GM Joins Chrysler, Nissan Exceeding Sales Estimates in February

General Motors Co. joined Chrysler Group LLC and Nissan Motor Co. in beating analysts’ estimates for February U.S. sales while Ford Motor Co., Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. did worse than projected.

Chrysler and Nissan gains were driven largely by sport-utility vehicles while GM saw improved deliveries of Chevrolet cars and Buick models that helped make up for declines by its trucks. Ford said dealers struggled to sell small cars in another frigid month across much of the country.