“We wanted to create something our family would remember forever: a Rolls-Royce that captures the essence of the cosmos and shows that no dream is out of reach.”
Commissioning Client, Cullinan Cosmos

“Space travel is an enduring fascination for the commissioning clients of this extraordinary one-of-one motor car. For the Bespoke Collective, this project also explored new frontiers, with our first-ever hand-painted Starlight Headliner. Bold in its conception and spectacular in its realisation, this commission demonstrates how Rolls-Royce brings clients’ otherworldly visions to life with drama, depth, and absolute precision.”
Phil Fabre de la Grange, Head of Bespoke, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Rolls-Royce presents Cullinan Cosmos: a one-of-one commission that celebrates the drama of outer space. Commissioned by a family who shares a fascination for the universe with their four-year-old son, this theme was brought to life through a constellation of Bespoke details. At its centre is a Rolls-Royce first – a hand-painted Starlight Headliner painstakingly developed by one of the marque’s in-house artists over 160 hours.

EXTERIOR PALETTE: OUTER LIMITS
Cullinan Cosmos is finished in shimmering Arabescato Pearl, recalling the soft lustre of moonlight across a midnight sky. The exterior is completed with a hand-painted twin coachline in Charles Blue and an Illuminated Spirit of Ecstasy that glows like a distant star by night.

INTERIOR SUITE: EXPLORING INNER SPACE
The interior of Cullinan Cosmos offers a calm, meditative environment, inspired by the stillness and wonder of deep space. The reclining seats are finished in Charles Blue and Grace White leather with matching Grace White contrast stitching and piping. Piano White veneers add a crisp, technical edge that subtly echoes the high-gloss surfaces of satellite casings.

The commissioning clients worked with Rolls-Royce designers to create a unique Star Cluster motif, which appears as Bespoke embroidery on the door panels and headrests, and as a hand-painted artwork on the front passenger fascia.

HAND-PAINTED STARLIGHT HEADLINER: NEW HORIZONS
Cullinan Cosmos features the first fully hand-painted Starlight Headliner ever created for a Rolls-Royce motor car. Developed over 160 hours and painted entirely freehand by one of the marque’s in-house artists, it depicts an ethereal interpretation of the Milky Way – the hazy band of stars and cosmic mist visible in the night sky – colour-graded to complement the Bespoke interior palette.

To create the luminous cloud formations, the artist used more than 20 successive applications of acrylic paint, building depth and dimension with a variety of brushes. To achieve the mist effect, the artist turned to an unexpected tool – a makeup brush – to allow the lightest layer of pigments to dry delicately on contact.

The shimmering field of painted ‘stars’ was formed using a combination of fine, pointed brushes and a speckling technique, giving the final composition an organic, celestial quality. Only once the painting on the Starlight Headliner was completed and sealed were the fibre-optic perforations individually punched and positioned by hand to complement the contours of the artwork.

Cullinan Cosmos was commissioned through Private Office Dubai, one of a number of Rolls-Royce’s international Private Offices created to bring the full capabilities of the Bespoke Collective closer to the brand’s most visionary clients.

Cullinan Cosmos was delivered to the commissioning family in time for a special occasion – ready to transform every journey into a voyage through the stars.

CO₂ EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.
WLTP (combined) CO₂ emission: 380-363 g/km; Fuel consumption: 16.8-17.7 mpg / 16.8-16.0 l/100km.

Further information: https://bit.ly/3XtQW7q

FURTHER INFORMATION
You can find all our press releases and press kits, as well as a wide selection of high resolution, downloadable photographs and video footage at our media website, PressClub.

You can also follow the marque on social media: LinkedIn; YouTube; Instagram; and Facebook.

To celebrate the collaboration, SG Fleet has introduced an innovative new offer for its customers, where the cost of the Ohme charger is bundled into the monthly rental fee. This means that a driver switching to an EV for the first time won’t have to pay for a charger immediately, but instead can spread the cost over their rental term.

“As the move to electric vehicles continues at pace, ensuring our customers have access to all the support they need for a smooth transition is key,” explains Peter Davenport, Managing Director at SG Fleet. “Offering innovative solutions such as our bundled offer with Ohme is a crucial part of that transition. Ohme’s dynamic smart chargers enable solar or smart tariffs allowing SG Fleet customers to substantially reduce their charging costs. Our role is to keep businesses and their people moving and that means helping them make the switch to electric as seamlessly as possible. By including Ohme chargers in our salary sacrifice package, we’re helping to overcome one of the biggest barriers to EV adoption.”

This new partnership will see SG Fleet recommend Ohme chargers on all electrified vehicles for its salary sacrifice customers. SG Fleet has seen a considerable rise in EVs on its UK-managed fleets in recent years. Since 2021, the percentage of EVs on its salary sacrifice fleet has gone up by more than 400% reflecting the dramatic rise in interest among consumers.

“This collaboration with SG Fleet further underlines Ohme’s commitment to the fleet sector, as more businesses and company drivers switch to EVs,” said Peter McDonald, Ohme Director. “Furthermore, SG Fleet’s bundled package for EV drivers shows the innovative thinking that it is willing to bring to the sector. We look forward to working with them and helping more business drivers with the e-mobility transition.”

With the average UK driver covering 6,800 miles a year, smart charging on an off-peak tariff in a typical EV would cost just £119 for a year’s worth of driving with Intelligent Octopus Go at 7.5p/kWh. At the Standard Variable Tariff of 25.73p/kWh, that same annual mileage would cost £437.41. By comparison, the same mileage in an equivalent petrol car would cost a driver more than £1000.

Ohme is the official charger provider for Mercedes-Benz, Suzuki, Volvo Cars and the Volkswagen Group in the UK and Ireland as well as Hyundai and Smart in the UK, it is also the official exclusive charger provider for customers on the Motability scheme. Ohme has also just won two awards from Business Motoring for Best Electric Charging Point Provider and Best Electric Van Charging Point Provider.

For more details on Ohme visit www.ohme-ev.co.uk
For more details on SG Fleet UK and its services please visit www.sgfleet.com/uk

The Dacia Sandriders is Iberia-bound next week as the FIA World Rally-Raid Championship enters its decisive phase, with an exciting cross-border event.

Taking place between 21 – 28 September and forming part of the FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) for the second time, Rally-Raid Portugal includes stages in the host country as well as in neighbouring Spain. It covers a total competitive distance of 1,433.05 kilometres.

The Dacia Sandriders takes on round four of the five-event W2RC season as a three-strong line-up once again, having entered two of its sustainably fuelled and BFGoodrich-equipped Dacia Sandrider cars on the previous events in Abu Dhabi and South Africa.

It follows the return of Spain’s Cristina Gutiérrez to the attack alongside Qatari Nasser Al-Attiyah and Frenchman Sébastien Loeb.

With a win in Abu Dhabi and a podium in South Africa, The Dacia Sandriders heads to Rally-Raid Portugal second in the W2RC Manufacturers’ ranking and first in the Drivers’ and Navigators’ standings courtesy of Nasser Al-Attiyah and Édouard Boulanger.

For the remainder of the 2025 W2RC and January’s 2026 season-opening Dakar, Boulanger will partner with his compatriot Loeb, with Loeb’s navigator, Fabian Lurquin from Belgium joining forces with Al-Attiyah. The Cristina and Pablo partnership remains unchanged.

Tiphanie Isnard, Team Principal of The Dacia Sandriders, explained: “In rally-raid, our strength as a team lies in creating the best possible conditions for our crews to perform at their highest level. The bond between driver and navigator is crucial, and sometimes evolving the pairings allows new synergies to emerge. We believe these new collaborations will bring greater stability, renewed confidence, and the determination needed to push even further together.”

The penultimate round of the 2025 W2RC marks more unchartered territory for the team, with mainly gravel stages akin to a world championship rally. Covering 2,368.97 kilometres, including 1,433.05 against the clock, the route of Rally-Raid Portugal has undergone several changes following the inaugural W2RC edition in 2024.

Based in Grândola. 100 kilometres south of Lisbon, the event begins in earnest with the Prologue on the afternoon of 23 September. The opening stage on Wednesday 24 September takes crews southwest towards Beja on what organisers have described as “fast, winding dirt tracks” before a sandy section in the closing 30 kilometres prior to the overnight halt in Grândola.

Stage 2 on Thursday 25 September marks the start of the journey into Spain and the bivouac in Badajoz. At 649.98 kilometres, it’s the event’s longest stage. The action continues with Stage 3 on Friday 26 September when the entire competitive route will be held in Spain on terrain similar to that encountered during Stage 1.

From Spain, the event heads back to Portugal on Saturday 27 September and the bivouac in Lisbon from where a loop stage will decide the outcome of Rally-Raid Portugal on Sunday 28 September.

KEY QUOTES

Tiphanie Isnard, Team Principal, The Dacia Sandriders, said: “It’s back-to-school time for the team and an opportunity to discover a new rally on a surface still unexplored by the Dacia Sandrider. To tackle it in the most favourable conditions possible, we have undertaken a full week of testing. Our goal on Rally-Raid Portugal is clear: to be ready to maximise points and strengthen our position in the Drivers’, Navigators’ and Manufacturers’ championships. The event will also be about continuing to build Sébastien’s confidence after his podium in South Africa, and welcoming back Cristina and Pablo as we prepare both the end of the season and the fast-approaching Dakar. The team is now entering a very intense phase with eight consecutive weeks of travel between testing, Rally-Raid Portugal and Rallye du Maroc. We are fully focused on finishing the championship in the best possible way and on preparing our Dakar challenge under the best conditions.”

Nasser Al-Attiyah, Driver, The Dacia Sandriders explained: “After a really good collaboration on Baja Aragón, I’m happy to continue the adventure with Fabian as my new navigator. Rally-Raid Portugal is a great event, and we are really looking forward to it. We can expect a lot of fans and a really great atmosphere because the passion for motorsport is real in Portugal and Spain. The target is always very clear: to keep the lead in the championship by scoring good points and to have a great event.”

Cristina Gutiérrez, Driver, The Dacia Sandriders, added: “We are really looking forward to re-starting our rally-raid season and kicking off our preparations for Dakar Rally. I’m happy to be competing on Rally-Raid Portugal, as racing at home is always special and we have great memories from this event. Together with Pablo, we are excited to reunite with the whole Dacia Sandriders team. The goal is to get back into the rhythm and to feel good in the car. As always, we’ll do our very best. We want to make the most of these last two races of the championship to arrive fully prepared for the Dakar Rally, the biggest challenge of all.”

Sébastien Loeb, Driver, The Dacia Sandriders said: “It feels great to be getting back into the Dacia Sandrider after quite a long break since South Africa. I’m really looking forward to starting this new chapter with Édouard. We’ve already done some testing together in Morocco and everything went very well, so I’m confident our collaboration will be a good one. I can’t wait to get back to the racing feeling and to meet the Portuguese and Spanish fans, who are always so passionate and create an incredible atmosphere on every stage.”

THE DACIA SANDRIDERS RALLY-RAID PORTUGAL LINE-UP

#200: Nasser Al-Attiyah (QAT) / Fabian Lurquin (BEL)
#212: Cristina Gutiérrez (ESP) / Pablo Moreno (ESP)
#219: Sébastien Loeb (FRA) / Édouard Boulanger (FRA)

RALLY-RAID PORTUGAL: THE BIG NUMBER

2,368.97: The Rally-Raid Portugal covers a total distance of 2,368.97 kilometres.

• The K4 comes with athletic proportions wrapped in an expressive design, all rooted in Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy
• The model offers a premium connected car experience with 12.3-inch dual panoramic displays
• With class-leading legroom and boot space, the K4 delivers comfort without compromise
• Its advanced driver assistance suite, including Highway Driving Assist 2.0 and Smart Cruise Control 2, presents a competitive safety and convenience package

Kia blurs the line differentiating the C- and D-segment with the European reveal of the K4, a model boasting a dynamic look based on the company’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy. The hatchback is also designed to meet the demands of modern drivers, offering plenty of interior space, premium features, and advanced technologies.

Designed with an aggressive look
The model introduces an expressive new design and generous exterior dimensions: 4,440mm long and 1,850mm wide, while its spacious interior offers passengers in the rear class-leading legroom (964mm) and plenty of headroom (973mm). Behind the rear seats, customers can make use of 438 litres of cargo space, making the model ideal for either transporting moving boxes or weekend trips.

The design turns heads with a distinctive floating roofline which slips elegantly into the rear hatch. Key design cues include the Star Map Signature Lighting inspired by the EV9, rear hidden door handles integrated into the C-pillar, and an exclusive Sparkling Yellow exterior colour. On top of this, the K4´s GT-Line looks even sportier. The trim features a three-spoke steering wheel, paddle shifters, 17-inch or 18-inch alloy wheels, gloss black mirror caps, side sills, and wheel arch mouldings.

“With the K4, we are demonstrating how our models can deliver dynamic design, innovation, and intelligent technology irrespectively from their powertrain,” said Sjoerd Knipping, Chief Operating Officer of Kia Europe. “The K4 reflects our mission to make exciting mobility accessible to all by supporting customers who are not yet ready for fully electric vehicles.”

A powertrain for every journey
The K4 carries forward Kia’s commitment to offering customers a diverse range of propulsion options. This includes electrified powertrains to ease the transition to electric mobility. Of the five available powertrains in Europe, two are electrified, aligning with Kia’s broader electrification strategy.

The powertrain offering starts with a 1.0-litre T-GDi petrol engine (115PS) with a six-speed manual transmission. This engine is also available with mild-hybrid technology. Customers who opt for the mild-hybrid engine can pair it with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission instead. The 1.6-litre T-GDi petrol engine comes with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (150/180PS). Later in 2026, the powertrain line-up will be expanded to include a full hybrid option.

“With the K4, we are refreshing our lineup with a model that delivers in every dimension: design, space, technology, and electrified powertrains,” said Pablo Martínez Masip, Vice President of Product & Marketing. “We designed the K4 for customers who want to drive farther, do more, and express themselves along their journey.”

Technology that elevates the everyday
The K4 boasts one of the most advanced technological offerings in its class. A panoramic display integrates a 12.3-inch instrument cluster, a 5.3-inch climate display, and a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment screen. The Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) system unites navigation, multimedia, and vehicle settings control into a single, intuitive interface. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across all trims with a wireless phone charger available in higher trims.

A Harman Kardon® premium audio system transforms the cabin into a personal concert hall. Comfort is further enhanced with heated and ventilated front seats wrapped in stylish, black bio-based artificial leather upholstery.

The Digital Key 2.0 with ultra-wideband technology allows compatible smartphones to function as virtual keys. At the same time, Kia Connect services offer a range of digital tools, such as over-the-air (OTA) updates, music streaming, and Wi-Fi hotspot capability. With its AI-powered voice assistant, drivers can simply say “Hey Kia” to control various features or get information, including help with the owner’s manual or local recommendations.

ADAS made standard
Offering a suite of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Kia prioritises customer safety with the K4.

When the turn signal is activated, the Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) provides drivers with a real-time video feed of their blind spots on the instrument cluster. Blind-spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) uses radar sensors in the rear bumper to monitor blind spots and help prevent collisions during lane changes.

In addition to intelligently adapting the vehicle’s speed, Smart Cruise Control 2 (SCC2) can, in the event of an emergency, bring the car to a stop if the driver is unresponsive. Furthermore, Highway Driving Assist 2.0 (HDA 2.0) helps the driver maintain a safe distance from the car ahead, stay centred in the lane, change lanes, and adjust lateral positioning.

Moreover, when reversing, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) detects vehicles approaching from behind at the left and right sides. RCCA provides audible and visual warnings and is even able to automatically apply the brakes to help avoid or mitigate a collision. Additionally, the Surround View Monitor (SVM) employs multiple cameras positioned around the car to create a composite, 360-degree view displayed on the infotainment screen.

Finally, using front-facing camera and radar sensors, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2 (FCA2) helps prevent or mitigate collisions by detecting potential hazards like other cars, pedestrians, and cyclists.

A bold step in a new direction
With its bold aesthetics, spacious flexibility, high-tech features, and performance-focused variants, the K4 is an evolution of other hatchbacks. As customer needs shift toward personalisation and intelligent mobility, the K4 positions itself as a stylish, smart, and connected choice.

The K4 will be produced at the company’s new plant in Mexico, with models expected to arrive in UK showrooms in the fourth quarter of 2025. Full UK pricing and specifications will be announced closer to its on-sale date.

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The new Dacia Duster Cargo brings the award-winning SUV’s exceptional value-for-money and go-anywhere capability to the light commercial vehicle market, offering hard-working businesses all the practicality and versatility they need to get the job done, regardless of where the work is.

Duster Cargo features the same rugged looks as the passenger version but builds on its robust and resilient nature by adding a tough, hard-wearing flat load area offering 1,149 litres of space and a payload of up to 430kg.

Homologated as an N1 commercial, the conversion takes place at the factory, guaranteeing the quality of the installation and preserving the three-year, 60,000-mile warranty. Subject to terms and conditions, customers can also benefit from Dacia Zen, which gives an additional 1-year of warranty by servicing your vehicle at Dacia, up to 7-years or 75,000 miles.

Dacia’s technicians replace the rear seats with a completely flat wooden load floor, finished with a durable material surface. The load area is separated from the front passenger compartment by a sturdy mesh bulkhead, while four lashing points further help to secure loose cargo.

A full-length removable load cover shields the cargo area’s contents from prying eyes, aided by the opaque film applied to the fixed rear windows. Finally, rubber mats add an extra layer of protection.

The Duster Cargo is available with a choice of two modern electrified petrol engines. These include an advanced hybrid powertrain with exceptional efficiency, and a mild hybrid coupled with 4×4 transmission to offer genuine all-terrain abilities, even with a full load on board.

Introduced to Duster only last week, the hybrid 155 combines a 109 bhp 4-cylinder petrol engine, two electric motors (a 50 hp motor and a high-voltage starter / generator), a 1.4 kWh battery (230V) and an automatic electric gearbox. It has four gears for the ICE engine and two for the electric motors. This combined technology is made possible by the absence of a clutch.

The regenerative braking function works alongside the battery, with its high energy recovery capacity, and the efficient automatic gearbox, allowing Duster to remain in all-electric mode for significant periods of time in the city. What’s more, efficiency is heightened through the car always starting in all-electric mode.

The mild hybrid 130 combines a 1.2 litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with a 48V motor which aids the combustion engine when starting off or accelerating, helping to reduce fuel consumption and emissions by about 10%.

In Duster Cargo, this powertrain is coupled with 4×4 transmission as well as Dacia’s new 4×4 Terrain Control that offers a choice of five modes to match the prevailing conditions. In addition, Adaptive Hill Descent Control automatically regulates the Duster’s speed during steep descents, while 217mm of ground clearance ensures Duster Cargo can always get to the job at hand, no matter how remote it is.

Dacia has long believed in keeping things simple, and Duster Cargo is no different. Offered in one, generously equipped Expression trim, this go-anywhere LCV includes everything you need and nothing you don’t.

In fact, the list of standard equipment is extensive, with 17-inch Tergan diamond-cut alloy wheels, a Y-shaped LED lighting signature, longitudinal roof bars, body-coloured door handles, tinted windows, automatic wipers, and wheel-arch protection and snorkel finished in Starkle^®, Dacia’s tough new fully recyclable material that flaunts its unpainted finish with a mottled look that comes from its up to 20% recycled composition.

Inside, there are front electric windows with driver’s one-touch operation, an electric parking brake, high central armrest with console storage, height and reach adjustable steering wheel, 6-way adjustable driver’s seat, 4-way adjustable front passenger seat, height-adjustable front seatbelts and headrests, air conditioning, automatic central locking, 7-inch digital driver display, and 10.1-inch Media Display with Apple CarPlay^® and Android Auto.

As with all models in the Dacia range, Duster Cargo benefits from a comprehensive array of safety and driver assistance systems, including six airbags, cruise control with speed limiter, traffic sign recognition with speed alert and Intelligent Speed Assist, rear parking sensors, rear view camera, driver attention warning, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, advanced emergency braking system, emergency E-Call, vehicle dynamic control, and hill start assist.

Three exterior colours are available, starting with Glacier White, the perfect blank canvas for your own livery, followed by two metallic options – Pearl Black and Shadow Grey.

The new Duster Cargo is available to order now, priced from £22,995 ex. VAT for the mild hybrid 130 4×4 and £23,595 ex. VAT for the hybrid 155. First customer delivers are expected before the end of the year.

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Renowned as the brand for making the most custom friendly motorcycles in the world, BikeShed London Show 2025 showcases the true imagination and craftsmanship that comes from the collaboration of the builders and Royal Enfield Custom World. 

Let’s take a look at what BikeShed Show 2025 has to offer.

Phoenix
Built by: Putu Ajus Mulyawarman, AMS Garage – Base Model: Super Meteor 650
Showcasing at: The Bike Shed Show, Wheels & Waves, Glemseck
Media Content Here: https://royalenfieldmedia.co.uk/folders/106

Samurai
Built by: Takuya Aikawa (Sureshot) – Base Model: Shotgun 650
Showcasing at: The Bike Shed Show, Wheels & Waves, Goodwood, Malle Mile
Media Content Here: https://royalenfieldmedia.co.uk/folders/100

Fury 650
Built by: Fuel – Base Model: Bear 650
Showcasing at: The Bike Shed Show, Wheels & Waves, Malle Mile
Media Content Here: https://royalenfieldmedia.co.uk/folders/111

The Kingsman
Built by: Dirk Ohlerking, Kingston Custom – Base Model: Shotgun 650
Showcasing at: The Bike Shed Show, Wheels & Waves, Goodwood, Malle Mile, Glemseck
Media Content Here: https://royalenfieldmedia.co.uk/folders/116

Modern Primitive
Built by: Sideburn Magazine – Base Model: Guerrilla 450
Showcasing at: The Bike Shed Show, Wheels & Waves, Malle Mile, Glemseck
Media Content Here: https://royalenfieldmedia.co.uk/folders/97

SM450 Urban Guerrilla
Built by: Sticky x Roadkill – Base Model: Guerrilla 450
Showcasing at: The Bike Shed Show, Wheels & Waves, Malle Mile, Glemseck
Media Content to follow from the Bike Shed Show 2025
Content coming soon – but will be found here: https://royalenfieldmedia.co.uk/folders/122

The Great Frog
Built by: Royal Enfield Custom World Team – Base Model: Super Meteor 650
Showcasing at: The Bike Shed Show
Media Content Here: https://royalenfieldmedia.co.uk/folders/92

Inspired by the adventures people love in our home country, we plan to take you on a livestreamed trip to the rugged landscapes of Swedish Lapland.

From our cosy winter cabin, our experts and a special guest or two will introduce you to the Volvo EX30 Cross Country – a small car for big experiences – and explore how outdoors adventure can be accessible to anyone, in any part of the world.

Join the livestream on Monday 10 February at 12:00 UK time (13:00 CET), available in full at EX30CrossCountryevent.volvocars.com