Auto Blog
The Association speaks on behalf of the retail new automotive industry to the public, media, and government. As part of its work with media, the NCDA writes and contributes to regular columns published through partnerships with Postmedia, Black Press, Glacier Press Groups, including Canadian Auto Dealer. Columns cover a wide variety of topics, relevant to the motoring public of British Columbia such as latest technology, vehicle purchasing and maintenance tips, EV ownership and range anxiety, warranties and replacement insurance, ICBC safety campaigns, Auto Show Previews, keeping your vehicle safe, preparing for road trips, and much more.
Stay Cool, Stay Hydrated and Make Sure Your Pets Do Too
As we enter what are typically the hottest months of the year, many of us will be looking for opportunities to stay cool, avoid overexposure to the heat, and remain properly hydrated. But while we are looking after ourselves during the summer months, it is equally important to remember the…
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Affordability Must Drive Budget 2027
Affordability continues to be one of the defining issues facing British Columbians. Whether families are buying a vehicle, maintaining the one they already own, or considering the transition to an electric vehicle, costs continue to rise and consumers are feeling the pressure.
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NCDA Calls for Budget 2027 Action on Affordability, Skilled Trades and EV Readiness
As the provincial government begins shaping Budget 2027, the NCDA is calling for action on three priorities that directly affect affordability for British Columbians: modernizing outdated vehicle taxation, investing in automotive skilled trades, and supporting a practical and affordable transition to electric vehicles.
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BIABC and NCDA Urge Province to Scrap PST Expansion, Warning Government is “Taxing Safety” for Businesses
The Business Improvement Areas of British Columbia (BIABC) and the NCDA say the planned expansion of the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) to essential services - including security - effectively punishes businesses for taking necessary steps to respond to growing public safety pressures in commercial areas across the province.
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Auto Dealers Applaud Federal Government’s Auto Strategy
Today, the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association, (CADA) formally applauded the federal government's announced Auto Strategy, including the decision to end the federal electric vehicle mandate.
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Are you considering buying an EV as your next vehicle purchase?
Once touted as a key part of fighting climate change, the provincial and federal governments are now eyeing whether to roll back electric vehicle mandates to deal with flatlining demand and what seem like unachievable short-term targets.
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Post-election Hill Day a success
Published on CADA Newsline - June 2, 2025 CADA is wasting no time ensuring the new government and the Official Opposition are up to speed on the key issues that matter to dealers. Fresh on the heels of a federal election that returned the governing Liberal Party to power…
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Electric vehicle sales drop, B.C. to pause rebates
On Tuesday, April 29, the B.C. government announced a pause on the CleanBC Go Electric rebate program, which gave consumers with incomes under $100,000 between $1,000 and $4,000 towards the purchase of an EV, and between $500 and $2,000 for the purchase of a plug-in hybrid.
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