As 2012 draws to a close, dealers are beginning to clear out their inventories to make room for a new crop of vehicles, and 2013 looks to be a crowded year for new vehicles. The Los Angeles Auto Show, which will be held on November 28 through December 9, is set to be the stage for the debut of nearly 50 new vehicles.

"The auto industry in North America is experiencing its best annual sales rate since 2008, and this positive growth can clearly be seen in the number of debuts, broad range of vehicles and transformative technologies on display at the show," said Andy Fuzesi, general manager of the L.A. Auto Show.

This event is one of the major venues for automakers to unveil their latest technology and concepts, and this year a good portion of the new cars will feature alternative fuel technology. Roughly half of the vehicles making their debuts have either entirely electric motors or feature plug-in electric technology, a handful rely on clean-diesel and many gasoline powered models are boasting fuel efficient engines that get as much as 40 miles to the gallon.

With so many new vehicles entering the market, the used selection is likely to grow when drivers trade in their current models for new cars. Drivers who are looking for pre-owned models that are just a few years old will want to head over to New Jersey State Auto Auction to check out their selection of affordable options. Every car on the lot is CARFAX certified, so car shoppers know they'll be driving away in a reliable ride when they show up at NJ Auto Auction.