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
| Year | Lease Share |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 17.5% |
| 2006 | 19.3% |
| 2007 | 19.5% |
| 2008 | 19.4% |
| 2009 | 16.6% |
| 2010* | 21.1% |
* January - September 2010 | |