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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:2,763 Points:592,720 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 6:16:05 AM Ignore jrs4125 Report Abuse Alrighty then
remay Champion Author Houston Posts:6,968 Points:2,118,365 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 5:21:00 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:422 Points:394,655 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 11:00:42 PM Ignore MrPony Report Abuse Many new cars are being sold 'cause Osama had all the old cars crushed!!!
cmgodwin All-Star Author Raleigh Posts:926 Points:284,300 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 4:06:37 PM Ignore cmgodwin Report Abuse More good news for the US economy
bell05 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,260 Points:1,877,585 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 2:40:15 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:7,074 Points:1,628,200 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 12:49:40 PM Ignore DrCashFlow Report Abuse i'll bet against that prediction
mastermariner Champion Author Texas Posts:4,249 Points:494,800 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 12:19:24 PM Ignore mastermariner Report Abuse Good for every one
schatzila Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,954 Points:1,017,595 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 11:30:52 AM Ignore schatzila Report Abuse I'm sure car losses from storms helped with this number.
KarateDude Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:2,490 Points:837,470 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 10:55:06 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:3,985 Points:1,474,050 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 9:51:54 AM Ignore zaq001 Report Abuse Good news for the economy.
paulp24 Champion Author Harrisburg Posts:4,547 Points:823,300 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 9:41:09 AM Ignore paulp24 Report Abuse Good stuff
Costello Champion Author South Dakota Posts:1,416 Points:1,155,415 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 9:27:30 AM Ignore Costello Report Abuse YEAH!!!!
gbs1 Champion Author Minnesota Posts:2,006 Points:743,575 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 9:21:12 AM Ignore gbs1 Report Abuse New, more efficient vehicles replacing older vehicles is a good thing
VernonOR Champion Author Oregon Posts:2,920 Points:738,845 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 9:18:19 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 9:13:04 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:2,565 Points:606,360 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 9:11:04 AM Ignore Double_Golden Report Abuse keep my old junk, thanks!!!
CorvairHaven Champion Author Cleveland Posts:4,359 Points:1,454,915 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 9:08:47 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:945 Points:194,985 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 9:07:03 AM Ignore TC5504 Report Abuse Unbelievable
TTM77 Champion Author Maryland Posts:2,136 Points:1,211,945 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 9:06:54 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:5,201 Points:1,112,130 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 9:04:28 AM Ignore tarheelcoastie Report Abuse Surprising!
daquanabe Champion Author Houston Posts:1,823 Points:374,875 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 9:04:11 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:10,126 Points:3,078,405 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 9:03:26 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:4,340 Points:878,670 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 9:03:06 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:3,983 Points:1,024,205 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 9:02:44 AM Ignore olebufnav Report Abuse That's a lot of junk for the future.
otherdave Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,398 Points:1,270,135 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 9:02:16 AM Ignore otherdave Report Abuse No way.
BlueVanGroup Champion Author Colorado Posts:7,209 Points:1,529,470 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 9:01:56 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:4,059 Points:214,935 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 9:01:30 AM Ignore momof5MN Report Abuse None here, either.
CapriceWagon All-Star Author Washington Posts:944 Points:480,045 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 9:01:29 AM Ignore CapriceWagon Report Abuse Hopefully they're American cars built by American workers
dlzastera Champion Author Minnesota Posts:4,515 Points:1,024,320 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 9:01:08 AM Ignore dlzastera Report Abuse No new car here.
RobertSpratt Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:4,840 Points:1,046,740 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 9:00:37 AM Ignore RobertSpratt Report Abuse Okay
krobp46 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:2,716 Points:542,070 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 9:00:13 AM Ignore krobp46 Report Abuse All depends on Obamanomics
ss70 Champion Author Detroit Posts:9,669 Points:1,871,075 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 8:59:46 AM Ignore ss70 Report Abuse good for all
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ModelWarships Champion Author Missouri Posts:5,800 Points:1,233,060 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 8:58:23 AM Ignore ModelWarships Report Abuse I wont be needing a new car for a while.
jimmy544 Champion Author Boston Posts:4,123 Points:654,830 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 8:57:38 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:1,330 Points:683,680 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 8:57:27 AM Ignore gasmeup52 Report Abuse Sweet.
yanman22 All-Star Author Rochester Posts:606 Points:75,250 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 8:57:13 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 8:57:12 AM Ignore Sego Report Abuse let's see what happens.
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GPD1739P Champion Author Illinois Posts:2,525 Points:725,605 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 8:54:27 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:12,415 Points:658,490 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 8:54:02 AM Ignore TuanCanCook Report Abuse Let's see if the economy improves
Minutefan Champion Author Springfield Posts:3,316 Points:1,247,280 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 8:53:56 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:6,486 Points:1,926,200 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 8:53:54 AM Ignore Dennisjk Report Abuse It WILL slow down sooner or later. It always does.
Don20 Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:9,677 Points:2,620,605 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 8:53:41 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:7,648 Points:1,925,605 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 8:53:10 AM Ignore BillHeatherL Report Abuse no new car for me
rrs517 All-Star Author Colorado Posts:933 Points:345,680 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 8:53:00 AM Ignore rrs517 Report Abuse Due to pent up demand
mediccoy Champion Author North Carolina Posts:11,920 Points:2,313,055 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 8:52:14 AM Ignore mediccoy Report Abuse Just got a new one.