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Rolls-Royce Drophead Phantom Rain

Video: Owner of Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe leaves the top down… in the rain

An owner of a Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe could end up cashing out $100,000 to fix damages caused by leaving the top down on his ultra-expensive luxury car. Many walking by the Drophead Coupe parked outside a cafe stopped to record some footage of the car being soaked with the top down. John Barsoumian, owner [...]

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Rolls-Royce Ghost Bespoke

More than 56% buyers of Rolls-Royce Ghost turn to bespoke personalization

One of the reasons that helped drive Rolls-Royce to record sales last year was customers who purchased a Rolls-Royce Ghost opting for bespoke personalization. The customization ranges from paint colors, coach lines, tread plates, champagne sets, humidors and picnic cabinets. The company said that 56 percent Ghost and Ghost Extended Wheelbase models were sold with [...]

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Bentley Continental GT V8

Report: Bentley hoping to lure celebrities away from Maybach as brand dies

Bentley is taking a proactive approach to its marketing as part of a battle of the ultra-luxury brands against the Maybach brand. The company is sending out letters to Maybach owners in attempts to take advantage of Maybach withdrawing to try and snatch up some of its clientele. Famous figures such as Jay-Z, King Juan [...]

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$1.2 million Rolls-Royce Dragon Phantom sells out in China

Last year proved to be a great one for the ultra-luxury segment, with both Bentley and Rolls-Royce brands coming out with impressive sales figures, particularly Rolls-Royce, breaking its previous records. One of the major contributors to Rolls-Royce’s success is the Phantom Dragon Edition, which the automaker is working hard to meet its demand. Not only [...]

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Rolls Royce 102EX Concept

Rolls-Royce hits highest sales in its 107 year history

Last year proved to be a strong one for Rolls-Royce as the prestigious automaker recently announced that it has reached a record high in annual sales, the highest it is 107 year history. Up 31 percent from the previous year’s sales, 3,538 units were sold in 2011, compared to 2010’s 2,711 units delivered. The previous [...]

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Rolls Royce 102EX Phantom Electric

Rolls-Royce 102EX completes its world tour, company will reveal research in 2012

The Rolls-Royce 102EX (Phantom Experimental Electric) made its return to the home of the company in West Sussex, England this week following completion of its global test program. Since being unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, the 102EX underwent a tour around the world to find out whether an electrically powered [...]

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Rolls-Royce recalling 589 Ghost sedans in the U.S.

Rolls-Royce recalling 589 Ghost sedans in the U.S.

You might find it hard to believe that it’s not only the mass automakers that have recalls. Special uber-luxury brands like Rolls-Royce also recall vehicles once in a blue moon – as is the case today with Rolls-Royce. The brand is recalling almost 600 Ghost sedans in the Untied States due to a circuit board [...]

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Rolls Royce to enter South America for first time in brand’s history

Rolls Royce to enter South America for first time in brand’s history

Rolls-Royce announced today that it will be entering the South American market for the first time in its history. The company’s CEO Torsten Muller-Otvos is currently visiting the region to meet with future dealers, customers, prospects and of course the press. “I am delighted to announce our plans for entry into the South American market,” [...]

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Rolls-Royce CEO: Bentley is not a competitor, no plans to do model cheaper than Ghost

Rolls-Royce CEO: Bentley is not a competitor, no plans to do model cheaper than Ghost

It’s a bit relieving when you here CEO’s of supercar makers tell us that their company’s will weather the economic downturn and come out strong. Even though it may not pertain to the masses, it just makes us feel like that things aren’t all that bad as they seem. Following Porsche’s CEO’s statement this morning [...]

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Rolls-Royce opens new dealership in Paris

Rolls-Royce opens new dealership in Paris

Paris’ 17th arrondissement is now the home to a new Rolls-Royce state-of-the-art showroom. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars CEO Torsten Muller-Otovos debuted the almost 1,000 square foot showroom that displays three vehicles, a lounge for customers to customize their orders, and an espresso bar. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Paris Dealer Principal Eric Neubauer says “The investment in our [...]

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