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Auto Sales Tap Brakes in July

Growing demand for sport-utility vehicles fueled the auto industry in July, although sales tapped the brakes after a torrid June. Toyota U.S. July Sales Rise 11.6% Year-Over-Year

Attorney Sees 5,000 Deaths From GM Ignition-Switch Issue

Texas attorney Bob Hilliard, who represents plaintiffs suing General Motors, believes as many as 5,000 people died in connection with the automaker's ignition-switch issue. Is GM a ‘Buy’ for Your Portfolio? | Inside GM's Recall Crisis

June Auto Sales Outpace Views

Industry watchers were bracing for a slowdown in the U.S., but automakers outpaced expectations for June sales, as crossovers and pickup trucks continued to fuel demand.

GM to Compensate Recall Victims

The settlements will be administered by Kenneth Feinberg, who handled funds for 9/11 and the BP oil spill. He unveiled the details of the GM plan on Monday, as the automaker announced a new recall of 7.6 million vehicles. GM Recalls 7.6M Vehicles, Plans New 2Q Charge | GM Compensation Fund Details