Every state in the contiguous United States saw above-average temperatures in 2012, with 19 of them setting annual records of their own, NOAA said.

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The CEO added that the company saw double-digit year-over-year growth in bookings in North America in Q2, partially off-setting weakness in Europe and Asia.

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Ford saw a 5.7% gain in new vehicle sales, with its Fusion and Escape models setting all-time monthly sales records, while GM's U.S. auto sales rose 6.4%.

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