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U.S.-based Atlantic Yachts has contracted with Rolls-Royce’s Marine division to design and engineer a new line of superyachts dubbed the NVC 85 Y.
The 85-metre craft will be built by Germany’s Nobiskrug GmbH while Atlantic’s founder Paul Madden, formerly of Blohm + Voss will oversee the project.
“The German built version of the NVC 85 Y is all about design, technology, safety at sea, and comfort,” explains Madden.
“Rolls-Royce Marine’s design team in Norway has worked diligently with us to create a yachting platform without equal.”


Lady Gaga brought her dad to tears after presenting him with a luxury car on her parents’ wedding anniversary.
“I bought my parents a car,” said the performer during a chat with Britain’s The Times. “It’s a Rolls-Royce. It’s black.”
Her parents thought she’d rented it for them to drive for the day and her dad was overcome with emotion after realizing she’d purchased it for them to keep.


Rolls Royce have released a Picnic Cabinet Set on special request by a customer. The set is made of wood and leather and contains crockery and cutlery for four picnic guests.


Luxury car manufacturer Rolls-Royce said its first app for the iPhone and iPod touch is now available at the App Store.
Exclusive to Rolls-Royce’s latest model – the Ghost – this application allows consumers to design and configure it to their exact specifications.
The Ghost app allows you to choose from the thousands of design combinations available at Rolls-Royce dealerships.


Based on a 1979 Silver Shadow II this Rolls-Royce panel van was commissioned by Krug Champagne – now part of the LVMH wine division – back in 1984.
With the front two seats remaining the rear has been filled with a pair of refrigerators to keep your bubbly at the optimum temperature.
Covered in special Krug white and burgundy livery, the detailing includes lots of shining chrome and even a key fob made out of a bottle cork.

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Designer/photographer Hedi Slimane turns his camera lens towards the iconic Rolls Royce, while Beck records the car engine for Dazed Digital.
“He might have been far too young to drive one, but Hedi Slimane’s obsession with the affluent car make Rolls Royce started when the photographer was only six years old. “
