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| Rolls-Royce reported record sales in the first half of the year, helped by Chinese buyers. | Rolls-Royce reported record sales in the first half of the year, helped by Chinese buyers. |
| Sales worldwide in the first six months increased by 33% compared with the January to June period in 2013, with strong growth in Asia Pacific (up nearly 40%) and in the Middle East (up by more than 30%). | Sales worldwide in the first six months increased by 33% compared with the January to June period in 2013, with strong growth in Asia Pacific (up nearly 40%) and in the Middle East (up by more than 30%). |
| Rolls-Royce, which is owned by the German carmaker BMW, said demand had been strong for the Wraith, a chunky, gas-guzzling two-door car priced at more than £210,000. It also reported strong orders for the Ghost series II, an updated version of its "entry-level" saloon car that arrives at dealers later this year, and "good demand" for the Phantom, a top-range model that sells for up to £360,000. | Rolls-Royce, which is owned by the German carmaker BMW, said demand had been strong for the Wraith, a chunky, gas-guzzling two-door car priced at more than £210,000. It also reported strong orders for the Ghost series II, an updated version of its "entry-level" saloon car that arrives at dealers later this year, and "good demand" for the Phantom, a top-range model that sells for up to £360,000. |
| In Europe, demand for Rolls-Royce cars rose by more than 60%, with sales doubling in Germany. The US also recorded double-digit growth. | In Europe, demand for Rolls-Royce cars rose by more than 60%, with sales doubling in Germany. The US also recorded double-digit growth. |
| Rolls-Royce Motor Cars chief executive, Torsten Müller-Otvös, 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." | Rolls-Royce Motor Cars chief executive, Torsten Müller-Otvös, 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." |
| The BMW Group also reported strong sales for BMW and Mini cars around the world. Combined sales were up 18% in Asia, 5% in the US and 2% in Europe, helping the group to sell a record-breaking 1m-plus cars in the first half of 2014. | The BMW Group also reported strong sales for BMW and Mini cars around the world. Combined sales were up 18% in Asia, 5% in the US and 2% in Europe, helping the group to sell a record-breaking 1m-plus cars in the first half of 2014. |
| • This article was amended on 8 July 2014. |