Motoring

Sales down 11 per cent at Bentley as British and Chinese orders fall

The luxury car maker said it delivered 13,560 cars in 2023, compared with 15,174 the year before

Bentley previously stated that it is focusing on the profit it makes from each sale, rather than volume. Picture: PA

Bentley’s global sales fell by 11 per cent last year due to “challenging market conditions”, according to the luxury car maker. The firm, which is based in Crewe in England, said it said it delivered 13,560 cars in 2023, compared with 15,174 during the previous 12 months.

The decline was driven by 18 per cent decreases in sales to both the British and Chinese markets. Despite the year-on-year fall, 2023 was still the manufacturer’s third ...