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US auto sales expected to hit record high in 2015

US auto sales expected to hit record high in 2015

By Phil LeBeau

Six years after the recession forced millions of Americans to postpone buying a new car or truck, a forecast released Wednesday predicted retail auto sales in the U.S. will climb to a record high in 2015.

US auto sales rise in July as trucks, SUVs lead

New cars are displayed on the sales lot at The Ford Store in San Leandro, California on July 24, 2014

Major automakers Friday reported another month of strong US sales in July, with many of the biggest gains coming in trucks and sport utility vehicles.

US auto sales hit 9-year high in May

In this March 14, 2014 photo, a 2015 Chrysler 200 automobile moves down the assembly line at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Sterling Heights, Mich. Automakers report sales for May on Tuesday, June 3, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Brisk demand for SUVs and pickup trucks — and five sunny weekends — pushed U.S. auto sales to a nine-year high in May.

US auto sales falter in Dec. but still best in 6 years

US auto sales falter in Dec. but still best in 6 years

December U.S. auto sales slowed a bit from the brisk pace earlier this year, but automakers still were on target to finish 2013 with the best numbers in six years.