Graphing Gasoline: Summer 2023 gasoline consumption levels outpaced pre-pandemic levels, says DesRosiers kilometres-driven data
Toronto, Ontario — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants’ recent report on the domestic gasoline consumption in Canada reveals that despite concerns following the pandemic and immediate post-pandemic figures, Canadian drivers have continued to rely on their ICE vehicles. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants produces an ongoing model of kilometres driven in Canada—data that the organization outlines as a “key […]
Ups and Downs: Automotive aftermarket ‘pillar of strength in the industry’, DAC sales report says
Toronto, Ontario — The automotive aftermarket was a “pillar of strength in the industry” when looking at retail sales for automotive parts, accessories and tire stores for Q1 2023, according to a report from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). Automotive parts, accessories and tire stores saw a 10.2 percent increase in retail sales, when compared to […]
The Prodigal Technician: Auto industry employment up 2.2 percent in Q1 2023, remains ‘robust’, DAC report says
Toronto, Ontario — A new report from DesRosiers Automotive Consulting (DAC) shows a partial parting of the clouds for auto industry employment, with trends showing an average uptick of 2.2 percent across all industry verticals in Q1 2023. Automotive parts and accessories stores led the way this quarter, recording 8.9 percent employment growth year-over-year, followed […]
Underachievement Unlocked: 2022 may have seen lowest auto sales in more than ten years, automotive consultants say
Toronto, Ontario — Annual light vehicle sales volumes for 2022 are on track to break the 1.5 million purchase volume maintained for more than a decade, according to an estimate from market research company, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). Specifically, they predict that 2022 will wrap up with sales below 1.5 million units due to November’s […]
Summer of ‘67: Vehicle production in Canada hits biggest low in decades
Toronto, Ontario — The last time light vehicle production in Canada was so bad, the Maple Leafs were still winning Stanley Cups. A solid zinger, but also the truth. According to a new report from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, last year’s vehicle production of 1.1 million vehicles was on par with levels not seen since 1967. […]
April Activity: Canada’s April vehicle sales up 254 percent from last year’s pandemic low
Toronto, Ontario — Canadian auto sales in April were up 254 percent compared to the same time last year, when sales dropped due to lockdowns. Canadian auto sales totalled 162,455 units last month, up from just 45,833 units in April 2020, according to estimates by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. DesRosiers says April 2020 was one of […]
Peaks and Valleys: Desrosiers report shows sales volume varies province-by-province
Toronto, Ontario – How’s your 2021 going so far? Well according to the latest report from Desrosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. (DAC), that may depend on what province you live in, as sales numbers for the light vehicle market are scattered across the board in Canada, with figures ranging drastically from province-to-province. With the experience of […]
One for the Books: Desrosiers names 2020 as among most impactful on Canadian auto industry
Toronto, Ontario – While 2020 was, by most accounts, a year severely lacking in pleasant memories, Desrosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) is suggesting that the previous year may in fact go down in history as a highly significant one in the context of the Canadian automotive industry, according to a new report from the company. DAC […]
January Blues: DAC reveals big declines for Jan. 2021 auto sales
Richmond Hill, Ontario — If you can remember January 2020, when the pandemic was a mere “What if?” Before the pandemic, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. (DAC) recorded January 2020 light vehicle sales and “unsurprisingly” found the month was the fourth-best January on record with estimated sales of 109,988 units. But, due to the pandemic, January […]
Tuesday Ticker: January 5, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s Tuesday Ticker, Magna’s new CEO takes charge, PSA shareholders announce an overwhelming ‘ye’, DesRosiers preps to unveil new data and Volkswagen initiates the first phase of its Takata recalls. Moves at Magna Alongside the ringing of the new year, Magna International officially welcomed Swamy Kotagiri as the company’s new […]
