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Times
05-07-2025
- Automotive
- Times
Rolls-Royce is winning over the rich with its Black Badge cars
The Rolls-Royce 'Black Badge' range may have realised its true 'dark alter ego' potential. Say hello to the Black Badge Spectre: at 659bhp, it's the brand's most powerful car, complete with an 'Infinity' button that sends the vehicle almost into warp speed. Black Badge is a sub-brand of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. Launched in 2021, it features faster, darker and more dynamic traits, with dark alter ego being official Rolls terminology to describe the luxurious, silent, electrically powered Spectre now in front of me, with a starting price of about £350,000. Many other Black Badge cars will be enhanced to the tune of £100,000 or more, with an array of 'personalisation' for the well-heeled customer. Aside from offering top-of-the-line specs and customisation, Black Badge Rolls can be distinguished by their logo: a reversal of the R-R symbol, with silver letters on a black background, instead of the other way around.
Forbes
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
Rolls-Royce Celebrates 100 Years Of Craftsmanship In Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs isn't Paris or London, but for one slow, high-altitude week, it crackled with elegance and low-octane nostalgia as Rolls-Royce Motor Cars North America hosted the 2025 Owners' Club Annual Meet. Rolls-Royce Ghost series RR Over 75 motorcars showed up—each one a nod to the past or a wink from the future—drawing a line from the original Silver Ghosts to the gleaming beasts of today. For one glittery, immaculate week, it became the holy ground for chrome, leather, and the low, slow hum of a century's worth of Rolls-Royces They came from all corners, these Ghosts and Phantoms, to celebrate something no one dares say out loud anymore: permanence. Rolls-Royce 100th birthday gathering RR The Ghost Series II and Cullinan Series II made their first North American showing, parked in reverence beside their ancestors. A 2025 Phantom, the eighth in its bloodline, stood regally beside a Phantom I and Phantom III, like an oil painting brought to life. You didn't need a museum in this case. The museum was right in front of you. 'Seventy percent of Rolls-Royce commissions are still on the road,' said Jon Colbeth, President & CEO of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars North America in a statement. 'That's not luck. That's legacy.' A vintage Rolls-Royce RR The new Ghost, with its 6.75-liter twin-turbo V12, satellite-aided transmission, and Planar Suspension System, glides like it knows where it's going—even if you don't. Inside, it's stitched with 2.2 million threads and a Spirit of Ecstasy clock ticking in a hush. Meanwhile, the Cullinan Series II rolled in with 23-inch wheels and a glowing fascia of city lights, claiming SUV dominance without ever raising its voice. They're machines, sure. But they're also monuments. Rolls-Royce 100-year anniversary RR The Phantom, now 100 years old, wasn't just a car on display—it was an altar. This wasn't a dealership display, luring possible new customers. From Charles Rolls and Henry Royce in 1904 to these tech-rich titans today, the message hasn't changed - this is the top. Even a ride to the supermarket is an event. You could feel it in the dry mountain air—that quiet hum of purpose, of time passing through a V12. Each car a cathedral. Despite being slightly under the weather at this gathering, two rides knocked me out of the proverbial park during a quick ride up to (almost) the top of Pikes Peak. 2025 Rolls-Royce gathering RR It may, of course, seem childish, but 'I liked the purple one.' The Cullinan, that is. We took a spirited drive up the mountain, stepping on the corners where safe and waving at the folks in their Jeeps and 4Runners by the side of the road, who gaped. The drive was only 15 minutes, but wow. Here are some things to know about both rides. One doesn't want to dwell on price, but at the same time it's what people want to know, so here it is. 2025 RR Cullinan RR 2025 Rolls-Royce Cullinan (The Purple One) Total MSRP (with options): $572,550 Gas Guzzler Tax: $2,600 Engine: 6.75L V12 twin-turbocharged Transmission: 8-speed automatic w/ Satellite Aided Transmission Fuel Economy: 14 mpg combined (12 city / 19 hwy) Main Color: Twilight Purple — $48,075 23-inch Part-Polished Wheels — $13,100 Shooting Star Headliner — $4,725 Rear Massage Seats — $8,550 Rear Ventilated Seats — $2,125 Heated Passenger Surround — $3,850 Rear Theatre Configuration — $8,975 Rolls-Royce Bespoke Audio System — $13,100 Picnic Tables — $4,150 Fixed Rear Center Console — $4,600 Coloured Instrument Dials (Amethyst Purple) — $3,725 Duality Twill Fabric (Lilac) — $1,325 Dynamic Bespoke Clock — $4,600 Illuminated Fascia — $17,000 Extended Veneers, Veneered Steering Spokes — $8,600 total Thicker Two-Tone Steering Wheel (Tailored Purple) — $3,500 Signature Key (Tailored Purple) — $1,225 I didn't get behind the wheel of the other Rolls I saw that knocked me out - the Ghost Black Badge - but I did ride in the back. The entire inside was a bright, vivid blue, as blue as Sinatra's eyes except a bit more 'brightness and saturation.' It was the perfect balance of deep, rich color, but not sickly sweet. 2025 Rolls-Royce Ghost JMax 2025 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge – Key Highlights Total MSRP (with options): $533,925 Gas Guzzler Tax: $2,600 Fuel Economy: 14 mpg combined (12 city / 19 hwy) Engine: 6.75L V12 twin-turbocharged Transmission: 8-speed automatic with Satellite Aided Shifting Main Color: Galileo Blue (Special Order) Cost of Paint Alone: $11,175 Black Brake Calipers: $1,800 Single Coachline (Black): $2,050 Shooting Star Headliner ($4,800) Contrast Seat Piping (Charles Blue) Central Cool Chamber (Refrigerated console) Illuminated Black Badge Treadplates ($2,750) Rolls-Royce Bespoke Audio System ($11,425) 2025 Rolls-Royce Ghost Interior RR Happy birthday, Rolls-Royce.
Al Bawaba
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- Al Bawaba
Rolls-royce Motor Cars Authorises Dealership In Iraq
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Middle East & Africa has announced the appointment of Al Uroush Automotive Limited as an official dealer to be based in Iraq. The showroom is expected to open in early 2026 and will be named Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Iraq. It will be fully designed in Rolls-Royce's new visual identity, so that clients can be welcomed to experience the brand in a contemporary, modern space which also incorporates cutting-edge digital technology. Clients can soon visit a temporary facility offering the Rolls-Royce model portfolio, explore accessories, and have access to ownership services. 'Establishing Rolls-Royce's presence in Iraq for the first time is a significant milestone; Iraq is seeing increasing demand for luxury goods, and we are proud to be a part of that journey. Our investment here will bring unparalleled craftsmanship and Bespoke capabilities to a discerning clientele, as we introduce the Home of Rolls-Royce in a space that embodies the spirit of Rolls-Royce, reaffirming our position as a true House of Luxury.' James Crichton, Regional Director of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Middle East & Africa 'Iraq is a country with rich heritage, evolving aspirations and a growing appetite for luxury, a fitting place for an iconic brand with a deep heritage of its own like Rolls-Royce. We are honoured to be the authorised dealer for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars where we aim to embody the brand values underpinned by exceptional craftsmanship and an exceptional client experience. We look forward to welcoming clients and offering them closer access to the unique world of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars with its highly personalised Bespoke luxury experiences and unique, handcrafted products.' Dr. Sabah A. L. Salem, CEO of Al Uroush Automotive Limited
