Auto Blog

The NCDA is sad to learn of the passing of Mr. Graeme Roberts at his home in Victoria on Saturday, June 12, 2021.

BC is a leader in electric vehicle adoption but as I have suggested previously, one significant challenge is the fact that there are no electric pickup trucks yet offered in the marketplace. After all, many people require a pickup for work or recreation purposes, and in many rural communities where…

In 1996, the SCRAP-IT® program was established with one clear mission - to remove super polluting vehicles from our roads and highways in favour of newer, more fuel efficient and less polluting vehicles. Last week, I was proud to join program staff and hundreds of guests at a virtual event…

New survey results released by the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association (CVMA) underscore that more needs to be done at a national level to convince Canadians to purchase electric vehicles (EVs). The survey, conducted by Leger for the CVMA and Global Automakers of Canada (GAC), offers insights into the barriers to…

This time last year, things were looking bleak for the auto industry as the impact of the pandemic was really starting to sink in. Canadian sales of new light duty vehicles fell to just 45,833 units during April 2020 – the lowest sales number in that month since 1951. But…

Now is typically the time of year when I would pen a column on spring driving. However, with current travel restrictions in place, I would like to emphasize the need to stay close to home so we can all do our part to keep everyone safe. Sticking close to home…

Last week’s provincial budget further solidified the government’s stance on helping BC maintain our leadership position in EV adoption. It was a welcome announcement and one that the New Car Dealers of BC were pleased to see. The province recently announced there are now more than 54,000 EVs on BC…

I have spoken extensively about the changes that dealerships have gone through to move to an increasingly online environment. This is obviously something we are seeing across many industries, not just in the auto sector, and something that has been accelerated by the pandemic. This time last year, though dealerships…

Last week, the provincial government put out a news release indicating that a record number of British Columbians have switched to electric vehicles. There are now more than 54,000 light duty electric vehicles (EVs) on the road, which is the highest reported uptake in North America. BC’s New Car Dealers…

At the New Car Dealers Association of BC (NCDA), it continues to be important to us to support students who are pursuing a career in the automotive industry. The NCDA operates a foundation for charitable activities and that is why I am thrilled to announce that the New Car Dealers…