U.S. auto makers’ – Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F), General Motors (NYSE: GM), and Chrysler Group -- U.S. sales showed strong growth in August as each reported strength across an array of brands, from small, fuel efficient models to large SUVs and trucks.
Ford, whose U.S. sales rose 13%, said in a statement that last month was the best August ever for sales of its fuel-efficient Escape and Fusion models. In all, Ford sold 197,249 vehicles last month.
Chrysler said U.S. sales rose 14%, the company’s best August sales figures in five years. GM's U.S. car sales rose 10% last month, with all four of its brands gaining.
Ford’s U.S. retail sales rose 19%, and the company said many consumers leaned toward its fuel efficient cars.
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