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- Canadians drove their vehicles less in 2008 compared to the previous year for the first time since 2004.
- Faced with rising consumer fuel prices throughout most of the year, Canadians shifted much of their driving to more fuel efficient smaller body styles such as cars and station wagons. While the smaller styles saw an increase of 6.7% in 2008 compared to the previous year, driving was down 10.1% for larger body styles (vans, sport utility vehicles and pickups).
- The number of vehicles on the road for these two styles also moved in opposite directions in 2008. And while the average distance per vehicle for the small styles was up a little in 2008 compared to the previous year, it declined by 9.0% for the larger styles.
