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2009 Auto Sales: Subaru of America up 15 percent

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CHERRY HILL, N.J. (AP) — Subaru of America Inc. said Tuesday that its 2009 sales rose 15 percent and December sales rose 33 percent, ending a year the company said was its best ever in terms of sales and market share.

BY THE NUMBERS: Sales rose to 23,074 in December from 17,287 last year. For the year, units sold rose to 216,652 from 187,699.

TOP SELLER: The Outback, with 8,376 sold in December, more than double its sales for the month a year earlier.