Motoring: Rolls-Royce adds a dash of Bond to the Black Badge Ghost

The luxury carmaker has launched a Black Badge version of its Ghost, aimed at those who are keen to disrupt the status quo

The Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost: aimed at younger drivers who are looking for something a bit more edgy

Those with money to spend on high-end luxury are clearly still spending it, possibly even more than usual: sales of everything from bespoke watches to super yachts are increasing this year, even over pre-pandemic levels. There is a wide range of theories at play here, many suggesting that the experience of the past 18 months has led people to rethink their approach and, since anything can happen, to make the most of life.

That could ...