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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is the world's foremost super-luxury automotive brand. A wholly-owned subsidiary of the BMW Group, it's based at the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood, near Chichester, West Sussex - the only place in the world where Rolls-Royce motor cars are designed, engineered, and beautifully hand-built.
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2d ago
HENRY ROYCE: 27 MARCH 1863 - 22 APRIL 1933
Second in a series profiling the principal characters in the Rolls-Royce foundation story as the marque celebrates its 120th anniversary this year
Each story is released on the subject’s birth date, adding a further anniversary to the marque’s own commemorations
Their lives, careers, personalities and intertwined relationships all had a profound influence on the creation, development and lasting legacy of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
Underlines the essential human dimension behind ‘the best car in the world’
“Henry Royce’s life followed a truly e ..read more
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1w ago
HENRY EDMUNDS: 20 MARCH 1853 - 18 NOVEMBER 1927
A brief overview of the life and career of Henry Edmunds, born 20 March 1853
Earned his place in history as the man who arranged the historic first meeting between his friends Henry Royce and Charles Rolls on 4 May 1904
First in a series profiling the principal characters in the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars foundation story, each released to celebrate the subject's birth date, as the marque celebrates its 120th anniversary
Insights into the people, personalities and intertwined relationships that indelibly shaped the marque’s creation, development an ..read more
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1w ago
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars celebrates the first vehicles ever commissioned in the Goodwood era
Two hand-built gravity racers took part in the 2001 and 2002 Soapbox Challenges at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, before the company had officially relaunched
A team of Rolls-Royce Apprentices have worked together to refurbish the cars
The racers have now been loaned to the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts’ Club, and are proudly displayed at their Northamptonshire headquarters
“It has been a great privilege to reminisce on the first vehicles ever produced at the Home of Rolls-Royce. Not many will know that ..read more
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2w ago
Rolls-Royce presents Ghost Prism, inspired by the world of contemporary design
Showcased in Gunmetal exterior paint, Burnout and black brightwork and four bold accent colours
Embodies the preferences of clients from the fashion and design industries, increasingly compelled by dark, neutral tones with bold strokes of colour
Limited to 120 motor cars, referencing Rolls-Royce’s 120th anniversary in 2024
Confirms that Ghost is the purest canvas for self-expression in the luxury sector
“At Rolls-Royce, we are led by the tastes and desires of our clients, who in many cases determine global trend ..read more
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1M ago
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars presents Arcadia, the third Coachbuild Droptail commission
Celebration of the form: uniquely pure reflection of Droptail’s principal design
Features most complex clock face in Rolls-Royce history. Assembly alone took five months
Wood sections took 8,000 hours to create
Commission named after Arcadia, a place known in Ancient Greek mythology as ‘Heaven on Earth’
Droptail is the first roadster body style in Rolls-Royce’s modern history
Coachbuilt masterpiece presented to commissioning client at private ceremony in Singapore
“Rolls-Royce Coachbuild is the pinnacle expre ..read more
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1M ago
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars presents its annual Global Dealer Awards
Awards acknowledge and celebrate outstanding performance in a number of categories connected to business objectives, brand communications and customer service
Global network of dealer partners is critical in delivering the marque’s ‘Inspiring Greatness’ Strategy
Awards held in Singapore, a global luxury hub
Global Dealer Awards complemented by a range of regional awards
“Our dealer partners play a crucial role in delivering a unique and unparalleled level of service to our highly discerning clients. The success of Rolls-Royce ..read more
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1M ago
Rolls-Royce announces departure of Director of Sales & Brand, Henrik Wilhelmsmeyer, with effect from 29 February 2024
Henrik leaves Goodwood after six years to take up a new senior position within the BMW Group, playing a leading role shaping the brand’s future high-end luxury cars
Succeeded as Director of Sales & Brand on 1 March by Julian Jenkins, former Regional Director and General Manager, Sales Operations
Julian returns to Rolls-Royce after serving as Sales Director of BMW UK, and most recently Chief Commercial Officer at Italian supercar manufacturer Bizzarrini
“Since 2018 ..read more
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1M ago
Staff at the Home of Rolls-Royce choose Aldingbourne Trust as their House Charity for 2024
Nominated and voted for by staff across the business
Fundraising activities will run throughout the coming year
Continues the tradition of supporting local good causes that began when the Home of Rolls-Royce first opened in 2003
“Our House Charity is chosen by our staff from a shortlist of good causes close to their hearts, a tradition that began when we started production here at the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood in 2003. It’s always inspiring to see the whole team coming together in fundraising a ..read more
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Rolls-Royce presents four ‘Year of the Dragon’ Bespoke commissions – three Phantom Extended and one Cullinan – created to mark the Lunar New Year, beginning on 10 February
A magnificent international celebration of Chinese cultural heritage, destined for clients residing around the world
Meticulously executed details inspired by a traditional dragon symbol including a unique hand-painted artwork on the front passenger panels, each example taking over two weeks to create
First-ever depiction of a dragon in a Bespoke Starlight Headliner, formed by 677 ‘stars’
Delicate embroidery on headrests c ..read more
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2M ago
Rolls-Royce invites applications for its 2024 Apprenticeship programme
Application window open until 31 March 2024
Opportunities to gain hands-on, practical training experience in departments and functions across the company, working alongside experienced colleagues
All Apprentices also study for nationally recognised qualifications through further and higher education partners in the local area
Demand for places is always high, so early registration is strongly recommended. Visit: www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/careers or email futuretalent@rolls-roycemotorcars.com
“The Rolls-Royce Apprenti ..read more