News on Rolls-Royce plc

Key Democratic lawmaker Murtha in hospital

2010-02-22T12:39:45Z

<div><p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Rep. John Murtha, the powerful Pennsylvania Democrat who heads the House Defense Appropriations subcommittee, was in the intensive care unit at a Virginia hospital on Tuesday after complications related to gall bladde...

Rolls-Royce aims to triple Asia sales in 2010

2010-02-22T17:00:56Z

<div><p>Luxury automaker Rolls-Royce is defying the gloomy economic mood, forecasting Asian sales to triple to 450 vehicles this year and opening a new dealership in Malaysia.</p><p>The firm said it is expecting strong interest in its new lower-cost Ghost model, a snip at 250,000 dollars plus taxes, and pent-up demand from last year...

Used Rolls Royce - The Phantom Drophead Coupe

2010-02-23T00:47:44Z

The 2008 Phantom Drophead Coupe is a sight to behold. The Rolls Royce originally previewed at the Detroit Auto show in 2007, and the new version embodies the majority of the stylistic qualities of past Rolls Royce cars. Wooden surfac...

Used Rolls Royce - Buying a Used Phantom

2010-02-23T00:47:45Z

The new Phantom?s have been described by Rolls-Royce as their car for the 21st Century. The name has been around since the early 20th century, having two series in Rolls 100 year history, but now they have updated the series for a modern market. Whether you?re a fan of the brand or not, you can?t help but admire the cars they produce. The Phantom?s have several types which cater to certain purposes; the Phantom, Phantom Family, Pha...

Used Rolls Royce - Renting For Special Occasions

2010-02-23T00:47:50Z

When you hear the name Rolls-Royce, an expectation of luxury unconsciously comes with it. This is due to the company having supplied exactly this over the years. If you?re on the school run, driving to work, maybe your train goes past a main road or you spy a Rolls-Royce alongside your more functional car, you automatically envy the owner being able to afford it, whether you want one or not. But what is it about Rolls-Royce that ma...

Used Rolls Royce - The Silver Sedan

2010-02-23T00:47:53Z

If you?re one of the lucky folks who are able to afford a Rolls Royce brand new, then I don?t think you?ll care what I think. However if you?re like the rest of us and envy those who can, waiting for a used Royce to come up online that is within your price range, then you might be more receptive. The modern Rolls Royce Silver Sedan is a series of cars between 1998 and 2003, that in my opinion is even better than Rolls Royce more fa...

Asia's luxury car market 'picking up': Rolls-Royce

2010-02-24T02:44:47Z

<div><p>Rolls-Royce said Friday the market for its super-luxury cars was picking up dramatically across Asia as the effects of the global financial crisis recede.</p><p>"We're fast coming out of the financial crisis and China and India look like they will le...

Rolls-Royce says Asia's luxury car market picking up

2010-02-24T02:44:48Z

<div><p>Rolls-Royce said on Friday the market for its ultra-luxury cars is picking up dramatically across Asia as the effects of the global financial crisis recede.</p><p>"We're fast coming out of the financial crisis and China and India look like they will ...

Rolls-Royce wins £1.2 bln worth of orders

2010-02-24T04:56:54Z

<div><p>British aircraft-engine maker Rolls-Royce said on Monday that it had secured orders worth two billion dollars (1.2 billion pounds) from Air China and Ethiopian Airlines.</p><p>The group had already announced both orders on the first day of ...

Britain's Rolls-Royce gets $2 bln in orders

2010-02-24T04:57:34Z

<div><p>British aircraft-engine maker Rolls-Royce said on Monday that it had secured orders worth two billion dollars (1.33 billion euros) from Air China and Ethiopian Airlines.</p><p>The London-listed group had already announced both orders on the...

the good life

2009-11-08T17:46:24Z

Rolls Royce 'The Good Life' music video shoot with artist Donnie Athens at a private residence Calabasa, California - 07.11.09

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michael jackson exhibit

2009-10-27T11:46:40Z

Rolls Royce Michael Jackson's "This Is It" Exhibition at the O2 Arena London, England-26.10.09 Credit: (Mandatory): WENN.com

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Obama to sign defense bill on Wednesday

2010-02-24T14:13:56Z

<div><p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will sign the 2010 defense authorization bill on Wednesday, the White House said on Tuesday.</p><p>Obama had said yesterday he would sign the measure at some point this week. The bill authorizes Pentagon op...

Congress Weapons

2009-10-08T13:31:22Z

File - In this Feb. 5, 2009 photo, Jean Lyndon-Rodgers, president at GE Aviation, and Mark Rhodes, Senior VP at Rolls-Royce, right, talk as they stand near the F136 jet engine on a test stand at the GE Aviation facility in Evendale, Ohio. The new engine is being developed to power the F-35...

Companies probe A380 airliner problem

2010-02-25T01:32:12Z

<div><p>Singapore Airlines and British manufacturer Rolls Royce said Monday they were probing an engine problem in one of the carrier's A380 planes that led it to abort a passenger flight after take-off.</p><p>"We are in the process of examining the problem," said Singapore Airlines spokesman Jerry Seah...

Rolls-Royce expanding fuel cell research in Ohio

2010-02-25T04:18:43Z

<div id="subtitle">Rolls-Royce expanding fuel cell research in Ohio, move expected to create about 60 jobs</div><div><p>Rolls-Royce says it is expanding its fuel cell research division in Ohio.</p><p>Company officials say they will invest $3 million in processing and testing equipment at Rolls-Royce 'Ghost' after it's Asia Pacific unveiling, Hong Kong, China, 17 September 2009. Aimed primarily at the next generation of young up-and-coming tycoons in Asia, the Rolls-Royce 'Ghost' luxury four door saloon will retail for under HKD5million (Euro438,000.00) and can...

The hood ornament of a Rolls Royce Phantom is seen at a launching ceremony of the new Rolls Royce Ghost in Hong Kong

2009-09-17T03:11:24Z

The hood ornament of a Rolls Royce Phantom is seen at a launching ceremony of the new Rolls Royce Ghost in Hong Kong September 17, 2009. Hong Kong has one of the higest number of Rolls Royce per capita, according to the luxury car manufacturer's Asia Pacific Coporate Communication Manager Hal Serudin. REUTERS/Bobby Yip (Rolls Royce Ghost at a launching ceremony in Hong Kong September 17, 2009. Hong Kong has one of the highest number of Rolls Royce per capita, according to the luxury car manufacturer's Asia Pacific Coporate Communication Manager Hal Serudin. REUTERS/Bobby Yip (CHINA POLITICS BUSINESS TRANSPORT)...

HONG KONG-TRANSPORT-ROLLS-ROYCE

2009-09-17T02:56:37Z

Models stand next to a Rolls Royce 'Ghost' in Hong Kong on September 17, 2009. The company was previewing its new four door saloon for the first time in Asia. The car can reach 60mph in 4.7 seconds and has a price tag under 5,000,000 HKD (641,000 USD). AFP PHOTO/ Mike CLARKE (Photo credit should read MIKE CLARKE/AFP/