News Releases

For Immediate Release March 28, 2019 MORE THAN 115-THOUSAND PASS THROUGH ENTRANCE GATES DURING 99th VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW   Vancouver, B.C. – The Vancouver International Auto Show recorded overall attendance of more than 115,000 during the six-day event, where more than 400 vehicles were featured, including a record number…

For immediate release March 18, 2019 Vancouver – The New Car Dealers Association of B.C. (NCDA), has announced the recipients of the Clean Energy Vehicle for B.C. (CEVforBC™) Green Star Dealer Awards for their outstanding work on the sale of clean energy vehicles in British Columbia for 2018. The Green…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Hon. George Heyman Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy P.O. Box 9486, Stn Prov Govt Victoria, B.C. V8W 9W6 Via Email: [email protected] 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),…

Updated Spring 2021 The New Car Dealers Association of BC (NCDA) is the provincial industry association that represents close to 400 new car and truck dealers throughout British Columbia. A report entitled Economic Impact of Members of the NCDA in 2017 and prepared by MNP Chartered Accountants, reveals: • The new…

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…