Auto Industry Calls for British Columbia to Pause and Review Its EV Sales Mandate
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 19, 2025) - Leading automotive industry associations today underscored the urgency for the government of British Columbia to pause and review its EV mandate."We have new evidence that suggests the government's ZEV sales targets (Zero Emission Vehicles Act) - that were set in at a time very different from the challenges we are currently facing - will not be achieved," said David Adams, President and CEO, Global Automakers of Canada. "Prudence dictates that...
2025-03-19 1:58 PM EDT
Automakers and Automotive Dealers to Highlight Concerns on Parliament Hill
Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 14, 2023) - WHAT: Canada's leading automotive industry associations express concerns regarding the federal government's mandated sales target for zero-emission vehicles, citing profound concerns about affordability and infrastructure.WHO: Tim Reuss, CEO, Canadian Automobile Dealers AssociationBrian Kingston, President, CEO Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' AssociationDavid Adams, President, CEO Global Automakers of CanadaHuw Williams, Spokesperson, Canadian Automobile Dealers Association WHEN & WHERE: West BlockRoom 135-BFriday, December 15th, 20239:30a.m. EDT WHY: The proposed government-mandated sales ta
2023-12-14 5:45 PM EST
Les constructeurs et les concessionnaires automobiles soulignent leurs préoccupations sur la Colline du Parlement
Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - 14 décembre 2023) - Quoi : Les principales associations de l'industrie automobile du Canada expriment leurs inquiétudes quant à l'objectif de vente de véhicules à zéro émission fixé par le gouvernement fédéral en évoquant de profondes préoccupations concernant l'accessibilité financière des infrastructures.Qui :Tim Reuss, Président et chef de la direction, Corporation des associations de détaillants d'automobilesBrian Kingston, Président et chef de la direction, Association canadienne des constructeurs de véhiculesDavid Adams,...
2023-12-14 5:44 PM EST
Federal Budget Elements Needed to Achieve New Federal Targets for Zero Emissions Vehicle Sales
Ottawa, Ontario and Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - April 1, 2022) - Today, the presidents of Canada's three major automotive trade associations-the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association, the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association, and Global Automakers of Canada- addressed the key Budget elements needed to ensure the federal government's zero emissions vehicle sales targets can be achieved.The leaders outlined a seven-point plan in the wake of the federal Liberal government's most recent announcement of a new plan to reach 100% zero emissions vehicle...
2022-04-01 1:40 PM EDT
Auto Associations Outline Federal Budget Elements Needed to Achieve New Federal Targets for Zero Emissions Vehicles Sales
Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 31, 2022) - The Presidents and CEOs of: The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA); The Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association (CVMA); and the Global Automakers of Canada (GAC) will hold a Media Event: WHAT: Virtual Zoom Press Event with the presidents of Canada's three major automotive trade associations to address Budget elements related to the new federal government mandate for zero emissions vehicles sales in Canada. WHY:
2022-03-31 6:29 PM EDT