No, as I understand it VW originally took over Bentley/RR, but by some quirk known only to the lawyers BMW had got hold of the brand name, and VW were able to keep it for only a few years Thus during their control of both brands VW put Bentley to the fore (previously only 7% of the output had that badge).
The factory just near Goodwood is 100% BMW - and if you need to leave yours there for service you have a top of the range BM as a loan car - and will note a strange familiarity with the controls & switches - they are shared. The VW 'Bentley' is - in my opinion a delight to the eye - the BMW RR is an offence! Quentin _____ From: Owen Jenkins [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 13 August 2012 13:03 To: mogtalk2 Subject: Re: [mogtalk2] BMW at Olympic closing ceremony You mean a VW, not a BMW? Owen. ----- Original Message ----- From: A11OGE <mailto:[email protected]> 4/4 4 seater To: mogtalk2 <mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 12:47 PM Subject: Re: [mogtalk2] BMW at Olympic closing ceremony Should have been a Bentley not a RR, but it is all down to branding and money. On 13 August 2012 11:45, <[email protected]> wrote: I think that BMW, having taken control of a company once know (whether correct or not) as 'The Finest Car in the World' are now bidding for the title 'The Ugliest Car in the World'! Quentin View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ <https://www.listbox.com/member/?&; 3> Modify Your Subscription <http://www.listbox.com> ------------------------------------------- View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ [http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/] Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?member_id=22459785&id_secret=22459785-4a39ddf8 Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com
