U.S. auto sales end 2012 on strong note

By: Associated Press - Texarkana Gazette

Associated Press • Honda Civics and Honda CRVs are seen Dec. 5 outside of a car dealership in Des Plaines, Ill. The U.S. auto industry ended 2012 on a high note, with December sales the strongest they have been since before the recession. Analysts predict an even bigger year in 2013, as a stro...

DETROIT—A steadily improving economy and strong December sales lifted the American auto industry to its best performance in five years in 2012, especially for Volkswagen and Japanese-brand vehicles, and experts say the next year should be even better.

Carmakers on Thursday annou...

Published: 01/04/2013