Rolls-Royce is currently developing a new entry-level model for launch in 2010, which is expected to double the number of vehicles built by the ultra-luxury carmaker each year. The new car carries the internal name ‘RR4’ and has been spotted testing both in the UK and Germany.
Former Rolls-Royce CEO Ian Robertson […]
BMW and its subsidiaries have had a bit of a management reshuffle with the biggest change being the appointment of the carmaker’s U.S. chief, Tom Purves, as the new CEO of Rolls-Royce. Purves, 59, will start his new role on the first of July, succeeding Ian Robertson, 49, who is replacing the departing Stefan Krause […]
Destined to be one of the most outrageous and expensive car accessories of all time, a Manhattan luxury dealership has commissioned a one-of-a-kind Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament comprised of diamonds, platinum and other rare metals. The asking price for the jeweled mascot? $200,000 or about half the price of the Rolls Royce Phantom on […]
The entire first year production of the new Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe, which equates to more than 200 cars, was already allocated for long before the car made its debut at the recent Geneva Motor Show, boasts CEO Ian Robertson. And a majority of those orders, two-thirds to be in fact, were sold to […]
Rounding out the trio of modified cars from Mansory on display at this year’s Geneva Motor Show is the ‘Bel Air’ Rolls-Royce Drophead Coupe, which gets dressed up with a striking bodykit and even more luxury items in the already opulent cabin. Not like the standard Rolls’ interior was in need of more luxury, the […]
Rolls Royce first teased us with the idea of a lavish two-door based on its Phantom saloon back in 2006 with the unveiling of the stunning 101EX Concept. Almost a year after the debut of the original concept, Rolls Royce announced that a convertible version of the 101EX, dubbed the Phantom Drophead Coupe, […]
As peak oil and global warming concerns become nearly universal, car makers and customizers are working to find ways to keep their products relevant. One way is to seek greener solutions. Another, and the way chosen by EDAG for their Rolls-Royce Phantom, is to make the car relevant to the modern hyper-connected lifestyle, […]
The Rolls Royce Phantom saloon is commonly referred to as a limo or limousine but to most people the word limousine conjures up images of stretched vehicles with three or more rows of windows and a chauffeur behind the wheel. The longest Phantom model made by Rolls Royce, however, is only 25cm longer […]
Still running strong after 103 years, the oldest known running Rolls-Royce in the world has just been sold at auction for a record price of ₤3,521,500, ($7,275,000, €4,961,000). The car sold at Bonhams’ collectible cars and automobilia in London and broke two new records: the highest price paid at auction for both a Rolls-Royce and […]
The partnership between Charles Rolls and Henry Royce has birthed more than a century of some of the finest cars the world has seen. The Silver Ghost, the Phantom, the Corniche - all hold their place in automotive and Rolls-Royce history. Now the maker is in the spotlight not for its luxury or novelty, but […]
Despite a global downturn in auto sales in general, Rolls-Royce is working at full steam just to meet demand. The Goodwood maker has already added shifts and lengthened working hours, and still production can barely keep up.
New quarterly sales figures released today show Rolls-Royce to be 22% ahead of 2006 sales, month-for-month. In fact, sales […]
Rolls-Royce has confirmed production plans for a new coupe model based on its 101EX (pictured) concept car that starred at the Geneva Motor Show last year. The new production version is set to go on sale next year where it will join the current Phantom saloon and Drophead convertible in Rolls-Royce’s lineup.
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For some individuals, a car like the Rolls Royce Phantom is still not exclusive enough but, fortunately for them, there are tuners like Mansory. Accustomed to modifying cars from the likes of Bentley and Aston Martin, the German tuner has now worked its magic on the popular Rolls Royce saloon. For its new […]
A Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé has been bought at a charity auction for £800,000, more than triple the £260,000 sticker price. The successful bid was made at the 9th Annual White Tie and Tiara Ball charity event run by Elton John by a private buyer who’s expected to take delivery in the coming month.
The Drophead […]
The makers of armoured cars are usually very secretive about their work, so it’s rare to see footage such as this video, which shows the latest Rolls Royce Phantom Ballistic being tested against an array of guns and explosives. Click here to read our previous story about the car.