Rolls-Royce facts for kids

Rolls-Royce is a famous name that usually refers to two main British companies. One company makes very fancy cars, and the other makes powerful engines for airplanes and ships. The name comes from its founders, Charles Rolls and Henry Royce.

What is Rolls-Royce?

The name Rolls-Royce has been around for a long time. It started with a company called Rolls-Royce Limited. This company was founded in 1906 in the United Kingdom. They first made cars that were known for being very luxurious and well-built. Later, they also started making engines for airplanes.

Rolls-Royce Cars Today

Today, the company that makes Rolls-Royce cars is called Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. This company was started in 1998. It is now owned by a big German car company called BMW Group. Rolls-Royce cars are still known for being extremely high-end and custom-made. They are often chosen by people who want the very best in luxury and comfort.

Before BMW took over, the car part of the business was owned by a company called Rolls-Royce Motors for a while. This happened in 1973. Later, it was bought by another company called Vickers in 1980. For a short time, from 1998 to 2002, it was part of the Volkswagen Group before BMW became the owner.

You can find a list of all the different car models they have made over the years at List of Rolls-Royce motor cars.

Rolls-Royce in Aerospace and Power

The other big company using the Rolls-Royce name is Rolls-Royce Holdings plc. This company is separate from the car company. It focuses on making engines for airplanes, power systems, and equipment for defense. They build engines for many different types of aircraft, from large passenger jets to military planes. They also create power systems for ships and even nuclear submarines.

This company has several important parts around the world:

• Rolls-Royce Deutschland (in Germany)
• Rolls-Royce Power Systems (making power solutions)
• Rolls-Royce Marine Power Operations (for ships and submarines)
• Rolls-Royce North America (in North America)
• Rolls-Royce Turbomeca (a joint company making helicopter engines)
• Rolls-Royce Controls and Data Services (working on control systems)

See also

• In Spanish: Rolls-Royce para niños