Auto analysts soften prediction for 2016 sales

YOUNGSTOWN — Autotrader senior analyst Michelle Krebs and other analysts now aren’t sure if this year will turn out to be another record-breaker for auto sales.

“We expect the year to come in between 17.3 million to 17.6 million,” Krebs said. “It’s still too close to call.”

Analysts could have a better feel for how the year will end when automakers release their sales data today.

Last year, automakers had their best year ever with 17.47 million sales.

Read the full story in Monday's Vindicator.