Northwood Economist says Autos, Manufacturing & Housing Show Promise
U.S. economic recovery appears to be picking up steam
November U.S. auto sales rose 8.9%
Global Ad Growth Forecasted to be 6.5% in 2014
Two leading agencies see ad growth from 5-6.5%
Level of ad spending will exceed $500 M globally
Swift Online Consumer Reviews Better than CSI Surveys
Faster feedback enables dealers to troubleshoot faster
Consumers relying more on online reviews
U.S. Economic Growth to be Solid in 2014
U.S. Economy poised for strong job growth in 2014
Economy projected to increase 3% next year
BRIC Car Market Stalls in 2013
Car sales set to drop in 3 major countries
Sales to be down in Russia, India, Brazil
Foreign Cars Ignite China Car Market
Ford, Hyundai, & VW gain significant market share
Passenger vehicle sales up 15% for January to November
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