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Bollywood’s Amitabh Bachchan turns chauffeur for Oprah Winfrey visit

January 17, 2012 By Andrew Lloyd Leave a Comment

Bollywood mega star, Amitabh Bachchan, was more than happy to dispense with the services of his driver in order to personally chauffeur the US chat show host, Oprah Winfrey, during her very first visit to India. Amitabh was photographed behind the wheel of a white Rolls Royce, with the famous host in the back seat accompanied by Aishwarya Rai as he drove the group to a party held in the 57-year-old’s honour.

Oprah Winfrey is visiting India for the very first time and is scheduled to be attending the Jaipur Literature Festival and will also be undertaking some filming for her new show, Next Chaper, during her time in India.

The Bachchan clan are making a big effort to make Oprah Winfrey feel at home during her first visit to India. As well as personally chauffeuring the veteran TV host to a party in Mumbai on Monday night, Amitabh also accompanied Oprah as she visited the Bollywood star’s son and daughter-in-law, Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and their two-month-old baby, known only as Beti-B. Oprah Winfrey was thought to have spent about an hour at the couple’s home meeting the new addition to the family.

The top Indian actor and TV presenter, Amitabh Bachchan, took to his Twitter page to share the news with his fans about his evening with Oprah Winfrey as he wrote, “The gracious Oprah Winfrey visits our home, to meet us and bless the baby… warm hearted, endearing… drive her to party in her honour. And Oprah in sari… looking lovely!”

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Rolls Royce smashes sales records in 2011

January 11, 2012 By Simon Berry Leave a Comment

Rolls Royce posted record breaking sales figures for the previous year this week, with demand for the luxury car maker’s flagship model, the Rolls Royce Phantom, and the Ghost, helping to drive sales throughout 2011.

In the official figures Rolls Royce revealed they’d sold 3,538 luxury cars over the course of 2011 which is the most it’s ever sold in the space of 12 months in the company’s entire 107 year history.

Rolls Royce found that China overtook America as its biggest market in 2011. Since 2003, the US has been the biggest consumer of Rolls Royce cars, however the Asian and Pacific market grew by a massive 47% throughout the 12 months of 2011, helping China into the top spot as the biggest buyers of Rolls Royce products for the year.

The UK rolled into third place behind China and the States as the biggest market for Rolls Royce in 2011, with business in Britain rising by 30% throughout the year for the luxury car brand.

Not ones to rest on their laurels, Rolls Royce are already hatching plans to build on the success of 2011 by branching into as yet untapped markets for the renowned car manufacturer, including South America, and also the development of new product lines and its dealer network, and there are also plans to expand the Rolls Royce manufacturing plant, Goodwood in Sussex.

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The wackiest Rolls Royce Phantom revealed

July 22, 2011 By Anita Kumar Leave a Comment

A retired businessman has spent hundreds of thousands of pounds creating what he hopes will be the wackiest Rolls Royce Phantom ever.

The luxury motor, which has been described as the most highly modified Phantom in the world, has just arrived at the millionaire’s home in Marbella, Spain after undergoing an epic makeover at the hands of a leading car designer in the UK.

62-year-old Robert Allan purchased the Rolls Royce Phantom for £200,000 in silver before employing the expertise of London based car dealer SuperVettura and designer Pablo Rabiella to customise the vehicle.

The unique Phantom was completely stripped down before having 18 layers of paint applied in the three different colours of purple, white and yellow. The interior of the top of the range limo was also transformed with the use of 24 cowhides and also copious amounts of gold. The overall effect is bold and in your face, and guaranteed to prompt a reaction.

The ex-pat has owned a number of customised luxury vehicles in the past, however he wanted to push the boat out with his latest project. The car’s makeover cost the British born businessman in the region of £200,000 to complete however he says it was worth every penny as he wanted to create something which had never been seen before.

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Rolls Royce Phantom iPhone app revealed

April 28, 2011 By Andrew Lloyd Leave a Comment

The exclusive Rolls Royce Phantom iPhone app has been officially revealed. The application is available to download onto a number of Apple devices including the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and allows users to create their own bespoke Rolls Royce Phantom.

Almost every Rolls Royce Phantom buyer opts to have their vehicle personalised in some way. With the new app, you can have fun creating your own bespoke Phantom tailoring everything from the exterior colour to the trim piping to suit your specific preferences.

The application even has a colour match feature which allows the user to take a snap of their favourite colour using the built in camera, and the app will colour match that shade to be used in the bespoke Phantom.

Another fun feature of the Rolls Royce iPhone app is the image gallery which displays a range of special feature which can be used in the creation of your virtual Rolls Royce Phantom. Users can add extras such as veneer inserts, picnic sets, starlight headliners, and seat piping to their interior trim as part of the image gallery feature.

The app also offers iPhone users the chance to view their configured Phantom with 360 degree exterior angles so they can fully appreciate their personalised Rolls Royce limo.

Download the Rolls Royce Phantom app now and start creating your own bespoke luxury limousine.

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Royal chauffeurs to undergo extra training ahead of William and Kate wedding

March 3, 2011 By Anita Kumar Leave a Comment

Royal chauffeurs will undergo extra training ahead of the forthcoming wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton on April 29th, it has been reported.

Following the incident which saw a royal car carrying Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall come under attack in London by a group of student protesters before Christmas, security surrounding front-line royals is expected to be stepped up so as to avoid a similar situation in the future.

With such a high profile event as the royal wedding, which is due to take place at Westminster Abbey in central London, there are concerns that protesters angry over recent government spending cuts could target the event for maximum exposure.

To safeguard against any potential problems, those employed as chauffeurs for leading members of the royal family are said to be undergoing intensive driving courses which will help them deal with any difficult situations should they arise.

It’s been reported that Scotland Yard had suggested the royal household start employing police drivers for security reasons, however the Queen is thought to have decided against this option, and instead instructed the current chauffeurs to undertake special security training.

As well as receiving expert training on how to avoid a hijack situation, the chauffeurs will also be coached on how to execute sharp U-turns and 3-point turns, manoeuvres which are particularly challenging to perform behind the wheel of a hefty Rolls Royce limo.

The intensive driving course for the royal chauffeurs is being run by the police. Previously, royal chauffeurs were trained by the SAS, however it is thought this method of training is no longer in practice.

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David Beckham splashes out on a customised Chevrolet Camaro

February 25, 2011 By Anita Kumar 1 Comment

Following his return to the States after a 3-month long stint in the UK training with London based football team Tottenham, David Beckham was back in America this week, and spotted driving a new Chevrolet Camaro performance car.

The former England skipper was photographed leaving a training session at LA Galaxy this week behind the wheel of the archetypal American car. The Camaro 2011 is the latest addition to the Chevrolet line-up, with Beckham’s customised version likely to have cost in the region of $55,000.

The profile of the new Chevrolet Camaro received a boost after it was featured in the popular Transformer movies. A number of Chevrolet models including the Volt, Stingray, Trax and Chevy Beat all appeared in the Transformer movies, however the Camaro vehicle, dubbed Bumblebee in the films, was the lead car in the series of movies.

The Chevrolet Camaro is available in two engines sizes namely the V6 which has a 3.6 litre engine and 312bhp, and the V8 engine which boasts a 6.2 litre engine and gives an output of 400bhp.

Beckham recently sold his Porsche on eBay for just shy of $150,000 so the new Chevrolet maybe a replacement for his old sports car.

As well as the new Camaro, Becks also has a $300,000 Rolls Royce on his driveway, plus a $40,000 customised Jeep Wrangler.

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Electric Rolls Royce limo to be unveiled at The Geneva Motor Show

February 21, 2011 By Simon Berry Leave a Comment

After months of speculation, the waiting is over, as Rolls Royce has confirmed that they will debut their experimental limo at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show.

The Phantom Experimental Electric car, codenamed EXP 102, will make its first public appearance at the motor show, before being whisked off on a world tour taking in Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

During its whistle-stop tour the electric limo will be given to Rolls Royce owners as well as media representatives who will test driver the vehicle. The luxury brand hopes to receive useful feedback from the planned test drives which will help to shape the finished product.

The electric Phantom is the first battery powered electric car designed for the ultra luxury market. The swanky limo can be recharged from a domestic mains electric power point, and produces zero emissions so it’s very environmentally friendly.

However all of this green power comes at a cost. While the fuel powered Phantom will set you back approximately £300,000 and achieves around 15 miles to the gallon, the experimental electric Phantom costs just 2p per mile to run, but its cost is likely to be closer to £1 million.

For the last 2 years there’s been mounting speculation that the luxury car maker was in the process of developing a secret electric limo.

Rolls Royce confirmed in a statement that the one-off electric limo will makes its debut at the Geneva Motor Show on March 1st.

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Rolls Royce London parade celebrates 100 years of the Flying Lady

February 11, 2011 By Susan Taylor Leave a Comment

One hundred Rolls Royce cars, including the latest models to stunning classic cars, all took to the streets of London this week to celebrate the centenary of the Spirit of Ecstasy.

The iconic symbol has graced the front of Rolls Royce vehicles for 100 years and has become a symbol recognisable throughout the world.

The statuette was designed by Charles Skyes by the request of early car magazine publisher, Lord Montagu of Beaulieu. It’s believed the flying lady was based on Eleanor Thornton, Lord Montagu’s secret lover, who commissioned the statue which was then positioned on his 1909 Silver Ghost. The couple met when Thornton came to work on Montagu’s magazine.

Up until the 20’s, the flying lady was an optional extra on new Rolls Royce vehicles, after which it became a standard part of the iconic design which is now synonymous with the luxury car manufacturer.

However the real flying lady came to a tragic end after a ship she was travelling on was torpedoed close to Crete in 1915. Lord Montagu survived, but in the initial aftermath of the incident, it was thought he had perished too, and his obituary was published in London newspapers.

To celebrate 100 years of this legendary symbol, a motorcade of 100 Rolls Royce cars travelled through central London including Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus and Parliament Square this week in a fitting tribute to the flying lady and the contribution she’s made to Rolls Royce over the last century.

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Rolls Royce’s latest model helps boost car sales

January 12, 2011 By Tony Roberts Leave a Comment

It seems the economic downturn is a distant memory for luxury car manufacturer Rolls Royce as they’ve recently reported record sales figures for the 2010.

The world renowned brand saw sales soar by 171% during 2010 selling a total of 2,711 luxury cars during the course of the last 12 months.

The previous record for Rolls Royce sales set in 2008 was blown out of the water by last year’s results as the 2010 figures are almost double the previous record.

The popularity of the latest model to be launched by Rolls Royce, the Ghost, is reported to have had an extremely positive impact on the brand as a whole as it’s responsible for attracting a lot of new customers to Rolls Royce. The figures revealed that 80% of those who bought the Ghost, which was launched last year, during 2010 had never owned a Rolls Royce before.

As well as extremely strong sales for the newly launched Ghost, Rolls Royce has also reported healthy sales for their flagship car, the Phantom.

In addition to strong vehicle sales figures, the West Sussex based car maker also revealed that a high percentage of their customers take advantage of their bespoke service which allows clients the opportunity to personalise their new vehicles and add special finishing touches.

According to recent reports, Rolls Royce are said to be developing green technology meaning eco-friendly Rolls Royce limos could be on sale in the near future.

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Charles and Camilla’s Rolls Royce limo attacked by student protesters

December 10, 2010 By Anita Kumar Leave a Comment

Royal couple Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall became the most high profile faces to get caught up the student protest over tuition fee increases when their chauffeur driven Rolls Royce limo was attacked in Central London yesterday.

Charles and Camilla were making the short journey from St James Palace to the London Palladium for this year’s Royal Variety Performance when they came under attack from protesters on Regent Street.

Once the protesters spotted the Royal couple travelling onboard the Rolls Royce surrounded by police security they set about targeting the vehicle, throwing bins in the road to stop the car, pelting it with objects and paint, kicking the doors and at one point, smashing a window on the luxury car.

Photographers captured the terrified looks on the royal’s faces as their vehicle was pounced on by the protestors, with Camilla in particular, looking especially shaken.

It was estimated that some 20,000 students took to the streets bringing parts of central London to a standstill yesterday as they protested over the Government’s plans to increase University tuition fees. In some cases fees could be tripled at a cost of £9,000 per year for each student.

Following the Royal’s official engagement at the London Palladium, they were transported back to St James Palace in the back of a police van for their own safety.

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