New vehicle leasing has had ups and downs over the last five years, but from January to September 2010 the share of leases as a proportion of total new light vehicles sales is over 20%. Last year, as credit grew tight, leasing fell to 16.6%. However, in 2010, all major manufacturers have increased leasing.

Share of Leasing
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Supporting Information

Leases as a Share of Total U.S. New Vehicle Sales, 2005-2010
YearLease Share
200517.5%
200619.3%
200719.5%
200819.4%
200916.6%
2010*21.1%

* January - September 2010
Source: Crain Communications, Automotive News, October 18, 2010.

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