UK luxury car makers post new records
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Britain's two most iconic car marques have reported unprecedented successes. Bentley Motors and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, both now owned by German companies but committed to UK production, posted sales and production hikes.
BMW-owned Rolls-Royce revealed record 2012 sales of 3,575 cars – a third consecutive record and the best result in the marque's 108-year history.
Rolls said the results were achieved despite Rolls said the results were achieved despite global business uncertainty and political unrest, preparations for the start of production of Phantom Series II and expansion works at its Goodwood, West Sussex factory.
Particularly strong sales growth was reported in the Middle East, mainland Europe and Asia Pacific but the United States and China remained the most significant individual markets.
Bentley, now owned by VW, announces growth of 22% in 2012 with deliveries to customers increased to 8,510 cars (7,003 cars in 2011), maintaining, the company said, its position as the leading manufacturer of luxury vehicles in the world.
The Americas finished 2012 as Bentley's largest global market, with 2,457 cars delivered, followed closely by China with 2,253.
