Auto Dealers Are Upbeat on U.S. Sales for 2011

The nation’s leading trade association for car dealers says it now sees industry sales of nearly 13 million vehicles this year, topping last year’s by 12%. The rise is attributed to pent-up demand, loosening credit and a rising…

Why U.S. Auto Sales Should Speed Up in 2011

It’s still hard to diagnose how the overall economy will fare in 2011. But the signs for at least one area all seem to be pointing up: car sales. Analysts predict the number of vehicles sold next year will rise 10% to 23% above…

General Motors Seeks to Raise $13 Billion in IPO

After much anticipation, General Motors finally revealed details of its public offering of stock, which is expected later this month. The automaker plans to raise $13 billion.
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October Auto Sales Could Point to an Improving Market

Carmakers are expected to report a mixed picture for October sales: mostly better than a year ago, but down slightly from September. Still, the pace appears strong enough that the upper end of full-year forecasts is reachable.
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