Bentley named Britain's most admired car manufacturer for second year running - The Manufacturer (2024)

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What is Britain's most admired automotive manufacturer? ›

Bentley Motors in Crewe has been named Britain's Most Admired Automotive Manufacturer in a vote by industry executives.

Bentley achieved number one position in the extensive study of 250 leading British brands across 25 sectors. Executives were asked to vote on 13 key criteria and Bentley placed number one in eight out of those 13 topics.

Located in Crewe, England and owned by Volkswagen AG since 1998, Bentley Motors remains the definitive British luxury car company, crafting the world's most desirable high performance grand tourers.

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Rolls-Royce. Rolls-Royce is a name that evokes images of unparalleled luxury and sophistication. Founded in 1906, the brand has been a symbol of British excellence for over a century. Rolls-Royce cars are known for their exquisite craftsmanship, attention to detail, and unmatched comfort.

W.O Bentley

– founded the company that carries his name on 10 July 1919. Now, almost 100 years later, his name is known across the globe for creating cars with an unrivalled blend of performance and the finest craftsmanship and materials. Below, we take a look at the man who changed motoring forever.

Bentley was founded in 1919 by W.O. Bentley, and became renowned for extraordinary cars, innovative engineering and the highest quality craftsmanship. Our customers were equally renowned, and helped cement Bentley's reputation for high performance with their racing exploits.

From W.O. Bentley, who founded Bentley Motors in 1919, to the current team of over 4,000 dedicated employees, the company's extraordinary cars have always been designed and built by exceptional people using only the finest of materials. They have always been driven by exceptional people, too.

The automotive industry in the United Kingdom is now best known for premium and sports car marques including: Aston Martin, McLaren, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Jaguar, Range Rover, Mini and Lotus.

Which car manufacturer has the biggest market share in the UK? ›

In 2022, Volkswagen was the leading car brand in the UK. Volkswagen sold around 131,900 cars, making up roughly 8.2 percent of the UK car market share.

Morgan – The only entirely British-owned and British-made car company on the list. Only a few hundred cars are made every year at their factory in Malvern, Worcester, hence the waiting list for a Morgan can be up to 2 years.