Toronto, Ontario -- Canada’s vehicle fleet is getting larger, more diverse and more technologically complicated, the Global Automakers of Canada has shown.
On a year-over-year basis, Canada saw a 19.6 increase in new vehicles sales during the second quarter, according to newly released figures from the GAC.
During the quarter, more than 470,000 new light vehicles were sold. Light trucks drove most of the growth, accounting for over 85 percent of sales. While passenger car sales also increased, their share of the market declined.
Imports continue to make up the majority of vehicle sales in Canada. Nearly three-quarters of passenger cars sold in Q2 were imported -- mostly from Japan, South Korea and Europe. Light truck imports also rose, with Mexico contributing a growing share.
Among brands, Toyota led total market share with 14.3 percent of all sales, followed by Ford at 13.7 and Honda at 8.6. Mazda, Kia and Hyundai all posted strong year-over-year growth. Volkswagen Group had the fastest growth among major automakers, with Audi and VW brand sales up sharply from Q2 2024.
Luxury brands performed well overall, with BMW, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz all posting solid gains. However, the rise of premium trucks and crossovers is outpacing traditional sedans, as consumer preferences continue to evolve.
