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.
EV Workforce Growth Needed as EV Adoption Expands
As British Columbia accelerates toward broader adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs), one reality is becoming increasingly clear – the success of this transition depends as much on people as it does on technology.
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Auto Sector Leaders Engage Government at Annual Day at the Legislature
Last month, the NCDA’s annual Day at the Legislature brought together automotive industry leaders and government officials in Victoria to strengthen relationships, discuss key industry priorities, and advocate for policies that support BC’s new car sector and the communities it serves.
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Building the Next Generation of Auto Workers in the Classroom
The automotive industry is evolving faster than ever, driven by new technologies, shifting consumer expectations, and rapid innovation. However, as vehicles become more advanced, one challenge continues to accelerate alongside that progress – a growing need for skilled, motivated workers to support the industry’s future.
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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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Provincial Legislation Signals More Flexible, Balanced Approach to ZEV Policy
Newly introduced provincial legislation marks a helpful step toward a more balanced and adaptable approach to zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) policy in British Columbia.
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Vancouver International Auto Show Sets New Attendance Record for Third Consecutive Year
The 2026 Vancouver International Auto Show set a new attendance record for the third consecutive year, welcoming nearly 140,000 visitors to the Vancouver Convention Centre. Featuring over 30 global automotive brands across 300,000 square feet, the sold-out event showcased the latest in electric, luxury, and high-performance vehicles, reinforcing its status…
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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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