Automakers post healthy February sales gains

DETROIT (AP) — Automakers posted big U.S. sales gains in February as consumers returned to showrooms after a snowy January.
Ford Motor Co.’s sales rose 20 percent over last February, while Fiat Chrysler’s were up 12 percent. Nissan’s sales rose nearly 11 percent.
Industry analysts had expected February sales to bounce back after a slight decline in January. Consulting firm LMC Automotive consulting firm predicts an 8.1 percent increase over a year ago to 1.36 million new