News Releases

For Immediate Release February 19, 2019 Victoria, BC – Today’s provincial budget includes a host of positive clean energy initiatives that include significant investments to support the CEVforBC™ Program and ongoing development of a fast charging network for electric vehicles, says the President and CEO of the New Car Dealers Association of BC. In total, […]

Cannabis May Be Legal – But Driving High Is Not, Stresses BC’s New Car Dealers For immediate release (October 15, 2018) Vancouver – The Cannabis Act will officially become law this week, legalizing the recreational use of marijuana in Canada. However, the CEO and President of the New Car Dealers Association of BC (NCDA) is […]

For Immediate Release (Ottawa, ON) – Following the announcement that a trade agreement has been reached between Canada, the US, and Mexico, Canada’s retail auto industry welcomes the newly signed agreement by North American countries. “We thank Canada’s trade representatives, the Prime Minister and his Office, and Ministers Navdeep Bains and Chrystia Freeland for the outstanding […]

B.C. Tops Up Clean Energy Vehicle Incentive Program (September 24, 2018) VICTORIA – The Government of British Columbia is keeping clean transportation affordable by contributing an additional $10 million to the Clean Energy Vehicle Program (CEVP). “We are making it easier for everyone in our province to choose a clean-energy vehicle as their next purchase,” […]

A variety of surveys in various jurisdictions have shown there are a number of valid reasons that consumers are still reluctant to buy EVs. As the Association representing new car dealers across the province, the New Car Dealers Association of BC (NCDA) conducted independent research during the month of August involving 500 drivers, province-wide – […]

Hon. George Heyman Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy P.O. Box 9486, Stn Prov Govt Victoria, B.C. V8W 9W6 Via Email: clean.growth@gov.bc.ca Sent August 24, 2018 Dear Minister Heyman, Re: Submission to BC Government Clean Growth Discussion: Transportation On behalf the New Car of Dealers Association of BC (NCDA), representing over 390 new car […]

The New Car Dealers Association of BC is the provincial industry association that represents more than 390 new car and truck dealers throughout British Columbia. A report entitled Economic Impact of Members of the New Car Dealers Association of BC in 2017 and prepared by MNP Chartered Accountants, reveals: • The new car sector in B.C. […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 29, 2018 Vancouver, B.C. – As the 98th annual Vancouver Auto Show serves once again to capture the attention of thousands of car and truck lovers, a new study commissioned by the New Car Dealers Association of BC underlines the significant impact of the industry on employment and to the provincial […]

Vancouver – Yesterday’s decision by Vancouver City Council to increase the electric vehicle charging network throughout the city is being applauded by the New Car Dealers Association of BC. City Council voted to approve recommendations contained in the Electric Vehicle (EV) Ecosystem Program Update, which focus on accelerating EV adoption, growing the public charging network, […]

For Immediate Release December 11, 2017 Vancouver, B.C. – The New Car Dealers Association of BC (NCDA) applauds the BC government’s decision to continue construction of the Site C hydroelectric dam in Peace River. The development will produce 4,600 gigawatt hours of electricity each year – enough to power 400,000 homes, along with enough power for […]