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Rolls-Royce 'Works Team' Stops Off in London En Route to the 2013 Alpine Trial

20 May 2013

In May 1913, James Radley set off from Brown's Hotel in London's Mayfair for a famous motoring adventure - the 1913 Alpine Trial. A century later, the same Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost driven by this pioneer, aviator and adventurer has returned to Brown's Hotel, ready to depart for a re-enactment of the event.

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Bespoke Home of Rolls-Royce Collection

15 May 2013

On 1 January 2013, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars celebrated 10 years of production at the Home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, England. To mark this latest chapter in the marque's 109-year history, a special collection of Ghost and Phantom family models, conceived and designed by the Rolls-Royce Bespoke team, will be released in 2013.

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Demand for Bespoke Personalisation Drives the Rolls-Royce Success Story

15 May 2013

Nearly every Rolls-Royce Phantom and almost three in four Rolls-Royce Ghosts sold around the world are commissioned with Bespoke personalisation. And customer demand for the world's pinnacle automotive tailoring service has helped drive the marque towards three consecutive record sales years.

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Rolls-Royce Wraith UK Debut In Harrods Window

29 Apr 2013

Today marks the UK debut of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars' latest model, Wraith. The most powerful and dynamic Rolls-Royce in history will be showcased in the window display of luxury department store Harrods in Knightsbridge, London for one week.

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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars at AutoChina Shanghai 2013

20 Apr 2013

Wraith, the most powerful, dynamic motor car in Rolls-Royce Motor Car's 109 year history made its Asia Pacific debut at AutoChina Shanghai on Saturday 20 April 2013.

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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Alpine Trial Centenary Collection Set For Debut at Auto China 2013

18 Apr 2013

A century ago this June, four Rolls-Royce Silver Ghosts embarked on the Austrian Alpine Trials, the most arduous test of automotive endurance of the time.

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1913 Alpine Trial

18 Apr 2013

The years leading up to the 1913 Alpine Trials saw Rolls-Royce win an enviable reputation for quality and reliability. The new 40/50 hp, or Silver Ghost as it came to be known, had performed faultlessly in the landmark 1907 Scottish Reliability Trials. This success was followed with the seamless completion of the famous 1911 London to Edinburgh Top Gear Trial and Brooklands 100mph Run.

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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Provides Ghost Extended Wheelbase to FAB1 Million Project in Support of Breast Cancer Care

15 Apr 2013

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars proudly presents FAB1, a Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase set to support FAB1 Million and Breast Cancer Care.

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World Debut for Rolls-Royce Wraith at Geneva Motor Show

05 Mar 2013

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars proudly presents the world debut of Wraith, the most powerful and dynamic Rolls-Royce in history. At its heart lie hallmark Rolls-Royce attributes of luxury, refinement and hand-craftsmanship, but the new model from the world's pinnacle super-luxury marque also presents a unique character defined by power, style and drama. With just a hint of the noir.

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Rolls-Royce Wraith: The Fastback

26 Feb 2013

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today confirms that its new model Wraith will be a fastback. And has issued the final in the series of teaser images before Wraith's launch in Geneva. This illustrates the three lines that underscore its striking profile.

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Rolls-Royce Wraith: Style

19 Feb 2013

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today publishes the third official image of its new model Wraith, which will be launched at the Geneva Motor Show on 5 March 2013.

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Rolls-Royce Wraith: Power, Style, Drama

12 Feb 2013

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today publishes the second image of its next model Wraith, a hand-built motor car that exudes hallmark Rolls-Royce luxury and comfort whilst possessing a character defined by power, style and drama.

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Rolls-Royce Wraith: In Profile

22 Jan 2013

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today publishes the first official image of its new model Wraith, which will be launched at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2013.

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Most Dynamic and Powerful Rolls-Royce in History Set for Debut at Geneva Motor Show

18 Jan 2013

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today confirmed the launch of its next model, Rolls-Royce Wraith.

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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Announces Bespoke 'Home of Rolls-Royce' Collection

16 Jan 2013

On 1 January 2013, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars celebrated 10 years of production at the Home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, England.

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Bespoke 'Home of Rolls-Royce' Collection

16 Jan 2013

The Home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, England plays host to a unique blend of traditional crafts and cutting edge-technology. Whilst engineering perfection is ensured with the most advanced software and machinery in the automotive world, the Bespoke commissioning and design process begins with one simple tool - a pen.

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Rolls-Royce Announces Record Sales in Company's 108-Year History

10 Jan 2013

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today revealed record sales results for 2012. 3,575 cars were sold globally during the year, which represents the third consecutive record and the best sales result in the marque's 108-year history.

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Rolls-Royce Celebrates 10 Years of Excellence

01 Jan 2013

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today celebrates 10 Years of Excellence. On 1 January 2003 the Home of Rolls-Royce officially opened for business and the first car was presented to its delighted customer at one minute past midnight.

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Rolls-Royce Takes Hollywood by Storm

26 Nov 2012

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, the world's premiere super-luxury goods manufacturer, arrived this week at Los Angeles with a series of high-profile events. The company's CEO, Torsten Müller-Ötvös was in town for the Los Angeles Auto Show, his arrival was marked with an exclusive dinner on Wednesday at the Residence of British Consul-General, Dame Barbara Hay. This is the same venue that hosted the first official US visit of Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (aka William and Kate) last year. Rolls-Royce were also present the Variety Studio: Awards Edition, the second Los Angeles installment of Variety.com's annual video series from the Sundance, Cannes and Toronto Film Festivals which took place on November 28th and 29th at the Rolls-Royce Villa in Beverly Hills. VIP Guests had the opportunity to view the Bespoke Phantom Coupé Aviator Collection car, as well as experience Phantom Series II and the Ghost Rolls-Royce family.

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Rolls-Royce Hosts Karl Lagerfeld Photography Exhibition

16 Nov 2012

Karl Lagerfeld visited Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today to present his photography exhibition, entitled 'A Different View', in the latest of the luxury manufacturer's Icons of Art series. Mr Lagerfeld presented the exhibition, which comprises his own unique photographs of Rolls-Royce motor cars, to private guests at the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood, West Sussex. The event was compered by Peter York, the esteemed media commentator, journalist and author.

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Rolls-Royce Unveils Art Deco Inspired Cars at Paris Motor Show

27 Sep 2012

Taking inspiration from one of the defining movements of the 20th century, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars proudly presents a selection of Ghost and Phantom family cars that celebrate the Art Deco era.

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Rolls-Royce Celebrates Record Goodwood Revival

17 Sep 2012

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars celebrated a record Goodwood Revival over the weekend, with all three days of the popular event selling out for the first time ahead of Revival Friday. The local manufacturer of super luxury motor cars hosted customers, prospects and VIPs and also entertained the thousands of visitors to the world’s most popular historic motor race meeting in true Rolls-Royce style.

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Rolls-Royce Receives Best Luxury Car Award at Moscow Motor Show

06 Sep 2012

The Rolls-Royce Ghost has been honoured with the “best luxury car” award at the Moscow International Motor Show. The award, based on the votes of 150 journalists made during exhibition press days, was announced today during an official ceremony at Crocus Expo. The award was received by Will Gellatly, Manager Sales Operations Europe and South Africa.

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Rolls-Royce makes its debut at Moscow International Motor Show

29 Aug 2012

The world’s leading manufacturer of luxury products has made its debut at the Moscow International Motor Show, following a significant increase in Rolls-Royce sales in the last 18 months. Russia has taken an increasing share in the Rolls-Royce global success story and the Moscow presentation featured two important debuts for the brand.

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Rolls-Royce launches smart way to find Provenance Pre-Owned models

21 Aug 2012

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has launched a new resource called Provenance Pre-Owned Stock Locator. The move takes effortlessness online, allowing would-be Rolls-Royce clients to search for exclusive Provenance cars quickly and easily using an iPad, computer or smart phone.

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Rolls-Royce presents Phantom Coupé Aviator Collection

17 Aug 2012

Inspired by Charles Stewart Rolls and the legend of the Schneider Trophy-winning Supermarine S6B (powered by a Rolls-Royce R Type engine), Rolls-Royce Motor Cars proudly present the Phantom Coupé Aviator Collection.

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Rolls-Royce unveils bespoke 2013 Ghost at Quail

17 Aug 2012

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveils 2013 Ghost with a one off edition celebrating Quail, a Motorsports gathering, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and Monterey.

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Rolls-Royce celebrates the success of the Games with a historical milestone for the company

13 Aug 2012

Rolls-Royce celebrated the success of the Games at the Closing Ceremony last night when three Rolls-Royce motor cars sported newly-designed badges for the first time in the company’s 108-year history.

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Rolls-Royce appoints new Design Director

27 Jun 2012

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced that Giles Taylor has been appointed Design Director with effect from 1 July 2012 and will report to Adrian van Hooydonk, Senior Vice President BMW Group Design. Taylor replaces Ian Cameron, who retires from the role he has held since 1999.

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Beijing debut for the ultimate Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase

23 Apr 2012

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has returned to Auto China 2012 with a world debut. The new Phantom Extended Wheelbase takes centre stage in the company's largest market, where the majority of Phantom buyers commission this ultimate expression of a Rolls-Royce. The launch in Beijing follows last year's global debut for Ghost Extended Wheelbase in Shanghai.

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Ghost Six senses concept elevates the Spirit of Ecstasy to a new level of sensory indulgence

23 Apr 2012

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars proudly presents the Ghost Six Senses concept, a highly-bespoke luxury model that encapsulates the richness of experience that comes as standard with any Rolls-Royce and takes it to a new level of sensory indulgence.

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Take the best that exists and make it better. Presenting Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II

06 Mar 2012

In the first half of the 20th century, Sir Henry Royce famously urged his employees to strive for perfection in all that they did - and "to take the best that exists and make it better". Today Rolls-Royce Motor Cars continues to embrace the finest principles of its founding father by proudly presenting Phantom Series II at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.

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