Bentley trims jobs as profit dives amid weak luxury auto demand. Luxury car maker from Crewe, founded by W.O. Bentley in 1919.
A driver in Bristol caused a multi-vehicle collision resulting in one death and multiple injuries. The crash was triggered by distracted driving, with the driver using his phone before the collision. Sentenced to a suspended prison term, the incident highlights dangers of distracted driving and road safety issues.
Bentley and Aston Martin are reducing their workforces by around 6-20% due to declining profits and challenging global market conditions. Bentley plans to cut 150 jobs following a 42% profit fall, while Aston Martin aims to cut nearly 600 jobs to address losses. Both companies face pressures from US tariffs, weaker demand in China, and strategic shifts away from electric vehicles.