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The luxury maker Rolls-Royce has reported record sales for 2013. The company said it's the fourth annual sales record. It sold 3,630 cars last year, with a strong in demand in the Middle East and China for a good portion of the buoyant sales. The Middle East saw a sales of 17 per cent last year, while sales in China went up by 11 per cent. Rolls-Royce sold cars in more than 40 countries last year, new markets. Plans are in to continue this global . The company CEO said: "We have reported a strong year and have maintained our position at the of the super-luxury market." Super-luxury means cars over $272,000.

The CEO said people buy a Rolls Royce because they want to have a that is unrivalled in its of luxury. He said: "It's the treat; the for hard work. We see that clearly from our customers. Around 80 per cent of our cars are bought by businessmen and women, most of have started and run their own businesses. The are bought by sports stars and film stars." He added that it's not just the super-rich who were up the cars. He said: "What's interesting now is that we are seeing a new group of who have built up mid-sized businesses and they also want to treat themselves to the carpet ride." Businesswomen now for ten per cent of sales.

 


 

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