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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today revealed the first design sketches of its next new model. Known as RR4, the car is due to be launched in 2010 and will sit alongside the Phantom model line-up. RR4 will be smaller than Phantom and powered by a new engine, unique to Rolls-Royce. Continue Reading »
First sketch released of new baby Rolls-Royce!
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today announced that Tom Purves will join the company as its Chief Executive Officer. He will take up his new position in July, following the recent appointment of Ian Robertson to the BMW AG Board of Management. Robertson will remain Chairman of Rolls-Royce.
Purves is currently Chairman and CEO of BMW (US) Holding Corp., a position he has held since May 1999. He is also president of BMW of North America, LLC. He has led the company to achieve groundbreaking success, with market share and sales of BMW Group vehicles more than doubling during his tenure. In addition, Purves was responsible for the successful launch of MINI in North America.
He has spent his whole working life in the automotive industry, beginning with Rolls-Royce as an apprentice engineer at Crewe in 1967. His role with the company evolved to include several management positions in various fields including sales in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Continue Reading »
Rolls-Royce: Tom Purves appointed CEO

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will unveil its new Phantom Coupé for the first time in the Asia Pacific region at the 10th Auto China 2008 Beijing, to be held at the New China International Exhibition Center, on Sunday, 20 April 2008. Continue Reading »
Asian debut for Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe at Auto China 2008 in Beijing!

The Coupé is the most driver-orientated model in the Phantom line. A number of subtle but significant modifications have been made that change its character. It is noticeably more dynamic, whilst still offering incredible levels of comfort. Continue Reading »
Rolls-Royce introduces the Phantom Coupe at Geneva!

Right on time for the start of the open-top motoring season in Europe, MANSORY is presenting the convertible known as Bel Air on the basis of the Rolls-Royce Drophead Coupé. Named after the classy district of Los Angeles, the MANSORY Bel Air truly lives up to its name. Luxury as far as the eye can see. Even in the production version, this car belongs to the most exclusive money can buy. MANSORY, however, the specialist for super sports cars and luxury limousines, even goes one better here and customises the Rolls-Royce at the highest level. The refinement package includes a completely newly developed extravagant body-styling kit as well as prominent mirror-finished aluminium wheel rims. A technical highlight is the high performance brake system developed in collaboration with Brembo. Continue Reading »
Rolls-Royce’s Drophead Coupe gets the Mansory treatment!

A very rare 1921 Rolls-Royce 20hp Cabriolet, the fourth experimental chassis built under the ‘Goshawk’ code name, and believed to be the oldest-surviving ‘baby’ Rolls-Royce, will be auctioned by Barons at Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey, on April 29th. Continue Reading »
Barons set to auction rare experimental ‘Goshawk’ Rolls-Royce in April!
The essential guide to purchasing a Silver Shadow or Bentley T, which allows both novice and established Rolls-Royce and Bentley enthusiasts to appraise a potential purchase with professional confidence, identifying what to look for in order to buy the right car at the right price. With Malcolm Bobbitt’s concise and easy-to-follow guide, packed with sound advice, and backed up by specially selected illustrations, the route through checking a car’s provenance and true condition is made easy. Packed with the right information, this is YOUR passport to joining the Rolls-Royce and Bentley community. Continue Reading »
Veloce introduces the ‘Essential Buyer’s Guide’ for Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow and Bentley T-Series
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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced that a new armoured version of the Phantom will be launched, offering substantial security benefits for those customers that require the highest levels of personal protection. Continue Reading »
Rolls-Royce announces armoured Phantom
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has produced the 3,000th Phantom since the launch of the company in January 2003. It was commissioned by a UK customer through Rolls-Royce Motor Cars of London and has been delivered today.
The car’s new owner collected the Diamond Black Phantom from the showroom in Berkeley Square. Mrs Tchenguiz-Imerman, a London based socialite, said that she was delighted with her new car as she accepted the keys from Rolls-Royce Chairman and Chief Executive, Ian Robertson.
Mr Robertson said, “Our home market has always been very special to us. It remains one of the most important for the company and our London dealer in particular has been consistently ranked as one of the top three in the world since we launched the Phantom in 2003. It is fitting that they have sold such a significant car.” Continue Reading »
Rolls-Royce builds 3,000th Phantom
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CONQUISTADOR, the new project of MANSORY based on a Rolls Royce Phantom, which is completing the MANSORY individual customization focus on to british noble high class automobile brands. Continue Reading »
Mansory Rolls-Royce introduced at Geneva


