Auto Blog

By Blair Qualey Published in Postmedia   It came down to the wire, but a last gasp agreement between Canada, the US and Mexico was finally reached last week – a deal that is very significant for the automotive industry and the economies in all three nations. After more than a year of negotiations, the […]

By Blair Qualey Published by Postmedia, Oct 5, 2018 It doesn’t seem possible – but summer is now behind us and many areas of the province will soon enter some of the most challenging driving conditions of the year. Above all else, the onus is on drivers to be prepared for a variety of driving […]

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 Chrystia Freeland for the outstanding […]

By Blair Qualey Column Published in Postmedia, September 21, 2018 The emergence of clean energy vehicles over the past two decades has been a gradual one – but the trend that has emerged in recent months demonstrates we may be entering the dawn of a new era in electric, hydrogen and plug-in hybrid vehicle sales. BC […]

Published by Postmedia, September 7, 2018 By Blair Qualey The provincial government recently invited submissions towards its clean growth strategy. As such, Victoria is seeking feedback in a number of areas from buildings to industry and of course transportation. As one might expect, electric vehicles (EVs) and the clean energy vehicle program (CEVs) was a […]

It’s that time of year when summer is coming to an end, Labour Day is upon us and that can only mean the start of the school year. While you are stuck in traffic, reminiscing about the peaceful mornings and barbeques that are now behind you, don’t let frustrations run high or lead to hasty […]

Published by Postmedia, August 24 For as long as automobiles have been in existence, they have been symbols of freedom and mobility. As you grow older, it’s only natural that you become reliant on the vehicle for the most basic of tasks, for weekend getaways and for long-distance road-trips with the family. In large part, […]

For Immediate Release Canadian Automobile Dealers Association formally joins Chamber-led Coalition to Keep Trade Free (Ottawa, ON) – August 23, 2018 – Amid the escalating trade dispute between NAFTA signatories, the Canadian Automobile Association has formally joined the Coalition to Keep Trade Free led by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. “As we have seen, the […]

It is that time of year when many families across the province are preparing for the inevitable; a young adult who is ready to leave home for the first time to attend college, university or some other form of post-secondary institution. In every family, this can be a stressful period as mom and dad anxiously […]

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 […]