Boss of carmaker Rolls-Royce to retire after nearly 14 years

He joined the company in 2010, meaning he will be the longest-serving chief executive since Claude Johnson, who combined the Charles Rolls and Henry Royce brands together back in 1904

Torsten Muller-Otvos joined the company in 2010 (Andrew Matthews/PA)

The boss of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced he will retire next month after nearly 14 years at the helm of the luxury car giant.

Torsten Muller-Otvos will step down at the end of November and be replaced by the current chief executive of carmaker BMW UK, Chris Brownridge.