Rolls-Royce motor cars

Rolls-Royce is a pinnacle name in global luxury, synonymous with craftsmanship, prestige, and engineering excellence. Founded by Charles Rolls and Henry Royce in 1904, the brand built its reputation on creating 'the best car in the world.' Its heritage is deeply rooted in British engineering, originally operating from factories in Derby and later Crewe. Over its history, the brand expanded significantly into aviation, leading to the eventually necessary separation of its motor car and aerospace divisions in the late 20th century.

Modern manufacturing for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is exclusively centered at the Goodwood Estate in West Sussex, England. Opened in 2003, this global center of luxury manufacturing excellence is where every modern Phantom, Ghost, Cullinan, and Spectre is hand-built. The facility is designed to blend seamlessly with its environment while housing the bespoke craftsmanship and technical capabilities required to produce unique, commissioned motor cars for a global clientele.

Following a period of complex ownership changes and industrial restructuring in the 1990s, the brand's motor car rights were acquired by the BMW Group. Since January 1, 2003, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the German-based automotive giant. Under BMW Group's ultimate ownership, the brand has seen a renaissance, successfully transitioning into the electric era while maintaining the storied 'Spirit of Ecstasy' identity and its quintessentially British brand origin.