U.S. new-vehicle price growth slowed in April as the market faced softer demand and shifting sales patterns, according to recently released data from Kelley Blue Book. The average transaction price for a new vehicle reached $49,461 in April, up 1.8 …
Canadian new light vehicle sales declined in every province in March 2026, as trade pressures and rising gas prices weighed heavily on consumer demand, according to DAC. The downturn follows an unusually strong March 2025, when buyers accelerated purchases ahead …
Retail sales in Canada’s automotive sector continued to grow in 2025, with both new-vehicle dealers and the aftermarket reaching record levels, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. New-vehicle dealers posted a 3.6 per cent increase in retail sales for the year, …
Canada’s vehicle market showed widening gaps between segments in the first quarter of 2026, with strong gains in practical categories and steep declines in luxury and small car segments, according to new data from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. The small van …
Canadian new-vehicle sales fell in March, with volumes estimated at fewer than 170,000 units, down 8.2 per cent from approximately 185,000 units in March 2025, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). The decline comes despite one fewer selling day compared …
Canada’s new light vehicle market opened 2026 on softer footing, with January sales declining in nine provinces compared with a year earlier, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. According to estimates discussed by Andrew King, managing partner at DAC, national sales …
Cox Automotive is projecting U.S. new-vehicle sales will ease in 2026 after a stronger-than-expected 2025, as affordability pressures and policy uncertainty keep the market uneven. In its 2026 automotive industry outlook released this week, Cox forecasts 15.8 million new-vehicle sales …
New light vehicle sales weakened across much of Canada in November, with softness no longer confined to Quebec, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. While Quebec again led the declines, several major provinces posted meaningful year-over-year losses, underscoring broader pressure on …
New-vehicle prices in the U.S. remained near record levels in November, reflecting a market increasingly shaped by affluent buyers, according to a new report from Kelley Blue Book. The average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle rose to $49,814 …
Early readings suggest November delivered only marginal improvement on the U.S. auto front, with retail demand showing limited strength despite better results in the fleet sector, according to Cox Automotive’s latest Auto Market Weekly Summary. New-vehicle sales rose 0.4 per …
Canada’s new-vehicle market remained steady in October, with an estimated 159,000 units sold. That’s down just 1.8 per cent from last year’s Quebec-driven spike, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). A year ago, Quebec’s pending cut to ZEV rebates triggered …
September U.S. new-vehicle sales are anticipated to show a resilient market — one that continues to shake off key policy changes and economic uncertainty, according to a report from Cox Automotive. Based on the company, the September new-vehicle SAAR (Seasonally …
