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Point-of-sale incentives remain key to reaching broader adoption and climate goals By Blair Qualey The New Car Dealers of BC are proud to play an active role in transitioning consumers to zero-emission vehicles (ZEV)—a key component of federal and provincial government climate change strategies. However, we are concerned about recent…

By Blair Qualey After navigating a rocky road through the pandemic and post-pandemic, February 2024 stands tall as a perfect encapsulation of the state of the automotive industry in Canada — and things are looking good. The results are in, and light vehicle sales of more than 129,000 shattered records,…

By Blair Qualey Franchised new car dealerships across British Columbia have a staggering impact on the province’s economic landscape. As I’ve previously discussed in this column space, even when facing myriad challenges and supply chain issues, a 2023 study suggests BC's New Car Dealers generated a remarkable $17 billion in…

By Blair Qualey The provincial government recently released Budget 2024, and while the focus was largely on the issue of affordability facing British Columbians, it does not extend to auto consumers — today or in the future. Two areas of concern that we believe require action include the New Car…

From March 20–24, the Vancouver International Auto Show will make its much-anticipated return to the Vancouver Convention Centre.

By Blair Qualey As most people will appreciate, 2022 was a year in which many industries started their climb back from the COVID pandemic and the automotive sector was no different, facing a shortage of computer chips and subsequent supply chain issues. And now, final 2023 year-end results reveal a…

By Blair Qualey Valentine’s Day has become a significant cultural and commercial celebration of romance and love, across the world. And while it traditionally serves as an opportunity to share and exchange gifts with loved ones, it also has an application for auto lovers. As we grow older, our love…

By Blair Qualey Owning a vehicle is essential for most British Columbia —and unfortunately, personal vehicles are a high target for criminal activity, and recent Statistics Canada data reveals a concerning surge in vehicle thefts across the nation. But it’s also important that as individuals, we take proactive steps to…

By: Blair Qualey For many drivers, their automobile is a source of pride and joy. However, winter weather conditions can damage your precious vehicle — both cosmetically and structurally. In the northern parts of the province and in the interior, this can mean salt, dirt, and snow on the roads.…

Protecting your car this holiday season

During fall and winter in BC, diminishing daylight and challenging weather conditions become the norm. This period sees a surge in motor vehicle accidents, with pedestrians often caught in the crossfire.

As we enter the final days of summer, I would typically use this column space to encourage British Columbians to take one final opportunity to hit the open road and enjoy every corner of this wonderful province we call home – but the last several weeks have proved to be…