US auto sales rise in January, led by Chrysler, VW

U.S. auto sales are off to a strong start this year, continuing their brisk pace from late 2011.Sales of cars and trucks rose 11 percent to 913,287 in January, kicking off what is expected to be the strongest ...

2012 already looks like a winner for automakers

2012 is already looking like a winner for automakers -- just one month into the year.U.S. sales of new cars and trucks rose 11 percent to 913,287 in January. New models, low interest rates and better loan ...

Automakers off to a great start

By Dee-Ann Durbin AP Auto Writer 2012 is already looking like a winner for automakers - just one month into the year. U.S. sales of new cars and trucks rose 11 percent to 913,287 in January.