After the unseemly scuffle between rival Germans over who was going to pinch which bit of the auto Crown Jewels, it was BMW who emerged clutching Rolls-Royce. Sacrilege? Not if you judge them by their wholly British factory at Goodwood and the imperiously true-to-the-history luxo-barges it lovingly produces.

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News

Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II: More attitude for the opulent EV coupe

The RR Spectre already earned a perfect 10 from us - but the Series II brings more power, more range and a Black Badge variant.

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Electric

Rolls-Royce unveils Project Nightingale

If Boat Tail and Droptail are anything to go by, those 100 invitations are already spoken for.

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Review

Review: Rolls Royce Spectre

Luxury is not loud. Not really. The truly luxurious things in life don't scream for attention.

The most luxurious EV raises the bar
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News

The most luxurious EV raises the bar

The Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge is the brand's newest and most powerful vehicle.

Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II: The epitome of luxury SUV grandeur
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News

Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II: The epitome of luxury SUV grandeur

The facelift gives it a new name and a more powerful counterpart with 447kW.

Spectral Beauty: The Rolls-Royce Spectre is here
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News

Spectral Beauty: The Rolls-Royce Spectre is here

The world's first ultra-luxury electric super coupe has arrived in SA.

Rolls-Royce Arcadia Droptail: A bespoke masterpiece
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News

Rolls-Royce Arcadia Droptail: A bespoke masterpiece

An individual with a clear affinity for architecture and design has commissioned it.

RR Black Badge Ékleipsis Private Collection: Flamboyance Bar-None
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News

RR Black Badge Ékleipsis Private Collection: Flamboyance Bar-None

Rolls-Royce will produce 25 cars, all of which are already designated.

The Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail is a Pure Masterpiece
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News

The Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail is a Pure Masterpiece

As far as flamboyance is concerned, this is perfection and something we’ve never seen before.

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