NEW YORK CITY: Automakers reported on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) large gains in January US sales as the improving economy and low fuel prices kept demand high for larger vehicles.

About 1.15 million cars and light trucks were sold in the first month of the year, an increase of 9.3 percent from a year ago and the best monthly performance since 2006, according to industry consultant Autodata.

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