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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…

As a follow up to last week’s column where I discussed the importance of spring cleaning for your vehicle, I thought now would be a good time to talk with you about spring driving. As the daylight in our days is officially longer, the weather is beginning to be warmer,…

As we approach the end of March, we can begin to see longer days and the warmer spring weather. Yet we still find ourselves battling COVID-19 and face restriction across the province, limiting what we may do with our free time. As British Columbians look ahead to an unorthodox spring,…

For several years in my role as President and CEO with BC’s New Car Dealers Association, Post Media has published a regular column that provides a platform to highlight many aspects of the auto sector.  A regular topic is that of electric vehicles – and has ranged from the latest…

As the automotive retail sector continues to navigate its way through COVID-19, many aspects of how we do business have changed as part of our collective new normal – not the least of which is our BC dealerships’ approach to Finance and Insurance Department (F&I).Personally, and professionally, the past year…

Safe Winter Driving Tips - Be Prepared! Though it may feel like spring is just around the corner, last week’s snowfall in the Lower Mainland and the subsequent accidents on BC highways come as a stark reminder that winter road conditions are still here.Winter is often a challenging time of…

As people become increasingly concerned with climate change, we know that they look toward their everyday activities and evaluate what they can do to contribute towards a greener future. For some, this means a desire to make the switch to an electric vehicle and it is something that is growing…

The early days of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in an unprecedented decline in driving as many of us did not do the daily commute to and from work – and instead, worked from home. Over the last several months, while an increasing number of individuals have returned to their workplaces,…

In the last several years, BC’s New Car Dealers have highlighted occasions when the province has made funding and policy decisions that influence the ongoing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in this province – and there have been several. British Columbia has assumed a leadership role, with more EV sales…