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Auto sales see fourth consecutive month of gains in September: DesRosiers
DesRosiers estimated 168,000 vehicles sold, up 3.4%, but said year-to-date sales remain 0.7% below 2025 and fourth-quarter demand may weaken.
DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. reported that Canadian auto sales rose 3.4 per cent in September to 168,000 vehicles, marking the fourth consecutive month of gains.
Andrew King, managing partner at DesRosiers, noted the market has shown stability in recent months despite conflict in the Middle East and a tariff dispute with the United States.
On a year-to-date basis, total auto sales remain 0.7 per cent lower than 2025 levels, indicating the broader annual trend still trails the previous year.
Projections suggest sales could be weaker in the fourth quarter, with the firm anticipating results will lag behind the stronger figures recorded in 2025.
Canadian households have pulled back on spending as gas prices remain elevated, and geopolitical uncertainties continue to weigh on the market, slowing growth despite recent gains.
Car sales increased in September compared to last year, marking the fourth consecutive month of increase, according to the consulting firm of the automobile sector DesRosiers.