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March 12, 2026

Consumers Favour Gasoline and Hybrid Vehicles, Remain Interested in EVs

Consumers continue to show interest in vehicle electrification, while to no surprise, buying decisions are being heavily impacted by ongoing affordability pressures – with many new vehicle buyers opting for hybrids and plug-in-hybrids over fully electric vehicles.

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March 5, 2026

Expanded PST and Luxury Tax Contribute to Ongoing Affordability Issues

Despite the significant fiscal pressures the government is facing, the NCDA cautioned against adding to the layers of taxation that are impacting affordability for businesses and consumers. However, the government has proceeded to do just that – and has proposed an expansion of the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) to a…

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February 26, 2026

The Vancouver International Auto Show: Five Days. Hundreds of Vehicles. One Place to Decide What You’ll Drive Next

In just one month, the Vancouver waterfront will come to life as the Vancouver International Auto Show returns, March 25-29 - the most hands-on automotive experience in Western Canada.

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February 19, 2026

Looking for Clarity in BC Budget 2026

Every provincial budget tells a story about priorities. Budget 2026 does - but it also tells a story about mounting fiscal strain.

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February 11, 2026

BC’s Auto Sector Needs Affordability, Clarity, and Infrastructure in Budget 2026

As the provincial government prepares to table Budget 2026 next week, it’s worth stepping back and asking a simple question: are they giving British Columbians the tools and certainty they need to make practical, affordable transportation choices?

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February 4, 2026

2025 Auto Sales in B.C. and Canada: A Market Sending Clear Signals

Canada’s auto market closed 2025 with modest headline growth - but beneath the surface, the year-end numbers from British Columbia and across the country point to a market increasingly shaped by policy shifts, affordability pressures, and growing consumer hesitation.

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January 28, 2026

Canadians Want to Buy Local Cars Amid Uncertain Times

The calendar may have turned a page to 2026, but we remain in a time of uncertainty and rising costs when it comes to the auto industry. Amid this uncertainty, Canadians are still looking to purchase new vehicles, although there may have different criteria than before.

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January 21, 2026

Chinese EV Imports Highlight the Case for Putting the Brakes on ZEV Mandates for Good

The federal government has reached a trade agreement that will allow Chinese-manufactured electric vehicles into the Canadian marketplace, adding a new competitive dynamic to an already complex automotive market.

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January 14, 2026

What the Holidays Taught Us About CounterAttack

Each December, as B.C. residents celebrate the holidays and travel winter roads, police ramp up their critical CounterAttack impaired-driving campaign—a mission highlighted again during the 2025 Christmas and Winter campaign.

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January 6, 2026