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Mini to Use Rolls Royce-Prepped Goodwood as a Sub-brand for Bespoke Models
In the same way the John Cooper Works moniker designates high-performance models, Mini plans to use the Goodwood name as a sub-brand for high-end luxury versions of its cars. According to British magazine Autocar, which quotes sources from within the company, the Goodwood badge will be used on luxurious, bespoke Minis just like the JCW badge is put on its high-performance models. The first model of the Goodwood line is the “Mini Inspired by Goodwoodâ€, which made its world premiere at the Shanghai auto show. The car is essentially a Cooper S that sports unique styling cues and trim options designed “in close collaboration†with Rolls-Royce. The name itself pays tribute to Rolls-Royce's headquarters, while the Shanghai unveiling signals the importance of the Chinese market for very expensive Minis.
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Rolls-royce Builds Rugby-themed Bespoke Wraith
Rolls-Royce has unveiled the ‘Wraith – History of Rugby’, a unique creation from the company’s Bespoke Design Studio in Goodwood. Read more »...
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New Rolls-royce Ghost Alpine Trial Centenary Collection Looks Back 100 Years For Inspiration
Premium automakers are well aware of the fact that affluent Chinese customers have a thing for special edition models, which is why you'll be seeing plenty of them at the Auto China 2013 in Shanghai. Rolls-Royce, of course, is no stranger to limited...
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Geneva Preshow: Rolls Royce Phantom 102ex With Full-electric Drive
Rolls Royce will be showcasing a one-off, fully electric powered Phantom at the Geneva Motor Show on 1 March 2011. The British automaker said the car will serve as a working test bed to explore the feasibility of battery-powered Rolls Royce models in...
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Mini Rolls Royce Edition Scooped But Report Claims It Won't Go On Sale
Talk about a 'hot and cold shower' story... Just as we were getting ready to post the first photos of the rumored MINI Rolls Royce limited edition model that appeared on the 'Total Mini' forum, we discovered a report from the MINI-loving...
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Rolls Royce To Increase Workforce By 50% Mainly Due To The New Ghost
In spite of the financial crisis that has cost thousands of jobs in the auto sector, British luxury carmaker Rolls Royce is planning to increase its manufacturing workforce by 50 per cent. More than 150 new jobs are being created by the BMW Group owned...
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