U.S. Auto Sales Bloom in April

Consumers last month shrugged off concerns about the tepid economy and continued streaming into U.S. auto dealerships, helping most car makers post higher new-vehicle sales. General Motors Co., although ensnared in a troubling series of safety recalls, reported a nearly 7% April sales gain on strong demand for its pickup trucks. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles posted a 14% increase, boosted by its Jeep sport-utility vehicles, which...