Marque suspend car sales to Russia

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars – whose global Home is at Chichester – has confirmed that it was not shipping cars to Russia for the time being as a result of the invasion of Ukraine.

The luxury car manufacturer, which last year reported the best sales in the marque’s history, has clients around the world who will wait for up to a year to take delivery of a new R-R.

Every one of those cars is manufactured at its plant at Goodwood – where it has plans for a multi-million pound expansion.

But the company made clear that it condemned the aggression against Ukraine and was following developments with great concern and dismay.

A spokesman said: “As a BMW Group company with global operations, we stand for the peaceful coexistence of different cultures all over the world – at all times and in all locations.

“Our thoughts are with all those who are experiencing suffering and loss in this war.

“The BMW Group is supporting affected people with an initial immediate contribution to an international relief organisation of the United Nations.

“In addition, our employees are assisting in a variety of ways.”

He added in response to a question by the Gazette: “Given the current circumstances, we are not shipping cars to Russia for the time being.”

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