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For Immediate Release May 15, 2019 Vancouver, BC – New Car Dealers Association of BC President and CEO, Blair Qualey, issued the following statement today in response to the BC Government announcing a public inquiry into money laundering. “The New Car Dealers Association of British Columbia represents 390 of the…

May 7, 2019 Vancouver BC – Blair Qualey, President and CEO of the New Car Dealers Association of BC, issued the following statement in response to the latest report from Peter German on the issue of money laundering: “The New Car Dealers Association of BC (NCDA) applauds BC’s Attorney General…

For Immediate Release April 11, 2019 Vancouver BC – The New Car Dealers Association of BC (NCDA) is pledging to continue to work with the provincial government to ensure a smooth and successful implementation of its Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) plan, with the goal of continuing British Columbia’s nation-leading per-capita…

Top Industry Awards For immediate release April 8, 2019 Vancouver, BC – The New Car Dealers Association of B.C. (NCDA) recently held a night of DISTINCTION during which the industry celebrated its best and brightest, those who are going above and beyond to give back to their communities, while also…

For Immediate Release March 28, 2019 MORE THAN 115-THOUSAND PASS THROUGH ENTRANCE GATES DURING 99th VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW   Vancouver, B.C. – The Vancouver International Auto Show recorded overall attendance of more than 115,000 during the six-day event, where more than 400 vehicles were featured, including a record number…

For immediate release March 18, 2019 Vancouver – The New Car Dealers Association of B.C. (NCDA), has announced the recipients of the Clean Energy Vehicle for B.C. (CEVforBC™) Green Star Dealer Awards for their outstanding work on the sale of clean energy vehicles in British Columbia for 2018. The Green…

For Immediate Release February 19, 2019 Victoria, BC – Today’s provincial budget includes a host of positive clean energy initiatives that include significant investments to support the CEVforBC™ Program and ongoing development of a fast charging network for electric vehicles, says the President and CEO of the New Car Dealers…

Cannabis May Be Legal - But Driving High Is Not, Stresses BC's New Car Dealers For immediate release (October 15, 2018) Vancouver – The Cannabis Act will officially become law this week, legalizing the recreational use of marijuana in Canada. However, the CEO and President of the New Car Dealers…

For Immediate Release (Ottawa, ON) – Following the announcement that a trade agreement has been reached between Canada, the US, and Mexico, Canada’s retail auto industry welcomes the newly signed agreement by North American countries. “We thank Canada’s trade representatives, the Prime Minister and his Office, and Ministers Navdeep Bains and…

B.C. Tops Up Clean Energy Vehicle Incentive Program (September 24, 2018) VICTORIA - The Government of British Columbia is keeping clean transportation affordable by contributing an additional $10 million to the Clean Energy Vehicle Program (CEVP). "We are making it easier for everyone in our province to choose a clean-energy…

A variety of surveys in various jurisdictions have shown there are a number of valid reasons that consumers are still reluctant to buy EVs. As the Association representing new car dealers across the province, the New Car Dealers Association of BC (NCDA) conducted independent research during the month of August…

Hon. George Heyman Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy P.O. Box 9486, Stn Prov Govt Victoria, B.C. V8W 9W6 Via Email: [email protected] Sent August 24, 2018 Dear Minister Heyman, Re: Submission to BC Government Clean Growth Discussion: Transportation On behalf the New Car of Dealers Association of BC (NCDA),…