As we look back on 2025, one reality stands above all: British Columbia’s new-car sector faced a perfect storm of pressures that converged more sharply than at any point in recent memory.
In the world of international trade, few industries are as tightly interwoven as the North American automotive sector. And right now, that fabric is being tugged apart with what appears to be a never-ending series of Tweets to announce policy directions and course-corrections by the US President – creating chaos…
What an incredible week it was for the automotive sector in British Columbia. The 2025 Vancouver International Auto Show was a record-breaking success — for the second consecutive year. Over the course of five days at the Vancouver Convention Centre, we welcomed nearly 139,000 attendees, with Saturday alone drawing more…
The NCDA warns BC Budget 2025 offers little relief as US tariffs drive higher vehicle and parts costs, impacting consumers and a $17B industry employing 30,000 and generating $775M in tax revenue.
As we kick off 2025, I’m proud to reflect on another remarkable year for the New Car Dealers Foundation and its impact on the next generation of automotive professionals. In 2024, the Foundation distributed more than $50,000 in grants to students and partner schools through our CarCareerBC Education Grant program,…
The old adage that a New Year brings renewed hope and optimism is one that our sector will gladly embrace. As we enter the initial weeks of 2025, there is only one for certain; we are in for a wild ride.