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2007 was Bentley’s best ever year with 10,014 units sold
14th January 2008
With retail sales of 10,014 units worldwide, Bentley has completed the best year in its history, and outsold its rival Rolls-Royce Motor Cars' more expensive and less extensive range, which broke through the 1,000 mark for the first time last year, by about ten to one. Overall Bentley volume grew by 7%, with increases in almost all major markets: +7% in the UK, +4% in North America, +7% in Europe, +18% in the Asia Pacific region, and +93% in China alone.
In the UK, a record 2,079 units were sold in all. In North America, a figure of 4,196 units was achieved, despite the prevailing economic climate, and a new record was set in continental Europe with 2,166 units. In China, the final sales number was 338 units. In Korea, 100 cars were sold in the first year in that market.
These results are a milestone for Bentley, which has strengthened its presence around the world, in both emerging and established markets,” said Stuart McCullough, Bentley’s Member of the Board, Sales and Marketing. “A major component of this is our export business, with overseas income in excess of £745 million. Bentley is proud to be a leading British vehicle manufacturer, with all of its production based in Crewe, a workforce of 3800 and a 500 strong engineering team, making it a significant employer in the North West.”
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