AMC MID-MARCH U.S. CAR SALES OFF 62 PCT
American Motors Corp said
U.S. car sales for the March 11 to 20 period dropped 62 pct to
790 from 2,100 cars in the same period a year ago.
    There were nine selling days in both years.
    Domestic sales for March 1 through 20 declined 60 pct to
1,550 cars from 3,880 cars in the comparable period of 1986,
American Motors said.
    For the calendar year-to-date, American Motors said
domestic car sales decreased 61 pct to 6,472 from 16,741 cars
last year.
    American Motors is 46 pct owned by Renault.
 Reuter
