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April 14, 2025

Tariffs on New Vehicles Hurt Canadian Consumers and Threaten a Key Economic Engine

Auto Industry News

Auto groups urge B.C. government to pause EV mandate

The leaders of Canada’s auto groups presented a united front at a press event at the opening of the Vancouver International Auto Show last week and called on the B.C. government to pause and revisit its onerous zero-emission vehicle mandates.
Auto Industry News

Whitepaper Bonus Chapter: The Next Generation of Automotive Customer Experience

Winning the relationship: the key to harnessing technology for future growth.
Auto Industry News

Green Star Dealer Awards Recognize Clean Energy Vehicle Excellence and Salespeople of the Year at VIAS 2024

The Vancouver International Auto Show returned for its 100th edition with a memorable opening night Gala, celebrating automotive excellence. The event honored top Salespeople of the year from 2023, and Green Star winners for their efforts for Clean EVs in 2023, while also raising funds for charity.

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.

August 6, 2025

Canadian Auto Sales Show Resilience in July Despite Economic Headwinds

Auto Blog

Smarter, Safer, and More Connected: Today’s In-Car Safety Tech

Keeping British Columbians safe behind the wheel has always been a top priority for us at the NCDA, and today’s vehicles are doing more than ever to support that goal. While features like backup cameras, blind spot monitors, and stability control have become fairly standard, automakers continue to innovate, and…
Auto Blog

Help Shape the Future of WorkBC Services

Across British Columbia, businesses from all industries and sectors continue to face challenges finding and keeping skilled workers. For those of us in the new car business, this affects everything from sales and service to parts and administration
Auto Blog

ICBC’s New Survey Reveals Tailgating Isn’t Just Annoying, It’s Dangerous

We’ve all had that moment on the road when another driver is following a little too closely for comfort. You glance in the rearview mirror and there they are, riding your bumper even though there’s no space for you to accelerate or change lanes. It’s stressful, frustrating, and, as a…

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July 14, 2025

BC’s Move to Update the HOV Decal Program Is Smart, Efficient – and Common-Sense

News Releases

NCDA President/CEO to attend notable US-Canada Auto Dealers’ Association Meetings – July 14/15 in Montreal

The President and CEO of the New Car Dealers Association of BC (NCDA) and Executive Director of the Vancouver International Auto Show will be among auto industry leaders attending notable cross-border meetings next week to focus on the most urgent challenges facing dealers around North American. 
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New Car Dealers Make Pre-Budget Recommendations to Mitigate the Impact of US Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty

In a pre-budget submission to The Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services, the New Car Dealers Association of BC (NCDA) is recommending government use levers at its disposal to support consumers, the new vehicle sector and a more resilient economy. 
News Releases

NCDA Day at the Legislature Takes on Serious Tone

NCDA hosted its annual DAY AT THE LEGISLATURE where some of the most popular and innovative vehicle models were on display – providing MLAs on both sides of the aisle to speak with dealers about the latest features and innovations.  

In The Media

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July 18, 2025

Are you considering buying an EV as your next vehicle purchase?

NCDA in the Media

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…
NCDA in the Media

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.
NCDA in the Media

Auto tariffs about to roil B.C. car market

A lot of number crunching may be necessary to determine car tariffs and prices