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.
The Vancouver International Auto Show: Five Days. Hundreds of Vehicles. One Place to Decide What You’ll Drive Next
In just one month, the Vancouver waterfront will come to life as the Vancouver International Auto Show returns, March 25-29 - the most hands-on automotive experience in Western Canada.
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Looking for Clarity in BC Budget 2026
Every provincial budget tells a story about priorities. Budget 2026 does - but it also tells a story about mounting fiscal strain.
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BC’s Auto Sector Needs Affordability, Clarity, and Infrastructure in Budget 2026
As the provincial government prepares to table Budget 2026 next week, it’s worth stepping back and asking a simple question: are they giving British Columbians the tools and certainty they need to make practical, affordable transportation choices?
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News Releases
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Transportation Affordability – the Missing Piece in Budget 2026
The New Car Dealers Association of BC says Budget 2026 does not go far enough to address transportation affordability, EV adoption, and workforce readiness. While they recognize the government’s financial constraints, they believe the proposed measures are too limited to meet the needs and expectations of British Columbians.
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Ahead of BC Budget, Auto Sector Looks for Affordability, Policy Clarity, and Charging Infrastructure Commitments
As the provincial government prepares to table its 2026 Budget, the NCDA says it will be looking for clear commitments that improve affordability, provide certainty around the province’s ZEV framework, and deliver meaningful investment in charging infrastructure to support continued EV adoption across British Columbia.
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Ottawa Puts Brakes on the ZEV Mandate and Re-Instates Incentives as NCDA Urges the B.C. Government to Follow Suit
The federal government’s decision to end the Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate and re-establish EV purchase incentives are long-overdue recognition of market reality - and is urging the BC Government to follow suit.
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Auto Industry News
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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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In The Media
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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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