Keeping British Columbians safe on the road is a priority for both automakers and drivers, and technology continues to play an important role in achieving that goal.
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August in BC offers great travel opportunities with pets, but heat can be dangerous. Even mild days pose risks, as parked car temperatures rise rapidly. At 21°C outside, interiors can reach 32°C in ten minutes; at 29°C, they can exceed 43°C. Animals overheat faster than humans and struggle to cool…
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As we move into August, it’s worth highlighting for our members that July 2025 brought encouraging news for the Canadian auto sector.
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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…
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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
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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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Quebec made headlines last week when the province quietly updated its zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate to allow plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) to count toward automaker targets. While some might view this as a softening of climate ambition, Quebec’s update reflects a growing realization: fixed EV targets simply don’t match on-the-ground…
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With longer days, warm weather, and the travel season well underway, summer is a great time to get out on the road — but first, it’s a smart move to ensure your vehicle is running smoothly and ready for the summer heat.
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Canada Day is just around the corner, and this year, many British Columbians and Canadians are opting to vacation closer to home, giving all of us the perfect excuse to rediscover destinations we’ve never quite made it to.
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The Canadian auto industry faces major challenges, from inflation to global uncertainty. While tech and infrastructure matter, BC’s New Car Dealers believe investing in people is key. Apply by July 31, 2025.
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Over the last several weeks, as US tariffs have started to have an impact on our economy and consumer confidence, BC’s New Car Dealers have renewed our call for the provincial government to increase the threshold of its so-call Luxury Tax on vehicles to reflect reality.
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By Blair Qualey This week, on behalf of New Car Dealers in BC, I had the honour of making a 2026 pre-budget presentation to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services. In doing so, I recommended the provincial government use several levers at its disposal to support consumers,…
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