Notwithstanding the fact that it has four seats, an engine, and wheels, just how do you work out whether a new Rolls-Royce Ghost is a good car or not? Rolls-Royce describes the Ghost as being built for an era of “post-opulence” when it’s too vulgar to shout and wave about your wealth. Well, surely buying and driving a Rolls-Royce is shouting about your wealth no matter how sotto voce? That perfectionism also explains why you won’t find such driver aids as lane-keeping steering in a Ghost, nor any Rolls-Royce. Ghost owners are as apt to be doing the driving as they are being driven, and so Rolls has factored in some entertainment.

Source: The Irish Times September 29, 2020 06:00 UTC