Canadian sales of cars and light trucks in February climbed 14.3 per cent from a year ago, according to data compiled by DesRosiers Automotive consultants on Monday, marking a sharp contrast with the slump experienced last month in the United States. Canadian light vehicle sales totalled 110,951 for the month, up from 97,032 in February 2007.

General Motors Corp. sold 14.5 per cent more vehicles in Canada last month than in February, 2007, with 26,309 sales, up from 22,977.

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