It shows statistics from BIL Sweden. Statistics also show that the Swedish car market is going through a very positive trend.
In March, registered 34 712 new passenger cars, an increase of 9.9 percent compared to March last year. So far this year, new car registrations increased by precisely the same percentage figure: 9.9.
– Mars is the 27th consecutive month of positive figures. This year the month of March was also the second best March ever month for new cars, says Bertil Molden, CEO of BIL Sweden.
Record low interest rates and increased income
According to him, there are several explanations for the positive developments in the automotive market in Sweden.
– growth in the Swedish economy is strong. Institute of Economic Research recently found that Sweden is heading into a boom, with a GDP growth of 3.5 percent this year, according to the latest forecast.
– Interest rates are at record lows and household disposable income is growing strongly this year . Households are optimistic about their own finances, which means that many take the opportunity to invest in a new car.
Private Leasing is expanding rapidly
– Private Leasing, which is a relatively new form of ownership on the Swedish car market is expanding rapidly and stimulates nybilsintresset, says Bertil Molden.
When it comes to green cars, the number of new registrations during March 6169 and the green car share to 17.8 percent under the new stricter environmental car definition, applicable from January 1, 2013 . So far this year eco proportion of 16.7 percent.
Bertil Molden rejoice numbers.
– A renewal of the car fleet in which more new cars come out on the roads and replacing old cars with significantly lower environmental and safety performance is very good for the community. We believe that the positive environmental trend will continue.
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