Gm Says Us Sales Rise 18 Percent In August

(09-01) 07:13 PDT , (AP) -- General Motors says its U.S. sales rose 18 percent in August as fuel-efficient vehicles helped offset economic uncertainty and bad weather. Other automakers may not fare as well. Analysts...

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