The company has announced that global sales of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars increased by 25 per cent in 2007, compared to 2006, at 1,010 cars. This is the first time that annual sales have reached four figures and the fourth successive sales increase since the company was launched in 2003. North America remained the biggest single market for Rolls-Royce in 2007, accounting for 40 per cent of sales and showing growth of 22 per cent. Exceptional performances were seen in the UAE, India and in China which grew by around 70, 57 and 50 per cent respectively.