Canadian car buyers show steady confidence despite economic pressures

Canadian car buyers show steady confidence despite economic pressures

Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, Canadian consumers remain eager to get behind the wheel of a new or used vehicle, according to new research Released by AutoTrader in April, the 2025 Car Shopper Perceptions & Intentions study found that 27 per cent of Canadians plan to purchase a vehicle within the next six months — a four-point increase from November 2024 and back in line with August 2024. New vehicle purchase intentions are leading the ch…