Strong sales in the U.S., China and Russia helped German automaker Volkswagen (VLKAY) boost car sales 14.6% in October, overcoming the drag of its home European market. It's the same road traveled by global rivals General Motors (GM) and Toyota Motor (TM). Sales in the U.S. and China -- the No. 1 and 2 auto markets respectively -- have climbed, while recessions in Europe eat away at sales there. No. 2 U.S. automaker Ford Motor (F)has been more