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Rolls Royce has record 2008

We reported a while back about Rolls Royce prospering despite the credit crunch, and figures revealed today show that they continue to prosper despite the doom and gloom. When we last wrote about this back in November, we reported that Rolls Royce’s year end showed an increase of 38% year on year, with a total of 945 cars sold. Well, they’ve obviously continued in the same vein as their 2008 sales total has reached 1210, an increase of 20% over 2007.

Bentley Continental GT Mulliner Styling Pack launched

Bentley Continental GT Mulliner Styling Pack arrives - glossy carbon fibre Bentley-ness If there’s a complaint about the Bentley Continental GT it’s that it’s become ubiquitous; an everyman Bentley (for every footballer, celeb and WAG, at least). Sadly, that perception undermines what is at the heart of how successful the Continental GT is; it’s quite simply an epic car. Take no notice of the Luddites who claim it’s not a real Bentley.

Decision time at the dawn of the automated car

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers sent out a press release earlier this month in which they claim that by 2040 75% of the vehicles on the road will be autonomous. As much as I love driving, I have to admit that I won't bemoan the death of the traffic jam. I'll happily give up the crowded freeways and city streets if it means cheaper gas and abandoned back roads.