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Auto Sales Beat Estimates With Korean Companies’ Surprise Gains

Auto Sales Match Recent Consumer Softness: Joy

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Sales of cars and light trucks in the U.S. rose last month to the fastest pace since November, exceeding analysts’ estimates after Korean automakers reported surprising increases.

Light-vehicle sales rose 0.6 percent to 1.55 million, according to researcher Autodata Corp., beating estimates for a