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  "id": 9392114,
  "title": "First images of Bentley's Torcal, its first fully electric vehicle",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/first-images-of-bentleys-torcal-its-first-fully-electric-vehicle-9392114",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T18:15:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/motoring/2026/09/23/pictures-bentley-torcal-first-electric-vehicle-ev/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bentley has unveiled its first fully electric vehicle, the Torcal, after over a century of building grand tourers. CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser emphasized that the new car sets benchmarks in performance, comfort, craftsmanship, and soul. Measuring five meters in length, the Torcal promises a range of 483km and aims to attract a new customer segment. Its design incorporates electrification while retaining a distinctive Bentley identity, featuring a fully illuminated grille. Inside, the cabin emphasizes driver well-being with an elegant, tactile control layout. The announcement comes as Bentley prepares for full production, with details to follow. While the absence of a W12 or V8 may disappoint some fans, the company hopes the Torcal will broaden its appeal to those valuing heritage, craftsmanship, and technology over raw power.",
  "summary": "At last, it has happened. After more than a century of building some of Britain’s most coveted grand tourers, Bentley has unveiled its first fully electric car . “For 107 years, Bentleys have been the most incredibly complete cars – effortless performance, outstanding comfort, exquisite British craftsmanship using the finest natural materials and a soundtrack with soul,” says chief executive…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Handelsblatt",
        "title": "Luxus unter Strom: SUV Torcal soll Bentley ins Elektro-Zeitalter beamen",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/luxus-unter-strom-suv-torcal-soll-bentley-ins-elektro-zeitalter-beamen",
        "published": "2026-09-23T18:15:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "First images of Bentley's Torcal, its first fully electric vehicle",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/first-images-of-bentleys-torcal-its-first-fully-electric-vehicle",
        "published": "2026-09-23T18:15:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Guardian Business",
        "title": "Bentley launches first fully electric car – with fake engine sounds to replace classic growl",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/bentley-launches-first-fully-electric-car-with-fake-engine-sounds-to",
        "published": "2026-09-23T18:15:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Business",
        "title": "Bentley unveils its first fully electric car",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/bentley-unveils-its-first-fully-electric-car",
        "published": "2026-09-23T19:21:10.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}