Demand for SUVs boosts China auto sales by 10 pct in March

HONG KONG (AP) — Industry data show that Chinese auto sales rose by nearly 10 percent last month, led by strong demand for SUVs that more than offset slipping passenger car sales.

The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said Tuesday that 2.06 million sedans, SUVs and minivans were sold in March in the world's biggest auto market.