Bentley HQ expands to make way for 2016 SUV

Bentley has officially confirmed a £40 million investment that will expand its headquarters in Crewe. The expansion is in preparation for the arrival of what Bentley calls the "world's first ultra-luxury SUV", slated to make its debut in 2016.

Measuring over 45,000m², the new centre will house a dedicated styling studio, research and development offices and a technical workshop. 1,300 engineers will work at these facilities. The expansion will accommodate a new research and development centre, which Bentley says will create over 300 jobs. The new posts will include engineering, manufacturing & support roles. Over the past 18 months, Bentley has created a total of 950 jobs.

Bentley recorded their highest sales of 10,120 units last year and hopes to exceed that figure in 2014.