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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...

First preview of the new ID.7 GTX: a long-distance limousine with more power and all-wheel driveThree weeks ago, Volkswagen presented the new ID.701 as an all-electric limousine for the upper mid-size class. The most dynamic model variant will now follow in late summer with the world premiere of the ID.7 GTX. Equipped with the latest drive generation of the ID. models, the dual-motor all-wheel drive...

Family Fun things to do in the Month of MayNow that the pleasant weather is here for May it's the perfect time to plan exciting family adventures in Cobourg, Port Hope, Belleville, Peterborough, Oshawa, and Clarington. These charming Ontario towns offer an array of activities and attractions that are sure to delight visitors of all ages. Whether you're seeking outdoor adventures, cultural...

A Matter of Trust": Volkswagen supports 4th Kultursymposium of Goethe-Institut in WeimarThe Volkswagen Group continues its partnership with the Kultursymposium Weimar, a biennial event organised by the Goethe-Institut. Among the international speakers and guests is Professor Patrick van der Smagt, Director of the Machine Learning Research Lab at Volkswagen Group. Volkswagen also supports the...

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 Group delivers 42 percent more all-electric vehicles in the first quarterThe Volkswagen Group successfully continued its transition to electric mobility in the first quarter of 2023. By the end of March, deliveries of all-electric vehicles (BEVs) have risen by 42 percent compared to the prior-year period, which was hit harder by supply chain issues. A total of 141,000 BEVs were...

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...

Local photo shoot with the ArteonOver recent months Lauria Hyundai and Lauria Volkswagen have been doing some photo shoots in the Port Hope, Cobourg and surrounding Northumberland region to try to add some local flair to our advertising.Working with Mark Weir from Weir Media out of Bowmanville, ON we have been able to capture some incredible shots including a Tiguan in front of the Capitol...