U.S. sales rise for first gain of year; SAAR soars to 18.58 million

U.S. sales rise for first gain of year; SAAR soars to 18.58 million http://ift.tt/2xWi7iH. light-vehicle sales rose 6.3 percent in September, the first gain of the year, on strong truck demand and fatter deals. The robust results -- underscored by a SAAR of 18.58 million for the month -- blew well past the most optimistic forecasts.