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The Weekly Driver Podcast, Episode 6, Fantasy Cars We Want

April 10, 2018October 1, 2017 by Weekly Driver News Service

If you could buy any car, what would you choose? A Ferrari? Aston Martin? Bugatti? Rolls-Royce? Lamborghini? Or how about something more elegant — and … Read more

The one-of-a-kind Rolls-Royce Sweptail cost an estimated $12.8 million.

Rolls-Royce unveils most expensive new car ever made

June 7, 2017June 7, 2017 by Weekly Driver News Service

If money is no problem in your car-buying habits, why not purchase the most expensive new car ever made — a one-of-a-kind Rolls-Royce? Support independent … Read more

The 2014 Rolls Royce Wraith has brilliant paint.

Hyundai paces top-8 best new car warranties

November 15, 2015November 15, 2015 by James Raia

Hyundai claims it offers “America’a Best Warranty” throughout its lineup of vehicles, the entry level Accent to the top-line Equus. Support independent journalism during the … Read more

The 2014 Volkswagen TDI was TheWeeklyDriver.com's 2014 car of the year. But it's among the 11 million cars affected but faulty diesel emissions totals.The Volkswagen TDI is THeWeeklyDriver.com's 2014 Car of the Year.

VW Jetta TDI tops TheWeeklyDriver.com’s 2014 top 10

December 31, 2014December 31, 2014 by James Raia

For the eighth straight year, TheWeeklyDriver.com has selected its top-10 cars of the year. Honda again leads the list with the three selections, followed by … Read more

Brian Johnson, the lead singer of AC/DC will host a new vintage car show.

Brian Johnson of AC/DC set to host new TV car series

April 27, 2014April 27, 2014 by James Raia

Brian Johnson, the frontman of the band AC/DC, can rock with the best of them. But he can compare car collections with anyone, too, especially … Read more

2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith: Powerful, fast, menacing ghost

December 31, 2014November 7, 2013 by James Raia

The 2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith, named after the Scottish word for Ghost, was unveiled in March at the Geneva Auto Show. It debuted at dealerships in … Read more

Freddie Mercury’s 1974 Rolls-Royce Sells At Auction For $118,000

April 25, 2013March 19, 2013 by Weekly Driver News Service

More than 20 years after his death, the flamboyant legend of Freddie Mercury, the frontman for the seminal rock band Queen, endures including via his … Read more

Rolls-Royce still rolling strong, sets all-time sales record in 2011

December 31, 2014January 8, 2012 by James Raia

Rolls-Royce, the ultraluxury centenarian automaker, sold more cars in 2011 than it has in any year in its 107-year history, its owner BMW AG has … Read more

Kate Middleton will rely on The Queen’s 1977 Rolls-Royce Phantom to get to the Royal Wedding on time

May 15, 2014April 28, 2011 by James Raia

After all the traditional considerations — the proper dress to the guest list to the perfect tiara — a pending princess has to get to … Read more

Rolls-Royce unveils electric, nomadic 102 EX Phantom

May 15, 2014March 3, 2011 by James Raia

Rolls Royce is calling it the first electric luxury car, but so far it’s only a “traveling global experiment.” At least that’s how the carmaker … Read more

Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe, 2009 car review

May 15, 2014February 23, 2011 by James Raia

You may not be able to afford a Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe, or even want one, for that matter. But you owe it to yourself to … Read more

Geneva Motor Show: Rolls-Royce will debut electric Phantom

February 19, 2011 by James Raia

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is developing the 102EX, a one-off, fully electric powered Phantom to debut at the Geneva Motor Show on March 1, 2011. The … Read more

Bugatti, Koenigsegg, Maybach top 2011 most expensive cars

December 15, 2010 by James Raia

Forbes loves to report on all things expensive, particularly cars. The business publication’s online version just published its list of the most expensive cars for … Read more

Silver is more popular than gold or any car color — for 10th straight year

October 7, 2010 by James Raia

It may be a boring color, unless of course, it’s on a Silver Shadow, the iconic British luxury car produced by Rolls-Royce for 15 years beginning in 1965. But regardless of style and segment, silver remains the most popular vehicle color.

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