Auto Blog

Printed in Postmedia (August 10, 2018) Most of us are accustomed to seeing television ads and public service announcements about the dangers of drinking and driving. It’s a message that has made its way into our subconscious. In the same manner, all drivers need to get the same message about driving when high on cannabis. A […]

  Sergio Marchionne, a charismatic and demanding leader who engineered two long-shot corporate turnarounds to save both Fiat and Chrysler from near-certain failure, died last Wednesday. He was 66. Read more here…

Weekly Column, published by Postmedia August 3 In every province across this country, the automotive sector is and will continue to be a key economic driver – but storm clouds are gathering that could have a very real and tangible impact on the industry and communities where new car dealers are a significant underpinning of […]

WE’RE MOVING!   After 19 years, the NCDA Office is moving to a more accessible location in Langley.   Effective NOON, Friday, July 27, the new NCDA office address is: 380 – 8029 199th Street, Langley, BC, V2Y 0E2 Phones and fax numbers will remain the same. Tel: 604-214-9964 | Fax: 604-214-9965

Observations from DesRosiers Volume 32 | Issue 13 | July 15th, 2018 It is becoming increasingly clear that all roads in the automotive sector lead to electric vehicles. Whether they are pure battery electric vehicles (BEVs) or Plug-in Hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) or just hybrids can be debated but the vehicle companies are 100 percent committed […]

Sharing the Road in the Summer  Although winter is typically considered the time of year that poses the most hazardous driving conditions, the summer season can be challenging as well for a variety of reasons. Drivers need to be incredibly alert when they are driving in the summer – and the rule of thumb is […]

New Leadership in BC’s Automotive Sector The automotive sector has been a male-dominated industry since the automobile emerged more than a century ago. However, the industry as a man’s world is changing and evolving. In recent years, women have broken through various glass ceilings and are excelling in all areas of the automotive industry, making […]

Determination to further innovate makes the automotive industry not only a technological leader, but a climate leader as well Around the world, governments and industries are increasingly turning their attention to emission reductions and decarbonization. One of today’s biggest solutions lies in green technology, and auto makers are determined to further innovate and evolve in […]

BC New Car Dealers Foundation funds new student awards  Kelowna Capitol News The New Car Dealers Foundation of British Columbia is helping power success with $10,000 annually in new awards for Trades and Business students at Okanagan College. The annual awards ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 each will support students in the Automotive Service Technician […]

  In a few weeks, children will rejoice the end of the school year and parents will take on the sometimes challenging task of entertaining their younger set during the summer vacation months. For many families, a holiday road trip is a traditional part of summer vacation and while there may be a certain allure […]