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Drive Into 2025 with Incredible January Offers at Lauria Volkswagen!Drive Into 2025 with Incredible January Offers at Lauria Volkswagen!Are you ready to kick off the new year with unbeatable deals on the latest Volkswagen models? Lauria Volkswagen in Port Hope is here to make your January extra special with jaw-dropping offers on our 2024 lineup. If you're located in Southern Ontario, these...

Here's how Canada locked down Volkswagen's first overseas EV battery plantThe $14-billion deal that will see Volkswagen, the world's largest automaker, set up a manufacturing presence in Canada for the first time in history, took a year of negotiations on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.But the talks that led Volkswagen to choose southwestern Ontario for the location of its first battery...

VW's Electrify America to add Tesla chargers to vast network in U.S., CanadaElectrify America plans to add Tesla Inc.'s connectors to its large network of electric-vehicle charging stations across North America as the industry coalesces around the automaker's plug design.The charging company majority-owned by Volkswagen Group said it will offer Tesla's North American Charging Standard connectors...

Subsidies for Volkswagen will be tax free, matching the U.S., Freeland saysOTTAWA -- Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said Wednesday that the federal government plans to make the production subsidies it's offering to Volkswagen tax-free to match the incentives offered by the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act.Her comments came after the parliamentary budget officer published a report saying Canada's...

VW battery-plant deal to cost feds closer to $16.5B, says PBOOTTAWA -- The parliamentary budget officer says Canada's exclusive contract with German auto giant Volkswagen to build an electric-vehicle battery plant in southwestern Ontario will cost the federal government up to $16.3 billion over the next ten years.That figure is higher than what the federal government said the deal would cost...

20 Great features of the upcoming ID BUZZ! Iconic Design: The Volkswagen ID Buzz boasts a timeless design inspired by the classic VW Microbus, making it instantly recognizable and appealing to electric vehicle shoppers in the Port Hope, Cobourg, Northumberland and Central Ontario regions. Electric Performance: With its advanced electric powertrain, the ID Buzz delivers impressive performance...

A few great things about the 2023 Jetta!The 2023 Volkswagen Jetta is a compact sedan that competes with the Honda Civic, Toyota Camry, and Mazda 3 in the Ontario market. While preferences can vary among drivers, there are several reasons why drivers in Cobourg, Port Hope, Northumberland and Central Ontario might find the Jetta appealing:German Engineering: The Jetta is known for its German...

Go Cruisin' with Lauria Volkswagen! Limited Time Offer: Sail Away to the Caribbean with Lauria Volkswagen's Sales Event!Attention, car shoppers in Port Hope, Cobourg, and beyond! Lauria Volkswagen is thrilled to announce our spectacular sales event, happening now until May 31! Prepare to embark on the journey of a lifetime as you purchase any in-stock new vehicle or pre-owned car or SUV from...

Trudeau warns auto companies not to expect same handout as VWCompanies building electric-vehicle components in Canada won't necessarily get the same massive subsidy package that Volkswagen recently received, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said.Canada signed a deal to subsidize the German automaker's production of electric-vehicle batteries by as much as $13 billion over 10 years. The agreement...

Canada won VW battery plant despite 'way, way more' money from U.S., Trudeau saysNEW YORK -- Canada won Volkswagen's lucrative new electric vehicle battery plant despite "way, way more" U.S. dollars on the table, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday as he talked up the virtues of his progressive approach to industrial policy.Trudeau's two-day trip to New York, aimed at keeping up the...

Volkswagen and PowerCo SE will build their largest cell factory to date in CanadaThe Volkswagen Group is pushing ahead with its ambitious electric vehicle (EV) strategy in North America. Its battery company PowerCo SE aims to build its largest gigafactory to date in St. Thomas, Ontario/Canada with an annual production capacity of up to 90 GWh in the final expansion phase. The planned investment...

Great features of the Volkswagen Tiguan!Attention Ontario car buyers! Looking for a versatile and stylish SUV that can handle all of life's adventures? Look no further than the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan, available now at Lauria Volkswagen in Port Hope!With seating for up to seven passengers and 73.5 cubic feet of cargo space, the Tiguan is perfect for families or anyone who needs plenty of room...

FIRST DRIVE: 2022 VW TiguanThis article appears on wheels.ca November 22, 2021.  Written by: Lee BailieTo see original article please click hereNIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. - While the Volkswagen Tiguan doesn't have the sales volume of the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4, it remains the bestselling Volkswagen in North America, and whenever a vehicle sells 100,000 units or more, as the...

Christmas in July at Lauria Volkswagen!We've got some huge deals going on this month at Lauria Volkswagen!General Manager Greg Rubino and General Trouble Maker Mosley the Moose got into their Christmas gear to film a great video this week to tell you all the details!We are in the final days of our 2019 Clear Out models so you can get some insane deals, plus 0% Financing up to 72 months on...

Healthcare, First Responder and Essential Workers ProgramBud Lauria and Greg Rubino are here with a short message to Thank all Healthcare, First Responder and Essential Workers for your support during the Covid-19 pandemic.Lauria Auto Group has created a dedicated Sales and Leasing program to show our appreciation if you are currently in need of a new or pre-owned vehicle.Please give us a...

Adopt a Volkswagen today!I have been working on the marketing side of the automotive industry for a very long time now and I must admit that trying to come up with a fresh idea is not always easy.  With so many different vehicles, manufacturers, dealers, programs etc. it is hard not to get lost in the noise.This is why I was very happy to see the new campaign that Volkswagen Canada launched...

Service & Parts New HoursBig news!  As of Monday, June 1st, Lauria Volkswagen's Service and Parts Department is back to full time hours as we slowly begin the return to a bit of normalcy during the Covid-19 pandemic.Very strict social distancing and cleaning protocols will still be in place, and we strongly encourage you to book an appointment rather than just drop-in, but we are very happy...