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Volkswagen Golf R 2024: The Radical Golf
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Volkswagen Golf R 2024: The Radical Golf

The Volkswagen Golf is the car of the people. It ranks among the top 10 best-selling vehicles worldwide of all time and has always adapted to the population across generations. The lineup of the German compact car has significantly reduced over time. Today, only the GTI and R versions remain. However, in Canada, this isn't a bad thing since these two variations of the Golf rank among the best...

Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche switch to the Tesla connector
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Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche switch to the Tesla connector

As the old saying goes, unity is strength, and the Volkswagen Group has understood this for quite some time. It's precisely for this reason that the German trio has decided to adopt the universal NACS (North American Charging Standard) connector developed by Tesla. This new charging port will be available on new models from the three brands starting in 2025. However, if you already own an...

Volkswagen Golf GTI 2024: A Tale of Passion
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Volkswagen Golf GTI 2024: A Tale of Passion

Today, the North American automobile market is predominantly composed of sport utility vehicles. Some manufacturers have chosen to offer sportier versions of their SUVs, but Volkswagen has instead opted to preserve the sporty versions of its cars. Thus, even though the Golf as a whole is no longer available in our market, the GTI version and its more radical variant, the Golf R, are still...

Volkswagen ID. 7 Concept: 551 Horsepower
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Volkswagen ID. 7 Concept: 551 Horsepower

With the imminent arrival of the large electric sedan at Volkswagen, the brand\'s engineers decided to have some fun with a performance concept based on the ID.7. The ID.X was specially designed to impress the audience at an electric vehicle event in Switzerland. It\'s safe to say that it made quite an impression, as the heavily modified luxury sedan also made the rounds on social media. The...

Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf R: Manual Gearboxes Are Gone after 2024
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Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf R: Manual Gearboxes Are Gone after 2024

Certainly, 2024 will be a challenging year for the automobile industry as many iconic and legendary models are set to be withdrawn from the market. Fortunately, the Golf R and Golf GTI will still be part of the German manufacturer\'s lineup for 2024. However, there is some less favorable news. Indeed, Volkswagen has made the heart-wrenching decision to remove the manual gearbox from the options...

Volkswagen Golf GTI 2023: Test Drive of the Week
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Volkswagen Golf GTI 2023: Test Drive of the Week

This week, I had the chance to drive the Volkswagen Golf GTI 2023 in its 40th-anniversary edition. I have driven almost all generations of Golf GTI, and I must say that the 2023 edition not only lives up to expectations but is also one of the best batches ever produced. It's worth noting that in recent years, the Golf GTI has somewhat become the entry-level version of the model since only the...

Volkswagen Atlas 2024: A significant update
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Volkswagen Atlas 2024: A significant update

The Volkswagen Atlas has been accumulating successes since its arrival on the market, and that's not surprising. Being part of the Volkswagen Group, it shares features with several other models in the group, including Audi, Porsche, and even Lamborghini. That's why the Atlas offers such refined and sporty driving. Although it's not a new generation, the Volkswagen Atlas benefits from a...

Volkswagen ID.Beetle: One Day Maybe?
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Volkswagen ID.Beetle: One Day Maybe?

The automobile is often a matter of emotion and passion. This is particularly the case when dealing with iconic cars like the Volkswagen Beetle. Unfortunately, the German manufacturer had to make a difficult choice in 2019 by removing this legendary car from its lineup. Even though the Beetle has not been in production for almost 4 years, it is still among the top 10 best-selling vehicles of...

Volkswagen Golf R 20th Anniversary: 500 units for Canada
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Volkswagen Golf R 20th Anniversary: 500 units for Canada

The Volkswagen Golf R is undoubtedly one of the most interesting compact sports cars currently available on the market. It's a car that can be compared to prestige models on several levels and it's significantly more affordable. In short, it's easy to understand why so many people choose it every year. The German manufacturer has decided to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Golf R in Canada...

Volkswagen Jetta GLI: Test Drive of the Week
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Volkswagen Jetta GLI: Test Drive of the Week

Do small sedans still have a place in the market? That's a question I can definitely answer now that I've spent a week behind the wheel of the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI. Firstly, for those who are not familiar with this version, it's not exactly a Jetta in the style of the Golf GTI, although it's very close to reality. The technical specifications of the two cars are similar, but there are some...

Volkswagen plans to build its largest factory to date in Canada.
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Volkswagen plans to build its largest factory to date in Canada.

While the United States remains the primary manufacturer of new vehicles in North America, Canada is also a preferred market for automakers due to its prolific mining industry and skilled workforce. Volkswagen recently announced its collaboration with PowerCo SE and various levels of the Canadian government to build its largest factory to date in the country. The new Volkswagen plant will be...

Volkswagen ID.7 2025: a new electric sedan
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Volkswagen ID.7 2025: a new electric sedan

After the ID.4 and the ID Buzz, the Volkswagen ID.7 will be the next model to join the family of electric vehicles at Volkswagen. This time, it is a fairly luxurious sedan that is very spacious for its size. The German automaker has placed a lot of emphasis on its design and technologies. In short, the ID.7 promises to be quite impressive. The new German sedan was designed using the MEB...