Exclusive Q & A: Bentley Designer Dirk van Braeckel

Dirk van Braeckel is Director of Design and Concepts for Bentley. He is responsible for all conceptual and aesthetic aspects of Bentley products and has held that position since 1999. He offers Gotryke his thoughts on the new 2011 Bentley Continental GT, which was unveiled this September. How do you approach the challenge of living up to the Bentley marque with the new GT? Bentley has a rich heritage and that has always played a significant role... Read More

First Look: 2011 Bentley Continental GT

The game changed for Bentley when it introduced the Continental GT in 2003, a vehicle that expanded the brand’s outreach considerably.  Now with a fresh-faced design, Bentley has it’s eye on upping the ante in the 2011 Bentley Continental GT. The new GT enters the market in a very different global climate — on many levels. To answer to the fluctuating demands of the new luxury buyer, Bentley has opted to go with a flare for the... Read More