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Every year on the third week of October, Canadians celebrate small businesses, their achievements and the invaluable contributions to the communities they serve. Ninety-eight per cent of all businesses in British Columbia are small businesses, in total employing over one million people. BC’s new car dealers are part of the…

It’s something that every driver worries about – being stranded on the side of the road with a flat tire. Not only is changing a flat on the side of a highway a dirty job, but the wait for roadside assistance may take upwards of an hour. Knowing how to…

British Columbia is helping to lead the charge in not only electric vehicle (EV) sales, but electric vehicle awareness, in Canada. This month, the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) will once again host local government elected officials, including councillors, mayors and provincial MLA’s from all across British Columbia at their…

British Columbia is home to the toughest impaired driving laws in the country. Those laws, coupled with the life-long personal consequences that can come from impaired driving, should make anyone think twice before driving under the influence. According to statistics from ICBC, impairment is one of the top three contributing…

With all the high-tech devices incorporated into today’s new vehicles, tires are often one tech sector overlooked by drivers today. While most of the tires we see on the road today are pretty standard, recent developments in tire innovation may soon be changing the way we view our wheels. The…

Over the past few years, very little has shaken up the auto industry more than the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). From Europe to Asia to North America, EV’s are changing the way people see automobiles and transportation in general. In 2016, 11,000 EVs were sold in Canada –…

Over the past several years, there has been much speculation about how millennials will affect and change the auto industry. Today, young people looking to purchase vehicles use a variety of different tools to make their decision, all of which are right at their fingertips. As the millennial generation starts…

Children across the country are gearing up to go back to school within the next couple of weeks. And whether your child rides on the school bus, takes a bike to school, walks to school, or gets dropped off, it’s never too early to teach them how to stay safe…

With back to school right around the corner many British Columbians are preparing their sons and daughters for the inevitable end of summer. Whether you’re going back to school yourself or have someone in your life who is, we can all agree that back to school season means thinking about…

According to the latest ICBC figures released earlier this month, many drivers in BC have less than desirable driving habits. Despite the results of a recent survey conducted by Insights West for ICBC that showed that 99 per cent of the British Columbians polled considered themselves good or excellent drivers,…

British Columbians love their cars, as I’m sure many of you know. But it may be a surprise to many that we’re leaders in the green automotive revolution as well. More and more individuals and fleet owners, including local governments and businesses, are opting to go green, resulting in a…

The hottest time of the year is finally upon us, and with it comes uncomfortable (and sometimes unbearable)  rides in a stuffy car or truck. As you unstick your legs from your car’s seat, there are several things to keep in mind when you’re driving in the sweltering heat. The…