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It is an unprecedented time in BC, across Canada and around the world, as we all grapple with the COVID-19 health crisis. Concerns about the spread of the novel coronavirus have mounted and we as a society have had to come to terms with the severity of the situation and…

Over the past week, the British Columbia automotive and business community lost one of their trailblazers, Sherrold Haddad. For our New Car Dealer Association family, Sherrold was a charismatic and vocal proponent of our sector, a proud Chevrolet and Mitsubishi dealer and a person who represented the Canadian ideal, a…

Over the last several days, concerns about the spread of COVID-19 have mounted, and as a society, we face a situation that is unprecedented. This is a time when we need to listen to the best advice that health experts can provide, and be responsible and thoughtful in how we…

More than one hundred thousand attendees are expected to attend the Vancouver International Auto show this month – making it the best gathering place in Western Canada for car and truck lovers who will get a close look at the latest vehicles, classics, modified supercars and specialty one-off builds. The…

Preparations are revving up for the 100th anniversary event for the Vancouver International Auto Show, and a noticeable addition to this year’s opening day line-up is automotive and racing great Roger Penske. As our special guest to the Vancouver International Auto Show, Mr. Penske will take part in a breakfast…

Preparations are revving up for the 100th anniversary event for the Vancouver International Auto Show, and a noticeable addition to this year’s opening day line-up is automotive and racing great Roger Penske. As our special guest to the Vancouver International Auto Show, Mr. Penske will take part in a breakfast…

More than 100,000 auto lovers will descend on the Vancouver Convention Centre March 25th to 29th to take part in the 100th anniversary of the Vancouver International Auto Show, where they’ll catch a glimpse of some of the world’s most luxurious, exotic and one-of-a-kind cars and trucks. Investing in a…

Final new car sales figures are in for 2019 – and it will go down as the fourth highest on record in Canada with slightly more than 1.91 million sales transactions occurring. According to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc., 2019 was the year of the SUV. Subcompact SUVs finished the year…

2019 proved to be another record year for electric vehicle (EV) sales in British Columbia, as the trend towards electrification continues. Under the CleanBC Program which provides a point of sale incentive of up to $3,000 from the Provincial Government, administered by the New Car Dealers Association of BC, CEVforBC™…

All levels of government face the difficult challenge in finding the resources required to fund the multitude of needs and wants that society demands of them. However, there are occasions when a government will come to a conclusion without the benefit of research, context or a full understanding of the…

We’re almost a month into the new decade and it is already proving to be an exciting time for the automotive industry and auto manufacturers have an exciting line up of new vehicle models on offer to kick off 2020. In many respects, we anticipate this will once again be…

As we enter a new year and a new decade, there is no denying the ongoing significance of the auto sector in the Canadian economy. In fact, recent statistics by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC), the country’s only dedicated automotive market research company, serve to drive home that point. Year-end figures…