DAILY: Monthly sales projected to rise 11% in September | GM prices Buick Encore starting at $24,950 | CAW may give GM strike notice to spur labor talks

DAILY NEWSLETTER September 20, 2012

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SEPTEMBER U.S. AUTO SALES Monthly sales projected to rise 11% in September Auto sales in September are expected to increase 11 percent from a year ago, keeping the industry on roughly the same pace as in August, J.D. Power and Associates said today. ... >> story  Published: Sep 20 3:00 pm 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. GM prices Buick Encore starting at $24,950, confirms GMC Canyon redesign The Buick Encore will carry a base sticker price of $24,950, including shipping, when the small crossover arrives in showrooms early next year. ... >> story  Published: Sep 20 4:22 pm U.S. Eastern time CAW may give GM strike notice to spur labor talks The Canadian Auto Workers union wants a labor contract deal in place with GM by the end of Thursday and may serve the automaker with 24 hours' notice of a strike if it is not, The Financial Post and The Windsor Star newspaper reported. ... >> story  Published: Sep 20 11:08 am U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 9/20/12 1:37 pm ET

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