Canadian Auto Sales Surge in March 2025, Driven by Prairie Provinces
March 2025 was a strong month for Canadian new light vehicle sales, with national sales rising 11.4% to nearly 185,000 units and a 2.8% increase for the first quarter overall.
Most provinces experienced notable gains, particularly Saskatchewan and Manitoba, which saw estimated increases of 31.0% and 29.2% respectively, while Ontario rose 14.0%, adding nearly 9,500 units. The Atlantic region also showed strong growth.
In contrast, Quebec experienced only a modest 1.0% increase in March and a 6.6% decline for the quarter—the only provincial drop—due to a market cooldown following a surge late last year and a significant drop in BEV sales.
British Columbia and Ontario posted modest quarterly growth at 1.3% and 1.1% respectively. DAC's Andrew King noted that ongoing trade uncertainties will play a key role in shaping the market’s trajectory for the rest of the year.
Automakers Push Congress to Block California’s Gas Vehicle Ban and EV Mandates
Major automakers, represented by the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, are urging Congress to block California’s plan to phase out gasoline-only vehicles by 2035—a policy adopted by 11 other states and covering about 40% of the U.S. auto market—arguing it could soon impact vehicle shipments and consumer choice.
GM Production Cut-Off Alert: Submit Orders ASAP
EMKAY has just been notified by GM that production cut-offs for the 2025 Colorado/Canyon and Full-Size SUV lines are imminent and may occur at any time.