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2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom - EXCLUSIVE WORLD DEBUT - First Look Video

2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom - EXCLUSIVE WORLD DEBUT - First Look Video

SAN DIEGO, CA - February 17, 2009: Monday night Rolls-Royce allowed about two dozen automotive journalists to see the all-new 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom for the first time. The unveiling took place at the start of a three-day BMW/MINI Cooper/Rolls-Royce media launch in downtown San Diego. The vehicle shown, which will be ... Continue reading

Rolls-Royce product update to model year 2009

Rolls-Royce product update to model year 2009

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is pleased to announce details of a product update to the 2009 model year Phantom and Phantom Extended Wheelbase. Building on a successful sales year in 2008, the phased introduction of a number of subtle model year enhancements will reinforce Phantom's position as the pinnacle product of the sup ... Continue reading

Rolls-Royce Achieves Record Result

Rolls-Royce Achieves Record Result

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has seen its 2008 sales increase by 20 per cent. Last year the luxury car manufacturer retailed 1212 cars compared to 1010 the previous year. This marks the fifth consecutive annual sales increase since the company was launched in 2003. ... Continue reading

Rolls-Royce Continues Expansion In Greater China

Rolls-Royce Continues Expansion In Greater China

A new Rolls-Royce showroom was officially opened today in Shenzhen, Southern China by Jenny Zheng, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars' General Manager for Greater China. The new showroom, the seventh for Rolls-Royce in Greater China, is conveniently located at the Tian An Cyber Park in the Central Futian District of Shenzhen, a ma ... Continue reading

WSJ: Luxury Auto Makers Gird for Sales Slump

WSJ: Luxury Auto Makers Gird for Sales Slump

Washibngton DC October 20, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that since about 2002, BMW, Mercedes, Lexus, Acura, Audi, Infiniti and a rejuvenated Cadillac boomed as they lured upper middle class consumers into their showrooms with lease deals and financing that made their cars and sport utility vehicles affordable to ... Continue reading

New Rolls-Royce Coupé Debuts in the Middle East

New Rolls-Royce Coupé Debuts in the Middle East

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has unveiled the latest addition to the Phantom family, the Phantom Coupé, for the first time in the Middle East. Stylish and agile, the Coupé is the most driver-orientated car in the current range. ... Continue reading

Rolls-Royce Expands Indian Dealer Network

Rolls-Royce Expands Indian Dealer Network

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has opened a new showroom in New Delhi, adding to its presence in India. The new showroom, centrally located in the heart of the city, is managed by Select Cars Private Limited, a company owned by the Kapur family. ... Continue reading

Rolls-Royce Expands Indian Dealer Network

Rolls-Royce Expands Indian Dealer Network

GOODWOOD, England - September 13, 2008: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has opened a new showroom in New Delhi, adding to its presence in India. The new showroom, centrally located in the heart of the city, is managed by Select Cars Private Limited, a company owned by the Kapur family. It was opened by Graeme Grieve, Director, ... Continue reading

Rolls-Royce Opens Sixth Showroom in Greater China

Rolls-Royce Opens Sixth Showroom in Greater China

A new Rolls-Royce showroom was officially opened today in Hangzhou, China by Tom Purves, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars' Chief Executive Officer. The new showroom, the sixth for Rolls-Royce in Greater China, is situated in the commercial area of the city, opposite a famous tourist attraction known as the West Lake. With a floo ... Continue reading

Rolls-Royce Opens Sixth Showroom In Greater China

Rolls-Royce Opens Sixth Showroom In Greater China

WEST SUSSEX, England - September 10, 2008: A new Rolls-Royce showroom was officially opened today in Hangzhou, China by Tom Purves, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ Chief Executive Officer. The new showroom, the sixth for Rolls-Royce in Greater China, is situated in the commercial area of the city, opposite a famous touris ... Continue reading

Hyperion: A New Custom-Built Car From Pininfarina

Hyperion: A New Custom-Built Car From Pininfarina

Pininfarina presents the Hyperion, a one-off custom-built car derived from the Rolls-Royce Drophead Coupe which made its world debut at the Concours d'Elegance at Pebble Beach, America's most important competition for historical classic and one-off cars and a prestigious annual event. ... Continue reading

Rolls-Royce Celebrates Move to New Hong Kong Showroom

Rolls-Royce Celebrates Move to New Hong Kong Showroom

A new Rolls-Royce showroom was officially opened today in Hong Kong by Ms Jenny Zheng, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars' General Manager for Greater China. The new showroom is strategically located at the Bank of America Tower in Central Hong Kong. With a floor space of over 5,000 sq.ft, it can accommodate a three-car display ar ... Continue reading

BMW Group Reports July 2008 Sales Up

BMW Group Reports July 2008 Sales Up

BMW Group US sales (BMW and MINI combined) up 2.2 percent in July. WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Aug. 1 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported July sales of 28,977 vehicles, an increase of 2.2 percent over the 28,364 vehicles sold in July 2007. The BMW Group also reported its year-to-date sales volume of ... Continue reading

Rolls-Royce and British Airways Launch Alternative Fuel Trial - VIDEO ENHANCED

Rolls-Royce and British Airways Launch Alternative Fuel Trial - VIDEO ENHANCED

Rolls-Royce and British Airways announced on Thursday the start of a scientific test programme to investigate the viability of alternative fuels for the aviation industry. The in-depth study will seek to identify practical alternatives to the current industry-standard fuel kerosene, with the potential to make real redu ... Continue reading

2008 British Motor Show Begins in 10 Days - The Auto Channel Will Be There with Exclusive Press Pass Coverage

2008 British Motor Show Begins in 10 Days - The Auto Channel Will Be There with Exclusive Press Pass Coverage

AUTO CENTRAL - July 13, 2008: This year TheAutoChannel.com will have its biggest presence ever at the British International Motor Show, with TACH teams from Europe and the U.S. in attendance. Although the British show has never been considered as important as the Paris or Franfurt shows, the British expo never fails to ... Continue reading

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