Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveiled its first driverless concept car, with a “vision vehicle” it hopes will cast a glimpse into the future of luxury the transport industry. With no steering wheel, a door on one side only and a virtual assistant that can book hotels or advise on your wardrobe selection. The car marks a different direction for a super-luxury marque. Several carmakers have revealed plans for self-driving vehicles.  Rolls-Royce said its customers who pay as much as £1m for a bespoke, hand-built model, will still demand a luxurious riding experience. This is especially true in an new era where everyone will be chauffeured by robots. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Rolls-Royce concept car interior[/caption] “In 25 years from now, when you see commoditised bubbles as cars, there will be our customers who are used to sitting in something that is luxury.” said Torsten Müller-Ötvös, chief executive of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The design, over a year...

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has extended its expertise to design a suite of elegant luggage to complement Wraith, the most powerful Rolls-Royce ever created. Two Grand Tourer valises, three Long Weekender bags and one Garment Carrier are designed to be housed in the luggage compartment of a Rolls-Royce Wraith. Like every Rolls-Royce motor car, they can be commissioned to the customer’s exacting specifications. The distinct style of Rolls-Royce accompanies the discerning traveller on any epic voyage. The Spirit of Ecstasy, the flying lady figurine that has graced the bonnet of each Rolls-Royce motor car since 1911, is elegantly embossed onto the exterior of each bag. The new Wraith luggage collection was conceived by Rolls-Royce Bespoke Designer Michael Bryden and designed in the Rolls-Royce Bespoke design Studio led by Director of design Giles Taylor. Counsel was sought from experts accustomed to handling discerning individuals’ luggage. The design team conversed with Head Butlers from some of...