Wednesday, February 04, 2009

Macedonians bought record number of cars in 2008

17.744 new motor vehicles were sold in Macedonia in 2008 and compared to 2007, when 13.973 cars were sold, indicates the sale of cars last year increased by 27,32%.

According to the Group of Vehicle Importers within the Association of Chambers of Commerce, the figures show a record sale of new motor vehicles since Macedonia gained independence.

- The increase in car sales is a result of the stable economic policy taking place in Macedonia in the past two years, as well as of the increased competitiveness of conditions for crediting and leasing, said Group's president Zlatko Kalenikov.

The sale of cars rose in early 2008 and began to slide in the following months due to the consequences of the global financial crisis.

According to statistics, about 51% of the vehicles were bought in cash and 49,3% were sold on credit and leasing

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