DETROIT/PARIS (Reuters) - U.S. auto sales boomed in August as consumers burned through $3 billion in government incentives, leaving automakers to contend with both inventory shortages and uncertain demand in the months ahead.
U.s. August Auto Sales Boom But Clunker Hangover Looms
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Tue, 09/01/2009 - 9:20am
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