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Report: New Car Leasing in the States Increases to 20 Percent of all 2011 Sales
According to the Manheim 2012 Used Car Market Report, new light-vehicle leasing in the U.S. increased to 20 percent of retails sales (excluding fleets) in 2011, one percent higher than 2010.
The report notes that “for the most partâ€, the new car industry had the right approach towards leasing. This constitutes of leasing new cars to buyers with good credit who like to regularly change their vehicles, as well as projecting realistic end-of-lease resale values.
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Mercedes B-class Electric Drive From €39,151 Or €399 A Month In Germany
Following its commercial launch in the United States earlier this year, Mercedes’ B-Class Electric Drive is now available to order in Germany as well. Prices start from €39,151 (including 19 percent VAT), but the EV can also be leased through...
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Vw Sets New Record With 5.74 Million Sales In 2012, Up 12.7 Percent
In spite of losing ground in Europe, where (excluding Germany) it delivered 844,500 vehicles, 6.9 percent less than in 2011, last year was a great one for the Volkswagen brand as its global sales reached 5.74 million units, an increase of 12.7 percent...
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Record Numbers For Mexican Auto Industry In The First Five Months Of The Year
The Mexican Automobile Industry Association, or AMIA, said on Monday that production and exports of cars and light trucks hit record numbers both in May and during the first five months of the year, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal....
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Report: U.s. Car Sales Predicted To Drop 33% In April
From the looks of things, April won't be bringing any good news for automakers in the U.S. During the first 16 selling days in April, new-vehicle retail sales in the country are down by about 33 percent over the same period in 2008, according to a...
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American Leasing Statistics By The Numbers
Mayhap you haven't heard, but Chrysler doesn't want to lease you a car. That means Dodge and Jeep won't either. Don't take that to mean you're not permitted to lease a Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep - you just have to do it through somebody...
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