May auto sales disappoint; demand slows

Zurich : Switzerland | Jun 01, 2012 at 8:40 AM PDT

Source: International Business Times

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Disappointing auto sales in May from General Motors Co , Toyota Motor Corp and Chrysler Group LCC suggested industry demand slowed from the strong pace of the first four months. The weaker-than-expected sales, which included mixed results from Ford Motor Co , were a bad sign when combined with an anemic... FULL ARTICLE AT International Business Times

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