Auto Blog

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

Will 2026 Be a Turning Point for Affordable, Practical Vehicle Ownership?

British Columbia enters 2026 at a crossroads for the entire vehicle market.

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December 16, 2025

2025 Year in Review: Navigating a Perfect Storm — and Finding Optimism Ahead

As we look back on 2025, one reality stands above all: British Columbia’s new-car sector faced a perfect storm of pressures that converged more sharply than at any point in recent memory.

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December 10, 2025

A Holiday Gift Guide for the Car Lover in Your Life

Car lovers are passionate, detail-oriented, and often already have the basics covered. But the good news is that there are plenty of thoughtful, practical, and affordable automotive-themed gifts that fit almost any budget and every type of driver.

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December 4, 2025

Transportation Conversations Matter Now More Than Ever

Transportation is at a crossroads in B.C.—and recent Chamber forums brought business leaders, policymakers, and industry experts together to discuss affordability, system pressures, and the future of mobility across the province.

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November 27, 2025