During the same period, passenger car and light utility car registrations went up by 4%.

“Despite the challenges related to the external climate, the rising energy prices and inflation in general, the operating leasing market continued to grow, confirming the importance of this service in the acquisition and use of passenger cars,” states Bogdan Apahidean, ALSO chairman.

The 5 leading members of the association are Arval Service Lease Romania, LeasPlan Romania, ALD Automotive, Autonom Services and New Kopel (SIXT Group Romania).

The association was set up in 2010.

(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)