Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced today that a strong interest in the
company’s super luxury cars has resulted in the marque opening increased
retail space in Tokyo and a new presence in Osaka, in addition to an
upgraded showroom in Yokohama.
The CEO of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Torsten Müller-Ötvös, visited both
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Tokyo and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Yokohama earlier
this week, and also oversaw the opening of a new, expanded showroom at
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Tokyo operated by Cornes Motors Ltd at Shiba,
Minato-ku Tokyo.
Mr Kenzo Watari, CEO Cornes Motors Ltd. said: “We are delighted to
welcome Mr Müller‑Ötvös at the opening of this new facility. Investment
in this space represents Cornes Motors Ltd’s confidence in the
continuing success of the Rolls-Royce brand in Tokyo. In addition to
sustained demand for Ghost and Ghost Extended Wheelbase, Tokyo customers
embrace highly-Bespoke, pinnacle Phantom Series II family cars. This is
reflected in the interest and orders that Phantom Series II has already
generated.”
He added: “We are committed to ensuring that our highly discerning
customers enjoy an effortless purchasing and aftersales experience that
befits the standards of the marque. I am certain the move will be the
start of a highly successful new chapter in the history of Rolls-Royce
in Japan.”
Paul Harris, Regional Director, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Asia-Pacific
said: “Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Tokyo was the most successful dealership
by sales volume in Asia-Pacific outside of Greater China in 2011. In
2011 Japan matched 2010’s sales result, a remarkable achievement
considering the challenging market conditions.”
The launch of a new showroom in Tokyo follows the announcement that
Cornes Motors Ltd has been awarded Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ first
dealership in Osaka. Cornes Motors Ltd currently services a number of
customers in Osaka from their existing base in Tokyo.
The Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Yokohama showroom is operated by Nicole
MotorCars Co. Ltd, the authorised dealer in Kanagawa Prefecture. The
dealership has seen healthy sales growth so far in 2012. Significant
investment has been made in a new Bespoke lounge, reflecting the
increasing demand from Yokohama customers to commission highly
individual motor cars. As a result, the dealership has expanded its
facility by moving the administrative office to the second floor of the
facility.
Torsten Müller-Ötvös said: “The developments I have observed from
dealers in both Tokyo and Yokohama give me great confidence in the
continued, sustainable growth of the marque for Japan. In Cornes Motors
Ltd and Nicole MotorCars Co. Ltd we have two partners that have shown
great commitment to furthering the brand in Japan, a country with a long
and rich association with Rolls-Royce.”
