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Auto groups urge B.C. government to pause EV mandate
The leaders of Canada’s auto groups presented a united front at a press event at the opening of the Vancouver International Auto Show last week and called on the B.C. government to pause and revisit its onerous zero-emission vehicle mandates.
Whitepaper Bonus Chapter: The Next Generation of Automotive Customer Experience
Winning the relationship: the key to harnessing technology for future growth.
Green Star Dealer Awards Recognize Clean Energy Vehicle Excellence and Salespeople of the Year at VIAS 2024
The Vancouver International Auto Show returned for its 100th edition with a memorable opening night Gala, celebrating automotive excellence. The event honored top Salespeople of the year from 2023, and Green Star winners for their efforts for Clean EVs in 2023, while also raising funds for charity.
Auto Blog
The Association speaks on behalf of the retail new automotive industry to the public, media, and government. As part of its work with media, the NCDA writes and contributes to regular columns published through partnerships with Postmedia, Black Press, Glacier Press Groups, including Canadian Auto Dealer.
Columns cover a wide variety of topics, relevant to the motoring public of British Columbia such as: latest technology, vehicle purchasing and maintenance tips, EV ownership and range anxiety, warranties and replacement insurance, ICBC safety campaigns, Auto Show Previews, keeping your vehicle safe, preparing for road trips, and much more.
What Oil is Right for Your Car?
A fundamental aspect of keeping your vehicle in tip-top shape means regular oil changes. Whether you're commuting through Metro Vancouver traffic or heading up a winding mountain pass in the Kootenays, the type of engine oil you use matters more than you might think.
Vancouver Auto Show Hits New Heights and Sets New Records!
What an incredible week it was for the automotive sector in British Columbia. The 2025 Vancouver International Auto Show was a record-breaking success — for the second consecutive year. Over the course of five days at the Vancouver Convention Centre, we welcomed nearly 139,000 attendees, with Saturday alone drawing more…
NCDA Member Awards at the Vancouver International Auto Show VIP Gala
The 2025 NCDA Member Awards Gala also took place Wednesday evening, celebrating the best in the business and kicking off the Vancouver International Auto Show in style. This annual event brings together industry leaders, government representatives, and automotive enthusiasts to recognize the incredible achievements of BC’s new car dealers.
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Vancouver International Auto Show Begins With A Celebration Of Excellence
The Vancouver International Auto Show is officially underway at the Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC) and kicked off with an opening night celebration honouring Green Star Dealer Award recipients for their outstanding work in the sale of clean energy vehicles, and Salespeople of the Year award winners.
Budget 2025 Doesn’t Go Far Enough to Prepare For New Economic Reality/Impact of US Tariffs, Say BC’s New Car Dealers
The NCDA warns BC Budget 2025 offers little relief as US tariffs drive higher vehicle and parts costs, impacting consumers and a $17B industry employing 30,000 and generating $775M in tax revenue.
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B.C. Car Buyers Face Rising Costs as Trump Tariffs Target Auto Industry
British Columbians interested in purchasing a vehicle might want to reach out to a dealership soon to lock in pricing as uncertainty climbs over tariffs. That’s according to the CEO of the New Car Dealers Association of B.C. “This has been a big cloud of uncertainty,” said Blair Qualey, speaking…
2025 Vancouver auto show sets attendance record
More evidence that the reports of the death of the auto show are greatly exaggerated, as the 2025 Vancouver International Auto Show set an attendance record at its conclusion late March. For the second consecutive year, the five-day event at the waterfront Vancouver Convention Centre set a new attendance record,…
Tesla and tariffs didn’t dampen Vancouver auto show excitement
Once organizers addressed the “elephant in the room” — why Tesla was removed from the Vancouver International Auto Show — the media preview day for the 101st edition of the event kicked off with about 80 reporters on hand getting a sneak preview of the show before it opened to…
