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ProSense

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Tue Sep 4, 2012, 03:28 PM Sep 2012

U.S. Car Sales Up Double Digits In August

U.S. Car Sales Up Double Digits In August

U.S. automakers saw double-digit gains in auto sales in August, despite economic woes, the Associated Presss reports. Total auto sales in the U.S. were projected at 1.2 million for the month, according to the report.

Here are the "Big Three" and their sales totals and percentage increases:

Chrysler: 148,000 vehicles, up 14 percent from last month, 18 percent from a year ago.

Ford: 197,249 vehicles, up 13 percent from last year, 37 percent from a year ago.

GM: 241,000 vehicles, up 10 percent from last month.

http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/us-car-sales-up-double-digits-in-august


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U.S. Car Sales Up Double Digits In August (Original Post) ProSense Sep 2012 OP
K&r... spanone Sep 2012 #1
From one of the approximately 8000 car haulers... A HERETIC I AM Sep 2012 #2
Thank you. Thank Americans, and ProSense Sep 2012 #3

A HERETIC I AM

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2. From one of the approximately 8000 car haulers...
Tue Sep 4, 2012, 03:42 PM
Sep 2012

In this country that haul exclusively new cars, I would like to thank my fellow Americans for allowing me to make a living

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