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NewsFebruary 26, 2013

SAAR to Reach 12.1 Million Units in February, Firms Predict

J.D. Power and LMC Automotive expect new-vehicle sales to reach 931,100 units in February, which would put the SAAR at 12.1 million units.

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NewsFebruary 14, 2013

DealerRater/Polk: Higher Online Ratings Do Increase Sales

Dealers with an average star rating of four or higher had a 25 percent greater increase in sales, according to results of a new study conducted by DealerRater and Polk.

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NewsFebruary 14, 2013

Ally Survey: Dealers at NADA Confident About 2013 Auto Sales

Nearly 60 percent of attendees at the industry's annual get-together expect their sales to grow by more than 10 percent this year, and more than 54 percent expect consumer confidence to be the key factor in sustaining auto sales momentum.

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NewsFebruary 12, 2013

NADA Economist: Industry to Sell 15.4 Million New Vehicles in 2013

The NADA’s Paul Taylor predicted at the association’s annual conference that the industry will deliver more than 15.4 million new vehicles this year, as the average age of vehicles and an improving economy are expected to drive a million-unit increase from 2012.

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NewsJanuary 3, 2013

December and Year-End Sales Spike

Carmakers reported a favorable December and year-end sales. Mercedes and BMW posted record sales for the year, while Mazda realized its best December since ’94. Volkswagen also posted its best month since 1970 and its best year since 1973.

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NewsJanuary 3, 2013

December Transaction Prices Rise to Record High, TrueCar Reports

December was an ideal month for manufacturers. Transaction price rose to record levels while incentive spending continued to fall, TrueCar reports.

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NewsJuly 26, 2012

Pent-Up Demand, Affordable Pricing Driving Car Sales, KBB Reports

New-car sales are holding steady this month at 14 million SAAR, according to Kelley Blue Book analysts.

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NewsJune 5, 2012

SAAR Dips in May Despite 25.7 Percent Sales Increase

Despite the annual sales rate dipping from 14.42 million in April to 13.78 million, May retail sales were 25.7 percent higher than May 2011, according to Autodata Corp.

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NewsMay 3, 2012

April a Mixed Bag, SAAR at 14.42 Million Units

Total light vehicle sales were up 10.3 percent from a year ago and 14.9 percent vs. March, according to AutoData, which put the seasonally adjusted annual rate at 14.42 million units.

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NewsMay 1, 2012

April Sales Up 2.1 Percent, KBB Estimates

Despite three fewer selling days in April, industry sales were up 2.1 percent vs. a year ago, Kelley Blue Book estimates

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