Buzz and excitement filled downtown Vancouver over the last week with a successful 2026 Vancouver International Auto Show – an event that broke attendance records for the third consecutive year.
Opening night of the Vancouver International Auto Show is always a special moment for our industry. The energy in the room reflects not only the excitement of the show itself, but also the people who make the automotive sector one of the most dynamic industries in British Columbia.
With less than a week until the curtain rises on the 2026 Vancouver International Auto Show, a new and exciting feature has been unveiled that reflects the growing cultural energy surrounding this year’s event: a special appearance by Fast & Furious star Sung Kang.
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.
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…
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.
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?
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.
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.