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US Auto Sales Set To Drive Past 15 Million in 2013

cnbc -- he rebound in U.S. auto sales shows few signs of slowing down according to a new report that projects new vehicle registrations will top 15 million this year. The auto research firm Polk estimates new vehicle registrations will increase by 900,000 and total 15.3 million for the year.
"Provided we don't see the economy slow down, we should see relatively strong auto sales growth this year," said Anthony Pratt, director of forecasting for the Americas at Polk.
(Read More: Sticker Shock: New Car Prices Are Going Up)
Polk tracks new vehicle registrations, which tend to come in just short of auto industry sales.
Surge in New Models
A key factor driving auto sales will be the surge in new vehicles introduced in the U.S. A total of 43 new models will roll into showrooms in 2013, an increase of ne

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jrs4125 Champion Author Indiana Posts:2,768 Points:593,695 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 7:16:05 AM Ignore jrs4125 Report Abuse Alrighty then
remay Champion Author Houston Posts:6,978 Points:2,119,565 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 6:21:00 AM Ignore remay Report Abuse I wonder how much of a factor (hurricane) Sandy will be in the numbers...
MrPony Veteran Author North Carolina Posts:425 Points:395,715 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 12:00:42 AM Ignore MrPony Report Abuse Many new cars are being sold 'cause Osama had all the old cars crushed!!!
cmgodwin All-Star Author Raleigh Posts:939 Points:286,125 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 5:06:37 PM Ignore cmgodwin Report Abuse More good news for the US economy
bell05 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,265 Points:1,878,560 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 3:40:15 PM Ignore bell05 Report Abuse I am with you DrCashFlow and TTM77. Sounds like some of "Obummer the Liar" news.
DrCashFlow Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:7,075 Points:1,629,095 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 1:49:40 PM Ignore DrCashFlow Report Abuse i'll bet against that prediction
mastermariner Champion Author Texas Posts:4,249 Points:495,675 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 1:19:24 PM Ignore mastermariner Report Abuse Good for every one
schatzila Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,959 Points:1,018,570 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 12:30:52 PM Ignore schatzila Report Abuse I'm sure car losses from storms helped with this number.
KarateDude Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:2,490 Points:838,245 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 11:55:06 AM Ignore KarateDude Report Abuse We'll just have to wait and see what the economy has to say about the actual sales in 2013.
zaq001 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,990 Points:1,475,775 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 10:51:54 AM Ignore zaq001 Report Abuse Good news for the economy.
paulp24 Champion Author Harrisburg Posts:4,552 Points:824,275 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 10:41:09 AM Ignore paulp24 Report Abuse Good stuff
Costello Champion Author South Dakota Posts:1,421 Points:1,156,390 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 10:27:30 AM Ignore Costello Report Abuse YEAH!!!!
gbs1 Champion Author Minnesota Posts:2,011 Points:744,550 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 10:21:12 AM Ignore gbs1 Report Abuse New, more efficient vehicles replacing older vehicles is a good thing
VernonOR Champion Author Oregon Posts:2,925 Points:739,820 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 10:18:19 AM Ignore VernonOR Report Abuse No thanks, I will keep my 2001 vehicle.
Spirits All-Star Author Florida Posts:911 Points:372,800 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 10:13:04 AM Ignore Spirits Report Abuse Eventually the older cars are going to wear out. Then a newer vehicle is the answer.
Double_Golden Champion Author San Francisco Posts:2,575 Points:607,560 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 10:11:04 AM Ignore Double_Golden Report Abuse keep my old junk, thanks!!!
CorvairHaven Champion Author Cleveland Posts:4,364 Points:1,455,890 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 10:08:47 AM Ignore CorvairHaven Report Abuse Hopefully they're American cars built by American workers and by American companies!
TC5504 All-Star Author West Virginia Posts:950 Points:195,960 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 10:07:03 AM Ignore TC5504 Report Abuse Unbelievable
TTM77 Champion Author Maryland Posts:2,136 Points:1,212,670 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 10:06:54 AM Ignore TTM77 Report Abuse Set? why all the prediction? with this kind of economy only welfare and unemployed ppl will have the money from gov to buy cars they can't afford.
tarheelcoastie Champion Author Greensboro Posts:5,206 Points:1,113,105 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 10:04:28 AM Ignore tarheelcoastie Report Abuse Surprising!
daquanabe Champion Author Houston Posts:1,828 Points:375,850 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 10:04:11 AM Ignore daquanabe Report Abuse I'll be replacing my truck, already sold, this year. Not in any hurry so there will be plenty of time to do research.
Tutootin Champion Author Toronto Posts:10,131 Points:3,079,380 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 10:03:26 AM Ignore Tutootin Report Abuse Some of it is pent up demand from drivers that have been hanging onto their old clunkers because of the uncertain economy.
Point__man Champion Author Raleigh Posts:4,350 Points:880,620 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 10:03:06 AM Ignore Point__man Report Abuse that is great for those that can afford them; however, the cost of the midsize or larger car that many families need are simply too expensive. they are being forced to buy these new sub-compact vehicles that don't meet their needs; especially the lower middle class and the poor. Additionally, these higher new car prices are forcing up the price (not value) of vehicles in the used car markets ;) Good for the middle class and above that have jobs ;)
olebufnav Champion Author Omaha Posts:3,989 Points:1,025,180 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 10:02:44 AM Ignore olebufnav Report Abuse That's a lot of junk for the future.
otherdave Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,403 Points:1,271,110 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 10:02:16 AM Ignore otherdave Report Abuse No way.
BlueVanGroup Champion Author Colorado Posts:7,214 Points:1,530,445 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 10:01:56 AM Ignore BlueVanGroup Report Abuse This most economical solution is to keep and maintain the vehicle you already own. Mine turned 26 last year.
momof5MN Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:4,064 Points:215,160 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 10:01:30 AM Ignore momof5MN Report Abuse None here, either.
CapriceWagon All-Star Author Washington Posts:949 Points:481,020 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 10:01:29 AM Ignore CapriceWagon Report Abuse Hopefully they're American cars built by American workers
dlzastera Champion Author Minnesota Posts:4,520 Points:1,025,295 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 10:01:08 AM Ignore dlzastera Report Abuse No new car here.
RobertSpratt Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:4,845 Points:1,047,715 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 10:00:37 AM Ignore RobertSpratt Report Abuse Okay
krobp46 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:2,723 Points:543,935 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 10:00:13 AM Ignore krobp46 Report Abuse All depends on Obamanomics
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ModelWarships Champion Author Missouri Posts:5,805 Points:1,234,035 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 9:58:23 AM Ignore ModelWarships Report Abuse I wont be needing a new car for a while.
jimmy544 Champion Author Boston Posts:4,133 Points:655,805 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 9:57:38 AM Ignore jimmy544 Report Abuse So the auto industry will be recovered by 2015 from 2007? Wow a depression by any other name but no they call it the Great Recession!
gasmeup52 Champion Author Missouri Posts:1,335 Points:684,655 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 9:57:27 AM Ignore gasmeup52 Report Abuse Sweet.
yanman22 All-Star Author Rochester Posts:606 Points:75,400 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 9:57:13 AM Ignore yanman22 Report Abuse i have been holding on to my old junker as long as possible due to the economy, but i dont think that i will be able to make it past this year. i am sure that there are many others in the same situation.
Sego Veteran Author Florida Posts:387 Points:70,510 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 9:57:12 AM Ignore Sego Report Abuse let's see what happens.
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GPD1739P Champion Author Illinois Posts:2,530 Points:727,330 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 9:54:27 AM Ignore GPD1739P Report Abuse With MPG going up by requirement, it has to be a matter of time before car sales decrease.
TuanCanCook Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:12,737 Points:659,465 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 9:54:02 AM Ignore TuanCanCook Report Abuse Let's see if the economy improves
Minutefan Champion Author Springfield Posts:3,321 Points:1,248,255 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 9:53:56 AM Ignore Minutefan Report Abuse we're considering a new one...but if our cars hold up, we'll pass.
Dennisjk Champion Author Detroit Posts:6,491 Points:1,927,175 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 9:53:54 AM Ignore Dennisjk Report Abuse It WILL slow down sooner or later. It always does.
Don20 Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:9,682 Points:2,621,580 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 9:53:41 AM Ignore Don20 Report Abuse cnbc -- he rebound in U.S. auto sales shows few signs of slowing down according to a new report that projects new vehicle registrations will top 15 million this year. The auto research firm Polk estimates new vehicle registrations will increase by 900,000 and total 15.3 million for the year. Can you imagine the traffic jam 15 million cars can make. Hope they stay on both coast and not here....
BillHeatherL Champion Author Alberta Posts:7,653 Points:1,926,580 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 9:53:10 AM Ignore BillHeatherL Report Abuse no new car for me
rrs517 All-Star Author Colorado Posts:938 Points:346,655 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 9:53:00 AM Ignore rrs517 Report Abuse Due to pent up demand
mediccoy Champion Author North Carolina Posts:11,926 Points:2,314,030 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 9:52:14 AM Ignore mediccoy Report Abuse Just got a new one.