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Rolls-Royce Ghost Diva by Fenice Milano

There's good taste and then there's over-the-top opulence. Rolls-Royce manages to tread that fine line carefully, but Fenice Milano is here to take it over the top. Based on the Rolls-Royce Ghost, Fenice's Diva edition decks out the hood, grille, side sills, wing mirrors and more in 24-karat gold, repeating the treatment inside the cabin which is also "treated" to leather, Alcantara microsuede and teak veneer trim. All that, plus the reassurance that no one would ever accuse you of being possessed of such a gauche sense as good taste.

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Rolls-Royce White Ghost by Mansory

by Noah Joseph (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

Over the past few years, Mansory hasn't exactly earned a reputation for subtlety, its creations as outlandish as Liberace in a house of mirrors. Its latest creation, by comparison, looks relatively tasteful.

Based on the Rolls-Royce Ghost, Mansory's White Ghost features a number of visual and performance enhancements, from the body kit and wheels to a 66-horsepower boost from the V12 engine for 629 overall. The interior is a bit gaudier than the standard Rolls, but downright tame by Mansory standards. Try not to like it too much, though: only three of this special edition will be made, each carrying a $152k premium... that's over the price of the factory-fresh Ghost itself.

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Rolls-Royce Riding Ghost Wave to Massive Sales Increase

by Jeremy Korzeniewski (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

Rolls-Royce is reporting sales of 678 automobiles through the first five months of 2010. Although that might not sound like a lot of vehicles at first blush, it represents a 146-percent increase over the same period a year ago. Company head Torsten Müller-Ötvös expects sales to continue in their upward path throughout the remainder of the year, saying that the automaker will post figures "at least double the volume of last year."

While the slight uptick in the global economy may have something to do with the sales resurgence, the real driving force behind the increase is the new Ghost model for 2010. With a base price of around $250,000, the Ghost represents a substantial savings over the revered Phantom, which starts at some $380,000 and quickly rises from there. And while the Ghost may be less expensive than its big brother, there's no doubt that it is every bit the exclusive luxury ride that its new owners will expect.

Gallery: Frankfurt 2009: Rolls-Royce Ghost

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Red Dot Design Award Honors Luxury Automobiles

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Every year an international jury of experts assembles for the annual Red Dot design awards. Considered one of the most prestigious prizes in product design, awards are handed out each year to designs that stand out above the rest.

This year's list of award winners includes more than 1000 recipients – far too many to list here – divided between honorable mentions, the basic Red Dot award and the Best of the Best category for those truly exceptional designs. Among this year's recipients are a host of luxury automobiles, but only three won the venerable Best of the Best: the Rolls-Royce Ghost, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG and the Peugeot RCZ. All three are luxury cars with very different design philosophies and body styles, but the good people at Red Dot evidently felt they each deserved special recognition.

Gallery: Frankfurt 2009: Rolls-Royce Ghost

Gallery: Frankfurt 2009: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Gallery: Frankfurt 2009: Peugeot RCZ

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Rolls-Royce to Present new Coupe, Convertible and Limousine Based on the Ghost

by Noah Joseph (RSS feed) —

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If the introduction of the new Ghost saloon (pictured above) got you excited for the prospect of a slightly more affordable Rolls-Royce, we've got even better news for you. Reports indicate that the ultra-luxury brand is planning several derivatives from the Ghost family.

Among the expansion, we can expect a coupe, a convertible and even a long-wheelbase limousine version. Rolls is expected to unveil each in concept form over the course of the next few years before introducing the production versions, which could very well revive old nameplates like the Corniche convertible, so stay tuned.

Gallery: Frankfurt 2009: Rolls-Royce Ghost

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Porsche, Rolls-Royce, Jaguar, BMW and Infiniti Modifications from Wald International

by Noah Joseph (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

One at a time, fellas. That's how most aftermarket tuners approach their projects. But not Wald International. The Japanese tuning house is launching a new line of modifications for some of the most eminently desirable luxury sedans and "four door coupes" on the market, all at once.

Included in the line-up are none other than the Porsche Panamera, Jaguar XJ, BMW 7 Series, Infiniti M and the Rolls-Royce Ghost, just for good measure. Little in the way of details have been announced, but from the images you can see in the gallery below, it appears Wald has fitted each with new front bumpers, side skirts, spoilers and wheels mounted to lowered suspensions.

Gallery: Luxury Sedans by Wald International

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2009 Frankfurt Auto Show: Rolls-Royce Ghost

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If you want to be driven around in a Rolls-Royce, the Phantom is the car for you. But if you want a Rolls-Royce saloon in which to drive yourself around, you'll want the Ghost. Closely mirroring the 200EX concept car which the most prestigious of motor marques unveiled at the Geneva show this past March, the new Ghost is smaller, more nimble and more powerful than the big limousine under which it slots in the company's range, to say nothing of the two-door Phantom Coupe and convertible Phantom Drophead Coupe variations.

Compared to the Phantom sedan, the Ghost is nearly a foot and a half shorter but offers over a hundred more horsepower than its bigger brother. But don't let its size fool you: the Ghost is all Rolls, and packs all the finest touches you'd expect from Goodwood's finest. It even has the rear-hinged rear doors with the hidden umbrella compartment, opening up on a luxurious cabin of soft leather, thick carpets and lacquered wood veneers. It's the Rolls-Royce for the next decade, and we got a closer look at the Frankfurt Auto Show where the new Rolls was unveiled for the first time in production spec. See for yourself in the gallery below.

Gallery: Frankfurt 2009: Rolls-Royce Ghost

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Officially, official: 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost [w/VIDEO]

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Rolls-Royce Ghost - click above for a high res image gallery

The new Rolls-Royce Ghost serves to demonstrate that everything is relative. While the Ghost is less large and massive then the Phantom, at 17.7 feet long it is by no means small. In spite a slightly smaller displacement at 6.6-liters, the Ghost's all-new V12 engine takes advantage of the latest technology that it afforded to it by being part of the BMW family to produce far more power than the Phantom. Two turbochargers and direct fuel injection allow the new engine to produce 563 hp and 575 lb-ft of torque.

A look inside tells that unlike the Phantom this is a car meant to appeal as much to the driver as the rear seat passengers. The more supportive front seats and thicker rimmed steering wheel imply a driver might actually want to take advantage of the 4.7 second 0-60 acceleration.

But this is of course a Rolls so rear seat occupants are still coddled in a lounge style seat with power closing coach doors. Within the doors themselves, the Ghost retains the umbrellas found in the Phantom so that no one ever has to get wet. The Ghost is expected to be priced between €200,000 and €300,000 before taxes when it goes on sale.

The full press release is after the jump.

[Source: Rolls-Royce]

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Visualize Your Wheels on Rolls-Royce's 200EX Website

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If you've been getting anxious for Rolls-Royce to get its highly anticipated upcoming "junior" model on the market already, here's something to keep you occupied in the meantime. Rolls unveiled the 200EX concept to forecast the upcoming Ghost model at the Geneva auto show this past March, but while the production model isn't anticipated to debut until the Frankfurt show this coming September, the company has already launched an online configurator on its website to let prospective customers and curious enthusiasts alike play around with the various color and trim options likely to appear on the production version. Called the "visualizer", the website allows you to select from a palette of exterior paint colors, interior leather trims, dashboard wood veneers and even the brushed aluminum front bonnet trim. Not quite as exciting as pulling up at the hottest new club or restaurant in a Rolls-Royce of your own, but it will help you imagine it.

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Sad Ghost Salt and Pepper Shakers

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Ghosts are supposed to be scary, especially this time of year, but these little salt and pepper shakers are anything but. Designer Marcel Dzama must have had some reason in mind as far as why these little guys are crying, and although I think they're super cute I would probably not have them in my own home because it would bug me that they're upset all the time (silly, I know!).

The Sad Ghost Salt and Pepper Shakers are porcelain, measure 3" high, and go for $75.

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Louis Ghost Chair

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The infamous white (or green) plastic lawn chair finally gets a face lift, and from Phillipe Starck no less. That may or may not have been his intention, but it's what I think of when I see the Louis Ghost Chair. Visibly inspired by the classic Louis XVI armchair, it takes that look and reduces it to simpler shapes and lines. Created from a single mold of transparent polycarbonate, the chairs are a little less intrusive visually than their not-as-classy colored cousins (they may not even admit to being related!) but do share some family traits, such as being easy to clean (just wipe with a damp cloth), suitable for indoors or out, and stackable for storage. £150.

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Ghost Clock

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A play on a nineteenth century mantle clock, the Ghost Clock does not quite have the traditional, ornate carvings that characterize pieces from that era. Instead, it has the design etched in clear glass and suspended above the the clock mechanism. It is available in two sizes, small with chrome clockwork and large with brass clockwork. In both sizes, it retains a bit of that old-fashioned elegance with a modern twist. Price: $145

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