Chip Shortage

• Apple is hiking prices and blaming AI. How much will it cost Canadians?

  Apple announced Thursday that it has raised prices for some popular devices, citing demand for key memory chips also used to power AI.

  Consumer

  Jun 26
  
• Canada’s auto industry bucks 5-year production decline, more gains expected: DesRosiers

  Canadian auto production rose last year to break a five-year streak of decline, and the output boost is expected to continue in 2023.

  Economy

  Feb 22, 2023
  
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• ‘Unprecedented’ global chip shortage pushing electric vehicle delays into years

  Delays for new electric and hybrid cars are stretching from months into years as a global semiconductor shortage persists, limiting stock at dealerships.

  Consumer

  Nov 7, 2022
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• Retail sales flat in March as supply issues, chip shortages weigh on car sales

  Statistics Canada said sales in March were up in 10 of the 11 subsectors it tracks, representing 75 per cent of retail trade.

  Economy

  May 26, 2022
• Canadian auto sales tumble 12.4% in February

  DesRosiers Automotive Consultants says the seasonally adjusted annual rate for February sales came in at 1.62 million, down from the 1.85 million for February last year.

  Economy

  Mar 2, 2022
• Manufacturing sales in Canada fell 3% in September amid chip shortage

  Statistics Canada says sales of motor vehicles fell 35.6 per cent to $1.9 billion, the lowest level since May 2020.

  Economy

  Nov 15, 2021
• Why it’s so hard and expensive to rent a car in Canada right now

  Some analysts expect the events of the last 15 months amid COVID-19 have culminated in renewed demand in June to push car rental prices higher.

  Consumer

  Jun 25, 2021
• From takeout to gas prices, how to protect yourself from rising inflation

  Canada's inflation is inching upward. Here's why and how long it might last.

  Money

  May 15, 2021
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• Canadian manufacturing sales hit highest level since 2019 in March

  Canadian wholesale and manufacturing sales in both climbed higher in March after pulling back in February.

  Economy

  May 14, 2021
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• Want to buy a car? The semiconductor chip shortage could affect your selection and price

  Automakers are struggling to find semiconductor chips for key vehicle modules. Here's what it means for car shoppers.

  Money

  Mar 27, 2021