Luxury automakers like Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Mercedes-Maybach, and Cadillac are expanding their bespoke services to cater to ultra-wealthy clients seeking highly personalized and artistic vehicle modifications, including custom colors, interior designs, and even pet portraits, reflecting a growing market for exclusive, story-rich automobiles among the global elite.
The article highlights five top large luxury coupes, including models from Aston Martin, Lexus, Maserati, and Rolls-Royce, emphasizing their performance, luxury features, and suitability for long-distance cruising, with a focus on style, comfort, and prestige.
The article highlights the surge in nuclear energy stocks driven by the AI expansion, focusing on Oklo's recent 100% rise and the more stable Rolls-Royce, which is leveraging its expertise in nuclear propulsion to develop small modular reactors, making it a promising long-term investment in the AI-driven energy revival.
Rolls-Royce is investing $75 million to expand its engine manufacturing plant in South Carolina, creating 60 jobs and boosting production of mtu Series 4000 diesel engines for critical infrastructure, reflecting its shift into energy and power systems and strengthening its U.S. industrial presence.
Rolls-Royce is focusing on maintaining its luxury and exclusivity by prioritizing bespoke, personalized vehicles over volume, resisting trends like large screens and logo displays, and investing heavily in its brand and craftsmanship rather than expanding production, even amid market challenges.
Rolls-Royce experienced a remarkable turnaround under CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç, who implemented a four-pillar strategy involving transparency, layoffs, employee brainstorming, and clear targets, leading to a 600% share price increase and significant market value growth.
Shedeur Sanders, a fifth-round NFL draft pick for the Cleveland Browns, made headlines by purchasing a custom Rolls-Royce Phantom before training camp, highlighting his rising profile and potential for lucrative sponsorships despite being a rookie. The luxury car signifies his confidence and status, and he is already attracting attention both on and off the field.
Deion Sanders denied reports that his son Shedeur Sanders bought a custom Cleveland Browns-themed Rolls-Royce, clarifying that the story was false. Shedeur, a rookie quarterback for the Browns, recently signed a four-year contract and is competing for the starting role amid a crowded quarterback battle. Despite the family's flashy lifestyle and media attention, Shedeur emphasized his focus on football and dismissed rumors about luxury car purchases.
Four individuals in Los Angeles were arrested for insurance fraud after falsely claiming a bear damaged their cars, including a Rolls-Royce, when it was actually a person in a bear costume. The California Department of Insurance, with assistance from biologists and law enforcement, determined the scam through video evidence and a search warrant that uncovered the costume. The suspects defrauded insurance companies of $141,839 and are facing charges of fraud and conspiracy.
Rolls-Royce, in collaboration with Sierra Nevada Corporation, has secured a $13 billion contract from the US Air Force to develop a new generation of 'Doomsday planes' as part of the Survivable Airborne Operations Center project. These planes, designed to replace the current E-4B models, will serve as mobile command centers capable of surviving nuclear blasts and refueling mid-air, ensuring the safety of key government and military leaders during national emergencies.
Rolls Royce has secured a contract to provide technology for the next-generation US Air Force's nuclear-blast resistant 'doomsday' planes, part of the Survivable Airborne Operations Centre (SAOC) project. These aircraft, which can resist electromagnetic pulses and nuclear blasts, will serve as mobile command centers for the US President and top military leaders during national emergencies. The project aims to replace the ageing E-4B fleet and is expected to be completed by 2036.
Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc's most bearish analyst, Philip Buller of Berenberg, has called an end to the stock's recent surge, expressing surprise at its significant gains and lack of positive catalysts in the near future. Despite the firm's strong earnings and cash flow forecasts, investors had hoped for a dividend resumption, leading to concerns about the stock's overbought status and a 34% downside potential according to Buller's price target.
European markets opened higher as investors awaited euro zone data and earnings reports, with the pan-European Stoxx 600 index rising 0.9%. Rolls-Royce shares surged over 8% after the company more than doubled its annual profits in 2023 and forecasted further growth, while Nestle's stock dropped 4.8% due to lower than expected sales impacted by inflation. Additionally, Delivery Hero's shares fell 6.2% after ending negotiations for the potential sale of its Foodpanda business, and Indivior's stock rose 16.7% following a fourth-quarter pre-tax profit announcement. Preliminary services and manufacturing purchasing managers' index data from the euro zone in February is also expected.
Thai Airways has chosen General Electric over Rolls-Royce as its supplier of next-generation widebody engines for its 45 Boeing aircraft order, dealing a blow to the UK company's efforts to improve profitability. Rolls-Royce had faced public criticism from Thai Airways in November over pricing concessions, and the move marks one of the first public losses for Rolls as a result of its tougher stance with customers. The order provides a much-needed boost for Boeing amid manufacturing scrutiny, and Thai Airways plans to unveil more details at the upcoming Singapore air show.
Hollywood star Jason Momoa's 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II has been converted into a fully electric car by the Kidlington-based company Electrogenic, which specializes in transforming classic cars. Momoa praised the company for honoring the car's history while updating its technology, and the project will be featured in his new Discovery+ series, On The Roam. The car now boasts a "whisper-quiet" electric powertrain and a multi-speaker HiFi system with full Bluetooth connectivity, with Electrogenic expressing pride and gratitude for being entrusted with the landmark project.