Bentley Motors Limited, better known as Bentley, is a British automotive manufacturer founded in 1919. A company with a long and proud history of producing luxury cars with an emphasis on performance, Bentley has produced notable models such as the 6½ Litre, R-Type, Azure, Continental GT, and Mulsanne. Between 1931 and 1997, a large majority of Bentley models were re-badged and very lightly modified Rolls-Royce models. Since the turn of the 21st century, Bentley was acquired by Volkswagen and has been producing new high end models.