Meet the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz: The Family-Friendly EV Ready for Every Adventure

The Steet Ponte Auto Group and United Auto Sales are incredibly honored and grateful to announce that we have been named winners in every automotive category we were nominated for in the 2026 Mohawk Valley Community Choice Awards! This incredible achievement would not have been possible without the support of our amazing customers, friends, families, and community members who took the time to vote, share our posts, and continue placing their trust in us year after year. 2026 Mohawk Valley Community Choice Award Winners We're proud to have earned the following awards: 🏆 Best Used Car Dealer 🏆 Best New Car Dealer 🏆 Best Repair Shop 🏆 Best Oil Change 🏆 Best Salesperson – Vinny Ward of Steet Ponte Chevy These awards reflect the relationships we've built with generations of families throughout the Mohawk Valley and the commitment our employees bring to work every single day. Thank You for Believing in Us From all of us at every dealership within the Steet Ponte Auto Group, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported us during this year's voting. Whether you've purchased your first vehicle from us, trusted our service department to keep your vehicle running its best, recommended us to family and friends, or simply shared one of our Community Choice Award posts, you helped make this possible. These awards belong just as much to our customers as they do to our team. Serving the Mohawk Valley Since 1945 For generations, the Steet Ponte Auto Group has been committed to making vehicle ownership easy, transparent, and enjoyable. Today, our family of dealerships proudly includes: Steet Toyota of Johnstown Steet Toyota of Yorkville Steet Ponte Chevy Steet Ponte Ford Steet Ponte Lincoln Steet Ponte Volkswagen Steet Ponte Nissan Steet Ponte Mazda United Auto Sales Every member of our team shares the same goal: providing exceptional customer service before, during, and long after the sale. Whether you're shopping for a new vehicle, searching for a quality used car, truck, or SUV, scheduling routine maintenance, or visiting one of our award-winning service departments, we're honored to be your trusted automotive partner. Our Community Is the Reason We Do What We Do As a family-owned business, we've always believed that our success is directly tied to the strength of the communities we serve. Supporting local schools, youth sports, charities, first responders, nonprofits, and community events has been a core part of who we are for decades. From our family to yours, thank you for your trust, your loyalty, and your continued support. We truly would not be where we are today without you. We look forward to continuing to serve drivers throughout Utica, Rome, New Hartford, Herkimer, Ilion, Little Falls, Johnstown, Gloversville, Amsterdam, Oneida, and communities across the Mohawk Valley for many years to come. See Why Our Customers Always Say... "It's so easy to do business with the Steet Ponte Auto Group!"

The Steet Ponte Volkswagen team recently had a fantastic time connecting with the community at the New Hartford Farmers Market, where we showcased one of the most exciting vehicles in the Volkswagen lineup—the all-electric VW ID. Buzz! The market was filled with local vendors, families, and community members enjoying a beautiful day, making it the perfect place to introduce the iconic ID. Buzz to drivers throughout the Mohawk Valley. Fun for the Whole Family Representing Steet Ponte Volkswagen at the event was our Business Development Representative, Kyle Kahler, who welcomed visitors to our booth throughout the day. Families stopped by to test their skills on our Hot Wheels race track, where kids raced cars head-to-head for bragging rights and plenty of fun. We also handed out a variety of Volkswagen-themed giveaways, including: Volkswagen notebooks Coloring books VW keychains Peace sign necklaces Flower headbands And plenty of fun prizes for kids It was wonderful meeting so many local families, answering questions about Volkswagen vehicles, and sharing the excitement surrounding the return of one of the most recognizable vehicles in automotive history. Meet the VW ID. Buzz The Volkswagen ID. Buzz takes inspiration from the legendary VW Microbus while bringing it into the future with an all-electric powertrain, cutting-edge technology, and modern comfort. Designed for today's families, the ID. Buzz perfectly blends nostalgic styling with innovative features that make every drive enjoyable. Some of our favorite highlights include: Fully electric performance with instant acceleration and zero tailpipe emissions. Spacious seating with room for the whole family and flexible seating configurations. Generous cargo space for groceries, sports equipment, luggage, camping gear, or weekend adventures. AWD for added confidence during Upstate New York's changing seasons. Advanced driver-assist technology, including available IQ.DRIVE® safety features designed to help keep your family protected. Large digital displays and intuitive infotainment features that make every trip more connected and convenient. Panoramic glass roof that creates an open, airy cabin everyone will enjoy. Whether you're taking the kids to school, heading to soccer practice, planning a road trip, or visiting one of the many parks and attractions around Central New York, the ID. Buzz was designed to make every journey more enjoyable. Why Families Love the ID. Buzz The ID. Buzz isn't just another electric vehicle, it's built around family life. Parents appreciate the roomy interior, easy access for passengers, flexible cargo space, and advanced safety features, while kids love its fun personality, colorful design, and unique appearance. It's a vehicle that turns everyday errands into memorable adventures. With its combination of practicality, efficiency, comfort, and unmistakable style, it's easy to see why the ID. Buzz has quickly become one of the most talked-about electric vehicles on the road. Thank You, New Hartford! We'd like to thank everyone who stopped by our booth at the New Hartford Farmers Market to say hello, race a Hot Wheels car, pick up some Volkswagen swag, or learn more about the exciting new ID. Buzz. Community events like these give us the opportunity to meet our neighbors outside the dealership and share our passion for Volkswagen with drivers of all ages. If you weren't able to see the ID. Buzz at the market, we invite you to visit Steet Ponte Volkswagen to experience it for yourself. Take a seat behind the wheel, explore its innovative features, and discover why it's becoming one of the most exciting family vehicles available today. We proudly serve drivers from Yorkville, Utica, New Hartford, Rome, Whitesboro, Clinton, Oneida, and communities throughout the Mohawk Valley, offering a great selection of new Volkswagen models, quality used vehicles, expert Volkswagen service, and genuine VW parts. We hope to see you at our next community event—and if you see the ID. Buzz around town, don't forget to wave! It's hard not to smile when this modern icon rolls by.

There's nothing quite like a beautiful summer day filled with incredible automobiles, great music, delicious food, and community fun—and that's exactly what attendees enjoyed at the Munson Museum's Annual Antique & Classic Car Show. Steet Ponte Auto Group was proud to once again sponsor this beloved annual tradition, which continues to bring together car enthusiasts, families, and visitors from across the Mohawk Valley for a day of automotive history and community celebration. As part of our sponsorship, we were excited to display a Ford Mustang, giving attendees the opportunity to admire one of today's iconic performance vehicles alongside some of the most memorable classics ever built. Year after year, we look forward to being part of this event and sharing our passion for automobiles with fellow enthusiasts. One of the highlights of the show is the incredible variety of vehicles on display. From the timeless charm of a Volkswagen Westfalia camper and the historic Ford Model T to the impressive lineup of beautifully restored Chevrolet Corvettes, every row offered something unique to discover. Whether your favorite vehicles are vintage cruisers, muscle cars, antique classics, or rare collector's models, there was no shortage of amazing craftsmanship and automotive history to appreciate. Beyond the vehicles, the event offered something for everyone. Families enjoyed live music throughout the day, a variety of local food trucks, and engaging children's activities hosted by the Munson Museum, making it a true community celebration for all ages. The weather couldn't have been better, creating the perfect backdrop for visitors to stroll through the displays, meet fellow car enthusiasts, and enjoy everything the event had to offer. It was wonderful to see so many people come together to celebrate a shared love of automobiles while supporting one of the region's premier cultural institutions. The Antique & Classic Car Show also serves as the exciting kickoff to the Munson Museum's week-long Sidewalk Art Show, making it one of the signature summer events in our community. We are honored to play a small part in helping this tradition continue year after year. At Steet Ponte Auto Group, we believe that supporting local events like this helps strengthen the communities we proudly serve. Thank you to the Munson Museum for organizing another outstanding event, to everyone who brought their beautiful vehicles to display, and to the thousands of visitors who came out to enjoy the day. We already can't wait for next year's show! About Steet Ponte Auto Group Steet Ponte Auto Group proudly serves Central New York with eight dealership locations representing Toyota, Chevrolet, Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, Nissan, Volkswagen, and our used car store, United Auto Sales. We are committed to giving back to the communities that have supported us for generations through local sponsorships, community events, and charitable partnerships. We look forward to continuing to support events that bring our community together for years to come.