Pioneer Drilling Co. PDC has acquired a privately held provider of coiled tubing services for roughly $110 million in cash, a purchase the company said it expects to add to earnings this year. The purchase of Go-Coil LLC, whose services are aimed at oil and gas exploration and production companies, helps boost Pioneer's offerings in its production services division, noted Chief Executive Wm.

--Bentley plans to enter SUV segment with ultra-luxury vehicle --Bentley to add new versions of Continental model --Bentley returned to profit 2011 and expects further growth 2012 (Adds comments from telephone conference throughout) FRANKFURT -(MarketWatch)- Volkswagen AG's (VOW.XE, VLKAY) Bentley brand plans to go ahead with a high-end sports utility vehicle that would cost more than $140,000 as well as new versions of its Continental model to meet strong demand for ultra-luxury cars.

Pioneer Drilling Co. PDC has acquired a privately held provider of coiled tubing services for roughly $110 million in cash, a purchase the company said it expects to add to earnings this year. The purchase of Go-Coil LLC, whose services are aimed at oil and gas exploration and production companies, helps boost Pioneer's offerings in its production services division, noted Chief Executive Wm.

FRANKFURT (MarketWatch) -- Volkswagen AG's (VOW.XE, VLKAY) British ultra-luxury brand Bentley said Tuesday it swung back to a profit in 2011, helped by a 37% rise in global car sales to 7,003 vehicles, and added that sales growth is expected to "continue unabated" during 2012 despite economic uncertainties.

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