The Ups and Downs of Early 2022

A recent report from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants indicates the impact of the microchip shortage in light truck delivery in the first quarter of 2022.

In fact, Ford’s F-Family pickup trucks, Canada’s best-seller in this category for 56 years and all-category champion since 2009, saw a 39.8% decline in the quarter while its RAM rivals fell 14.8%.

Only two models in the top ten best-selling light truck category saw an increase in shipments during this period with the Jeep Wrangler (+47%) and Nissan Qashqai (+73.3%).

The first three months of 2022 show more positive results on the passenger car side. The Honda Civic maintains its top position with a 25.9% increase in deliveries, while the Hyundai Elantra slips into second place ahead of the Toyota Corolla, which saw its deliveries fall by 33.9%.

We note a significant increase in sales for the Kia Soul, with a jump of 81.2% and 85.2% for the Dodge Charger, which places them respectively in 7^th and 9^th place among the best sellers in this category.

These fluctuations are directly related to automakers’ supply problems, analysts say.