Rolls Royce

This file photo taken on August 25, 2006 shows a new Airbus A380 super jumbo jet equipped with British Rolls Royce Trent 900 engines as it lands at Toulouse-Blagnac airport in southwestern France. Australian carrier Qantas said on November 18, 2010 that Rolls-Royce would replace up to 40 engines on Airbus A380 superjumbos operated by various airlines, after an engine exploded in mid-air this month.

This file photo taken on July 19, 2006 shows a visitor looking at a Rolls Royce Trent 900 jet engine which is used on the Airbus A380-800 and A380F at the Farnborough Air Show. Australian carrier Qantas said on November 18, 2010 Rolls-Royce will replace up to 40 engines on Airbus A380s operated by various airlines, after an engine explosion this month prompted safety worries over the world's biggest passenger jet.

A file photo taken on on November 4, 2010, shows emergency crews attending to a Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engine on a Qantas Airbus A380 aircraft, after it made an emergency landing at the Changi International airport in Singapore. Rolls-Royce said Friday, November 12, 2010, the failure of a 'specific component' of its Trent 900 engine caused a fire on a Qantas A380 superjumbo that forced the Australian airline into an emergency landing. Rolls said in a statement that 'the failure was confined to a specific component in the turbine area of the engine. This caused an oil fire.' The British company added that it would replace the faulty part.

This file photo taken on July 19, 2006 shows a visitor looking at a Rolls Royce Trent 900 jet engine which is used on the Airbus A380-800 and A380F at the Farnborough Air Show. Australian officials probing a Qantas A380 engine blast last month reported a 'critical safety issue' with the Rolls-Royce unit on December 2, 2010 that they said could lead to 'catastrophic engine failure'.

This file photo taken on June 27, 2007 shows Qantas jet tails seen between the giant Rolls Royce turbines of the world's largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380, after a demonstration flight at Sydney International Airport. Australia's Qantas said on December 2, 2010 it had begun court proceedings to allow it to pursue legal action against Rolls-Royce if necessary, after engine problems forced the carrier to ground its A380 planes.

A radiator cap of a 1937 Rolls Royce, 25/30 HP/Sedanca de Ville is seen at the Nethercutt Museum in Sylmar, California on October 20, 2010. The Nethercutt Museum showcases more than 130 of the world�s greatest antique, vintage, classic and special interest automobiles.

Rolls-Royce models are presented at the Paris Auto Show on the first of the two press-days on September 30, 2010. More than 300 firms are represented at the two-week Paris show which opens to the public from October 2 -- after two days of press previews and a visit Friday by French President Nicolas Sarkozy.

A model poses beside a Rolls-Royce Phantom II (1931) at Syma Hall in Budapest on October 24, 2010 during the Hungarian periodic exhibition, the bigest veteran vehicles show, in this region of eastern and central Europe. This year 270 vintage machines are presented, including 100 motorcycles.

A Rolls Royce car is displayed at the Paris Auto Show on the first of the two-press days on September 30, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event.

Rolls-Royce models are presented at the Paris Auto Show on the first of the two press-days on September 30, 2010. More than 300 firms are represented at the two-week Paris show which opens to the public from October 2 -- after two days of press previews and a visit Friday by French President Nicolas Sarkozy.

A radiator cap of a 1930 Rolls Royce, Phantom II/Town car is seen at the Nethercutt Museum in Sylmar, California on October 20, 2010. The Nethercutt Museum showcases more than 130 of the world�s greatest antique, vintage, classic and special interest automobiles.

A of a Rolls-Royce Phantom II (1931) is pictured at Syma Hall in Budapest on October 24, 2010 during the Hungarian periodic exhibition, the bigest veteran vehicles show, in this region of eastern and central Europe. This year 270 vintage machines are presented, including 100 motorcycles.

UDDINGSTON, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 28: Striking workers from the Tunnocks bakery walk past the Rolls Royce belonging to Boyd Tunnock, whose family own the business on September 28, 2010 in Uddingston, Scotland. Workers from the company that produce Tunnock�s Tea cakes and caramel wafers are holding a series of one day strikes following the rejection of a 2% pay offer.

The 'spirit of ecstacy' surmounts a Rolls Royce radiator grille on October 2, 2010 at the Paris Auto Show. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event and more than a million visitors were expected to flock to the huge exhibition halls and see for themselves the latest innovations in the art of driving.

The 'spirit of ecstacy' surmounts a Rolls Royce radiator grille on October 2, 2010 at the Paris Auto Show. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event and more than a million visitors were expected to flock to the huge exhibition halls and see for themselves the latest innovations in the art of driving.

The new Alfa Romeo 8C Spider is presented at the Paris Auto Show on the last press day October 01st, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event. German luxury automaker BMW said today it was recalling 198,000 of its BMW and Rolls-Royce brand cars in the United States owing to problems with their brake systems. A BMW spokesman told AFP the problem was 'without danger' for occupants of the vehicles and was part of an operation being carried out worldwide.

The electric vehicle Venturi 'Jamais Contente,' which set speed record of 320 mph, is presented at the Paris Auto Show during the press day on October 1st, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event. German luxury automaker BMW said today it was recalling 198,000 of its BMW and Rolls-Royce brand cars in the United States owing to problems with their brake systems. A BMW spokesman told AFP the problem was 'without danger' for occupants of the vehicles and was part of an operation being carried out worldwide.

A troubled Qantas Airbus A380 plane seen after an emergency landing at the Changi International airport in Singapore on November 4, 2010. Qantas Airways chief executive Alan Joyce said on November 5, the failure of a Rolls-Royce designed engine on one of its flagship Airbus A380 superjumbos may have been caused by a design fault.

A person looks at a Ford Focus chassis at the Paris Auto Show during the press day on October 1st, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event. German luxury automaker BMW said today it was recalling 198,000 of its BMW and Rolls-Royce brand cars in the United States owing to problems with their brake systems. A BMW spokesman told AFP the problem was 'without danger' for occupants of the vehicles and was part of an operation being carried out worldwide.

The new Alfa Romeo 8C Spider is presented at the Paris Auto Show on the last press day October 01st, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event. German luxury automaker BMW said today it was recalling 198,000 of its BMW and Rolls-Royce brand cars in the United States owing to problems with their brake systems. A BMW spokesman told AFP the problem was 'without danger' for occupants of the vehicles and was part of an operation being carried out worldwide.

The new Peugeot RCZ is presented at the Paris Auto Show on the last press day October 01st, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event. German luxury automaker BMW said today it was recalling 198,000 of its BMW and Rolls-Royce brand cars in the United States owing to problems with their brake systems. A BMW spokesman told AFP the problem was 'without danger' for occupants of the vehicles and was part of an operation being carried out worldwide.

The Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale is presented at the Paris Auto Show during the press day on October 1st, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event. German luxury automaker BMW said today it was recalling 198,000 of its BMW and Rolls-Royce brand cars in the United States owing to problems with their brake systems. A BMW spokesman told AFP the problem was 'without danger' for occupants of the vehicles and was part of an operation being carried out worldwide.

The new Cadillac CTS-V Coupe is presented at the Paris Auto Show during the press day on October 1st, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event. German luxury automaker BMW said today it was recalling 198,000 of its BMW and Rolls-Royce brand cars in the United States owing to problems with their brake systems. A BMW spokesman told AFP the problem was 'without danger' for occupants of the vehicles and was part of an operation being carried out worldwide.

An hostess is reflected in the miror of an Alfa-Romeo '8C Spider' presented at the Paris Auto Show during the press day on October 1st, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event. German luxury automaker BMW said today it was recalling 198,000 of its BMW and Rolls-Royce brand cars in the United States owing to problems with their brake systems. A BMW spokesman told AFP the problem was 'without danger' for occupants of the vehicles and was part of an operation being carried out worldwide.

The new Fisker Karma is presented at the Paris Auto Show during the press day on October 1st, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event. German luxury automaker BMW said today it was recalling 198,000 of its BMW and Rolls-Royce brand cars in the United States owing to problems with their brake systems. A BMW spokesman told AFP the problem was 'without danger' for occupants of the vehicles and was part of an operation being carried out worldwide.

The new Lotus Evora is presented at the Paris Auto Show during the press day on October 1st, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event. German luxury automaker BMW said today it was recalling 198,000 of its BMW and Rolls-Royce brand cars in the United States owing to problems with their brake systems. A BMW spokesman told AFP the problem was 'without danger' for occupants of the vehicles and was part of an operation being carried out worldwide.

The new Lotus Exige Edition RGB is presented at the Paris Auto Show during the press day on October 1st, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event. German luxury automaker BMW said today it was recalling 198,000 of its BMW and Rolls-Royce brand cars in the United States owing to problems with their brake systems. A BMW spokesman told AFP the problem was 'without danger' for occupants of the vehicles and was part of an operation being carried out worldwide.

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 27: Badges for various international automobile clubs adorn the grill of a Rolls Royce car in the 'Automobiles of London' rare car auction in Battersea Park on Ocotber 27, 2010 in London, England. Over 100 motor cars are to be auctioned including the original Aston Martin DB5 driven by Sean Connery in Goldfinger and Thunderball James Bond films which is expected to fetch over 3.5 million GBP.

A Qantas Boeing 747-400 with passengers from the troubled Qantas Airbus A380 plane is seen taking off at Changi International airport in Singapore on November 5, 2010. Qantas Airways' chief executive said the failure of a Rolls-Royce designed engine on one of its flagship Airbus A380 superjumbos may have been caused by a design fault.

Kenyan born Rowena Buston (C) smiles as she takes a photograph of a 1952 Rolls Royce (not pictured) that was restored by her friend and which won several prices in different categories during an antique car show in Nairobi on September 26, 2010.

Rowena Buston (R) takes a photograph of antique car restorer Reger Tanner (L) as he stands in front of his 1952 Rolls Royce during an antique car show in Nairobi on September 26, 2010. Buston and Tanner won several prices for their vehicle in this years competition.

The new Lotus Elise is presented at the Paris Auto Show during the press day on October 1st, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event. German luxury automaker BMW said today it was recalling 198,000 of its BMW and Rolls-Royce brand cars in the United States owing to problems with their brake systems. A BMW spokesman told AFP the problem was 'without danger' for occupants of the vehicles and was part of an operation being carried out worldwide.

Detail of a Ferrari wheel presented at the Paris Auto Show during the press day on October 1st, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event. German luxury automaker BMW said today it was recalling 198,000 of its BMW and Rolls-Royce brand cars in the United States owing to problems with their brake systems. A BMW spokesman told AFP the problem was 'without danger' for occupants of the vehicles and was part of an operation being carried out worldwide.

The new Opel Ampera is presented at the Paris Auto Show during the press day on October 1st, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event. German luxury automaker BMW said today it was recalling 198,000 of its BMW and Rolls-Royce brand cars in the United States owing to problems with their brake systems. A BMW spokesman told AFP the problem was 'without danger' for occupants of the vehicles and was part of an operation being carried out worldwide.

The Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale is presented at the Paris Auto Show during the press day on October 1st, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event. German luxury automaker BMW said today it was recalling 198,000 of its BMW and Rolls-Royce brand cars in the United States owing to problems with their brake systems. A BMW spokesman told AFP the problem was 'without danger' for occupants of the vehicles and was part of an operation being carried out worldwide.

A troubled Qantas Airbus A380 plane seen after an emergency landing at the Changi International airport in Singapore on November 4, 2010. Qantas Airways chief executive Alan Joyce said on November 5, the failure of a Rolls-Royce designed engine on one of its flagship Airbus A380 superjumbos may have been caused by a design fault.

HAYMAN ISLAND, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 09: Denise and Mark Duffield-Thomas walk to their hired Rolls Royce before renewing their wedding vows for the 81st time at Hayman Island on November 9, 2010 in the Whitsunday Islands, Australia. Denise and Mark Duffield-Thomas winners of a the 'The Ultimate Job - Honeymoon Testers' competition for Ireland's Runaway Bride and Groom visited Queensland on the last leg of the 12 month honeymoon promotion testing wedding venues across the world. As part of the promotion the couple will attempt to break the World Guinness Record for the most number of 'wedding vows' renewed by a couple, currently 83.

General view of the Paris Auto Show on the last press day October 01st, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event. German luxury automaker BMW said today it was recalling 198,000 of its BMW and Rolls-Royce brand cars in the United States owing to problems with their brake systems. A BMW spokesman told AFP the problem was 'without danger' for occupants of the vehicles and was part of an operation being carried out worldwide.

The new concept car Dezir by French caremaker Renault is presented at the Paris Auto Show on the last press day October 01st, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event. German luxury automaker BMW said today it was recalling 198,000 of its BMW and Rolls-Royce brand cars in the United States owing to problems with their brake systems. A BMW spokesman told AFP the problem was 'without danger' for occupants of the vehicles and was part of an operation being carried out worldwide.

The Alfa-Romeo 'Giulietta' is presented at the Paris Auto Show during the press day on October 1st, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event. German luxury automaker BMW said today it was recalling 198,000 of its BMW and Rolls-Royce brand cars in the United States owing to problems with their brake systems. A BMW spokesman told AFP the problem was 'without danger' for occupants of the vehicles and was part of an operation being carried out worldwide.

A person looks at a Alfa-Romeo engine at the Paris Auto Show during the press day on October 1st, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event. German luxury automaker BMW said today it was recalling 198,000 of its BMW and Rolls-Royce brand cars in the United States owing to problems with their brake systems. A BMW spokesman told AFP the problem was 'without danger' for occupants of the vehicles and was part of an operation being carried out worldwide.

Picture taken at the Paris Auto Show during the press day on October 1st, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event. German luxury automaker BMW said today it was recalling 198,000 of its BMW and Rolls-Royce brand cars in the United States owing to problems with their brake systems. A BMW spokesman told AFP the problem was 'without danger' for occupants of the vehicles and was part of an operation being carried out worldwide.

Picture taken at the Paris Auto Show during the press day on October 1st, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event. German luxury automaker BMW said today it was recalling 198,000 of its BMW and Rolls-Royce brand cars in the United States owing to problems with their brake systems. A BMW spokesman told AFP the problem was 'without danger' for occupants of the vehicles and was part of an operation being carried out worldwide.

The new Grand Cherokee Overland Jeep is presented at the Paris Auto Show on the last press day October 01st, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event. German luxury automaker BMW said today it was recalling 198,000 of its BMW and Rolls-Royce brand cars in the United States owing to problems with their brake systems. A BMW spokesman told AFP the problem was 'without danger' for occupants of the vehicles and was part of an operation being carried out worldwide.

A person looks at a Alfa-Romeo engine at the Paris Auto Show during the press day on October 1st, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event. German luxury automaker BMW said today it was recalling 198,000 of its BMW and Rolls-Royce brand cars in the United States owing to problems with their brake systems. A BMW spokesman told AFP the problem was 'without danger' for occupants of the vehicles and was part of an operation being carried out worldwide.

A person looks at a Ford Focus chassis at the Paris Auto Show during the press day on October 1st, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event. German luxury automaker BMW said today it was recalling 198,000 of its BMW and Rolls-Royce brand cars in the United States owing to problems with their brake systems. A BMW spokesman told AFP the problem was 'without danger' for occupants of the vehicles and was part of an operation being carried out worldwide.

The Dacia stand is pictured at the Paris Auto Show during the press day on October 1st, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event. German luxury automaker BMW said today it was recalling 198,000 of its BMW and Rolls-Royce brand cars in the United States owing to problems with their brake systems. A BMW spokesman told AFP the problem was 'without danger' for occupants of the vehicles and was part of an operation being carried out worldwide.

The Alfa-Romeo 'Giulietta' is presented at the Paris Auto Show during the press day on October 1st, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event. German luxury automaker BMW said today it was recalling 198,000 of its BMW and Rolls-Royce brand cars in the United States owing to problems with their brake systems. A BMW spokesman told AFP the problem was 'without danger' for occupants of the vehicles and was part of an operation being carried out worldwide.

The Alfa-Romeo 'Giulietta' is presented at the Paris Auto Show during the press day on October 1st, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event. German luxury automaker BMW said today it was recalling 198,000 of its BMW and Rolls-Royce brand cars in the United States owing to problems with their brake systems. A BMW spokesman told AFP the problem was 'without danger' for occupants of the vehicles and was part of an operation being carried out worldwide.

The new Lotus Elite is presented at the Paris Auto Show during the press day on October 1st, 2010. The show will open to the public on October 2nd. More than 300 brands of 20 countries attend this event. German luxury automaker BMW said today it was recalling 198,000 of its BMW and Rolls-Royce brand cars in the United States owing to problems with their brake systems. A BMW spokesman told AFP the problem was 'without danger' for occupants of the vehicles and was part of an operation being carried out worldwide.