Sales rise 4.6% on light trucks; SAAR hits 16.2M

U.S. light-vehicle sales rose 4.6 percent to 1.455 million in April, with the Detroit 3, Toyota, Subaru, Nissan and Hyundai all posting gains. The industry, propelled by light trucks, stretched its streak of gains to 14 months.

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Honda, Takata sued over fatality in Malaysia

The father of a pregnant woman killed by shrapnel from an airbag that deployed during an auto accident in Malaysia sued Takata and Honda in the US.

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Subaru streak hits 41 months

Subaru of America said April was its 41st consecutive month of growth, with sales up 18 percent from the year-ago month.

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Record crossover sales propel GM to 5.9% gain

General Motors' April sales rose 5.9 percent, as booming crossover demand offset continued weakness in GM's car lines. GM's retail sales rose 5.3 percent while deliveries to fleet customers climbed 7.6 percent, for a total of 269,056 units.

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Honda, Takata sued over fatal in Malaysia

The father of a pregnant woman killed by shrapnel from an airbag that deployed during an auto accident in Malaysia sued Takata and Honda in the US.

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American Axle profits rise; non-GM sales grow

American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings reported improved first-quarter earnings thanks to strong North American truck and SUV sales.

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American Axle earnings improve; non-GM sales rise

American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings reported improved first-quarter earnings thanks to strong North American truck and SUV sales.

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