -

I think our expectations with Mulsanne has always been very strong. We don’t see the sales of the car but wait for its demand in the market. The moment I think would be strong we would probably be sold out, by the end of 2011. I think we have taken some interested parties, I showed some Indian customers the car last year. This market is a very strong market for our cars and it goes back to 1911 when we came into the market. So as I said there are about 700 big car drivers in India today.

Production of the Bentley Mulsanne will begin at the company’s facility in England during the second quarter of this year. Production here needs to be looked at from a exclusive car builder’s perspective.

Each Bentley Mulsanne takes two months at least to be completed. Customers can choose from a choice of 114 paint colors, 21 carpet colors, nine wood veneers and 24 interior leather hide!

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