Auto Blog

Keeping British Columbians safe behind the wheel has always been a top priority for us at the NCDA, and today’s vehicles are doing more than ever to support that goal. While features like backup cameras, blind spot monitors, and stability control have become fairly standard, automakers continue to innovate, and…

Quebec made headlines last week when the province quietly updated its zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate to allow plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) to count toward automaker targets. While some might view this as a softening of climate ambition, Quebec’s update reflects a growing realization: fixed EV targets simply don’t match on-the-ground…

With longer days, warm weather, and the travel season well underway, summer is a great time to get out on the road — but first, it’s a smart move to ensure your vehicle is running smoothly and ready for the summer heat.

Over the last several weeks, as US tariffs have started to have an impact on our economy and consumer confidence, BC’s New Car Dealers have renewed our call for the provincial government to increase the threshold of its so-call Luxury Tax on vehicles to reflect reality.  

By Blair Qualey This week, on behalf of New Car Dealers in BC, I had the honour of making a 2026 pre-budget presentation to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services. In doing so, I recommended the provincial government use several levers at its disposal to support consumers,…

The automotive sector is no different than other highly skilled and tech-based industries that face a wave of retirements in the coming years. And while skills training and recruitment has been a priority for several years, there is a need to step up efforts to address this critical challenge.