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Rolls Royce Ghost II refined and modernised for 2024

The Rolls Royce Ghost II has been given a raft of updates aimed at upping the ante of craftsmanship and luxury.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

Surprise and delight as couple buys two Rolls Royces from Sandton dealer

Buying a new car can be a joyous occasion for many. But we can hardly imagine a feeling more satisfying than that experienced by this couple.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

Zuma’s ex son-in-law’s ‘financial difficulty’ emerges in Bentley, Ferrari, Rolls-Royce battle

Businessman and former Lembede Investment Holdings boss disputes that he owes R3. 24m for leasing three high-end vehicles

Sunday Independent News
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

It's only January, but parents should start saving for their child's matric dance

Parents who don’t want to disappoint their children will spend a lot of money to take care of the expensive costs associated with matric dances.

Business
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

Rolls-Royce delivers record number of cars, and bespoke commissions in 2023

New Rolls Royce CEO Chris Brownridge says he is taking over a company with strong foundations and a clear strategy for growth and development.

Motoring Industry News
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

ICYMI: Joburg mom checks 11-year-old son’s WhatsApps messages to discover he’s ‘buying’ a Rolls-Royce

And it’s not just any Rolls-Royce. It’s a Phantom Billionaire edition, an ‘outstanding limited edition of the Rolls-Royce Cullinan’.

Lifestyle Family Parenting
Marchelle Abrahams|Published

Rolls Royce La Rose Noire Droptail could be the most expensive new car in the world

Rolls Royce describes its latest coachbuilt creation, the La Rose Noire Droptail, as a dark, daring and dramatic coachbuilt masterpiece.

Motoring Industry News
Staff Reporter|Published

Here’s why Rolls-Royce chose to ‘extreme test’ its all-electric Spectre in South Africa

As the marque’s first EV, the Rolls-Royce Sceptre is being put through the company’s most rigorous testing programme ever, and South Africa forms an instrumental part of this.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

What recession? High demand sees Rolls-Royce set new sales record

The past year was a record one for Rolls-Royce, both in terms of sales and the value of bespoke commissions, which are becoming particularly popular in the Middle East.

Motoring Industry News
Motoring Staff|Published

Expensive cars and clothing - matric dances are eating into household budgets

Matric students are jumping onto the trend of turning up at their matric dances in flashy cars and designer threads, but with each passing year the clothing and cars are becoming more and more expensive.

Personal Finance My Money
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

Rolls Royce reveals its first electric car, complete with star-lit cabin

Rolls Royce has whipped the covers off its first battery-powered model, with many more set to follow.

Motoring Launches
Motoring Staff|Published

Rolls Royce Wraith and Dawn are no more as focus shifts to EV coupe

The Rolls Royce Wraith coupe and Dawn convertible are riding into the sunset, it has been reported.

Motoring Industry News
Motoring Staff|Published

New Spirit of Ecstasy: Rolls Royce mascot gets aerodynamic redesign

Exactly 111 years after the original Spirit of Ecstasy was conceived, Rolls Royce has given its famous bonnet ornament a complete redesign.

Motoring Industry News
Motoring Staff|Published

Rolls Royce previews first fully-electric car ahead of 2023 launch

You could argue that Rolls Royce and battery power were always destined to be a match made in heaven. But why has it taken so long for the prestigious British carmaker to go electric?

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

Watch VideoCoach builder reveals striking Lamborghini Aventador custom build

The first Aventador Era by Huber has just been delivered in the UK and it’s looking very, very purple. . .

Motoring Custom Cars
Pritesh Ruthun|Published

Hacker alert: Vehicle telematics insider shares key info on cyber crime and cars

Did you know that cyber criminals are able to hack into your tracking systems?

Motoring Industry News
Pritesh Ruthun|Published

NEW MODEL: Meet the electrifying 2021 Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid (V6 turbo)

With 400kW and 750Nm on tap from a petrol-electric drivetrain, the new Flying Spur Hybrid is ready to take flight

Motoring Launches
Pritesh Ruthun|Published

An all-electric car and a one-off Seoul-special heads to the Festival of Speed

KIA will be partaking in the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK this year to prove that its cars really have the go to match their show

Motoring Motorsport
Pritesh Ruthun|Published

Miss listening to your banging B&W system when you’re stuck at home?

You can now officially have B&W audio in your home, office, garage or gallery in South Africa

Motoring Industry News
Pritesh Ruthun|Published

MUST SEE: Hand-made Rolls Royce is ’one of the most remarkable cars ever in history’

A convertible Rolls-Royce with a back deck that opens up to reveal cocktail tables, fridges for champagne and a parasol matching the vehicle's baby blue colour scheme is now a reality - for one ultra-wealthy individual.

Motoring Industry News
Reuters|Published

Look what Mansory just did to the Rolls Royce Cullinan SUV

There are many words that you could use to describe Mansory’s custom creations, but subtle is not one of them.

Motoring Custom Cars
Jason Woosey|Published

You’re gonna make me cry: Justin Bieber gets emotional about new custom Rolls Royce

The one-off creation has been described as a futuristic, awe inspiring, daily drivable Rolls Royce unlike any other.

Motoring Custom Cars
Staff Reporter|Published

Watch VideoCheck out Justin Bieber’s bizarre new one-off Rolls Royce

West Coast Customs is famous for pimping people’s rides, and its latest creation is certainly a head-turner.

Motoring Custom Cars
Jason Woosey|Published

Rolls-Royce ‘Earth Car’ depicts the Middle East - as seen from space!

This bespoke Rolls-Royce Wraith is quite out of this world.

Motoring Launches
Jason Woosey|Published