2015 is shaping up to be a big year for Bugatti, as its legendary, 250mph-plus Veyron supercar ceases production, its successor is prepared for launch, and the brand intensifies its retail push in fashion and accessories.

Speaking to CAR at the launch of Bugatti’s first retail boutique, on London’s Brompton Road in Knightsbridge, boss Wolfgang Dürheimer confirmed that only eight of the 450 Veyrons remained unsold. After those are built, does Bugatti’s Molsheim factory in France face a lengthy production shutdown? ‘There won’t be any downtime, we need to get ready with the pre-series cars to support the launch of the next car.’
 
So the Veyron successor could have its premiere in late 2015, even if full series production is unlikely before 2016.