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2026.05.1412:30:00UTC+00Canada’s New Motor Vehicle Sales Jump in March, Rebounding Strongly Month-on-Month

Canada’s auto market saw a sharp rebound in March 2026, with new motor vehicle sales rising to 176.5K units, up from 124.0K in February 2026. The latest figures, updated on 14 May 2026, point to a strong month‑over‑month recovery in demand after a weaker start to the year.

The March reading represents a significant acceleration in sales compared with the previous month’s level, when the indicator had stalled at 124.0K. On a month‑over‑month basis, the “Actual” figure shows how March sales have outpaced February, while the “Previous” comparison reflects how February’s performance stacked up against January. Together, the data underscore a notable pickup in consumer activity and dealer throughput as the first quarter drew to a close.

Market participants will now be watching whether this momentum can be sustained into the spring, with the March surge potentially signaling improving confidence among Canadian consumers and businesses in the new vehicle segment.

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