By: Blair Qualey
The New Car Dealers Foundation of BC (NCDF) is committed to supporting education, innovation, and inclusion in the automotive sector. In 2025, we are excited to hold a 50/50 Raffle, a key fundraiser that will help fuel opportunities for the next generation of automotive professionals through the CarCareerBC Education Grant program.
This grant program has already provided over $1.5 million in scholarships to students at leading institutions including BCIT, Vancouver Community College, Okanagan College, and others. The CarCareerBC Grant supports a variety of training paths, from technical programs to business and management studies, ensuring that future automotive professionals have the skills they need to succeed.
The NCDF 50/50 Raffle will kick off ahead of the 2025 Vancouver International Auto Show (March 19-23, 2025). Dealer members will have the chance to share a unique QR code for ticket sales, with the dealership selling the most tickets winning an experiential prize for their staff. Tickets will also be available at the show’s VIP Preview Gala, where industry leaders will gather to celebrate innovation and community impact. Over the course of the event, roving ticket sellers will engage the expected 120,000+ visitors, and the grand prize winner will be announced on Sunday, March 23.
By participating in the 50/50 Raffle, you’re not just entering for a chance to win—you’re investing in the future of the automotive industry and supporting the next generation of skilled professionals. Must be 19+ to play.
The Return of the Vancouver International Auto Show
After a record-breaking comeback in 2024, the Vancouver International Auto Show is gearing up for an even bigger and better experience in 2025. More than 30 brands will be represented across 300,000 square feet of exhibit space, with automakers showcasing their latest innovations, vehicles, and future-forward technology. This 2025 show will also launch with an exclusive VIP Gala Reception on opening night, bringing together dealers, manufacturers, government representatives, media partners, and industry leaders.
For fans of all things sleek and powerful, Elite Dream Machines will debut as the ultimate showcase of supercar culture, featuring powerful and luxurious vehicles from Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Porsche, Pagani, and Koenigsegg. Other returning favourites for this year’s show include the Supercar Eleganza, an extraordinary collection of luxury supercars and rare models from exclusive private collections, the EV & PHEV Test Drive Experience, where attendees can get behind the wheel of 47 electric and hybrid models from 16 manufacturers, and the return of BC’s very own F3 racing phenom Nicole Havrda, who will be meeting fans and sharing insights into her racing journey. Another exciting attraction is Project Velocity: Back to the Future Tribute, where fans can see an authentic replica of the iconic DeLorean Time Machine, Marty McFly’s Toyota 4×4, and Biff’s 1946 Ford Super Deluxe convertible — a must-see fusion of pop culture and automotive history.
The Vancouver International Auto Show is back, stronger than ever, and we can’t wait to welcome you March 19-23, 2025. Get ready for an unparalleled automotive experience, and we’ll see you at the show!
Blair Qualey is President and CEO of the New Car Dealers Association of BC. You can email him at [email protected].
