RECORD SALES FOR ROLLS-ROYCE CARS
Rolls-Royce car sales have raced to a record half-year total.
Sales worldwide have risen by 33% compared with the January to June 2013 period, with sales in Europe up by more than 60%.
There was also strong growth in Asia Pacific (up nearly 40%) and in the Middle East (up by more than 30%).
The US and China also saw double-digit growth. In Europe, strong performance was seen in Germany, with sales doubling.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars chief executive Torsten Muller-Otvos said: "This is an excellent half-year result and demonstrates the continued confidence that our customers have in our company and our fine cars.
"We are on target for another record year in 2014."
