https://padlet.com/darkstarkayn/h1qix3aukfl2oknd COM-280 en-us 2023-03-29 14:32:49 UTC 2023-04-14 18:12:09 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/2008233204/baa071534cf4f345701a85c90d2ac7a7/blue_project_icon_print.jpg darkstarkayn https://padlet.com/darkstarkayn/h1qix3aukfl2oknd/wish/2536853076 The Silver Ghost, Rolls-Royce's first production car, was dubbed 'best car in the world' within a year. Nearly 8000 units were sold between 1906 and 1926. When the last Silver Ghost left the factory, it was still considered one of the finest machines you could buy.]]> 2023-03-29 14:45:37 UTC https://padlet.com/darkstarkayn/h1qix3aukfl2oknd/wish/2536853076 darkstarkayn https://padlet.com/darkstarkayn/h1qix3aukfl2oknd/wish/2536874585 During the Paris Salon of 1904, Charles Rolls and Henry Royce unveiled the first car by the Brand Rolls Royce, the Rolls-Royce 10HP. This two cilinder revolution briefly held the title as fastest car in the world]]> 2023-03-29 14:58:33 UTC https://padlet.com/darkstarkayn/h1qix3aukfl2oknd/wish/2536874585 darkstarkayn https://padlet.com/darkstarkayn/h1qix3aukfl2oknd/wish/2536909141 Henri Royce (right) was a British engineer in aviation and later automotive. Charles Rolls (left) was a motor car promoter and aviation pioneer. When Rolls saw Royce's initial design for his car designs, he pledged that he would help engineer and sell it. They decided to produce the car under the name  Rolls-Royce.]]> 2023-03-29 15:21:04 UTC https://padlet.com/darkstarkayn/h1qix3aukfl2oknd/wish/2536909141 darkstarkayn https://padlet.com/darkstarkayn/h1qix3aukfl2oknd/wish/2536930492 Bentley, another British car manufacturer wat established in 1919. Rolls-Royce was striving to produce the most luxurious cars in the world, and Bentley wanted a healthy balance between luxury and sportiness. Rolls-Royce saw Bentley as its biggest competitor, so they bought the company.]]> 2023-03-29 15:34:53 UTC https://padlet.com/darkstarkayn/h1qix3aukfl2oknd/wish/2536930492 darkstarkayn https://padlet.com/darkstarkayn/h1qix3aukfl2oknd/wish/2537088180 The Spirit of Ecstacy is a sculpture of Eleanor Thornton made by Charles Sykes in 1909. Rolls-Royce bought the sculpture in 1911, and she has been standing proudly on the nose of every Rolls Royce, as a symbol of speed and elegance.]]> 2023-03-29 17:29:49 UTC https://padlet.com/darkstarkayn/h1qix3aukfl2oknd/wish/2537088180 darkstarkayn https://padlet.com/darkstarkayn/h1qix3aukfl2oknd/wish/2546469241 Rolls-Royce started producing bentleys as well. This is why up untill 1998, they looked pretty much identical. However, Bentleys would always drive more sportier, and the Rolls would always be the most luxurious. So they stayed true to the DNA of both brands. ]]> 2023-04-06 16:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/darkstarkayn/h1qix3aukfl2oknd/wish/2546469241 darkstarkayn https://padlet.com/darkstarkayn/h1qix3aukfl2oknd/wish/2546498093 In 1998 Volkswagen AG bought Bentley and most of Rolls-Royce's Motor Cars trademarks for $498 million.
The most important trademarks however, belonged to Rolls-Royce's aviation branch, who preferred BMW over VW. So Rolls-Royce plc. sold its brand name and its logo to BMW for only 40 million.
After fierce negotiations between BMW and VW, VW agreed to GIVE all the the Rolls-Royce related trademarks to BMW by 2002. ]]> 2023-04-06 17:34:04 UTC https://padlet.com/darkstarkayn/h1qix3aukfl2oknd/wish/2546498093 darkstarkayn https://padlet.com/darkstarkayn/h1qix3aukfl2oknd/wish/2546511277 In 2003, the first Rolls-Royce made fully under BMW entered the Market, the Phantom VII. BMW stayed true to Rolls-Royce's core values, gave them access to their latest technology, and supplied handcrafted V12 engines for power delivery. BMW helpd Rolls-Royce hold its title for Most luxurious car in the world. ]]> 2023-04-06 17:51:33 UTC https://padlet.com/darkstarkayn/h1qix3aukfl2oknd/wish/2546511277 darkstarkayn https://padlet.com/darkstarkayn/h1qix3aukfl2oknd/wish/2554868593 Rolls-Royce is still owned by BMW, and it is still regarded as a pinacle of luxury. The Rolls-Royce Ghost is the their cheapest model, which starts at a staggering $320.000,-. BMW stayed true to Rolls-Royce's values, which is why they don't need to advertise. It's not targeted at you, and chances are it never will be. It is marketed as an experience, and an escape from the real world for the upper most rich. The only marketing they need, is for you to know, that Rolls-Royce makes 'the most luxurious cars in the world'.]]> 2023-04-14 18:11:58 UTC https://padlet.com/darkstarkayn/h1qix3aukfl2oknd/wish/2554868593