The Christmas season is here and chances are, you’ve heard of “The Nutcracker” – a classic piece of music usually played during the holidays. Composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, The Nutcracker has gained global fame, to the point that the very first notes of the ballet score should have given those who know him a Christmas vibe.
And while The Nutcracker is usually played by an orchestra or an ensemble of musicians, Bentley has released a different version of the Christmas classic.
“When you walk around the factory, not only what you see, but what you hear is very distinctive,” commented Bentley via Mr. Fictional SC Lause, Director of Elf.
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The video above begins with a bird’s eye view of solar panels mounted on top of Crewe’s carbon neutral plant, accompanied by birds singing. It then proceeds to a heartwarming show featuring Bentley engineers.
Using sounds made inside Crewe’s factory, Bentley’s version of The Nutcracker involves a wheel nut gun, paint sprayer, electric windows being tested, doors opening and closing, and many Bentley parts being placed, screwed, and sewn into place. Even the roar of a kettle and the clank of teaspoons in cups is recorded, representing the sound that warms the heart of every engineer and craftsman.
Speaking of Bentley’s Crewe factory, it’s actually the UK’s first carbon neutral luxury automotive factory. It was certified by the Carbon Trust in 2019, confirming that the Crewe plant complies with the internationally recognized PAS 2060 standard for carbon neutrality.
The first all-electric Bentley was originally slated to debut in 2025. However, due to concerns unrelated to a VW Group software issue, the British marque had to postpone the launch until 2026, setting the company back several months. The automaker is poised to debut five EVs by the end of the decade as part of its Five-in-Five plan.
