Why car sales are strong in the US Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 11:15 am, Friday, January 11, 2013 Cheap loans, a host of new cars and greater confidence in the economy are drawing buyers into showrooms. Chrysler's sales jumped 21 percent thanks to strong sales of the Dodge Caravan minivan and the Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV. Ford's sales were up 5 percent after new versions of some of its biggest sellers — the Ford Escape SUV ... Read More