China the jewel in Rolls-Royce crown

Country places No. 1 in sales last year for iconic vehicle brand

British ultra-luxury automotive company Rolls-Royce Motors Cars Ltd has made China its largest market in 2013, as sales grew robustly despite a slowdown in the world's fastest-growing economy, according to company executives.

Last year, "China contributed 28 percent of Rolls-Royce's global sales, making it the top market for us again," said Chief Executive Officer Torsten Mueller-Oetvoes in a telephone interview.