Inventory shortage threatens sales revival well into 2021

Empty Dealer Lot — Scotiabank Economics forecasts 1.8 million vehicles sales this year but issued a warning that inventory “represents a material risk to our 2021 sales outlook.” (Greg Layson)

March 23, 2021 12:38 PM

Continuing shortages of new vehicles have now put Canada’s spring selling season in doubt, jeopardizing a hoped-for sales rebound in 2021.

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