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• Americans bought more cars and trucks in 2011

  January 4, 2012 in Business, Nation/World Americans bought more cars and trucks last year, inspired by easier credit, an improved economy and the desire to replace aging vehicles that got them through the Great Recession.

• Business update: Data suggest recovery is fizzling

  July 1, 2010 in Business Fears that the economic recovery is fizzling grew Thursday after the government and private sector issued weak reports on a number of fronts. Unemployment claims are up, home sales are … 3

• Toyota’s pain is rivals’ sales gain in February

  March 2, 2010 in Business Toyota’s pain is its rivals’ gain. All major automakers but Toyota reported higher U.S. sales in February, and most took customers from their powerful Japanese competitor, which has been struggling … 1

• A great deal for old wheels

  July 25, 2009 in City on Page A1 David Lausche is doing the math. Miles per gallon. Trade-in values. Four cylinders versus six.

• Bad Weather Brings Out Truck Buyers Area Dealerships Report Increase In Sales Due To Harsh Winter

  January 5, 1997 in City on Page B1 With so many people on the lot looking at sport utility trucks, Roger Bang could spend only a few minutes on the phone. “We’ve all been running around like crazy,” …

• Students Going Into Used Car Business For Day Central Valley High Business Club Will Rent Space For Sellers To Display Their Vehicles, Boats

  June 24, 1995 in Washington Voices on Page V7 They’re barely old enough to drive, but 20 students at Central Valley High School want to prove today that they’re old enough to sell cars. Members of the school’s Future …

• Ford, Nissan Post Strong March Sales

  April 5, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A8 Ford Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Corp. reported healthy March sales increases Tuesday, contrasting with earlier reports of declines from most of the other major automakers. The industry’s U.S. sales …