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2013劳斯莱斯销量再创记录 Rolls-Royce reported its fourth year running of record sales with 3,630 cars delivered to customers in 2013. 劳斯莱斯宣布，2013年向消费者售出3630辆轿车，连续第四年打破销售记录。 ? That is a 1.5% increase on the 3,575 cars Rolls-Royce sold in 2012. ? To help meet demand, the carmaker, which is owned by BMW, says it plans to hire 100 staff at its manufacturing plant in Goodwood, Sussex in 2014. ? Rolls-Royce launched the Wraith model at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2013 and started delivering the car to customers during the fourth quarter. ? We have reported a strong year and have maintained our position at the pinnacle of the super-luxury market, said Torsten Muller-Otvos, chief executive of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. ? The strongest sales growth was seen in the Middle East, which recorded a rise of 17%, as well as China, where sales rose 11% last year. ? Rolls-Royce now employs more than 1,300 staff after hiring 100 additional workers in 2013. ? It is estimated that the UK car industry produced 1.5 million cars in 2013, which would be a six year high. ? Most cars are made for export, but the UK market has been recovering. ? Last year, it had its best year since 2007. 1