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Clunkers boosts Ford sales; GM, Chrysler fall

Sep. 1, 2009
The popular Cash for Clunkers program boosted Ford Motor Co.'s U.S. sales in August by 17.2 percent over last year, but shortages of smaller vehicles weighed on rivals Chrysler Group LLC and General Motors Co. The program, which ended on Aug. 24, drew hordes...
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa