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Bold Design, Smart Function: 2025 Atlas Cross Sport Delivers Both in Alberta
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Bold Design, Smart Function: 2025 Atlas Cross Sport Delivers Both in Alberta

The 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport settles the debate for drivers who want both dramatic road presence and practical functionality. This 5-seater SUV delivers a commanding stance with its bold exterior design while maintaining the cargo space and capability families need. With 2,197 L of cargo space and 4MOTION All-Wheel Drive standard across all trims, the Atlas Cross Sport proves you don't...

Escape the City: 7 VW Features Built for the Perfect Weekend Getaway
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Escape the City: 7 VW Features Built for the Perfect Weekend Getaway

Weekend escapes from Medicine Hat offer the chance to recharge and explore Alberta's scenic landscapes. From the Cypress Hills to the Canadian Badlands and the Rocky Mountains beyond, Alberta provides countless destinations for outdoor adventures and peaceful retreats. The success of these getaways depends on having the right vehicle equipped with features that enhance both the journey and the...

How VW's 4MOTION All-Wheel Drive Handles Alberta's Summer Roads and Sudden Storms
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How VW's 4MOTION All-Wheel Drive Handles Alberta's Summer Roads and Sudden Storms

Most drivers think all-wheel drive is only valuable during winter months, but Alberta's summer driving conditions tell a different story. From wet gravel roads leading to camping spots in the Cypress Hills to sudden prairie thunderstorms that turn highways slick, 4MOTION all-wheel drive provides year-round traction advantages that Alberta drivers can appreciate. Understanding how 4MOTION...

2025 Volkswagen Atlas vs Tiguan: Complete Medicine Hat Buyer's Guide
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2025 Volkswagen Atlas vs Tiguan: Complete Medicine Hat Buyer's Guide

Choosing between the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas and the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan presents Medicine Hat families with two distinct approaches to SUV ownership. Both vehicles offer Volkswagen's 4MOTION all-wheel drive and German engineering, but they serve different family needs and budgets. The Atlas stands as Volkswagen's largest SUV, designed for maximum passenger capacity and cargo hauling. The...

2025 Volkswagen Taos: A Redesigned Compact SUV with Exceptional Versatility
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2025 Volkswagen Taos: A Redesigned Compact SUV with Exceptional Versatility

The 2025 Volkswagen Taos arrives with a fresh redesign, making it more stylish, comfortable, and technologically advanced than ever. As a standout in the compact SUV segment, the Taos continues to offer an outstanding balance of driving pleasure, efficiency, and interior space. With its class-leading combination of low-end torque and fuel economy, the updated Taos delivers an engaging yet...

2025 Volkswagen ID.4: Refined, Efficient, and Engaging to Drive
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2025 Volkswagen ID.4: Refined, Efficient, and Engaging to Drive

After receiving significant updates in 2024, the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 benefits from those improvements while continuing to push the boundaries of electric SUV performance. With enhanced range, an upgraded interior, and a focus on driving enjoyment, the ID.4 delivers the precision and refinement expected from a Volkswagen. Improved Range and Charging Capabilities The battery and powertrain...

2025 Volkswagen Atlas: Refinement and Capability in a Three-Row SUV
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2025 Volkswagen Atlas: Refinement and Capability in a Three-Row SUV

After receiving a major redesign in 2024, the Volkswagen Atlas continues to build on those improvements for the 2025 model year. Offering a refined interior, standard ventilated seats, and a powerful yet efficient turbocharged engine, the Atlas remains a standout in the three-row SUV segment. With its spacious cabin and strong towing capability, it delivers both luxury and practicality for...

Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 2025: Muscular and Majestic
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Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 2025: Muscular and Majestic

They may look alike, share the same name, and offer nearly identical features, but the Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport are two distinct vehicles. One provides seating for up to seven, while the other is limited to five. As you might have guessed, the Atlas Cross Sport offers fewer seats, but it makes up for it with a more attractive and athletic design. In fact, this SUV from the German...

Volkswagen ID.Buzz 2025: A Touch of Nostalgia
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Volkswagen ID.Buzz 2025: A Touch of Nostalgia

In the automotive world, there are two categories of vehicles. First, we have the practical models that cater to specific needs and constantly compete to deliver the best specs. Then, there are the others—the ones that make us forget reason, chosen not by logic but guided by emotion. The Volkswagen ID.Buzz falls into this second category, thanks to its retro-modern caricature inspired by an...

Volkswagen ID.7: Not Coming to North America After All
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Volkswagen ID.7: Not Coming to North America After All

Here’s some news that is sure to disappoint electric vehicle enthusiasts, especially fans of the Volkswagen brand: the automaker has officially announced that the ID.7 will not be coming to North America. In fact, the model has already been removed from the Canadian Volkswagen website. The anticipation for Volkswagen’s large electric sedan, the ID.7, has been building for quite some time. The...

Volkswagen Considers Bringing the Golf Back to North America
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Volkswagen Considers Bringing the Golf Back to North America

Currently, if you visit your local Volkswagen dealership, you’ll find only two versions of the Golf available: the GTI and the R. These are the two sportiest variants of the German compact car. In case you didn’t know, the regular Golf was pulled from the North American market in 2021. I, for one, have never understood this decision by the German automaker, especially since the Golf has always...

Volkswagen e-Golf: A Collaboration with Rivian
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Volkswagen e-Golf: A Collaboration with Rivian

I am among those who believe that the future of electric vehicles lies in collaboration. Since the Covid-19 crisis, production costs as well as research and development expenses have skyrocketed. Sharing knowledge among different manufacturers allows for significant savings. Major automakers can also benefit from the creativity of young companies, while the latter can gain financial support...