2022 Volkswagen Taos

With competition in the compact crossover heating up all around the world, all the big players are moving their new models into place for the 2022 model year. While many are offering refreshed or moderately updated versions of their existing… Read More

VW: The Choice for the Future

The name “Volkswagen” means “the people’s car.” The car of the “Volk” or ‘folk’ as we might more commonly know them is already the world’s largest car manufacturer and carries a number of well-known other brands under its massive automotive… Read More

2021 Volkswagen Jetta: The Everyman Sedan that Few Can Resist

The Volkswagen brand is now almost synonymous with quality, reliable vehicles, especially their range of world-beating sedan models like the 2021 VW Jetta. One word always comes to mind when you think of the Jetta: “Solid.” That it is,… Read More

The 2021 VW Tiguan continues to offer a lot of options for seating, cargo

New Performance Specs for the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan There are a lot of exciting things happening in and around the lineup of new crossover SUVs coming to the Jim Sampson Motors showroom. Something that customers can always count on is… Read More

Refresh Your Drive With The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas

Coming in as one of the biggest mid-size crossovers of 2021, the Volkswagen Atlas boasts a new sculpted style, a cavernous interior, and everyday practicality that you will love in this new SUV. Building on all the best features… Read More

Volkswagen Golf: Great for Nova Scotia’s Roads

Wherever you go in the world, the Volkswagen Golf is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable hatchback models. Despite its small size and the typical Nova Scotian’s propensity for larger SUV models, the Golf represents a great choice, and… Read More

Volkswagen Atlas: The Family’s Choice

Just when you thought SUVs were looking samey and unimpressive, along comes the Volkswagen Atlas to remind you of what a real SUV can do. In a world of compacts and crossovers, the SUV was losing its family-friendly edge,… Read More

Why Buy a Volkswagen?

What do you think of when you hear the name “Volkswagen” or VW? Most people think of efficient German engineering, others of style and substance, and yet more people think of reliable and sturdy machines. In fact, all of these… Read More

The Volkswagen Tiguan – A Crossover for Nova Scotia

Many drivers in Nova Scotia want the utility, power and style of an SUV but without the enormous bulky size and often poor fuel economy. Volkswagen have been bucking the trend for years with their fantastic Tiguan compact SUV… Read More

The 2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Are you looking for a sporty sedan that can provide you with an exhilarating driving experience and handle all of your daily driving needs? The 2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI can be found at our Jim Sampson Motors dealership in… Read More

Prepare Your Vehicles for Winter in Sydney, Nova Scotia

Winter is coming, as the pop-culture saying goes, and with it comes a ton of issues that you need to prepare for! This is especially true for drivers living in Atlantic Canadian climates, climates that bring cold and snow in… Read More

Nova Scotia Welcomes You

One of the best ways to get to know this diverse and dynamic province is to drive around it. Load up the Volkswagen and take it from Halifax to Sydney, from Cape North to Yarmouth. The length and breadth of… Read More

The VW Jetta: Match with Your Life

VW have used the phrase “Fully Loaded. Fully Awesome” to describe the new Jetta, and not without cause. This attractive, efficient and comfortable sedan is the perfect companion for any Nova Scotian. Offering great additional features and their… Read More

Why Choose a Volkswagen?

Are you looking for a reliable sedan like the Volkswagen Jetta or Passat? Do you need something more compact like the Volkswagen Golf? Or do you need… Read More

Volkswagen Jetta – Jim Sampson Motors

Although it has been a few years since VW’s worldwide emissions mishap, people still remember it like it was last week. No one can blame the public opinion. However, over the years VW took heavy measures to recover from Dieselgate… Read More

Volkswagen Atlas a 2020 Best Family Car – Parents Magazine

Hogging the spotlight isn’t so bad – especially when it comes to winning awards for three years running. For the third time in a row, PARENTS magazine named the Volkswagen Atlas a Best Family Cars of 2020 list. The… Read More

Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation

EXCITING NEWS! Between 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on RadioDay 2020 – ALL Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation donations will be matched, up to $10,000 in the hour. You can call 1-877-567-8077 to give… Read More

Our Top 3 Volkswagens for Standing Out in the Crowd

Stand out from the crowd with these Volkswagens!

Driving a Volkswagen around the streets of Sydney, NS is sure to already turn some heads with their sleek looks and sharp lines. But what if you really want to stand out from the crowd? What if you want to make darn sure you’ll be spotted behind the wheel of your new Volkswagen? That’s where these three amazing models come in. Drive away in one of these and you’re sure to be the talk of the town (or at least your neighbourhood)! Read More

Driving Cape Breton

Here at Jim Sampson Motors we are very proud to be a part of the Island of Cape Breton. We like to think we live and work in one of the most beautiful parts of Canada, an… Read More

Driving in a Humid-Continental Climate

There’s a lot of things to think about when driving in a humid-continental climate, such as wondering what the heck a Humid-Continental Climate is. HCC is the interior of continents between 30–60 degrees latitude, usually above the 40 degree line north of the equator. These regions are less exposed to sunlight, so the temperature typically doesn’t get as warm when compared to the southern hemisphere. Read More