By Bria Brown
(CBS DETROIT) – Ford Motor Company and Fiat Chrysler reported better than expected earnings in the third quarter.
Ford says it earned $2.4 billion in net income.
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Fiat Chrysler reported $2.7 billion in earnings before taxes.
The automakers says its new line of jeep trucks is helping boost sales.
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