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U.S. sales advance 8% as Nissan, Ford, Chrysler set pace
8:00 am U.S. ET | June 3 | UPDATED: 6/4/13 12:39 pm ET
U.S. light vehicle sales rose 8 percent in May as the industry rebounded from a disappointing April amid a surge in pickup sales and a rise in retail demand. ...


Tesla Model S wins high praise from Consumer Reports
6:00 am U.S. ET | May 9 | UPDATED: 5/9/13 8:36 am ET
The all-electric Tesla Model S sports car received the highest score in Consumer Reports' ratings -- a 99 out of 100 -- along with widespread plaudits from the mag ...


Ford, Nissan lead gains as trucks, new models propel sales up 9%
8:00 am U.S. ET | May 1 | UPDATED: 5/2/13 11:12 am ET
Rising demand for Detroit 3 pickups helped lift U.S. auto sales 9 percent last month, while surprising declines at Toyota and Volkswagen took some steam out of the market ...


U.S., Japan reach a deal on trade talks
12:01 am U.S. ET | April 15
In a move strongly opposed by the Detroit 3, Japan last week reached a deal with the United States on bilateral trade issues that clears the way for Japan to join talks o ...


Honda, Detroit 3 set pace as March sales advance 3%
8:00 am U.S. ET | April 2 | UPDATED: 4/3/13 6:19 am ET - adds details
Light-vehicle sales -- led by strong pickup and crossover demand at Detroit's automakers -- rose 3 percent to 1. ...


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Dealer O.C. Welch's big-truck turnaround

After Mercury's demise, South Carolina Ford-Lincoln dealer O.C. Welch had to find a way to replace lost revenue. He decided to load up on Super Duty pickups – and sell them online. Mon., June 17
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