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’s sales rose 20 percent over last February, while Fiat Chrysler’s were up 12 percent. Nissan’s sales rose nearly 11 percent.
General Motors said its sales fell 1.5 percent, partly due to a 39-percent decrease in sales to rental car companies. GM is trying to lower its reliance on rental sales, which are less profitable and can hurt vehicle resal