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.
Spring on the Open Road: BC Road Trip Destinations
The province is beautiful during springtime and is the perfect opportunity to hit the road with friends or family for a weekend getaway or an impromptu road trip to one of the province’s many destinations.
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Vancouver International Auto Show Breaks Records – Again!
Buzz and excitement filled downtown Vancouver over the last week with a successful 2026 Vancouver International Auto Show – an event that broke attendance records for the third consecutive year.
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Recognizing the Leaders Driving BC’s Auto Industry Forward
Opening night of the Vancouver International Auto Show is always a special moment for our industry. The energy in the room reflects not only the excitement of the show itself, but also the people who make the automotive sector one of the most dynamic industries in British Columbia.
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News Releases
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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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NCDA Urges End to Interprovincial Sparring, Calls for ZEV Policy Aligned with Consumer Reality, in Letter to Premier Eby
The New Car Dealers Association of British Columbia (NCDA) has written to Premier David Eby and Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions Adrian Dix, urging the provincial government to move beyond recent interprovincial political sparring and toward a more grounded, solutions-focused discussion on electric vehicle policy, one that reflects the…
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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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