Full title: Auto sales zoom up 11.4% in May, on track for best year since 2006 Normally done with table, here it is as a list by sales over previous year: +12.6% - GM (284,694) +3% - Ford (253,346) +17% - Toyota (243,236) +16.7% Chrysler (194,421) +9% - Honda (152,603) +18.8% - Nissan (135,934) +3.7% - Hyundai (70,907) +22.5% - Mazda (29,731) Since a significant fraction of Toyota sales are hybrids, it looks promising for hybrid penetration. On the other hand, the Bakken-like, sweet-light crude has moderated gasoline prices which usually reduces hybrid sales. Also, California HOV stickers for Toyota vehicles are less available while Toyota moves to Texas. Bob Wilson
