Auto sales down for eighth consecutive month as May sales fall 1.7%: DesRosiers

Auto sales down for eighth consecutive month as May sales fall 1.7%: DesRosiers

RICHMOND HILL - DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. says auto sales in May were down from a year ago, marking the eighth consecutive month of declining sales.

Canadian vehicle sales decline for 8th straight month

Canadian light-vehicle sales declined for the eighth consecutive month in May, continuing a trend that has defined the market throughout 2026. According to estimates from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC), Canadian vehicle sales reached approximately 184,000 units in May, down 1.7 per cent from the roughly 187,000 units sold during the same month last year. The result fell short of expectations that the market might surpass 190,000 monthly…