Hyundai said July sales rose 19 per cent from a year earlier, lifted by brisk sales of the sedans like the Sonata and Elantra.Kia reported a 21 per cent increase in July sales on new vehicles like the Sorento crossover and the Soul hatchback.Subaru sales rose a more modest 10 per cent, with the Outback crossover leading the pack.Daimler AG sales rose 7 per cent, as strong sales of its Mercedes-Benz luxury cars offset plunging interest in its smart brand.