DAILY: Vehicle sales buoyed in U.S. as bonus incentives grow | Ford, Toyota each claim world's best-selling car | Gulf Coast dealers try to salvage weekend sales

DAILY NEWSLETTER August 31, 2012

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AUGUST U.S. AUTO SALES Vehicle sales buoyed in U.S. as bonus incentives grow Car shoppers have long known that they can often buy at lower prices at the end of the month as dealers slash prices to meet sales quotas. ... >> story  Published: Aug 31 3:19 am U.S. Eastern time Advertisement CUDL is your connection to 900 credit unions and 28 million members. Reach pre-approved credit union members through the CUDL system; access lenders with competitive options for credit-challenged buyers. Sell more cars with CUDL. Click to learn more. Ford, Toyota each claim world's best-selling car Ford and Toyota are each claiming to produce the best-selling car in the world in the first half. ... >> story  Published: Aug 31 7:19 am U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 8/31/12 4:11 pm ET - new story Gulf Coast dealers try to salvage weekend sales in wake of hurricane Hurricane Isaac has dissipated after a week of floods and power outages, and now dealers on the Gulf Coast will try to rebuild sales over the Labor Day weekend. ... >> story  Published: Aug 31 12:41 pm U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 8/31/12 2:35 pm ET - details from New Orleans Follow Automotive News

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