U.S. auto sales strong in July on SUV, luxury demand

DETROIT — Summer deals and big demand for SUVs and luxury vehicles kept U.S. auto sales strong in July.

Sales of new cars and trucks were expected to rise 3 percent to nearly 1.5 million, according to car shopping site TrueCar.com.

General Motors and Fiat Chrysler both saw 6 percent sales gains over last July. Ford’s U.S. sales rose 5 percent. Nissan’s were up 8 percent. Other automakers will report July sales later Monday.

Read Tuesday's Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for full details.

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