What vehicle trends have been taking place

Canadians are entering a more measured phase of vehicle shopping, with EV interest rising slightly even as adoption slows, and SUVs extending their hold on buyer preferences, according to AutoTrader.

Its outlook reported that EV searches accounted for 9 per cent of all AutoTrader searches in 2025, up from 8 per cent in 2024. Interest was strongest in British Columbia, Quebec and Ontario, while Alberta posted the biggest year-over-year gain. Despite the uptick in searches, adoption remained...