Rolls-Royce luxury automobiles

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is an iconic British brand synonymous with ultimate luxury and precision engineering. The brand's history is unique: while the original company was founded in 1904, the modern automotive entity, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited, was established as a subsidiary of the BMW Group in 1998 and began full operations in 2003.

Every Rolls-Royce vehicle is handcrafted at 'The Home of Rolls-Royce' at the Goodwood plant near Chichester, West Sussex, England. This facility serves as the global headquarters and the exclusive manufacturing site where artisans assemble models like the Phantom, Ghost, Cullinan, and the electric Spectre.

Ownership of the 'Rolls-Royce' name is a result of a complex historical split. While BMW owns the automotive company and trademarks for car manufacturing, the brand name itself is licensed from Rolls-Royce plc, the separate British aerospace and defense giant. As of 2026, the BMW Group continues to be the ultimate owner of the motor car business, maintaining the brand's status as a pinnacle of bespoke luxury and automotive excellence.