AutoTrader Pivot

AutoTrader Canada partners with cutting-edge product visualisation firm London Dynamics to transform the car buying experience for Canadian consumers

TORONTO, ON – November 8, 2023 – AutoTrader.ca, Canada’s largest and most trusted automotive marketplace, and London Dynamics, a pioneering product visualisation and augmented reality (AR) scale-up, have partnered to reshape the future of online car shopping, offering OEMs and retailers a new level of consumer engagement and interaction through AutoTrader Pivot, a game-changing immersive
AutoTrader Price Index September 2023

AutoTrader Price Index: September 2023

After a very strong few quarters, we are observing a slight decline in used car demand since the beginning of Q3 in July. This, coupled with increased inventory volumes, has manifested itself with three consecutive month-over-month declines in used car prices. On the other hand, although the new car supply is at its highest level
Upgrade Optomizer AI

AutoTrader Carology Bitesize: Upgrade Optimizer – AI

In our latest AutoTrader Carology Bitesize, we are joined by Jonathan Tonge, Director of Product at AutoTrader.ca, to discuss the first ever AI-powered automotive marketplace solution in Canada, Upgrade Optimizer - AI, deep diving its functionalities, the benefits it provides to dealer partners, and more. Tune in to learn more about this groundbreaking new offering!
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AutoTrader.ca Delivers First AI-Powered Automotive Marketplace Solution to Canadian Dealerships

TORONTO, ON – August 23, 2023 – AutoTrader.ca, Canada’s largest and most trusted automotive marketplace, has announced the launch of Upgrade Optimizer - AI, a breakthrough artificial intelligence (AI) technology that is set to deliver efficiencies to the management, likewise spur performance for promoted dealership placements, through the AutoTrader.ca Listing Upgrade product portfolio. As ever,
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Overcoming Car Buyer Hesitancy in a Period of High Prices & Increased Interest Rates

Canadian car shopper confidence has been increasing steadily, with purchase intentions continuing to rise since last year. But the car shopping journey and purchase process can still present certain challenges for buyers, and dealership operators who have an acute understanding of the drivers behind consumer hesitancy, will be well-equipped to help shoppers navigate purchase and

AutoTrader Carology Bitesize: June 2023 Price Index

Canadian automotive dealerships looking to keep pace with market trends should keep a pulse on industry dynamics. In this AutoTrader Carology Bitesize episode, we are joined by Baris Akyurek, Vice President of Insights & Intelligence at AutoTrader.ca, to provide an update used and new vehicle pricing trends, the current state of the automotive industry, consumer
Price Index June 2023

AutoTrader Price Index – June 2023

Since the start of the year, the automotive industry has demonstrated impressive resilience, driven by strong consumer demand. Coupled with lower than usual inventory levels, this has yet again resulted in increased prices for both new and used vehicles compared to the previous year. In June 2023, the average price of a used vehicle remained