Canadian Black Book’s Used Vehicle Retention Index rose slightly in March, increasing 0.3 points to 132.5, up from 132.2 in February. Year-over-year, the index declined 5.3 per cent. The modest increase reflects typical seasonal patterns in the wholesale market, where …
Canada’s used wholesale vehicle market posted another modest decline in mid-March, extending a gradual downward trend as pricing continues to normalize. According to Canadian Black Book’s Market Insights report for the week ending March 14, wholesale values slipped by 0.20 …
Canada’s used wholesale vehicle market continued to decline in mid-March, extending a gradual softening trend that has been building in recent weeks, according to Canadian Black Book’s latest Market Insights report. Overall wholesale values slipped again on a week-over-week basis, …
Dealers eyeing the Canadian used wholesale market should note vehicle prices continued to ease in the week ending Jan. 24, with the overall market down 0.28 per cent, according to Canadian Black Book’s Market Insights report. Car segment values declined …
Canadian wholesale used-vehicle prices fell more sharply in the first week of 2026, with both car and truck/SUV segments posting broader declines than the week prior. For the week ending Jan. 3, overall wholesale pricing dropped 0.54 per cent, compared …
Canadian Black Book’s Used Vehicle Retention Index fell 2.1 points in December 2025, marking the steepest month-over-month decline of the year and signalling a continued cooling in wholesale used values. The index landed at 133.1 points, down from 135.9 in …
The Canadian automotive marketplace is headed for tough times in 2026 because of economic and geopolitical inconsistencies, combined with lingering effects from COVID that are wreaking havoc and creating volatility in terms of selling cars to consumers, an industry analyst …
Canadian Black Book’s Used Vehicle Retention Index edged down in October, falling to 137.0 points from 138.0 in September. The index remains 0.8 per cent higher than the same month last year. David Robins, senior manager and head of Canadian …
The Canadian used wholesale market recorded another week of price declines, according to data from Canadian Black Book. For the week ending November 1, overall wholesale prices dropped 0.41 per cent, reflecting continued softening across both car and truck segments. …
The Canadian used-vehicle market is showing fresh signs of weakness heading into the final stretch of 2025, according to Canadian Black Book’s Residual Value Newsletter for November 2025. Softer wholesale prices, slower new-vehicle sales, and lingering trade uncertainty are tempering …
The Canadian used wholesale market was down -0.30% in pricing for the week ending on October 11, according to Canadian Black Book. Its report shows the decline is steeper than the previous week’s -0.15%. “The Canadian market maintained its downward …
Canadian Black Book has unveiled the winners of its 2025 Best Retained Value Awards, expanding the program’s reach to better reflect Canada’s rapidly evolving electrified vehicle market. For the first time, the awards separate honours for plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and …
