1998
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars was sold by Vickers to Volkswagen,
although BMW hold the rights to the name and the marque for use on
Rolls-Royce cars, having acquired the rights from Rolls-Royce in
1998. BMW will take over responsibility for Rolls-Royce cars from
the beginning of 2003. bentley cars were retained by VW and are
still manfactured at the RR site at CREWE