Please note that the 2026MY Ford Escape FHEV (Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle) models are currently under ordering restrictions.
Any orders submitted with a hybrid engine configuration will not be scheduled for production unless the customer has been formally notified by their Ford National Account Manager that they have been awarded allocation for the hybrid model.
It is also important to note that the ordering cycle for these units is extremely limited and is expected to close in early September, making timely communication and action critical to secure availability.
Tariffs, Tight Supply Drive Unusual Trends in Canada’s Auto Market
The AutoTrader Price Index provides a quarterly snapshot of Canada’s automotive market, analyzing nationwide new and used vehicle pricing, consumer demand, inventory trends, and popular models. Since March, both markets have been influenced by a “pull-forward” effect from anticipated tariffs, with buyers accelerating purchases ahead of potential price hikes. Used car prices have risen for four straight months — contrary to typical seasonal declines — reaching an average of $37,664 in June, up 3.6% year-over-year, while new car prices dropped 3.5% to $64,445. Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) prices have also fallen, with new BEVs down 9.9% and used BEVs down 7.9%, but the end of Canada’s federal EV incentive program has led to steep declines in Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) sales. The market’s short-term outlook remains uncertain, hinging on potential trade agreements and the reinstatement of EV incentives.
Marked Fuel Audits on the Rise in B.C.’s Forestry Sector
In B.C.’s forestry sector, logging and trucking operators are facing increased scrutiny over how they use and report fuel, particularly coloured (marked) fuel intended for off-highway operations. While Motor Fuel Tax rules haven’t changed, recent enforcement has prompted many businesses to reassess long-standing practices — especially in mixed-use scenarios where trucks operate mostly on forest roads but travel short distances on public highways. Even minimal highway use can trigger reassessments, with auditors sometimes applying the full tax to entire fuel purchases.