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 ...

Americans driving older cars, but mood may be changing

Dodge debuted the 2013 Dodge Dart compact sedan at the Detroit auto show in early January. The new Dart is nothing like its predecessor from the 1960s and '70s. But Chrysler is counting on the Dart, and its zippy name, to help it sell more small cars and continue its recent revival.