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Baby Rolls-Royce to double brand output

March 12, 2007 9:09pm

Rolls-Royce has said that it expects its new “baby Rolls” to double the brand’s output when it debuts in 2010. Rolls-Royce CEO Ian Robertson expects that the brand will double to 1,600 units.
As previously reported, the new Rolls will ride on its own platform, and powered by V8 and possibly V12 engines. The car’s design […]

2007 Grey Goose Rolls-Royce Extended Wheelbase Phantom

February 18, 2007 9:33am

We rarely talk about alcohol but Grey Goose and Rolls-Royce and teamed up to create two customized limited-edition Rolls-Royce Extended Wheelbase Phantoms. The special Phantoms will serve as a platform to promote social responsibility while drinking, enjoying a safe night on the town. The cars will seen high-profile events, where trained chauffeurs will educate passengers […]

First U.S. Phantom Drophead Coupe auctioned for $2m

January 31, 2007 1:42pm

For buyers interested in the new Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe, you’ll need $407,000 sitting in your bank account, and you should already have your name on the waiting list.
But the privilege of owning the first Phantom Drophead Coupe in the U.S. is going to cost Real estate developer Raymond Lutgert a cool $2 million. Lutgert’s […]

“Baby Rolls” will get its own platform

January 16, 2007 10:00pm

As we reported a few months back, Rolls-Royce is planning to launch an “entry-level” car in 2010. The design work on the new car was completed and approved in December and the engineering phase has begun. Rolls-Royce CEO Ian Robertson has said that the company is planning for a second shift at its Goodwood, UK, […]

Video: 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

January 12, 2007 8:34pm

As part of the unveiling of the Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe, the automaker released this video of the Drophead in motion. The clip shows off the car’s automatic features, including the self-closing suicide doors, the auto-deploying hood ornament, and the folding softtop. The video also offered a good look at two of the car’s more […]

Detroit Preview: Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

December 27, 2006 11:01am

Rolls-Royce will unveil its latest ultra-luxury vehicle — the Drophead Coupe — at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January. The two-door convertible is inspired by the 100EX concept car at was unveiled at the Geneva motor show in 2004. The car’s official name — the Phantom Drophead Coupe — is a […]

Largest order ever of Rolls Royce Phantoms

December 14, 2006 12:39pm

Starting in 1970, The Peninsula Hong Kong has used Rolls-Royce cars exclusively for its guests, with the hotel’s first order for seven Silver Shadows. The Peninsula Hong Kong today unveiled a fleet of 14 new Rolls-Royce Phantoms — the largest single order ever for the car. The latest purchase is The Peninsula’s eighth record-breaking order.
Each […]

Rolls-Royce adds 200 new employees

November 11, 2006 6:36pm

Rolls-Royce has just added 200 new employees to meet growing demand from China for its ultra-luxury Phantom. The 200 new jobs takes the workforce at Rolls-Royce’s Goodwood factory to 700 employees. Ian Robertson, Rolls-Royce’s chief executive, said that China is now Rolls-Royce’s third-biggest market, behind the U.S. and U.K.
The additional staff comes ahead of the […]

Paris Motor Show: Rolls Royce announces smaller sedan

September 29, 2006 10:22pm

Rolls-Royce has revealed that it’s begun working on their long-awaited “baby Rolls-Royce”, which it expects to have ready within the next four years. The new Rolls-Royce will be smaller than the Phantom and cost between 200,000 Euros and 300,000 Euros.
The BMW-owned automaker builds only the Phantom sedan currently. The smaller Rolls sedan, which will likely […]

Spy Shots: Rolls-Royce Corniche

July 6, 2006 1:39pm

Rolls-Royce brought its Corniche drop top to the States for hot-weather testing in Arizona. Based on the 100 EX Concept that garnered rave reviews at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show, the new Rolls drop top will retain the rear-hinged doors of the concept. And the interesting headlamps and turn signals, with the distinct LED ovals […]


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