Research Study

Consumer Research Results: Global Microchips Shortage Shows Canadian Car Shoppers Are Willing to go the Extra Mile

The global microchip shortage stemming from a variety of COVID-19 and trade-war related production disruptions, that has impacted supply chains across the world including the automotive sector, is very much top of mind with Canadian car shoppers. In fact, according to an online study of over 500 AutoTrader.ca and AutoHebdo.net marketplace auto intenders conducted in

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Webinar Recording: 2021 Automotive Retail Website Trends

A powerful and informative dealership website, leveraging the latest best practices, is essential to engage and convert car shoppers browsing your virtual lot - now more than ever. During our webinar, 2021 Automotive Retail Website Trends, our resident dealership website expert, Madeleine Dubé, shared the top features and functionalities that automotive retailers should aim to

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Consumer Research Results: How Canadian Consumers Feel About Electric Vehicles

The broad economic impact of the ongoing global pandemic notwithstanding, electric vehicles (EV) have captured the spotlight in the global automotive marketplace, with auto manufacturers introducing new models in all EV categories, from pure battery-powered electric vehicles (BEV) to hybrids, at a frenzied pace. Government incentive programs and media hype are also major forces continuing

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Research Results: 2021 Canadian Car Buyer Perceptions and Priorities

One of the most surefire methods to attract and connect with your customers is to have a solid understanding of your target audience. That’s why, at TRADER, we are committed to consistently staying on top of consumer trends and relaying our research findings to our dealer partners. In February 2021, we partnered with the Angus

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Consumer Research Results: One Year Later, Consumer Purchase Intentions Remain Steady

At the onset of the pandemic there was much uncertainty surrounding just about every aspect of automotive. As we embarked on a journey to gain a better understanding of consumer perceptions surrounding car shopping during COVID-19, we too were uncertain what the results of our research would uncover. Following numerous waves of consumer research, one

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AutoTrader.ca Study Finds Vehicle Purchase Intentions Improving

We checked in with car shoppers on AutoTrader.ca during the month of July, to get an update on their intentions towards purchasing a vehicle and the information sources most commonly used throughout the car buying journey. Through surveying over 300 Canadian car shoppers, we found that as the effects of the pandemic have been diminishing

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Foot traffic study of Ontario automotive dealerships indicates substantial increase in consumer demand

  TRADER commissioned research of Ontario dealership traffic reveals a 56 per cent increase in unique visitors and an 81 per cent increase in total visits month-over-month from May to June 2020   TORONTO, ON – July 16, 2020 – TRADER Corporation, Canada’s leading digital automotive solutions provider, continues to analyze consumer behaviour to provide

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AutoTrader.ca Study Finds Half of Auto Intenders Would Purchase If Remote Selling Options Are Offered

As part of our pledge to help our dealer partners get past the current restrictive business conditions and come out stronger on the other end, we are continuing to analyze consumer behaviour on the marketplace and share that data with you, while providing guidance and tools to meet consumer expectations. Over a two-week period, in

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