Off-lease vehicles, a critical source of product flowing into the used market, has plummeted, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. In its latest automotive industry update, DAC said the supply of off-lease vehicles into the used vehicle channels is a function …
An eye on new light vehicle segment sales during the third quarter of the year reveals that smaller SUVs have pulled ahead as luxury options retreated, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. In describing September’s sales results as tepid, DAC said …
A month ago, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants warned that it would be difficult for the market to continue its string of year-over-year gains during the final four months of 2024 where new light vehicle sales are concerned. A recent update from …
DesRosiers Automotive Consultants released its latest update on the Canadian automotive aftermarket, which interested dealers will note shows significant channel share shifts. The aftermarket has experienced remarkable stability in recent years, despite the pandemic, more work-from-home, the semiconductor issue, vehicle …
Provincial new light vehicle sales performances in August continued the slightly disjointed and uneven trend from July, according to a recent update from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). DAC said the higher volume provinces, which include Québec, Alberta, and British Columbia, …
Canadian automotive sales revealed worrying declines in June. And although DesRosiers Automotive Consultants does caution that reading too much into one month’s data can be dangerous, this one came up as noteworthy. “Retail sales have remained stable in the first …
August light vehicle sales improved from the same period in 2023, coming in at an estimated 165,000 units (up 5.6%), but perspective is needed to understand how the month truly fared. According to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants the first seven months …
A recent update from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reveals that Canadian auto shipments have pulled back somewhat in the first half of 2024. DAC said the motor vehicle assembly industry in Canada has experienced continued structural and cyclical changes in recent …
New light vehicle sales in July experienced noteworthy gains in some of the lower volume provinces, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). Its latest update states that Canada’s Atlantic region enjoyed strong sales increases last month: Newfoundland was up an …
Investment in the Canadian automotive industry is expected to hit a new high this year, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). In an update the firm said capital expenditures in the auto sector have seen large swings in the past …
In eyeing automotive industry prices, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants has observed key areas diverging. DAC said inflationary pressures from 2021-2023 impacted the Canadian economy — particularly the used vehicle market. But now that new vehicle supply shortages have been resolved, and …
Following a flat June performance, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants said July light vehicle sales bounced back to an appreciable 11.0% gain from 2023 levels. However, they also note that July 2023 was not a great month, and so a gain was …
