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When consumers are looking to purchase a new vehicle, safety ranks high on the list of things to consider. As well as price, the availability of active safety systems is one of those factors that can have a significant influence on a customer’s decision while in the dealership showroom today.…

Every year at the Vancouver International Auto Show, we are extremely pleased to offer opportunities for our tens of thousands of show-goers to win amazing prizes. I would like to give a huge congratulations to both Tamara Woods from Hope and Adam Steele from Vancouver, who are driving away with…

There is no doubt that British Columbia’s love affairs with the automobile is as strong as ever! The 2017 Vancouver International Auto Show was an overwhelming success with 115,608 attendees coming through the doors of the Vancouver Convention Centre over the course of the six-day show – a double digit…

Since 2011 the New Car Dealers Association of BC (NCDA), has administered the Clean Energy Vehicle for BC (CEVforBC™) Point of Sale Incentive Program on behalf of the Province of BC. As the President and CEO of the NCDA, I’m very proud of our role in assisting consumers in accessing…

Canadian electric vehicle (EV) sales were especially strong last year, with a record-setting total of 11,000 new vehicles sold. With almost 30,000 EV’s on Canadian roads, how do we measure up to Europe and the rest of the world? As countries work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, it’s apparent that…

Western Canada’s most anticipated automotive event and the best attended trade and consumer show in the western half of the country, the Vancouver International Auto Show, is now well underway at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Early response to the show has been extremely positive, and for anyone looking to purchase…

For British Columbians, in particular those of us who commute in the Lower Mainland or Fraser Valley, getting stuck in traffic is an unfortunate reality. The recent snowy conditions made the traffic situation even worse. Thankfully, there’s an abundance of resources available designed specifically to help drivers shave minutes off…

The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC), along with police departments across the province, are cracking down on distracted drivers with their new 2017 spring Distracted Driving Campaign. Given the current statistics related to distracted driving, all drivers should think twice before multitasking behind-the-wheel. Any activity that may impact a…

The auto industry has been considered to be a male-dominated industry for decades.  From the production line to auto service to dealerships, the automotive sector was primarily a man’s world – however, the industry is changing and evolving. Thanks in part to a combination of provincial initiatives and programs, more…

Global Positioning Systems (GPS) have become widely available over the past couple of decades, and while many don’t think twice about the little screen mounted on their dashboards, GPS technology has enormous potential to change the driving landscape. Indisputably, a fully autonomous vehicle would require an extremely accurate and reliable…