Americans bought more cars during the month of January

Automakers Ford, Chrysler and General Motors (GM) have all reported outbreaks in two digits for the month of January, evidence that the favorable circumstances of 2012 will continue this year in the United States.

At Ford, sales rose by 22% compared to the same period last year, while GM and Ford have both reported increases of 16%. Chrysler had its best sales in five years during the month of