Rolls-Royce Spectre

Rolls-Royce Cullinan

Rolls-Royce Ghost

Rolls-Royce Phantom

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When it comes to making a statement about how successful you are, there is no brand that shouts “I’ve made it!” more emphatically than Rolls-Royce.

If that’s all you want from your car, look no further. The firm has expanded its range in recent years, with the top-of-the-range Phantom saloon being joined by the Cullinan SUV, and other models including the Wraith and Ghost.

Whichever way you go, if you have to ask how much it costs, the chances are you can’t afford it. And, even then, the base price is unlikely to be what you end up spending, such is the list of alluring options on offer.

It’s also a moot point whether the cars themselves – rather than the image they portray – represents the very best way to spend your money. What Car?’s testers rate all of them positively but reckon that – if you’re buying with your head rather than your heart – there are other cars that you should also consider.

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Rolls-Royce has become the latest car manufacturer to axe jobs, cutting 40 temporary workers in the face of a downturn in sales. The company also announced that it has not ruled out extending its Christmas shutdown beyond the planned period from December 20 to January 12. A statement from the company, which employs about 900 workers at its factory in Goodwood, West Sussex, said: 'We are beginning to see a softening in sales in a number of regions and as a consequence we are adjusting our production accordingly.'

The UK's new car sales figures for last month are set to be announced later this week, with estimates suggesting they are 20-25% down year-on-year. Spain has already reported a 50% drop in sales year-on-year for November.

Rolls-Royce has become the latest car manufacturer to axe jobs, cutting 40 temporary workers in the face of a downturn in sales.

The company also announced that it has not ruled out extending its Christmas shutdown beyond the planned period from December 20 to January 12. A statement from the company, which employs about 900 workers at its factory in Goodwood, West Sussex, said: 'We are beginning to see a softening in sales in a number of regions and as a consequence we are adjusting our production accordingly.' The UK's new car sales figures for last month are set to be announced later this week, with estimates suggesting they are 20-25% down year-on-year. Spain has already reported a 50% drop in sales year-on-year for November.