General Motors and finance unit GMAC are expected to resume leasing cars as early as Saturday (1 August) after being out of the leasing market for a year, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.

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It is likely initially to limit leases to some higher-end models such as the Cadillac CTS, the report said.


GM has been discussing different leasing options with banks including GMAC, the Journal added.

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