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Bill USA

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Wed Jan 6, 2016, 07:13 PM Jan 2016

U.S. cars sales sets all-time record 17.5 million units up 5.8%; hybrid sales down 15%,PHEV down 22%

http://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-car-sales-poised-for-their-best-month-ever-1451999939

U.S. car sales in 2015 jumped to a record, clearing a peak last reached 15 years ago as cheap gasoline, employment gains and low interest rates spurred Americans to snap up new vehicles.

In all, auto makers sold 17.5 million cars and light trucks in the U.S. last year, a 5.7% increase, and on average paid more for each one. Americans overall spent about $570 billion on new rides—fueling an industry revival that is putting more money in the pockets of auto workers, dealers and executives.

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Hybrid Cars.com - December 2015 Dashboard: http://www.hybridcars.com/december-2015-dashboard/

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U.S. cars sales sets all-time record 17.5 million units up 5.8%; hybrid sales down 15%,PHEV down 22% (Original Post) Bill USA Jan 2016 OP
This is good news no matter how you slice it. n/t Tarheel_Dem Jan 2016 #1
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