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ElectricForget an Electric Beetle, Volkswagen CEO Says
A return of the Volkswagen Beetle as a fully electric vehicle has fueled rumours ever since the iconic German coupe/cabriolet bowed out in 2019—and even more with the automaker resurrecting the Type 2 minivan in the form of the ID. Buzz . However, all hopes are now lost, it seems.
NewsAvoid These 9 Popular Vehicles, Consumer Reports Suggests
What are the most important things you should consider when shopping for a new vehicle? It all depends on your needs and driving habits, of course, but it’s generally best to listen to the voice of reason and not make an emotional purchase. In other words, things like safety, reliability, …
NewsNext-Gen Volkswagen Tiguan Teased With Wildly Different Interior
The third-generation Volkswagen Tiguan is right around the corner. Currently in the final stages of development and testing, it will make its global debut this fall and go on sale next year, likely as a 2025 model in Canada. What will the German automaker’s best-selling vehicle look like following its …
NewsVW Battery Plant in Ontario to Cost More Tax Dollars, Create Fewer Jobs
OTTAWA— Volkswagen ’s upcoming electric vehicle battery plant in St. Thomas, Ontario will cost the Canadian government more money and create fewer jobs than expected. That’s according to Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux, whose role is to provide independent economic and financial analysis to the Senate and House of Commons.
NewsVolkswagen Golf R 20th Anniversary Gets 500-Unit Run for Canada
Just like it did last year in Europe, Volkswagen is now adding a special-edition Golf R to its Canadian lineup to mark the high-powered hatchback’s two decades of success. Don’t waste any time, though, because the new 2023 Golf R 20th Anniversary Edition, similar to the Golf GTI 40th Anniversary …
Hybrid/Plug-in HybridVolkswagen Wants a Plug-in Hybrid in North America
Volkswagen is quite busy launching next-generation electric vehicles around the world. However, unlike Europe, its North American lineup doesn’t have anything for drivers that aren’t ready to make the switch to full electrification just yet. And that’s a mistake according to the automaker’s top executive for the region, Pablo Di …
NewsCanada Pledges $13.2 Billion in Subsidies for VW Battery Plant
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Friday up to $13.2 billion in subsidies over 10 years for Volkswagen 's first overseas battery plant, to be built in St. Thomas, Ontario. The production support matches incentives by US President Joe Biden's administration, as Washington's trading partners work to keep up with …
RecallsThese 10 Vehicles Are the Most Likely to be Recalled, Study Says
Vehicle recalls are designed to fix a variety of problems that could potentially affect the safety of their occupants or other road users. They also help paint a picture of a product’s overall quality and reliability. U.S. research firm iSeeCars recently looked at the vehicles that had the most recalls …
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