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Most UK drivers still don’t know how to use fog lights

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The Highway Code says that front or rear fog lights must not be used unless visibility is seriously reduced

An overwhelming majority of British motorists are unaware of how to use their fog lights correctly. 

Research conducted by eBay found that almost two thirds (60 percent) of drivers use their fog lights at the wrong times.

The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) says that fog lights should only be switched on when visibility drops below 100 metres. 

However, more than 13 percent of those surveyed said they would use fog lights when visibility was less than 300 metres, putting them at risk of a fine

An illuminating issue

UK drivers fog light knowledge

UK motorists also admit to being negligent when it comes to maintaining their car fog lights. Although 15 percent say they check them every month, a quarter (24 percent) admitted to never inspecting their lights. 

The latter drivers prefer to leave it until the annual MOT test to find out if their car’s lights work properly. 

Doing so could see drivers fined, should they be stopped by the police with faulty or non-functioning lights, with a potential cost of up to £1,000 (and three penalty points) for the most serious cases. 

Being in the dark when it comes to lights is a more general problem, however. According to eBay’s research, almost half (48 percent) of UK drivers said they used full-beam headlights when it is dark, regardless of oncoming traffic.

Drivers risking MOT failure

UK drivers fog light knowledge

A reluctance to get involved with vehicle maintenance was expressed by a fifth (20 percent) of those surveyed, who said they would feel uncomfortable sourcing replacement headlight bulbs. 

This is despite the fact that, between June 2024 and June 2025, the DVSA recorded more than 4.3 million MOT failures relating to lights

Some 31,000 MOT fails were down to issues relating to front or rear fog lights – a timely reminder to ensure these lamps are working

Abir Tewari, UK director for parts and accessories at eBay, said: ”As the days get shorter, more motorists will be making journeys in the dark. It is important that all drivers know when to use the appropriate lights on their vehicle and how to keep them maintained. 

“At eBay, we embrace the spirit of DIY, and our My Garage and Assured Fit functions help motorists of all skill levels carry out essential maintenance by identifying exactly the right parts for their vehicle.”

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Instavolt to build ‘revolutionary’ EV battery storage charger on M6 motorway

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Instavolt is stepping up its EV charger tech in the UK

EV charging network Instavolt has begun construction of a new battery storage system directly connected to its chargers at Corley services on the M6.

The new setup will store electricity on site and distribute it to the chargers on demand.

It means the grid connection can be smaller, and will provide consistent ultra-rapid charging even during periods of high demand.

Because it’s able to store and balance energy delivery, Instavolt can offer low-rate off-peak charging rates of 60p per kWh between 8pm and 7am.

Instavolt is also upgrading the chargers at Corley services from 62.5kW to 160kW ultra-rapid chargers. There will be eight chargers on the northbound site, and seven chargers on the southbound site.

The firm says it will subsequently roll out a further 12 batteries across its network, with North Wales and Eastbourne next in line to get the clever electricity storage solution.

“We’re the first to be able to provide this kind of battery storage system on a motorway network,” said Instavolt CEO Delvin Lane.

“This transformative project represents another important milestone for Instavolt and for the UK’s public charging infrastructure.”

He said the firm is demonstrating how smart energy management “can deliver reliable ultra-rapid charging while reducing pressure on the grid.

“It’s innovations like this that will help ensure EV charging remains scalable, sustainable and ready for the next wave of electric vehicles”.

Lane added that Instavolt currently has more than 2,200 EV chargers – which operate at 99 percent uptime and are powered by fully-renewable electricity.

“This development reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering a seamless and reliable EV charging experience for all drivers,” added operator of Corley services, Welcome Break CEO John Diviney.

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Hot Wheels models now cover the full 2025 Formula 1 grid

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Scuderia Ferrari and Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team are now part of the Hot Wheels diecast model line

The complete 2025 Formula 1 grid has now been captured by Hot Wheels in 1:64 scale die-cast form.

Earlier this year, Hot Wheels announced a new collaboration with Formula 1, which saw cars from eight of the 10 teams created as miniature models. 

Both Scuderia Ferrari and the Aston Martin Formula 1 Team were notably absent from the range at launch, however. 

However, fans of Sir Lewis Hamilton or Fernando Alonso can rest easy, as the two teams have now been added to the Hot Wheels grid.

Ferrari and Aston Martin ready to play

Hot Wheels Formula 1 Full Grid

The announcement of Ferrari and Aston Martin joining the Hot Wheels F1 range was revealed at a special event during the 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix.

Famous Mexican driver Sergio Perez, who will return to racing next season for the fledgling Cadillac F1 Team, hosted the big reveal.

Hot Wheels expects the models representing all 10 teams, and 20 current Formula 1 drivers, to reach toy store shelves by December 2025.

Prices for each 1:64-scale model start at £2.30 in standard form. However, more detailed Premium models, featuring metal components, rubber tyres and driver helmets, will cost £10.99.

The F1 grid in the palm of your hand

Hot Wheels Formula 1 Full Grid

“With the addition of Scuderia Ferrari HP and Aston Martin Aramco Formula 1 Team to the collection, fans of every team on the grid can now experience Formula 1 in a whole new way,” said Ted Wu, global head of vehicles at Mattel. 

“Hot Wheels has always celebrated the most exciting vehicles in the world, and nothing is more thrilling than Formula 1. These die-cast cars put the speed, precision and excitement of Formula 1 racing right in the palm of fans’ hands.”

Emily Prazer, chief commercial officer for Formula 1, added: “Seeing the full 2025 Hot Wheels Formula 1 collection come together with all teams on the grid now represented is fantastic. Especially given the incredible attention to detail Hot Wheels delivers.”

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Do UK speed cameras still need painted road markings?

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Not all speed cameras use road markings – nor are they needed to prosecute for speeding.

More than 30 years have passed since Britain’s first-ever speed camera was installed on Twickenham bridge in London

The Gatso (short for Gatsometer) was the first fixed speed camera to gain official approval from the Home Office. Trials began in 1988, before they were pressed into use as enforcement devices from 1992. A Gatso camera uses radar to measure speed, then two static images of the passing vehicle for use when issuing a ticket.

Gatso speed cameras – officially called ‘safety cameras’ – were originally painted grey, but a change in the law stipulated that all cameras must be easily visible to drivers. In the early days, they also featured removable film, which had to be checked by operators. Digital versions that don’t rely on film arrived in 2007.

You’ll know if you’ve been caught by a Gatso, because a flash will illuminate the car and its number plate. Crucially, the photograph also captures the white calibration lines painted on the road.

Are road markings required?

Safety camera partnership van

There are two types of white lines – sometimes known as ‘dragon’s teeth’ – used for speed cameras. Some are painted in the centre of the lane, while others are found at the edges of the road. Some Gatso cameras have no road markings next to them, either because the camera housing is a dummy, or because the road has been resurfaced.

As this Freedom of Information (FOI) request highlights, ‘there is no laid down distance [for road markings] and [they] can vary by both area and site’.

If the speed camera is to be used within Section 20 of the Road Traffic Offenders Act, the lines or some other distance reference need to be present, so a secondary check can be carried out. The lines on the road are normally set at five feet, six feet, one metre or two metre intervals.

This is an important point, because Gatso speed cameras DO NOT require road markings for the speeding ticket to be enforceable. The lines are there to make it easier for safety camera partnerships to provide the necessary evidence. Using the lines is a more effective secondary check.

Alternatively, other fixed features can be used to assess the distance travelled by the vehicle between the two images in the evidence. An example could be the road markings in the centre of the road.

Slow down and stay safe

Speed camera

We contacted a road safety partnership for clarification. We were told: ‘If no lines are present an offence could still be prosecuted’.

The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) guide for the operational use of speed and red-light offence detection technology sheds more light on the subject.

Section 16.2.2 of the guide states: ‘HOTA [Home Office Type Approved] unattended automatic devices will have a second independent method of checking the primary speed measurement. One such method offered by manufacturers is the taking of two photographs of the offending vehicle at a known time apart, which can be compared with the distance travelled within that time interval to drive at the speed of the vehicle. Only approved methods of secondary checks should be utilised.’

No markings for average speed cameras

Speed cameras UK

Modern speed cameras do not rely on road markings to catch speeding motorists. Take the SPECS digital cameras (pictured above), which measure the average speed between two cameras. These are commonly found on A-roads, or to enforce temporary speed limits on motorways.

The fact is, speed cameras have never needed painted road markings, they were simply there for evidence and enforcement purposes. However, that’s not to say that the markings can’t be used by motorists who feel a speeding ticket has been issued unfairly.

If in doubt, don’t speed. If you see a camera, assume it is operational and that you will get caught if you speed past it. In all senses, the risk simply isn’t worth it.

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New Chery Tiggo 9: seven-seat hybrid SUV to cost £499 a month

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The Chery Tiggo 9 comes with a 428hp hybrid powertrain, and can cover over 90 miles on battery power alone

Chinese car manufacturer Chery has announced its latest launch for the UK: the flagship Tiggo 9 CSH. 

The upmarket seven-seat Tiggo 9 will be aimed at popular family SUVs such as the Kia Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe. 

As the parent company of the Omoda and Jaecoo brands, Chery was the fourth-largest vehicle manufacturer in China last year. 

The addition of the Tiggo 9 CSH to Chery’s UK lineup follows the launch of the smaller Tiggo 8 earlier in 2025.

Hybrid power for 650 miles of range

Chery Tiggo 9 UK Pricing

Powering the Tiggo 9 CSH is a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine, which is combined with an electric motor for total outputs of 428hp and 428lb ft of torque.

With a three-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT), the all-wheel-drive Tiggo 9 CSH can accelerate from 0-62mph in 5.4 seconds. 

A 34.7kWh battery pack gives the Tiggo 9 CSH the ability to cover 91 miles on electricity alone, and provides a combined petrol and electric range of more than 650 miles. 

The Tiggo 9 can recharge its own battery or use DC rapid charging at speeds of up to 71kW. A 30 to 80 percent charge can be completed in 18 minutes.

Generous specification for Tiggo 9 CSH

Chery Tiggo 9 UK Pricing

Chery will offer the Tiggo 9 in range-topping Summit specification only for UK buyers.

Standard equipment for the Tiggo 9 CSH Summit includes heated and ventilated ‘eco-leather’ seats with a massage function for those in the front. The steering wheel is also heated, while the dual-zone climate control has an air purification function.

Multi-colour ambient lighting, a ‘pet mode’ for the ventilation system, a 540-degree surround-view parking camera, a panoramic sunroof and a power-operated tailgate are all part of Summit package, too.

Dominating the dashboard is a 15.6-inch central touchscreen, which sits alongside a 10.25-inch digital instrument panel. A head-up display is also included, along with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto phone connectivity. 

Available to order now

Chery Tiggo 9 UK Pricing

Prices for the Chery Tiggo 9 CSH will start from £43,015. All Chery vehicles come with a seven-year or 100,000-mile warranty, supported by more than 25 dealerships throughout the country. 

Chery will also offer a variety of finance deals, such as a 1.9 percent APR PCP package. With a £4,536.50 deposit, this would see customers pay £499 across a 48-month loan agreement. 

These prices mean the Tiggo 9 will substantially undercut many of its plug-in hybrid SUV competitors.

Pre-orders can be placed through Chery’s website now, with the first customer deliveries expected in December 2025.

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Geely EX5 arrives in the UK with big savings

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A package of deals makes the new Geely EX5 seem striking value alongside established rivals such as the Skoda Enayq

Geely Auto has arrived in the UK with a headline-grabbing package of deals for its first car: the Geely EX5 electric SUV.

Priced from £31,990, the launch package includes a Geely EV Grant, a subsidised home wall box charger and even a £1,000 scrappage incentive for those trading in an old petrol or diesel car.

The Geely electric vehicle grant is available on all three versions of the Geely EX5, the SE, Pro and Max.

The Geely EV Grant reduces the price of a top-spec Max model to £32,240 – just £250 more than the standard price of the base-spec Geely EX5 SE.

Geely EV Grant

ModelPriceGeely EV GrantPost-grant price
Geely EX5 SE£31,990£2,300£29,690
Geely EX5 Pro£33,990£3,200£30,790
Geely EX5 Max£36,990£3,750£32,240

Tempting finance deals will be available from launch too, including a four-year PCP with 10 percent deposit and an APR of 3.9 percent.

With a £3,500 deposit, the Geely EX5 SE is available for £339 a month – and the top-spec Max is only £50 a month more, at £389 a month. All new Geely vehicles come with an eight-year, 125,000-mile warranty.

The Geely EX5 is a Skoda Enyaq-sized electric SUV with a 267-mile range and enough power to deliver a 0-62mph time of 6.9 seconds.

Motoring Research will be driving the new Geely EV5 for the first time in the UK soon.

At the Geely London launch

The Geely brand launched in London this week at a headline event held on the Greenwich peninsula. Many Geely executives were in attendance, including vice president of Geely Auto International, Moe Wang.

Geely is the international conglomerate that also owns Volvo, Polestar and Lotus, along with the LEVC London taxi firm.

General manager at Geely UK, Michael Yang, said the brand already has 25 car dealers open and ready to take orders, with 25 more set to open by the end of the year.

Geely will have 100 UK dealers in operation by the end of 2026. Within three years, it has an ambition to be selling 100,000 cars in the UK.

This would potentially make the Geely brand as big as Ford in the UK market.

“Geely Auto is here to stay,” said Michael Yang. “We are not just launching a car, but a new benchmark in value.”

While the Geely EX5 is the launch vehicle, it will be followed in quick succession by many more models, both EVs and petrol-powered hybrids.

Geely plans to introduce 10 new cars in the UK within the next three years.

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Prices announced for new 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC electric SUV

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All launch versions of the electric Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 4Matic have a battery range of up to 406 miles

The new electric version of the Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV is now available to order in the UK, with prices starting from £60,350.

Revealed earlier this year at the Munich Motor Show, the battery-electric GLC shares nothing but a name with its combustion-powered relative. 

While the regular GLC has become one of the world’s best-selling Mercedes-Benz models, the now-discontinued EQC EV failed to achieve the same level of success. 

Mercedes-Benz has higher expectations for its newly rebranded ‘GLC with EQ Technology’, which is the first in a new family of vehicles from the German marque.

Air suspension adjusted via the cloud

2026 Mercedes Benz GLC UK Pricing

At launch, the GLC will come solely in 400 4Matic specification, with four-wheel drive via an electric motor on each axle. With a combined output of 489hp, the GLC 400 4Matic can accelerate from 0-62mph in 4.3 seconds, and reach a top speed of 130mph.

The 94kWh battery offers an official range of up to 406 miles, making for a vast improvement over the old EQC. It is also compatible with charging speeds of up to 330kW.

Air suspension is available on the options list as part of the Refinement Package, which also includes rear-wheel steering. 

Cloud-based Car-to-X communication allows the air suspension to learn from other Mercedes-Benz vehicles, then to automatically adjust the car’s damping based on feedback. Drivers can also lower and raise the ride height using voice commands.

First deliveries due in 2026

2026 Mercedes Benz GLC UK Pricing

Mercedes-Benz will offer five trim levels in the UK, starting with Sport and progressing through AMG Line, AMG Line Premium, AMG Line Premium Plus and Premier Edition.

All cars come with noise-insulating glass, heated seats, dual-zone climate control, wireless smartphone charging, parking assistance and a reversing camera. 

Higher-spec models gain flush-fitting door handles, a Burmester 3D sound system and seats with a massage function. The gigantic 39.1-inch MBUX Hyperscreen infotainment display is standard on AMG Line Premium models upwards. 

Orders for the new GLC can be placed with dealerships now, or online via the Mercedes-Benz website. 

The first deliveries of completed cars to UK customers are expected in the middle of 2026.

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New Toyota bZ4X prices now start from under £40k

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UK prices for the Toyota bZ4X will begin from £39,995, with first deliveries due in January 2026

Toyota has confirmed UK prices and specifications for the updated 2026 bZ4X electric SUV. 

First launched in 2022, the bZ4X was the first fully electric car sold by the Japanese marque.

From the outset, questions were asked about the bZ4X’s battery range, including by Motoring Research’s Richard Aucock

However, revisions for the 2026 model should extend the bZ4X’s previously disappointing range, and provide a host of other improvements.

Longer range for top bZ4X

2026 Toyota bZ4X UK Pricing

The updated Toyota bZ4X will be available with a choice of two batteries, allowing customers to choose between 57.7kWh and 73.1kWh capacities.

Front-wheel drive will remain standard across all three trim levels of the SUV, but the range-topping Excel is also offered with all-wheel drive.

Opting for the larger battery pack means the bZ4X is capable of 352 miles when fully charged. This makes for a noticeable improvement over the 317-mile maximum range of the current model.

Excel versions also come with a 22kW built-in AC charger, helping to reduce charging times. A battery pre-conditioning function is included on all models, too. 

Order from November 2025

2026 Toyota bZ4X UK Pricing

The bZ4X range opens with the £39,995 Icon, which is only available with the smaller 57.7kWh battery. Standard equipment now includes two wireless smartphone chargers, a larger 14.0-inch infotainment screen, ambient cabin lighting and piano black trim for the wheelarches. 

Design specification adds the larger 73.1kWh battery, a 360-degree surround-view camera, puddle lights and an integrated windscreen de-icer. It costs from £45,795. 

Top-spec Excel starts at £48,995, with 20-inch alloy wheels, ventilated power-adjustable front seats, heated rear seats, a digital rear-view mirror and synthetic leather upholstery all included.

Orders for the revised Toyota bZ4X can be placed from 3 November 2025. Deliveries of the first cars are expected in January 2026.

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How to use the emergency refuge areas on smart motorways

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Smart motorway refuge area

Emergency refuge areas provide a safe haven for stranded vehicles on a smart motorway. Located on stretches of UK motorways where there is no hard shoulder – or where the hard shoulder is sometimes opened as a live lane – emergency refuge areas look similar to a layby.

They are usually signposted and highlighted with bright orange tarmac (see the photo above). Emergency refuge areas are only meant to be used in an emergency, such as a puncture or breakdown.

A survey of 2,000 drivers by the RAC found only 1.5 percent had ever used an emergency refuge area. However, looking out for them could prevent an accident if your car develops a problem on the motorway and you need to stop.

Make contact you re-join the motorway

Do you know how to use emergency refuge areas on smart motorways?

If the hard shoulder is operating as a running lane, you should contact Highways England before leaving the refuge area to rejoin the motorway.

Didn’t know this? You’re not alone: just one respondent in the RAC’s survey did. “It is essential that motorists understand how and when to use an emergency refuge area so they do not put their own safety and that of other road users at risk,” said the RAC’s former chief engineer, David Bizley.

“Vehicles should pull up to the indicated mark on the tarmac or the emergency telephone and then the occupants should leave the vehicle from the passenger side. Everyone should stand behind the barriers and should use the emergency roadside telephone provided to speak to a Highways England representative.”

What is a smart motorway?

A busy highway with heavy traffic, multiple vehicles, and a congestion warning sign. Overhead gantries display speed limits. Trees line the background.

There are 375 miles of smart motorway across the UK, including the M25 and sections of the M6 and M1.

Traffic flow is controlled using variable speed limits displayed in red circles on the overhead gantries. Cameras monitor the motorways and lanes can be closed remotely if required – if a vehicle breaks down, for example.

Emergency refuge areas are located on smart motorways and should be positioned every 1.5 miles, with an emergency roadside phone available to request assistance.

Smart motorways allow the hard shoulder to be opened as a live lane during busy periods to ease congestion. However, after a number of fatalities, expansion of the UK’s smart motorway network was halted in 2022. Then-prime minister Rishi Sunak cited a lack of public confidence in smart motorways as one reason for his decision.

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Rolls-Royce Phantom Centenary celebrates 100 years of luxury

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Just 25 examples of the Rolls-Royce Phantom Centenary Private Collection will be made, featuring a Spirit of Ecstasy formed from solid gold

To mark the 100th anniversary of the Phantom, Rolls-Royce has revealed a very special version of its flagship luxury car.

The Phantom Centenary Private Collection will be limited to just 25 examples, and features astounding levels of craftsmanship both inside and out. 

Designers and engineers from Rolls-Royce describe the Centenary Private Collection as their “magnum opus”, which captures 77 key moments from the Phantom’s 100-year history.

The crowning glory is a Spirit of Ecstasy bonnet mascot made from 18-carat solid gold, and based on an original casting from 1925.

Spirit of Hollywood for Phantom Centenary

Rolls Royce Phantom Centenary Private Collection

Rolls-Royce’s Bespoke division took inspiration from the golden age of Hollywood to create the Phantom Centenary Private Collection.

Super Champagne Crystal over Arctic White two-tone paint covers the sides of the car, with the upper body in Super Champagne Crystal over Black. 

The new finish uses a high proportion of iridescent glass particles in the paint’s clear coat, creating a deep and lustrous finish.

Gold beneath the bonnet

Rolls Royce Phantom Centenary Private Collection

Along with the hallmarked gold Spirit of Ecstasy, the Rolls-Royce badges on the sides and rear of the Phantom are made from 24-carat gold. 

Even the engine cover for the 6.75-litre V12 hasn’t escaped attention, being finished in Alpine White with more 24-carat gold detailing.

Each of the Phantom’s disc wheels is engraved with 25 lines, in honour of the limited number of cars being made. Combining all four wheels together adds up to 100 lines for a centenary celebration.

Laser-etched art and intricate woodwork

Rolls Royce Phantom Centenary Private Collection

The inside of the Rolls-Royce Phantom Centenary Private Collection is even more elaborate, with the front seats featuring laser-etched artwork based on original hand drawings. 

Among these are nods to Phantom history, including a seagull to represent the codename for the original Phantom I prototype. 

Stained Blackwood trim is used throughout the cabin. Rolls-Royce says that the Private Collection has the most elaborate woodwork ever created in its history.

Surrounding throughout the woodworking compositions of famous Phantom journeys are 3D multi-directional marquetry, laser etching, 3D ink layering and 24-carat gold leaf.

History among the stars

Rolls Royce Phantom Centenary Private Collection

The high-resolution printed fabric used for the rear seats required 12 months of work with a fashion atelier to design, plus no less than 160,000 stitches.

A fibre-optic Starlight Headliner captures even more moments from Phantom history, using more than 440,000 individual stitches.

It initially creates images of the mulberry tree under which Henry Royce was photographed in his garden at West Wittering. This develops to show the distinctive square-crowned trees outside the Goodwood factory, along with honey bees from Rolls-Royce’s own apiary. 

A stunning car-based composition

Rolls Royce Phantom Centenary Private Collection

Further details include gold dust in the Piano Black veneer for the centre console, plus a dashboard ‘gallery’ with 50 aluminium fins arranged like the pages of a book. It all makes for a truly remarkable way to mark 100 years of the Phantom.

Phil Fabre de la Grange, head of Bespoke at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, said: “Phantom Centenary is the most intricate and technologically ambitious Private Collection ever undertaken by the designers, engineers, production specialists and craftspeople of our Bespoke Collective. 

“Developed over three years and more than 40,000 hours of collaborative effort, this project uses new techniques to blend metal, wood, paint, fabric, leather and embroidery into a single, stunning composition.”

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