Car Price Watch

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A biweekly brief on new and used vehicle prices in Canada and the U.S. — what moved, why it moved, and what it means for buyers.

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Car Price Watch

2026-09-11

New cars cross $50,000 as supply tightens; used retail lots remain lean across Canada and the U.S.

August data shows U.S. new-car prices crossing $50,000 as dealer inventory thins to 73 days, while used wholesale dips have not eased the shortage of budget retail cars.

Car Price Watch

2026-08-28

New cars hold near $50,000; used prices soften unevenly across Canada and the U.S.

July and mid-August data show new-car prices steady at a high plateau, U.S. used prices split between wholesale softness and scarce budget inventory, and Canadian prices easing unevenly.

Car Price Watch

2026-08-14

Why the Porsche 911 barely depreciates

Hard residual data and the real reasons a 911 loses far less value than ordinary cars — and most luxury badges — over five years.

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Car Price Watch

2026-08-14

Why cars cost so much more than in 2019

New vehicles jumped roughly 30% at the register since 2019 — chip shortages, dealer markups, truck-heavy mix, and higher loan rates stacked on top of each other, and the market never fully reset.

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