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We may be nearing the end of what many would consider the dog days of summer, but that doesn’t mean drivers or cyclists can let their guard down. In BC, historically, more than 700 cyclists are injured, and seven fatalities occur in auto-related accidents between June and September, each year. So, whether you’re a driver […]

By Blair Qualey In a matter of days, a new vehicle insurance model in British Columbia will come into effect that may have an impact on your premium, based on your driving record. ICBC is moving to a basic insurance model September 1 that is more driver-based. This means crashes follow the driver, not the […]

By Blair Qualey During the hot summer days, we take steps to protect ourselves from the heat and the negative affects of exposure to the sun. In the same manner, the hot summer weather can take a toll on your car or truck, from the paint right down to the tires, unless you take steps […]

By Blair Qualey A decade ago, the notion of electric vehicle (EV) sales making a dent in the new car marketplace appeared to be something that would likely occur far down the road. After all, EV development was still in its infancy, product availability was limited and so too was the charging stations to support […]

Thornhill, ON – July 2019 Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) Chair Perry Itzcovitch announced today that Aziz Ahamed of Destination Auto Group, Burnaby, BC, has won the 2019 CADA Laureate dealer recognition award for Business Innovation. The Laureate award is considered to be the highest honour a new car and truck dealer can receive over […]

Summers in BC may entail clear blue skies, the beach, and enjoying the company of family and friends. However, in the dog days of summer, as temperatures rise, traffic increases and drivers need to fight the temptation to drive aggressively. So how do you counter the heat and frustration and not let it get under […]

By Blair Qualey As we approach what for many people will be the lazy days of summer and evenings often involve socializing with friends and family, it’s a good time to remind drivers to NOT relax attitudes about driving under the influence. Sadly, ICBC reports that an average of 68 people die in crashes involving […]

By Blair Qualey Each year, the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services conducts public consultations to inform the provincial budget preparation process. This annual opportunity provides an effective platform for individuals, advocacy groups and associations to address taxation and finance-related matters with our provincially elected MLA’s. BC’s New Car Dealers consider this an […]

By Blair Qualey Ahh, the Canada Day weekend – that time of year when families from coast to coast celebrate everything that makes this country the best place on earth. For many British Columbians, the holiday weekend will involve driving to visit family, enjoying fireworks or embarking on the first road trip of the summer. […]

Published from CADA June 25th, 2019 CADA has officially revealed the names of the 2019 CADA Laureate winners: Jamie Massie of Georgian Chevrolet Buick GMC in Barrie, Ont., is the Ambassador Laureate; Aziz Ahamed of Destination Auto Group, Burnaby, B.C., is the Business Innovator Laureate; and Charles Saillant of Ste-Foy Toyota, Québec, Que., rounds out […]