Car Shoppers
Summary New methods of tracking consumer shopping data in real-time provide retailers additional information on the websites car shoppers visit to obtain information Consumers, including car shoppers, who see product advertisements are increasingly going to large online marketplaces as their first stop, rather than to search engines or brand websites According to a recent Clarivoy
Understanding Canadian Car Shopper Purchase Intentions in Q3 2025
In a rapidly changing marketplace, one of the clearest indicators of industry vitality lies in the purchase intentions of Canadian car shoppers. These intentions provide a view of consumer sentiment, serving as a critical tool for dealerships and automakers looking to stay ahead. While market fluctuations are a reality, trends reveal an adaptive consumer base
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AutoTrader Carology Bitesize: Price Index Q2 2025
Get the inside scoop on supply, demand and price, from our resident expert in all things Canadian automotive in our latest AutoTrader Carology Bitesize airing. In this episode, Baris Akyurek, Vice President of Insights & Intelligence at AutoTrader.ca deep dives the factors that are contributing to a resilient used and new car market thus far
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2025 Canadian Car Shopper Purchase Intentions Remain Resilient, Despite the Noise
Car shopper purchase intentions serve as an indicator of overall industry health and getting on the lead foot to understanding consumer purchasing patterns. Staying attuned to these behaviors is essential in maintaining a competitive edge in the Canadian automotive landscape. By closely monitoring car shopper purchase intentions, dealerships can anticipate and adjust to evolving market
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2025 AutoTrader Awards: Winners Revealed for Canada’s Most Trusted Automotive Awards
Experts vote for the best vehicles in 28 segments, recognizing best buys for Canadian drivers. TORONTO, ON – January 17, 2025 — The winners of the 2025 AutoTrader Awards have been announced today, revealing the best vehicles in the country as voted by some of Canada’s foremost automotive experts. AutoTrader Awards are the most trusted
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Canadians Shifting Car Shopping Focus Away from Aspirational Luxury to Practicality & Affordability
New Data from AutoTrader Reveals a Shift in Consumer Preferences Amid Economic Pressures TORONTO, ON – December 10, 2024 — Year-end Top Searched and Top Sold data from AutoTrader, Canada’s largest and most trusted automotive marketplace, reveals that economic pressures may well be weighing on Canadian consumers when it comes to the type of car
Car Buyers Now Cross-Shop More Than Ever: AutoTrader.ca Key to Their Journey
Understanding how the car buying journey evolves overtime aids with establishing specifically when, where and how to attract the right buyers to your inventory listings. Our latest Path to Purchase study, conducted by Dig Insights, deep dives the car buying experience of both used and new Canadian car shoppers who purchased a vehicle in the
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Dealership Best Practices: Enhanced Car Shopper Profiling
In today's competitive automotive market, understanding your customers is key to driving sales and building strong customer relationships. Car shopper profiling, a strategic approach to gathering and analyzing customer data, offers a powerful way to achieve this. With the right tools in place, you can effortlessly gain access to the details you need to effectively
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AutoTrader Carology Bitesize: Car Shopper Experience Takes the Stage Through My Account Enhancements
In this episode of AutoTrader Carology Bitesize, we’re joined by Kamal Piraisudy, Senior Product Manager at AutoTrader.ca, to detail a series of value-added features being introduced to My Account, which, individually or combined, elevate the consumer experience on AutoTrader.ca for the millions of Canadians shopping the marketplace for their next car.
Consumer Confidence in Personal Finances Outlook Reaches Highest Point in the Last 12 Months
Although the economy remains slightly unsettled, with the highest interest rates in over two decades only now making a slight dip, and gas prices still on the high end, consumer research shows that Canadians are still steady in their vehicle purchase intentions through the second quarter of 2024. In our latest study by DIG Insights,








