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Online Automotive Marketplaces Pivotal in the Car Shopping Journey, Clarivoy Study Confirms

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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

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Understanding Canadian Car Shopper Purchase Intentions in Q3 2025

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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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2025 Canadian Car Shopper Purchase Intentions Remain Resilient, Despite the Noise

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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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2024 Carology Talks Year In Review

AutoTrader Carology Talks: Canadian Automotive Trends & Future Predictions – 2024 Year in Review

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In our final AutoTrader Carology Talks airing of the year, Ian MacDonald, Chief Marketing Officer at AutoTrader, hosts Baris Akyurek, Vice President of Insights & Intelligence, to discuss the top trends that have shaped the Canadian automotive landscape in 2024 and a sneak peek of what’s the come in 2025.

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Canadians Shifting Car Shopping Focus Away from Aspirational Luxury to Practicality & Affordability

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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

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Car Buyers Now Cross-Shop More Than Ever: AutoTrader.ca Key to Their Journey

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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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AutoTrader Carology Masterclass: Enhanced Car Shopper Profiling

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Car shopper profiling is a proven method that delivers accuracy to prospect segmentation and targeting through robust consumer profiles, rounded out by demographic, psychographic, shopping behaviour, and other relevant data. Watch our latest dealership excellence series masterclass to discover best practices for enhanced car shopper profiling and get on the path to improving the effectiveness

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Consumer Confidence in Personal Finances Outlook Reaches Highest Point in the Last 12 Months

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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,

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AutoTrader Carology Talks: Electric Vehicles (EVs)

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As car shopper interest in electric vehicles (EVs) continues to evolve, it’s crucial for your dealership to remain informed about the latest consumer sentiment and trends. In this episode of AutoTrader Carology Talks, we're joined by Baris Akyurek, Vice President of Insights & Intelligence at AutoTrader.ca, to unpack the results of our latest EV study.

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