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THE NEW ROLLS-ROYCE GHOST PERFECTION IN SIMPLICITY

THE NEW ROLLS-ROYCE GHOST PERFECTION IN SIMPLICITY

“The first Goodwood Ghost was a response to a whole new generation of clients, both in age and attitude. These men and women asked us for a slightly smaller, less ostentatious means to own a Rolls-Royce. The success of the product we created for them fulfilled our most ambitious expectations. Over its ten-year lifespan, which began in 2009, Ghost has become the most successful model in the marque’s 116-year history. To create a new product that would resonate with our Ghost c

MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA WINNERS REVEALED IN WORLDWIDE ROLLS-ROYCE YOUNG DESIGNER COMPETITION

MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA WINNERS REVEALED IN WORLDWIDE ROLLS-ROYCE YOUNG DESIGNER COMPETITION

“We are excited to announce the two winners across the Middle East & Africa in the Rolls-Royce Young Designer Competition. With 21 finalists selected by the Rolls-Royce design team in Goodwood from various countries, being part of the selection process has been a real pleasure and brought smiles to our faces. Our final selection was based on the creativity and imagination that was brought to life through design and the winning entries from Abu Dhabi and South Africa are trul

Exclusive Interview Abdullah Al-Ghafri Qatar’s most renowned social media influencer & entrepreneur

Exclusive Interview Abdullah Al-Ghafri Qatar’s most renowned social media influencer & entrepreneur

"My dream car is a Rolls-Royce Cullinan". Undoubtedly, the rules of celebrity have been rewritten. Where once only Hollywood stars, singers, rappers, or maybe high-end Western fashion models would fit in this classification, social media influencers are now literally pulling the rug out from beneath their feet! Younger generations are now looking to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and, most recently, Snapchat, searching for their idols. Qatar’s most renowned influencer Abdullah

WINNERS REVEALED IN WORLDWIDE ROLLS-ROYCE YOUNG DESIGNER COMPETITION

WINNERS REVEALED IN WORLDWIDE ROLLS-ROYCE YOUNG DESIGNER COMPETITION

“We are delighted to announce the winners in our Young Designer Competition. The entries that stood out for us were those that showed a real depth of thought, effort and expression, and incorporated lots of different details. The winning entrants didn’t just draw ‘the nicest car’: they created amazing experiences that showed the freedom of their imagination, not hindered by physical, real-world constraints.” Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Car

Rolls-Royce: DOHA THROUGH THE EYES OF RETRO

Rolls-Royce: DOHA THROUGH THE EYES OF RETRO

Rolls-Royce Doha Proudly Presents a Retro Exhibition Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Doha hosts a unique retro exhibition in collaboration with well-known artist Retroqa.jpg at the marque’s showroom in the Pearl. Taking place from Sunday 20th September to Wednesday 30th September, guests will have the chance to immerse themselves in a juxtaposition of old and modern trends whilst surrounded by some of the world’s most formidable motor cars. Showcasing luxury and unrivalled craftsmansh

ROLLS-ROYCE REVEALS NEW GHOST EXTENDED

ROLLS-ROYCE REVEALS NEW GHOST EXTENDED

New Ghost is the result of in-depth dialogue with Rolls-Royce’s diverse and global customer base. Many of them asked the marque to create a motor car that provides the indulgence of enhanced rear space within the interior suite with no compromise to driving dynamics. Ghost Extended answers this customer demand by creating a product that augments both their business and lifestyle requirements.” Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars INTRODUCTION

FOREBEARS WELCOME NEW GHOST TO ROLLS-ROYCE FAMILY

FOREBEARS WELCOME NEW GHOST TO ROLLS-ROYCE FAMILY

A magnificent line-up of 20 vintage Rolls-Royce motor cars provided a memorable spectacle at the Home of Rolls-Royce on Friday 4 September 2020. The visit formed part of an exclusive event for members of the 20-Ghost Club, the world’s oldest Rolls-Royce car club, which is devoted solely to pre-1940 Rolls-Royce motor cars. The motor cars travelled to The Home of Rolls-Royce under their own power: of all the Rolls‑Royces produced since the marque’s foundation in 1904, almost th

THE NEW ROLLS-ROYCE GHOST

THE NEW ROLLS-ROYCE GHOST

Reflecting the minimalist philosophy that underpins New Ghost, highlights of this transformative motor car are listed in short form below. Full details are available at thenewghost.com The most technologically advanced Rolls-Royce yet Succeeds the most successful product in the marque’s 116-year history Reflects ‘Post Opulent’ design philosophy, rejecting superficial expressions of wealth Built on rigid aluminium Rolls-Royce spaceframe architecture All-wheel drive and all-whe

ROLLS-ROYCE ANNOUNCES NEW BRAND IDENTITY

"Take the Best that Exists and Make it Better". Since these words were spoken by the marque's co-founder, Sir Henry Royce, Rolls-Royce has experienced evolutionary change, from the creator of the ‘Best Car in the World’, to the world’s leading House of Luxury. The company’s products are today revered as exemplary examples of hand-craftsmanship, born from the finest materials and honed with masterful skill, while the brand and its illustrious figurine, the Spirit of Ecstasy, h

AGMC DESERVIDLY TAKES THE AWARD FOR REGIONAL DEALER OF THE YEAR AT ROLLS-ROYCE ANNUAL AWARDS

AGMC DESERVIDLY TAKES THE AWARD FOR REGIONAL DEALER OF THE YEAR AT ROLLS-ROYCE ANNUAL AWARDS

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has proudly announced the results of the esteemed Rolls-Royce Annual Dealer of the Year Awards 2019 to give gratitude to the deserving dealerships worldwide. . AGMC, the authorised dealer of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, was proudly awarded with the highly accredited Regional Dealer of the Year – Middle East & Africa award for their dedication, determination and exceptional customer service and values. César Habib,

ROLLS-ROYCE REVEALS WHAT THE FIRST GOODWOOD GHOST TAUGHT THE MARQUE

ROLLS-ROYCE REVEALS WHAT THE FIRST GOODWOOD GHOST TAUGHT THE MARQUE

Before Rolls-Royce created the first Goodwood Ghost in 2009, significant time was invested in understanding the group of clients it was tailored to. These were men and women who held the marque’s relentless pursuit of perfection in high esteem and sought a slightly smaller, less ostentatious entry to the Rolls-Royce brand. The result was a motor car smaller in scale, less overt in design and obsessively simple. Its success fulfilled Rolls-Royce’s most ambitious expectations a

POST OPULENCE: ROLLS-ROYCE REVEALS THE SUPER-LUXURY CONSUMER INSIGHTS THAT INFORMED NEW GHOST

POST OPULENCE: ROLLS-ROYCE REVEALS THE SUPER-LUXURY CONSUMER INSIGHTS THAT INFORMED NEW GHOST

More than six years ago, a team of luxury intelligence specialists, designers, engineers and craftspeople assembled to begin development of the new Rolls-Royce Ghost. As with the first Goodwood Ghost, launched in 2009, this collective would work obsessively to ensure that New Ghost would hold its own place in the Rolls-Royce portfolio and represent a unique set of client values. Since the introduction of Ghost, which became the most successful Rolls-Royce in history, the marq

AN OPEN LETTER FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS

AN OPEN LETTER FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS

In autumn this year, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will make an historic announcement in launching new Ghost. This product follows the first Goodwood Ghost, which became the most successful motor car in the marque’s 116-year history. As the final preparations are being made for the reveal of new Ghost, the marque’s Chief Executive Officer, Torsten Müller-Ötvös, has prepared an open letter, which is attached. #ROLLSROYCE

ROLLS-ROYCE GHOST ZENITH 50 CARS AROUND THE WORLD AND ONLY ONE IN DOHA

ROLLS-ROYCE GHOST ZENITH 50 CARS AROUND THE WORLD AND ONLY ONE IN DOHA

Marking 11 years of rich heritage and an extraordinary past with the launch of the limited edition Ghost Zenith. Featuring the highest levels of Bespoke design with only 50 cars around the world and only one in Doha, Qatar. Presenting the one Rolls-Royce Ghost Zenith, available at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Doha, a photo and video shoot taken in the center of Doha showcasing its unrivalled automotive legacy and history. The pincal of the Ghost cars, the Ghost Zenith draws refrenc

Rolls-Royce - THE WRAITH KRYPTOS COLLECTION A LABYRINTH OF COMPLEX CIPHERS

Rolls-Royce - THE WRAITH KRYPTOS COLLECTION A LABYRINTH OF COMPLEX CIPHERS

Rolls-Royce Collection Cars are poetic embodiments of artistry and skill, envisioned at the hands of the marque’s accomplished designers. They are illustrative of the Bespoke Collective’s mastery of their craft, and extremely limited in number. Incorporating only the finest materials and contemporary applications, Rolls-Royce Collection Cars are executed with creative passion and technical precision. These cars capture clients’ imaginations around the world, joining the chron

SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED IN ROLLS-ROYCE YOUNG DESIGNER COMPETITION

SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED IN ROLLS-ROYCE YOUNG DESIGNER COMPETITION

Rolls-Royce reveals shortlist in its Young Designer Competition for children aged 16 and under Shortlist selected from more than 5,000 entries submitted in over 80 countries worldwide Overall winner will be selected by the Rolls-Royce Bespoke Design Team and announced mid-July Online gallery of shortlisted designs now available to view Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is delighted to reveal the shortlist of its Young Designer Competition, which has attracted more than 5,000 entries fro

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars - DAWN, LET INSPIRATION GUIDE YOU.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars - DAWN, LET INSPIRATION GUIDE YOU.

Bringing unprecedented levels of creativity, craft and imagination to life, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars heralds a colour palette with more than 44,000 options for the most discerning patrons, with two of these options taking center stage in Downtown Msheireb, Doha. A captivating Orange Metallic Dawn and stunning Galileo Blue Dawn stood vibrantly and vividly against the backdrop of an iconic urban location, showcasing a remarkable Bespoke canvas. The embodiment of seductive sophist

THE ROLLS-ROYCE GALLERY CLEAN ROOM

THE ROLLS-ROYCE GALLERY CLEAN ROOM

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has commissioned a highly technical Clean Room at its manufacturing facility at Goodwood, West Sussex. Similar facilities exist in microchip manufacturing plants and in pharmaceutical and medical equipment production facilities. The primary purpose of the Clean Room is to provide a sterile environment within which delicate and highly bespoke items can be assembled. The eighth generation of Rolls-Royce Phantom brings with it an unprecedented opportunity

CLIENT HANDOVER CEREMONIES RESUME AT REOPENED HOME OF ROLLS-ROYCE

CLIENT HANDOVER CEREMONIES RESUME AT REOPENED HOME OF ROLLS-ROYCE

Rolls-Royce once again welcoming clients to the Home of Rolls-Royce to collect their motor car in person, following reopening of manufacturing plant in May 2020 Handover formalities sympathetically finessed to reflect ‘new normality’ at Goodwood-based Global Centre of Luxury Manufacturing Excellence Rigorous health, hygiene, security and social distancing measures remain in place to safeguard clients and colleagues The Home of Rolls-Royce is once again welcoming clients to co

ROLLS-ROYCE WHISPERS – INSPIRING GREATNESS, AT HOME

ROLLS-ROYCE WHISPERS – INSPIRING GREATNESS, AT HOME

In February of this year, Rolls-Royce shared details of the world’s most exclusive members’ club, an Application named Whispers; a digital House of Rolls-Royce. Whispers offers transformative experiences to an extraordinary community of like-minded individuals – rare and desirable products, whimsical treasures and exclusive Rolls-Royce previews, curated by the marque’s Luxury Intelligence Unit. Whispers is available to clients of all Goodwood-manufactured Rolls-Royce motor ca