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It’s the end of a massively successful Vancouver International Auto Show where a new attendance record was achieved, its strongest yet. Over the course of five days, more than 120,000 car and truck enthusiasts made the trek to Convention Centre West – five-thousand more than the 2017 event, which ran…

Over the course of history, technology and the auto industry have often co-existed, hand-in-hand. Often intertwined, it was technology that drove the auto industry to new heights, leading to breakthroughs that have made lasting and profound impacts in our society. Next week in particular is an important week with respect…

Mark your calendars - the 98th Vancouver International Auto Show returns to Vancouver next week on March 28th running though until April 1st. The 2018 Show, the physically largest in the 98 year history of the event, will build on the success of last year’s show, which saw more than…

Even though we are approaching Spring, B.C. is still experiencing winter weather conditions in many parts of the province. Inclement weather increases the number of car accidents, and while no one wants to get into an accident, it’s a situation that does occur and it’s good to know what you…

An important discussion is shaping up for Vancouverities on the issue of increasing traffic congestion and how we may pay for our transportation needs moving forward. The Mobility Pricing Independent Commission is currently examining the following question: what if we could reduce traffic congestion, not necessarily by paying more, but…

As we enter further into a new year, recent statistics released by Canada’s only dedicated automotive market research company, DesRosiers, illustrate the continued impact of the auto sector on the Canadian economy. 2017 was another record year for Canadian sales. Growth was led by the subcompact SUV segment which experienced…

Many people get anxiety when they look in their rear-view mirror and see a large semi-truck behind them on the road. These 80,000 plus pound machines can seem daunting when they drive alongside your Prius or Civic, but have no fear, there are tips on how to safely share the…

When you’re shopping for a new vehicle, safety is always at the top of every shopper’s mind. After you’ve compared vehicle models online and before you visit your nearest dealership for a test drive, it’s a good idea for buyers to check the crashworthiness of a vehicle before committing to…

The rainy weather and low visibility can create deadly and dangerous situations on the roads for pedestrians, especially during the darker months. In British Columbia, sadly 58 pedestrians are killed on average and another 2,400 are injured every year according to statistics from ICBC. Furthermore, 76 per cent of crashes…

Western Canada’s biggest celebration of the automobile, the Vancouver International Auto Show, is happening March 28 to April 1 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West, bringing over 400 new vehicles from the world’s greatest manufacturers; luxury and exotics; one-of-a-kind specialty cars; information and everything consumers need to research their next…