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Mini, Rolls-Royce collaboration set to go ahead

Matt Brogan — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:31:03 +0000

According to a report published by Autocar, BMW will give the green light to a project that will see a super-luxury version of its Mini Cooper created by Rolls-Royce. The report confirms news posted by CarAdvice back in June, and says that at least one prototype has already hit the road with the project likely to [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Mini, Rolls-Royce collaboration set to go ahead

Rolls-Royce Ghost Hybrid on the drawing board

Matt Brogan — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:34:46 +0000

Rolls-Royce is reportedly planning a hybrid version of its all-new Ghost sedan. The hybrid Ghost, itself based on BMW’s 7 Series platform, will rely heavily on the parent company’s hybrid drivetrain for motivation. That being the case Ghost Hybrid should retain its (420kW) 6.2-litre V12 engine, albeit mated to an electric motor, and eight-speed automatic transmission. Rough [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Rolls-Royce Ghost Hybrid on the drawing board

Rolls-Royce Ghost Australian reveal

Karl Peskett — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:16:52 +0000

We’ve seen it in photos, read about it and drooled over it – now the Rolls-Royce Ghost has finally made it to Australia. What you’re looking at here is the fourth Ghost built on the dedicated Goodwood production line. Flanked by Rolls-Royce Australian representative Bevin Clayton, Regional Director Colin Kelly, General Manager South & East Asia [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Rolls-Royce Ghost Australian reveal

Video: Armoured Rolls-Royce ballistics testing

George Skentzos — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:25:22 +0000

Armoured prestige vehicles are certainly nothing new; BMW and Mercedes-Benz have purpose built models developed specifically to keep their VIP owners out of harm’s way. But explosives and firearms testing is something we haven’t come across before, and it makes for some interesting viewing – especially when applied to a million-dollar Rolls-Royce Phantom. Via: es.Autoblog.com Original article from: [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Video: Armoured Rolls-Royce ballistics testing

Rolls-Royce Phantom EV in the pipeline

Matt Brogan — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:59:17 +0000

An unnamed Rolls-Royce company executive has told reporters the luxury manufacturer is planning to build an electric version of its Phantom saloon. And while the notion of a Phantom EV may seem a little queer, the usual issues associated with electric vehicles – reduced range, extra weight and increased price – would hardly be [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Rolls-Royce Phantom EV in the pipeline

Rolls-Royce Ghost pricing announced

Karl Peskett — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:18:08 +0000

Rolls-Royce has confirmed to CarAdvice Australian pricing for its latest creation, the Ghost. With first customer cars to arrive in June next year, Rolls-Royce has set pricing at A$695,000 plus options. From the 24 expressions of interest so far, orders are being taken, and specifications will be locked in from November for an April build. About 40 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Rolls-Royce Ghost pricing announced

Rolls-Royce Ghost – full details

Karl Peskett — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 23:00:13 +0000

When Rolls-Royce handed over the full details of its latest masterpiece, the Ghost, to CarAdvice a few weeks ago, it’s fair to say we were more than just a little impressed. With the global economic downturn in full swing while the Ghost project was still being finished, you could have understood if Rolls-Royce shelved the whole [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Rolls-Royce Ghost – full details

Video: Rolls-Royce Ghost Frankfurt preview

George Skentzos — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:23:05 +0000

Rolls-Royce has showcased its new Ghost in a very hands-on video with product manager, Dan Balmer, prior to the car’s official launch at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. With peak power of 420kW and 780Nm, the Ghost will reach 100km/h in just 4.9 seconds while maintaining the luxury of its larger siblings. Original article from: Australian Car [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Video: Rolls-Royce Ghost Frankfurt preview

Rolls-Royce confirms Ghost figures

Matt Brogan — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:02:42 +0000

Rolls-Royce have today confirmed the headline performance figures for its upcoming Ghost model which is set to premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The Ghost will be powered by an all-new 6.6-litre, turbo-charged V12 engine unique to Rolls-Royce. Mated to an eight-speed ZF gearbox, the unit will produce 420kW - that should see a [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Rolls-Royce confirms Ghost figures

Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe Review (video)

Karl Peskett — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:44:57 +0000

Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe Video Review and Road Test Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe Review (video)

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe Review (video)

Rolls-Royce trimmed Mini on the way

Matt Brogan — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:37:47 +0000

Rolls-Royce and Mini, polar opposites of the BMW Group, could be collaborating on a new special “luxury” edition Mini. The move has said to have come about due to Rolls-Royce’s slowing recession sales and the parent company’s desire to distribute some of the luxury marque’s class across the rest of its line-up. A prototype (see pics below) [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Rolls-Royce trimmed Mini on the way

Rolls Royce Ghost will double sales; CEO

David Twomey — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:59:53 +0000

Rolls Royce has received around 1500 serious expressions of interest in its new Ghost model, a figure that would more than double the group’s annual sales. The car has generated “overwhelmingly positive” feedback after touring the world with a prototype, CEO Tom Purves told the Reuters Global Luxury Summit in London. “Over 10,000 people have expressed some [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Rolls Royce Ghost will double sales; CEO

Rolls Royce Phantom Review & Road Test

Karl Peskett — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:30:44 +0000

Rolls Royce Phantom Review & Road test Affordable luxury for the masses – well, sort of… Model Tested: Rolls Royce Phantom, 6.75-litre, V12, automatic Provenance Opulence, elegance, craftsmanship, quietness, smoothness – too many superlatives to list Sheer size can be a bit intimidating – but it needn’t be CarAdvice Rating: - by Karl Peskett When a luxury car costs north [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Rolls Royce Phantom Review & Road Test

Rolls Royce set to expand manufacturing

Matt Brogan — Thu, 21 May 2009 00:11:46 +0000

In spite of the current downturn in the automotive industry it seems Rolls-Royce is bucking the trend with an announcement today that it plans to increase its manufacturing workforce by 50 per cent. More than 150 new jobs have been created to support the production of the company’s new model, the Rolls-Royce Ghost. By the end of [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Rolls Royce set to expand manufacturing

Baby Rolls-Royce officially named the Ghost

George Skentzos — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:56:21 +0000

Rolls-Royce CEO, Tom Purves, has announced the official name for the brand’s newest model at the Shanghai motor show, as the baby Rolls continues its showcase tour around the world. Over its short lifespan the new model has been known by many names, making its public debut as the 200EX in concept form, then as the [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Baby Rolls-Royce officially named the Ghost

Rolls-Royce RR4 official powertrain details

George Skentzos — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:31:35 +0000

Rolls-Royce has released new details surrounding the upcoming production model based on the 200EX concept vehicle which was first shown at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this month. At a press conference in New York, the first stop in a world tour to showcase the 200EX to potential customers, Rolls-Royce CEO, Tom Purves revealed the powertrain [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Rolls-Royce RR4 official powertrain details

Rolls-Royce 200EX – 2009 Geneva Motorshow

Alborz Fallah — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:58:45 +0000

Given the current economic ‘crisis’ you’d expect Rolls Royce to be having some difficulties. Not so. More the opposite. Rolls-Royce Australia is setting new sales records. It seems the ultra rich are not affected by the downturn. Nonetheless, better be safe than sorry. Rolls Royce has come out with the 200EX concept. The company calls it [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Rolls-Royce 200EX – 2009 Geneva Motorshow

2010 Rolls-Royce RR4 spied

George Skentzos — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:18:28 +0000

In preparation for skiing trips in Aspen and weekend drives through the Italian Alps, Rolls-Royce has been spied winter testing a prototype version of its upcoming ‘baby’ Rolls – the new RR4. When the RR4 goes on sales from 2010 it is expected to double Rolls-Royce’s annual production to roughly 1600 cars as the ‘entry-level’ model [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2010 Rolls-Royce RR4 spied

2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom model upgrades

Matt Brogan — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 22:48:44 +0000

Rolls-Royce has today announced details of its MY09 updates to Phantom (pictured below) and Phantom Extended Wheelbase models. Subtle enhancements include harmonising the front appearance of the car with that of the Phantom Drophead Coupé and Phantom Coupé with a new streamlined front bumper and shallower integrated grille, finished in stainless steel. LED door handle illumination [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom model upgrades

Rolls-Royce record 20 percent sales growth

George Skentzos — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:33:05 +0000

Proof that the rich are only getting richer in these uncertain economic times, Rolls-Royce has reported a staggering 20 percent sales jump for 2008. The ultra-luxury marquee, which CarAdvice has been privileged enough to sample, sold 1212 cars in 2008 compared to 1010 the previous year. This result marks the fifth consecutive annual sales increase since the [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Rolls-Royce record 20 percent sales growth