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U.S. auto sales take major hit in December

Major carmakers reported another bloodbath for last month on gasoline alley; almost all said sales had declined by more than 30 percent from a year earlier amid recession and tight credit.

Chrysler Llc's car and truck deliveries fell by 53 percent. General Motors' fell 31 percent for the month, while Ford Motor Co.'s was off 32 percent. Hyundai dropped by 48.3 percent, Nissan Motor Co. dropped...

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