Bentley Prague, which has been operating as a service point for Bentley owners in the Czech Republic since October 2004, celebrates a significant milestone on 1 August 2009 with the opening of its new showroom, signifying a move to full sales dealership status within the growing Bentley dealer network.

The financial crisis and auto market slump have alarmingly increased the number of loss-making auto dealers in China this year. By the end of the year, only 20% of the dealerships have gained profits, while the other majority 80% have become loss-making businesses and even gone bankrupt, said xinhuanet.com today.