5 million in '13? You bet: First time since 2007, but growth will slow

摘要

Growth in U.S. light-vehicle sales is projected to slow in 2013, though for the first time since 2007, most forecasts say dealers will sell more than 15 million new cars and trucks. By late next year the monthly selling rate could even approach 16 million. At the moment, automakers are trying to finish 2012 on a strong note, as General Motors and some others offer big year-end discounts to help clear out inventory. Dealers and analysts say December so far has been slightly weaker than they anticipated after a surprisingly robust November.