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Rolls-Royce's revised Phantom meets bloggers

Rated 3 out of 53

Keith Jones, 13 March 2012 13:00

'Rolls-Royce only embraces new technology where it enhances the overall experience.' Reassuring words delivered calmly but assuredly in Germanic English by Jörg Bause, director of manufacturing for the Goodwood-based prestige car manufacturer. Somewhat surprisingly this wasn’t a crowd pleasing-speech designed to rouse an audience of loyal clientele, but rather to a small congregation of seasoned Southern journalists, television news reporters and... ...

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Rolls-Royce's revised Phantom meets bloggers

Rolls-Royce's revised Phantom meets bloggers

Rated 3 out of 53

Keith Jones, 13 March 2012 13:00

'Rolls-Royce only embraces new technology where it enhances the overall experience.' Reassuring words delivered calmly but assuredly in Germanic English by Jörg Bause, director of manufacturing for the Goodwood-based prestige car manufacturer. Somewhat surprisingly this wasn’t a crowd pleasing-speech designed to rouse an audience of loyal clientele, but rather to a small congregation of seasoned Southern journalists, television news reporters and... ...

Rolls Phantom Series II at 2012 Geneva motor show

Rolls Phantom Series II at 2012 Geneva motor show

Rated 4 out of 54

Stephen Worthy, 06 March 2012 00:01

Senior industrialists – and Sir Alan Sugar’s chauffeur – will be cheered by the news that Rolls-Royce has updated its premium luxury vehicle, with the launch at the 2012 Geneva motor show of the Phantom Series II. Nine years after launch, the heavyweight – in so many ways – limousine gets cosmetic enhancements, some fresh new tech and significant tweaks ...

Three new Maseratis coming in quick succession - Marchionne

Three new Maseratis coming in quick succession - Marchionne

Rated 3.5 out of 53.5

Tim Pollard, 22 November 2011 11:38

Maserati is preparing a trio of new products for launch in quick succession, Fiat chief exec Sergio Marchionne has confirmed. In an interview after addressing the CBI business conference in London yesterday, he said a successor to the Quattroporte, a smaller Maserati and the Kubang would reinvigorate the Maser range. 'Maserati will increase its volumes by having three cars,' said ...

Porsche Panamera GTS (2012) first pictures

Porsche Panamera GTS (2012) first pictures

Rated 3 out of 53

Tim Pollard, 16 November 2011 20:30

Porsche has ramped up an even hotter version of its Panamera ugly duckling at the 2011 Los Angeles auto show. The new 2011 Panamera GTS made its world debut at LA, and will arrive at UK dealerships in February 2012 costing a stout £90,409. What makes the Panamera a GTS? That'll be a 30 horsepower upgrade to the 4.8-litre naturally ...

Audi S6, S7 and S8 (2011) first official pictures

Audi S6, S7 and S8 (2011) first official pictures

Rated 4 out of 54

Ben Pulman, 30 August 2011 23:00

To offset its two tiny Urban concept cars and prove it’s still a sporty, performance-inspired brand, Audi will unveil not one but three hot S models at the 2011 Frankfurt motor show in September. The Audi S6, S7 and S8 are all powered by the company’s new 4.0-litre V8, with the most powerful iteration offering up 512bhp. Are the Audi S6, ...

Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase (2011) unveiled

Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase (2011) unveiled

Rated 2 out of 52

Tim Pollard, 19 April 2011 09:45

When does a Rolls-Royce Ghost become a Phantom rival? When you add 170mm to the wheelbase and launch the Ghost Extended Wheelbase. At 5569mm long, the LWB Ghost is still comfortably shorter than the 5834mm regular Rolls Phantom (the stretched Phantom soars beyond six metres!). The Ghost LWB was launched today at the 2011 Shanghai auto show. Rolls will only ...

Porsche Panamera Turbo S (2011) first pictures

Porsche Panamera Turbo S (2011) first pictures

Rated 2.5 out of 52.5

Ben Pulman, 30 March 2011 12:00

This is the new Porsche Panamera Turbo S, and because the GT2 RS has sold out, it’s now the most powerful Porsche on sale. Porsche Panamera Turbo S: the numbers The new Porsche Panamera Turbo S is powered by the same direct injection and twin-turbo 4.8-litre V8 that’s found in the regular Panamera Turbo. But thanks to new turbochargers with ...

Bentley launches 'Series 51' options for Flying Spur

Bentley launches 'Series 51' options for Flying Spur

Rated 3 out of 53

Ben Miles, 11 November 2010 17:00

Bentley has announced a raft of new ‘Series 51’ upgrades (and a new infotainment system) for the Continental Flying Spur and Flying Spur Speed, helping to keep the pair feeling fresh before replacements arrive in a few years time. Series 51 designs have been an option on the Continental GT and GTC since 2009, but this will be the first time they’ve been offered ...

Brabus SV12 R Biturbo 800 (2010): world's fastest 4dr

Brabus SV12 R Biturbo 800 (2010): world's fastest 4dr

Rated 3 out of 53

Ben List, 25 October 2010 17:03

Warped Merc tuner Brabus has turned the latest S-class into the world’s most powerful and fastest saloon car. The new Brabus SV12 R Biturbo 800 takes the S600 and transforms it from discrete businessman cruiser to 800hp limousine bruiser. The 5.5-litre V12 has grown to 6.3 litres, and power increased to a heady 788bhp (800ps – hence the name), with ...

Porsche Panamera upgrades (2010) first details

Porsche Panamera upgrades (2010) first details

Rated 2 out of 52

Ben Foulds, 19 August 2010 17:30

The 493bhp Porsche Panamera Turbo is about to get even more powerful: Porsche has released details of a new range of upgrades available on the Panamera, including a £14k Powerkit pack. Let's start with the Porsche Panamera Turbo Powerkit. What do I get for my money? The Powerkit – as its name suggests – delivers an increase in power (and torque) over the standard car, and ...

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