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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:2,738 Points:587,745 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 7:16:05 AM Ignore jrs4125 Report Abuse Alrighty then
remay Champion Author Houston Posts:6,943 Points:2,113,390 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:415 Points:390,040 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:900 Points:279,425 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:9,235 Points:1,872,610 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:7,049 Points:1,623,100 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:4,236 Points:490,310 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:4,924 Points:1,011,645 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:2,486 Points:833,840 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:3,955 Points:1,468,850 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:4,522 Points:818,550 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 10:41:09 AM Ignore paulp24 Report Abuse Good stuff
Costello Champion Author South Dakota Posts:1,396 Points:1,150,540 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 10:27:30 AM Ignore Costello Report Abuse YEAH!!!!
gbs1 Champion Author Minnesota Posts:1,981 Points:738,450 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:2,895 Points:733,870 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:372,700 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:2,540 Points:601,385 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:4,334 Points:1,449,940 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:920 Points:190,010 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 10:07:03 AM Ignore TC5504 Report Abuse Unbelievable
TTM77 Champion Author Maryland Posts:2,131 Points:1,211,120 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:5,176 Points:1,107,155 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 10:04:28 AM Ignore tarheelcoastie Report Abuse Surprising!
daquanabe Champion Author Houston Posts:1,808 Points:371,850 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:10,101 Points:3,073,430 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:4,314 Points:873,695 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:3,955 Points:1,019,230 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:3,373 Points:1,265,160 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 10:02:16 AM Ignore otherdave Report Abuse No way.
BlueVanGroup Champion Author Colorado Posts:7,189 Points:1,524,655 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:4,034 Points:213,260 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:929 Points:475,520 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:4,490 Points:1,019,345 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:4,815 Points:1,041,765 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 10:00:37 AM Ignore RobertSpratt Report Abuse Okay
krobp46 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:2,689 Points:537,095 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 10:00:13 AM Ignore krobp46 Report Abuse All depends on Obamanomics
ss70 Champion Author Detroit Posts:9,630 Points:1,866,100 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 9:59:46 AM Ignore ss70 Report Abuse good for all
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ModelWarships Champion Author Missouri Posts:5,769 Points:1,227,110 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:4,074 Points:649,855 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:1,305 Points:678,705 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 9:57:27 AM Ignore gasmeup52 Report Abuse Sweet.
yanman22 All-Star Author Rochester Posts:586 Points:73,200 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:382 Points:70,185 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:2,505 Points:720,855 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:11,741 Points:653,515 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:3,293 Points:1,242,830 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:6,466 Points:1,920,675 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:9,652 Points:2,615,630 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:7,622 Points:1,920,630 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:903 Points:339,730 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:11,890 Points:2,308,080 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 9:52:14 AM Ignore mediccoy Report Abuse Just got a new one.