The Auto Industry Is Cruising on Slow but Steady Demand

Vehicle sales have been less than stellar in recent months, disappointing some analysts. But the industry is gradually improving in a broad trend that is benefiting nearly all automakers — including the Big Three, which have r…

U.S. Auto Sales Gain Strength at the End of September

Auto sales turned in a strong performance in September. “People seem to be saying, ‘It’s not as quite as scary anymore,'” says Arthur Wheaton, automotive analyst at Cornell University’s ILR School.
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Ford Sales Surge 46% in September

Ford Motor (F) reported higher sales in September on strong demand for fresh models, as sales rose 46% compared to September 2009, the company said Friday.
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Ford May Shutter 200 Lincoln Dealerships

In a bid to better compete against European and Japanese luxury makes, Ford reportedly may seek to reduce the number of Lincoln dealerships in the U.S. Nearly 1,200 dealers sell Lincolns, five times more than sell Toyota’s Lexu…