Canada’s new light-vehicle market posted its first year-over-year sales increase in nine months in June, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC), ending a string of eight consecutive monthly declines. DAC estimates 182,000 new light vehicles were sold during the month, …
Canadian gasoline consumption reached a record high in the first quarter of 2026, underscoring the continued strength of Canada’s internal combustion vehicle fleet despite the growing presence of zero-emission vehicles. According to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC), domestic gasoline consumption totalled …
Canadian light-vehicle sales totalled an estimated 178,000 units in April, down 3.9 per cent from the roughly 186,000 units sold in the same month last year, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). The April results come one year after the …
Canadian light-vehicle sales declined for the eighth consecutive month in May, continuing a trend that has defined the market throughout 2026. According to estimates from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC), Canadian vehicle sales reached approximately 184,000 units in May, down 1.7 …
Employment across Canada’s automotive sector weakened in early 2026, according to new industry data released by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. Total automotive-related employment reached 578,900 workers in February, down 0.8 per cent from the same month last year. The sector had …
Canadian new light vehicle sales declined across nearly every province in April, highlighting what industry analysts describe as broad-based economic weakness and slowing consumer demand. According to provincial sales estimates released by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC), total Canadian new light …
Canada’s share of light vehicle imports sourced from the United States declined over the past year as automakers adjusted to ongoing trade tensions and tariff measures between the two countries. According to data released by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC), the …
Canadian auto sales reached an estimated 178,000 units in April, down 3.9 per cent from 186,000 units in April 2025, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). Despite the year-over-year decline, the market continued to perform better than some had anticipated …
Canadian light vehicle production declined slightly in 2025, as longstanding structural challenges were compounded by new short-term pressures, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. Total output fell to 1.2 million units, down from 1.3 million in 2024 — a fraction of …
Canada’s automotive aftermarket continued to grow in 2025 as vehicles from the strong 2015-2019 sales years moved into peak repair and maintenance cycles — a trend with implications for dealership service departments and parts operations. According to a survey conducted …
Used vehicle sourcing remains a primary concern for Canadian dealers heading into 2026, according to a new survey conducted by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) in partnership with the Used Car Dealers Association. “The used vehicle market remained highly dynamic in …
Canada’s new light vehicle sales market grew 2.0 per cent in 2025 compared with the previous year, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, even as the industry faced trade friction, regulatory pressure and a difficult fourth quarter. That modest lift was …
