Goodwood, 9 January 2012
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today revealed record sales results for 2011. 3,538 cars were sold globally during the year, a 31 per cent increase on the 2010 total of 2,711 cars. The figure represents the best sales result in the company’s 107-year history; the previous record of 3,347 cars having been set in 1978 during the Silver Shadow II era.
Goodwood, 16 December 2011
102EX (Phantom Experimental Electric), returned to the Home of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in West Sussex, England this week following completion of its global test programme.
Goodwood, 12 December 2011
Mark Prisk, Business Minister, visited the Home of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in Goodwood, West Sussex today to learn how the company will expand in 2012. Rolls-Royce is investing in a significant expansion of its Assembly Hall and Surface Finish Centre. The Minister toured the manufacturing plant to meet the craftsmen and women responsible for building the company’s super luxury cars. The Minister unveiled a commemorative banner to signify the start of construction.
Los Angeles, 16 November 2011
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has today unveiled the final three images from the company’s year-long collaboration with renowned photographer Rankin. The images complete the commission of 100 photographs inspired by the Spirit of Ecstasy – one of the world’s most famous symbols, a true icon embodying beauty, luxury, style and elegance and which has gracefully adorned the prow of Rolls-Royce cars past and present.
Goodwood, 1 November 2011
The results of the collaboration between luxury British marque Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and renowned photographer Rankin are to be showcased to the public for the first time, at the Rankin Gallery in Los Angeles, USA on 16 – 23 November 2011.
Goodwood, 24 October 2011
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced that it will enter the South American market for the first time in the company’s history. Rolls-Royce is working with future dealers in Brazil and Chile and the company’s CEO, Torsten Müller-Ötvös, is currently visiting the region to meet these future dealers as well as customers, prospects and members of the media.
Goodwood, 16th September 2011
Some famous faces were in attendance at the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars press conference, on day one of the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Goodwood, 13th September 2011
The Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood in West Sussex is to expand in the months ahead. The news follows significant growth in worldwide sales over the last 18 months and a greater demand from customers for highly personalised Rolls-Royce Ghost and Phantom models.
Goodwood, 17th August 2011
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars proudly presents the Year of the Dragon Collection, a commemorative offering in preparation for this festive celebration. Inspired by the legendary creature that is revered in China, the Year of the Dragon Collection has been created to celebrate the ultimate symbol of power, prosperity and good fortune.
Goodwood, 10 August 2011
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is expanding its Bespoke operation due to growing customer demand for bespoke items, a trademark service by the British manufacturer of super-luxury motor cars.
Goodwood, July 7, 2011
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced today that the company has enjoyed a record half-year in 2011, with sales increasing by 64 per cent worldwide compared with the same period in 2010. 1592 motor cars were delivered to customers in the first six months, the best start to a year since the company was launched in 2003.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ, 5 July 2011
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and Joe Perillo, Dealer Principal and General Manager of Gold Coast Exotic Imports, LLC, recently announced the official opening of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Gold Coast in Chicago, IL. The new showroom was officially opened in a ribbon cutting ceremony and celebrated with a special cake made for the occasion by Carlo’s Bakery of TLC’s “Cake Boss” fame.
Goodwood, 29 June 2011
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars took its Phantom Experimental Electric prototype to the MIRA1 research facility in Warwickshire this week for a series of laboratory-controlled temperature tests. Engineers were keen to learn how extreme conditions such as high temperatures and humidity levels affect battery performance while in use. This information is critical as 102EX will shortly embark on a global tour that will take in markets such as the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and North America.
Goodwood, 27 June 2011
Rolls-Royce Motors Cars proudly presents a very special Phantom Drophead Coupé, hand-built by craftspeople at the home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, England. The highly bespoke model was designed to capture the essence of a perfect weekend get-away, offering drivers and their passengers the ultimate luxurious and relaxing experience in roof-down motoring.
Montreal, 10 June 2011
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has opened a new dealership in Montreal, the third franchise to be established in Canada. The move heralds a return to Quebec for Rolls-Royce after an eight year absence.
