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The 98th Vancouver International Auto Show served to underline both the strength of the sector in this region and the love affair the people of Vancouver and the Pacific Northwest have with their cars and trucks. The 2018 Show set a new attendance record with more than 120,000 attendees visiting during the five-day event, proving […]

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 an additional day longer. The […]

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 to technology and the automotive […]

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 115,000 attendees. The 2018 event […]

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 should do if it happens […]

The New Car Dealers Association of BC (NCDA) is pleased to support ICBC’s new Distracted Driving campaign. Did you know that drivers with two convictions for using an electronic device while driving within 3 years will pay as much as $2,000 in penalties on top of their insurance premium. Learn more about the campaign here. […]

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 by paying differently? Currently we […]

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 a 32.6% sales increase, outperforming […]

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 road with even the largest […]

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 a purchase. Transport Canada sets […]