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Miami Herald
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Meet 100 Years of Rolls-Royce History
Let's get one thing straight about the Rolls-Royce Owners' Club (RROC). Forget any preconceived notions you might have. This isn't some stuffy, velvet-rope affair. The annual meet is a global pilgrimage, and the attendees are true car enthusiasts. They aren't there to show off; they're there to celebrate motoring, automotive history, and engineering excellence. When you boil it all down, it's a gearhead event of the highest order, and that's what makes it so genuinely special. This year's gathering in Colorado Springs, Colorado, was the perfect example. Picture this: a collection of more than 75 motor cars, creating a living, breathing timeline of the marque's entire history. It was a showcase that spanned from the very beginning, the 1904 partnership of Charles Rolls and Henry Royce, all the way to the cutting-edge luxury of today. The main event was the centennial of a legend: the Phantom. The visual was just incredible. A new 2025 Rolls-Royce Phantom, the eighth generation, was displayed alongside its pioneering ancestors, a Phantom I and a Phantom III. It was a powerful, side-by-side look at 100 years of holding the title of "the best car in the world." Jon Colbeth, the President & CEO of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, put it perfectly. "The 2025 RROC Annual Meet stood as a testament to the timeless quality and enduring legacy of Rolls-Royce motor cars". And he backed it up with one of the most incredible stats in the automotive world: 70% of all Rolls-Royce cars ever commissioned are still gracing the world's roads. That's a direct result of Sir Henry Royce's guiding principle: "Take the best that exists and make it better". This was also the first chance for many collectors and enthusiasts in North America to get up close with the brand's newest creations: the Ghost Series II and Cullinan Series II. The Ghost Series II is the modern evolution of the values established by the original 1907 Silver Ghost, a car so exceptional that it was once dubbed "the best car in the world" for its refinement and reliability. Today's Ghost is engineered with the driver in mind, loaded with seriously advanced tech like the Planar Suspension System and Satellite Aided Transmission, all powered by the signature 6.75-litre twin-turbo V12. Then you have the Cullinan Series II, the world's preeminent super-luxury SUV. This is how Rolls-Royce extends its mastery into new territory. It features a refreshed exterior that now features massive 23-inch wheels, the largest ever offered on a Cullinan. Inside, one of the coolest new features is the Illuminated Fascia with Cityscape graphics, a stunning piece of craftsmanship. Ultimately, that's what this gathering celebrated. The RROC is a crucial pillar of the brand's heritage and its future. The event was a perfect reminder that every Rolls-Royce, whether it's a hundred years old or fresh from the factory, is more than just a means of transportation. It's a "symbol of human achievement, mechanical artistry, and meticulous craftsmanship". Seeing them all together, surrounded by the people who cherish them, was the perfect way to celebrate a century of perfection. Related: Aston Martin's New Valkyrie LM Is As Close As You Can Get To a Le Mans Hypercar, With Just 10 Made Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
NZ Autocar
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- NZ Autocar
Rolls-Royce re-opens House of Luxury in Auckland
Purple is the colour most associated with rarity, royalty, luxury, ambition, magic, mystery, spirituality. Therefore, no other hue is more fitting for the new House of Luxury where Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Auckland resides. After a significant nine-month renovation, the Autosports Group has re-opened the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Auckland showroom, with the brand's rich shade of purple adorning the entranceway and signature pylon at 78 Great South Road, Epsom. In addition, Rolls-Rolls Motor Cars announced the debut of the new Ghost Series II and the Black Badge Sceptre for the New Zealand market, which are both on display in the renewed premises. Inside the new three-car showroom, more purple highlights are found in the rugs, upholstery and fixtures. It's also inside the new Black Badge Sceptre on display which offers a symphony of the brand's signature shade in the cabin of the electric coupe. 'As the only Rolls-Royce dealership in New Zealand, the new Auckland showroom is a momentous milestone for us. This new space provides a perfect platform to inspire our clients to create truly bespoke motor cars,' Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Auckland dealer principal Jonny Highton says. 'From a multi-media curtain of 'dancing' kinetic lights to a unique 'cabinet of curiosities' showcasing New Zealand art and culture, a visit here is designed to be an engaging experience for customers where they can experience the very best of the brand,' he says. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars says the new House of Luxury for the New Zealand market is crafted to captivate a younger, self-made clientele and deliver an immersive experience within an inviting atmosphere, where clients can explore and appreciate the marque's motor cars. The entrance is inspired by the Rolls-Royce Pantheon grille and offers a discreet preview of the world within. Crowning the doorway, the Spirit of Ecstasy beckons clients into a showroom where luxury intertwines with the marque's heritage. At the heart of the new showroom resides the Bespoke Commissioning Atelier – designed to immerse clients in the artistry of Rolls-Royce. It allows clients to explore the brand's full range of personalisation, from rare wood veneers to embroidery threads. The experience is enhanced by a Cabinet of Curiosities – a curated showcase of New Zealand art and design that inspires creativity and honours local culture. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars say the redesigned Auckland showroom reflects the dealership's continued commitment to delivering an exceptional client experience in a contemporary setting.
