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Newport Beach, California—It’s a familiar story: A big automotive conglomerate assumes control of an historic British brand and sets it on the road to recapturing its former glory.
For Aston Martin, Jaguar and Land Rover, the (former) benefactor in question was the Ford Motor Company. In the case of Bentley, it’s the ongoing support of the [...]

In a move reflected across the automotive industry, price reductions across the Australian Rolls-Royce range have taken place beginning January 1st 2010. Favourable exchange rates and the reduction in import duties are the main reasons.
However, unlike most car companies, the reductions are substantial. Taken as an entire amount, a not insubstantial $50,000 has been taken [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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
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