Don Johnson

Cheap Asian imports nearly killed production of "espadrilles" in the birthplace of this iconic summertime cloth and rope-soled shoe, but in a twist of fate Asia is now coming to their rescue.

Cheap Asian imports nearly killed production of "espadrilles" in the birthplace of this iconic summertime cloth and rope-soled shoe, but in a twist of fate Asia is now coming to their rescue.

With Toyota and Honda leading the way, US car sales rose by more than 20 percent in May from a year ago, juiced up by increased incentives amid a slow US economy, industry figures showed Friday.

Chrysler and Volkswagen posted nearly 30 percent sales increases for May on Friday and Toyota rebounded 87 percent from its earthquake-forced shutdown a year ago as Detroit proved resistant to the slow US economy.

US auto sales revved up in March amid an improving economy and as high gasoline prices boosted buying of fuel-efficient vehicles, US and foreign automakers said Tuesday.

US auto sales revved up in March amid an improving economy and as high gasoline prices boosted buying of fuel-efficient vehicles, US and foreign automakers said Tuesday.

US auto sales kept up the recent positive momentum in March, with automakers Tuesday posting solid advances as high gasoline prices spur buying of fuel-efficient models.

General Motors, Ford and Chrysler kept up the recent positive momentum in US auto sales in March, reporting Tuesday solid advances as high gasoline prices spur buying of fuel-efficient models.

US auto sales continued to accelerate in February despite an unnerving jump in fuel prices as an improving overall economic outlook and aging vehicles drew consumers into showrooms, automakers said Thursday.

Chrysler once again led the pack as US auto sales continued to grow in February amid an improving overall economic outlook and despite concerns about rising fuel prices, automakers said Thursday.

DETROIT (Reuters) - A surprising sales gain by General Motors Co <GM.N> and strong performances by Ford Motor Co <F.N> and others helped push U.S. February auto sales to their highest annual sales rate in nearly four years as consumer confidence improved and drivers gave in to the need to replace their aging cars and trucks.

DETROIT (Reuters) - U.S. auto sales rose nearly 16 percent in February and the annual sales rate leapt to its best level in four years, helped by a surprising sales gain by General Motors Co <GM.N> and strong results from Chrysler Group LLC and Ford Motor Co <F.N>.

US auto sales in January hit their highest rate since 2008, driven by huge growth at once-troubled Chrysler and improving consumer confidence, industry data showed Wednesday.

Chrysler led US auto sales growth in January with an impressive 44 percent jump that far outpaced a modest gain at rival Ford and a loss at General Motors, industry data showed Wednesday.

US car sales accelerated in November to the best performance since the Cash for Clunkers incentive program jumpstarted depressed sales in August 2009, industry data showed Thursday.

(Reuters) - U.S. auto sales rose sharply in November as more confident American consumers spent more on the average showroom purchase, extending a recovery trend for the industry to a sixth month.

(Reuters) - U.S. auto sales rose sharply in November as more confident American consumers spent more on the average showroom purchase, extending a recovery trend for the industry to a sixth month.

(Reuters) - Nissan Motor Co <7201.T> and Volkswagen AG <VOWG.DE> posted double-digit percentage gains in November U.S. sales, a strong showing for a month analysts were expecting to set a more than two-year record overall.

(Reuters) - The U.S. auto industry will grow slowly, with next year's sales possibly rising slightly from 2011, a top General Motors Co <GM.N> executive said on Tuesday.

US car sales held up in September despite the weak economy, while the US Big Three producers continued to add market share at the expense of their Japanese rivals, new sales data showed Monday.