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Car sales surge as buyers skip carbon tax
Pre-emptive buying to avoid the carbon dioxide emissions tax on new cars, which came into effect on Wednesday, and sales to the car rental industry drove new car sales last month to their highest level since January 2008.

Strong car sales despite economy woes
New data shows there was a softening in car sales with a decline in sales of luxury vehicles in August.

Car sales surge in Asia, fall in Europe
Car sales surge in Asia, fall in Europe

AutoNation sales outperform industry, sales rise
AutoNation sales outperform industry, sales rise

AutoNation sales outperform industry, shares rise
AutoNation sales outperform industry, shares rise

German car exports up 12 percent in August
German car exports kept growing in August as a healthier global economy fueled sales abroad, helping push up production, an industry group said Thursday.

Car Sales Rise in Asia, Decline in Europe
Asian auto sales soared in August, boosted by government incentives although U.S. economic uncertainty and slowing growth in China look set to curb demand, while in Europe car sales fell as scrapping bonuses ran out.

US car sales plummet in August
The US car industry recorded one of its worst months as GMs, Ford and Toyota reported a big drop in US sales in August.

Shaky Economy Drives Down Hybrid Car Sales
Sales of Toyota Prius and other hybrid models fell in August.

AutoNation August sales fall 17 pct from 2009
Car dealer AutoNation Inc. said Wednesday its new vehicle sales fell 17 percent in August compared with the previous year when the industry benefited from the federal Cash for Clunkers rebate program.