Sales were up over 13% in 2012, and auto sales have been a key contributor to the economy over the last three years. Sales will probably increase in 2013, but not at a double digit rate.
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December numbers look great! Car sales coming in at a run rate of 15.3 million per year on a seasonally adjusted rate. Hopefully all those automotive bears out there have a good excuse for this one.