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The North American economy continues to bounce back from the last major recession and nowhere is that more evident than at new car dealerships. Sales of new cars and trucks across Canada increased eight per cent in August compared to the same month last year. That was an all-time for the month, with eight automakers […]

Some people go to Las Vegas to play the slots, see some live shows and soak up the desert sun. In the car business, we go to learn more about the cool new mobility technology that’s going into the next generation of automobiles, which, if you’re a car lover, can be just as exciting. A […]

For years, car companies have been manufacturing vehicles capable of running on high-level ethanol blends. The challenge for owners has often been finding the proper fuel to fill them. That’s changing in BC with the grand opening this weekend of Arcade Station at 4370 Marine Drive in West Vancouver, which is being hailed as Western […]

The New Car Dealers Association of BC would like to congratulate BC dealer’s Neil Kalawsky, Christian Chia and Brent Marshall for their accomplishments.   Ambassadorship LAUREATE: Norman Hebert Jr., Groupe Park Avenue, Montreal, QC Bert Hickman, Hickman Motors Ltd., St. John’s NL Neil Kalawsky, Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC (1989) Ltd., Castlegar, BC Peter MacDonald, Fair […]

As I’ve absorbed the media cover-age over the past few days related to Canadian Environment Week and all that it encompasses, I couldn’t help but think about how far the auto-motive industry has come over the past decade or so in its efforts to do good for the planet. Combining some of the most advanced […]

The Dealer Principal of Inland Chrysler Dawson Creek was honoured  [May 30] for 40 years of service. “It is a very nice recognition of the time I’ve spent here, it’s great and I appreciate it very much,” said Inkster who has been with the dealership since it opened February 2, 1972. Inkster says he didn’t […]

As one of the greatest innovators of advanced environmental technologies, the automotive industry, including new car dealers from every corner of British Columbia, is encouraging all drivers to do their part for the environment this Clean Air Day, and everyday throughout the year. In celebration of Clean Air Day on Wednesday, June 6th – BC’s […]

85 B.C. Mayors gathered for an inagural caucus meeting. Representatives from the New Car dealers Association and CEVforBC were onsite.Blair Qualey, President and CEO of the New Car Dealers Association adressed the Mayors over a well deserved lunch. This event also featured a unique opportunity for mayors from all over B.C. to test drive a […]

By any measure, the release of Ford’s 2012 Focus Electric is a big deal. It’s the company’s first all-electric car, and Ford says it can be recharged in nearly half the time it takes to juice up the Nissan Leaf. As Ford gears up for the release date, it will also make some serious environmental […]