Rolls Royce special edition sells out in 2 months

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The limited edition Rolls Royce Year of the Dragon Phantom has sold out in just two months.

The special edition Rolls Royce was priced at $1.2 million and created especially to commemorate the Chinese New Year of the Dragon, with the luxury Phantom proving to be a very popular choice amongst its Chinese customers despite its hefty price tag. The next year of the Dragon, according to the Chinese calendar, isn’t until 2024, which may have contributed to the rush on this particular special edition.

The top spec Phantom is sold in a unique shade of maroon and decorated with gold detailing including ornate dragons to tie in with the theme of the special edition. The vehicle has the option to be customised further to each individual customer’s requirements with personalised embroidery on the upholstery, drinks cabinets and even specialised picnic baskets.

According to the luxury car manufacturer, their range of highly bespoke vehicles are always strong sellers within the Chinese market as the car maker has found that the opportunity for personalisation is highly attractive to its customers in China.

While Rolls Royce predicts a successful year in 2012 with plans to open more dealerships in China to add to its current range of 14 showrooms in the country, the high end car manufacturer is unsure on whether they’ll be able to match the record breaking sales figures of 2011.

David Beckham replacing his Roll Royce Phantom with a Ghost

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World famous footballer, David Beckham, is selling his limited edition black Rolls Royce Phantom in order to make way for another luxury vehicle, a Rolls Royce Ghost.

The former England skipper bought the Rolls Royce Drophead Phantom Coupé in 2008 paying £350,000 for the limited edition black vehicle and spending several thousand of pounds again having the state of the art convertible customised.

The footballer is believed to have overseen the entire customisation of the Phantom, adding blacked out tinted windows, 24 alloy wheels, wood decking, and even having the iconic symbol that rides on the bonnet of every Rolls Royce, the Spirit of Ecstasy, painted black to match the rest of the car, creating a truly unique vehicle. Due to the Phantom’s unmistakable look, the Rolls Royce became a famous car in Hollywood where the Beckham family currently live.

However it seems the Beckham clan are looking for their next Rolls Royce fix, with David reportedly on the waiting list for a brand new Rolls Royce Ghost.

Only last week, specialist Rolls Royce car rental provider, RentaRoller.co.uk reported a upturn in the fortunes of the Rolls Royce Ghost as the private hire firm had experienced an increase in the number of enquiries and bookings for the Ghost which lead RentaRoller.co.uk to predict that the Rolls Royce Ghost will become the wedding car of 2012.

Limo Broker also boasts a stunning range of Rolls Royce vehicles for hire in all parts of the UK; take your pick from the immaculate Rolls Royce Phantom, the Drophead Phantom and the Rolls Royce Ghost, all of which are available for hire for a range of occasions.

Rolls Royce celebrates record number of sales in 2011

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Rolls Royce are celebrating this week after recent sales figures for the previous year showed that the luxury car manufacturer had sold a total of 3,538 vehicles over the course of 2011 signalling a new record for the renowned car makers.

The sales figures are the highest Rolls Royce has achieved in its 107 year history, with China being revealed as the biggest consumer of Rolls Royce cars in the last year, beating the US which had been the largest market for the car manufacturer since 2003 when the Phantom was first launched. The UK was revealed as the third biggest market for Rolls Royce throughout 2001, following behind China and the USA.

The recent statistics published by Rolls Royce showed that sales in the Pacific and Asia grew by 47% over the course of 2011, with business in the UK rising by 30%. The luxury brand credited its flagship model, the Rolls Royce Phantom, and the Rolls Royce Ghost, for helping to attract sales over the course of the last 12 months.

Sales for these vehicles, with the Ghost boasting a starting price of £165,000, were 31% higher in 2011 compared to the previous year, outstripping the previous record set in 1978 and the success of the popular model of the time, the Silver Shadow ll.

Rolls Royce are looking to capitalise on this success further in 2012 with plans to break into new markets including South America, develop its product range, and also to expand its existing plant at Goodwood in West Sussex.

Rentaroller.co.uk pits the Rolls Royce Phantom against the Rolls Royce Ghost

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As experts in the provision of Rolls Royce hire, Rentaroller.co.uk have pitted two of their most highly sought after models against each other in a bid to find the ultimate Rolls Royce model.

While the Rolls Royce Phantom may seem to have a distinct advantage as the luxury car maker’s flagship model, the Rolls Royce Ghost more than holds its own in the luxury chauffeur driven car hire market appealing especially to busy executives and corporate clients due to its compact design.

The Rolls Royce made its official debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show and was marketed as a more “measured” and “realistic car” in comparison to the mighty Rolls Royce Phantom. The Ghost got its name as a nod to an earlier model, the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost, which was first built by the company back in 1906.

The Rolls Royce Phantom was been around slightly longer having been first introduced by the luxury car manufacturer in 2003. The Phantom is available as a 4-door sedan and also a 2-door Drophead Phantom convertible model, both of which are available to hire through rentaroller.co.uk.

According to the Rolls Royce limo hire provider, the Phantom is often the first choice for couples looking for a stylish wedding car as the extended wheelbase provides extra onboard space which is often required for wedding day transportation either to transport extra member of the bridal party or to accommodate a bride with a large princess style dress. The Phantom also boasts a definite wow factor with an imposing and almost majestic presence which is especially fitting for a wedding.

What are your thoughts on the Rolls Royce Phantom versus the Rolls Royce Ghost? Is the Rolls Royce Phantom the ultimate modern wedding car while the Rolls Royce Ghost is the perfect chauffeur driven ride for airport transfers and corporate clients? Drop us a line in the comments box below and let us know what you think on the subject.

Mobility scooter transformed into Thunderbirds inspired Rolls Royce

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A grandfather from Worcestershire hit the headlines last week after he debuted his pimped up mobility scooter which he’d lovingly transformed into a Thunderbirds inspired Rolls Royce complete with a Lady Penelope lookalike doll.

Brian Vann from Evesham transformed his regular mobility scooter especially for a cancer charity race after his wife passed away following a battle with the illness back in 2010. The 74-year-old crafted the silver car from cardboard and foil, completing the iconic Rolls Royce look with his own Spirit of Ecstasy created from a Barbie doll and a life size doll in the passenger seat as his own Lady Penelope.

The retired construction worker said he got a picture of the original Thunderbirds car and worked from that to craft his own unique version of the much loved car. The granddad had some help from a couple of friends who made the Lady Penelope doll which rides alongside Mr Vann in the scooter.

The transformation for the 10mph scooter took its inspiration from the legendary 1960’s TV show, thunderbirds, with Mr Vann taking on the role of the chauffeur in his very own Rolls Royce style mobility scooter.

As well as crafting his own Thunderbirds car, the 74-year-old also created his own Batmobile earlier in the year which he spent several weeks making from scratch.

New Rolls Royce car hire website Rent-a-Roller launched today

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A brand new website dealing specifically in chauffeur driven hire of Rolls Royce models has celebrated is grand launch today. The sleek new website for Rent-a-Roller features high quality images, exclusive video clips and an easy to navigate lay out making it easier than ever to track down a Rolls Royce hire service.

As experts in the provision of chauffeur driven Rolls Royce hire throughout the UK, Rent-a-Roller are able to offer a rental services across an enviable range of immaculate Rolls Royce vehicles including the very latest models, right through to vintage Rolls Royce cars in pristine condition, so whatever your reason for hiring a Rolls Royce, whatever your budget, you’ll find a service which ticks all of your boxes when you log onto Rent-a-Roller.

Whether you’re looking for a wedding car with the wow factor, or an impressive chauffeur car for an airport transfer or for travel to a red carpet event, or perhaps you want to surprise a friend or loved one on their birthday with a ride in an exclusive Rolls Royce limo, the people at Rent-a-Roller are the specialists so you won’t find a better service anywhere else.

Rent-a-Roller boast an enviable fleet of stunning Rolls Royce models including the very latest additions to the luxury brand including brand new Rolls Royce Ghost and Rolls Royce Phantom models as well as the stunning Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead.

If it’s a classic Rolls Royce you’re looking for then you’re in luck as Rent-a-Roller has access to an immaculately maintained fleet of pristine classic models including the Rolls Royce Silver Cloud, the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow and the Silver Dawn to name just a handful of their popular classic cars.

Take a look at the brand new website and let and request your free quote for chauffeur driven Rolls Royce hire today.

The Limo Broker winners from the Transport Broker Awards revealed

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This weekend saw the third annual Transport Broker Awards take place at the prestigious St David’s Hotel and Spa in Cardiff Bay, and now Limo Broker News is delighted to bring you the full run down of the limo hire providers who triumphed at this year’s event.

The awards were split into two sections for Regional and National awards. Kicking off with the regional accolades, the first trophy of the night for Limo Broker agents was handed to Millennium, with Clyde Valley being named in second place for Agent of the Year in the North East and Scotland category.

Next up was the award for Agent of the Year for the North West. Lady Jayne took home the title this year for Limo Broker, with Limo Scene and Wedding Cars named in second place. Agent of the Year for the Midlands went to SV Limos, with Manns Limos coming in as runner up, while Agent of the Year for the South West, South East and London was named as Wild Stretch, with High Profile Limos in second place. Agent of the Year for Wales and the West Country was Elite Limos, followed by Awesome Limos in second place, and Agent of the Year for Ireland was Keith Limos, with 3D Limos as runner up.

Moving onto the National Limo Broker Awards, the gong for Best Fleet was awarded to Prestige Limos, and the best Customer Service award was presented to SV Limos. The award for Best Wedding Car/ Chauffeur Car was given to Manns Limos for their Phantom Ghost, while the Best Limousine accolade was handed to Prestige Limo for their one-of-a-kind Ferrari Limo. The big award of the night for Agent of the Year was won by Absolute Style Limos.

Exclusive photos from the awards ceremony will be published online within the coming week. This year’s event had a Las Vegas theme so the night took on a glamorous look with dancing show girls, roulette tables in the mini casino, and elaborate pink feather table decorations and DJs provided by Kudos Music.

Rolls Royce gives biggest hint yet that electric limo is on the way

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Luxury car manufacturer Rolls Royce has given its biggest hint yet that an electric model is in the pipeline.

There has been mounting speculation for some two years that Rolls Royce were secretly developing technology for use in a green limo, possibly powered by electric or via fuel-cell technology.

Before Christmas the Rolls Royce chief executive Torsten Mueller-Oetvoes indicated that the car maker was in the process of looking into a variety of options with a view to creating an eco-Rolls Royce as he said an “experimental” model would be a “good idea.”

Rolls Royce’s parent company, BMW, is due to unveil their state of the art green technology for low emission vehicles next year. The new green models will be showcased at the London 2012 Olympics where they will be used to chauffeur VIP guests at the Games. Rolls Royce may well follow suit and plan to debut their green limo at the 2012 Olympic Games for maximum exposure.

The £300,000 Rolls Royce Phantom the luxury car maker’s flagship vehicle and offers a fuel consumption rate of 15 miles to the gallon. Whether the top name car manufacturer can create a vehicle with the same finesse and performance ability as the Phantom, but coupled with green electric energy, is something the motoring world is eagerly anticipating.

Oasis Limousines win Best Wedding Car with their Rolls Royce Phantom

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Oasis Limousines won their second award of the night at last weekends Transport Broker Awards when they took home the trophy for Best Wedding Car, as well as the title of Best Limo Hire Company in the North West.

There was fierce competition for the award for Best Wedding Car with the biggest limo hire companies from across the UK all vying for the national award. Las Vegas Limousine’s white Bentley Arnage was nominated along with a vintage car from Limo Scene and Wedding Cars, the classic Beauford.

But the brand spanking new white Rolls Royce Phantom from Oasis Limousines came out on top. A new, but very popular addition to the fleet, the Phantom has already had a very busy wedding season this year, and bookings for as far ahead as 2012 are already being taken. So if you have your eye on this exquisite vehicle for your big day, you’d better get in their quick as demand is high for this prestigious car of which there are only a handful available for hire in the country.

The new wedding limo was bought direct from Rolls Royce and is fully equipped with all of the latest gadgets to ensure a relaxing and luxurious ride on the big day. With sumptuous leather upholstery and a champagne bar plus a state of the art entertainment system, no bride or groom could want for more on their special occasion.

Congratulations to Oasis Limousines on their award-winning wedding car.

Double win for Absolute Style Limousines Ltd as they are named Best Limo Hire Company and Best in London

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Absolute Style Limousines were one of the big winners of the night at last weekends Transport Broker Awards ceremony as they won the big award of the evening, for Best Limo Hire Company, and the prize for Best Limo Hire Company in London.

There was some seriously hot competition in the running for the national award for the Best Limo Company with businesses from across the UK all vying for the top prize. However Absolute Style Limos were singled out by the Limo Broker judging panel after delivering an impeccable standard of limo hire over the last 12 months.

With one of the finest selections of stretch limos in the country, plus a whole host of other exquisite vehicles such as the Rolls Royce Phantom, the super stretch Excursion and some of the most exciting hummers around, Absolute Style more than live up to their name.

The high level of professionalism displayed by Absolute Style Limos also impressed the Limo Broker staff and bosses over the last year, with the company receiving glowing reports from customers who’ve travelled with Absolute Style.

With 12 years worth of experience in the limo hire industry and an impressive collection of vehicles under their belt, Absolute Style are one of the most established limo operators in the UK. All chauffeurs are CRB checked and customer satisfaction is paramount to the company. This attention to detail has helped Absolute Style Limos become one of the front runners in the business, and a very worthy winner of both awards.