Last year, truck sales grew by 800 units compared with 2010, to 3,800 units, also on account of increased investments in infrastructure, he said.
“Although the share of lease purchases has dropped lately from 70% to 50%, this financing system will continue to play a very important part in truck sales this year, as leasing companies become more flexible with regard to this market,” said Geadau.
The dealer puts the number of trucks necessary on the market at 7,000-8,000 units per year.
Heavy rigs, weighing over 16 tons, make up about 75% of the Romanian truck market.