Why car sales are strong in the US

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DETROIT (AP) — It’s not quite boom times for the U.S. auto industry. But it’s getting there.

Sales of new cars and trucks rose 13 percent to 14.5 million in 2012. And if they climb much beyond that, they’ll be closing in on a high set in 2005.

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