Equipment Finance News Private car leasing Published: 21st July 2015 Share Meanwhile, private leasing is getting more popular in the region, as recent figures show. According to Swedish broadcaster Sveriges Radio, total new car sales increased 14% in March 2015 compared with the same period a year earlier, while the number of private leases rose 40%, continuing their rapid growth of recent years. For the Volkswagen Group, the share of its models sold in Sweden through private leases doubled from 12% of sales to private individuals in 2012 to 24% in 2014. A greater volume of smaller cars are bought by private leases, with larger models being purchased by fleets. Asset Finance Connect Asset Finance Connect brings you news and updates about UK and European auto, equipment and asset finance providers. Sign up to our newsletter Featured Stories NewsUS equipment finance confidence falls to 11-month low amid Iran war concerns Corporate Member NewsCompass marks 20th anniversary with acquisition of IEF Corporate Member NewsEconocom revenue holds at €679m in Q1 2026 Equipment Finance