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Car Sales Strong in '12; Stronger in '13?

January 3, 2013



Two companies that watch the auto industry say 2013 will be a very good year for sales. Edmunds and Polk Research are both predicting that Americans will by 15-million cars and trucks this year, after selling an estimated 14-million in 2012. Michelle Krebs is a senior analyst for Edmunds. She tells WDET's Pat Batcheller the year ended on a strong note, despite concerns about the fight over taxes and spending in Washington. Click on the audio link above to hear the conversation.