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March will be test of US auto demand

In this Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014, file photo, a salesmen at a car dealer digs out cars covered in snow at a dealership in Indianapolis, as temperatures hovered around zero. The subzero cold followed inches of snow and high winds that made traveling treacherous. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

March will be one of the most crucial months for the U.S. auto industry in years. Sales were slower than expected In January and February, and the number of unsold cars on dealer lots grew. Some automakers had to resort to juicy discounts to lure reluctant buyers.