Automakers report strong US sales in July

Automakers reported strong US sales in July, boosted by sport utility vehicles, as the industry benefited again from lower gasoline prices and a steadily improving US economy. General Motors, the biggest US automaker, said July sales surged six percent from a year ago to 272,512 vehicles behind a strong performance in pickup trucks, SUVs and some sedan lines. "The second half of 2015 is off to a great start, with industry sales above expectations," said GM vice president for sales Kurt