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October 7, 2026 6:28 am  #1


AM/FM Radio Leads Canadian In-Car Listening

Despite the availability of apps, Bluetootth and even in a few older vehicles, CDs, good old-fashioned AM/FM radio is still the king of the dashboard in Canadian cars. 

The study was conducted by research company Signal Hill, which found that 46% of all in-auto listening came from the radio. Just 27% used streaming apps on the go, while 11% prefer YouTube music services behind the wheel. 

Still, despite the numbers, those behind the study admit radio use is shrinking every year.

“Like the overall audio landscape, in-car consumption is dynamic and changing,” (researcher Matt) Hird said. “While radio maintains a strong lead, streaming services are claiming an increasing share. If we combine YouTube and music streaming services, the gap between streaming and AM/FM is closing quickly.”

There are also numbers about the feelings toward A.I.-generated music and more. 

You can read about what else they found here.