Bentley turnover breaks €1 billion mark

01/11/2007

The strong rise in consumer spending in emerging markets such as China and the continued high demand for luxury goods has boosted turnover at UK-based car manufacturer beyond the €1 billion mark in the third quarter, up an astounding 19.3% over the same period last year. Operating profit also improved by €62 million year-on-year to reach €107 million.

Worldwide sales to the end of the third quarter reached 7,800 cars, up by around 19%, boosted by the emerging markets such as China which recorded a staggering 72% rise in sales.