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Image via vw.com When you're looking for a car to commute with, consider the 2021 Volkswagen Passat. This midsize sedan has plenty of room for you and your carpool passengers, gets good gas mileage, and comes with advanced safety features. more Exterior Styling With three trims to choose from, the S, SE, and R-Line, you can find the perfect Passat to fit your budget and lifestyle. This handsome four-door sedan has modern styling that looks elegant driving down the road. Stand out from the rest of the commute crowd with colors such as Aurora Red or Tourmaline Blue. Good Performance Under the hood of the 2021 Passat, you'll find a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine producing 174 horsepower and 206 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission pairs with the engine, and all trims come with front-wheel drive. The Passat gets 24 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway. Roomy Interior With two rows of seats, up to five people fit comfortably with plenty of legroom and headroom for everyone. The two upper trims have simulated leather upholstery with heated front seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The infotainment system features a 6.3-inch touch screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. Safety Features Have peace of mind that the 2021 Volkswagen Passat comes with a host of driver-assist features. Key features include blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, pre-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, and adaptive cruise control. Stop by Archer Volkswagen today to learn more about the 2021 Volkswagen Passat and take one for a test drive.

Image via Pixabay.com When the temperatures begin to soar, nothing beats an ice-cold milkshake. Check out these three cool restaurants where you can enjoy a creamy milkshake in the Houston area. more Chill Milkshake and Waffle Bar When you want the best milkshakes in Texas as voted by USA Today, head over to Chill Milkshake and Waffle Bar. You'll feel like you're in a classic diner when you walk into the cool restaurant. You can get a variety of milkshakes along with waffles, burgers, and grilled cheese sandwiches. Favorite flavors of milkshakes include birthday cake, mint chocolate chip, and coffee toffee crunch. Connie's Frozen Custard Using creamy frozen custard, the milkshakes at Connie's Frozen Custard are rich and luscious. All of the shakes and malts start with Connie's frozen vanilla custard and then you can add as many toppings as you want to create a scrumptious frozen dessert. You can have malt balls, Heath bars, or fruit flavors added to the custard to make your unique and divine creation. Fat Cat Creamery All of the ice cream used for the milkshakes at Fat Cat Creamery is made in small batches. The milkshakes and malts are made with hand-dipped ice cream and local Mill-Creek Creamery milk. Many of the Fat Cat Creamery's signature ice cream flavors rotate, so you want to check often and see what delightful concoctions they're creating. Favorite flavors include salted butter caramel, coconut vanilla bean, bourbon pecan pie, and buttered rum raisin. We hope you enjoy our recommendations of places to get a cool milkshake in Houston.

Image via vw.com Are you looking for an electric vehicle that stands out from the crowd? Meet the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 It's available in three trims; Pro, Pro S, and 1st Edition. more Entertainment Whether you are driving to work or heading out on a road trip,  your 2021 ID.4 can keep you entertained and up-to-date. It features the ability to connect with either Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. There is a Wi-Fi connection on board through VW Car-Net. Keep your devices charged with the available wireless charger. It is typically in the front console for easy access as you drive. Dashboard One of the unique features of the vehicle is the dashboard that contains 54 lights. The lights allow the car to communicate with you through a series of patterns. The patterns will show you information such as what direction you are driving. While the lights are important, they will not block your view of the road. The car also lights up green as you turn it on to welcome you inside. Cold Weather Features There are several features to make a cold-weather drive more comfortable. The front seats and steering wheel are heated. These features help you stay loose and focused on the road. Another cold-weather feature is preheating. This feature allows you to warm the vehicle while it is still hooked to the charger and saves your battery from draining as it warms up. Can you picture your next commute in the 2021 ID.4? Stop by Archer Volkswagen to explore the vehicle in person. Our friendly team looks forward to serving you.

Image via vw.com Ride in style with Volkswagen's first subcompact SUV, the 2022 Taos. The new Taos is 11 inches shorter than its bigger cousin the Tiguan, making it easy to maneuver through city streets and park in challenging spots. While the 2022 Taos is still finalizing production, here's what we know so far from the prototype and sneaks and peeks of this new SUV. more Exterior Styling The 2022 Taos has rugged styling with a prominent hood and contoured body panels. Depending on the trim, the Taos rides on 17-inch or 19-inch aluminum wheels with unique square wheel wells which helps to give the Taos a contemporary appearance. Power and Performance Under the hood of the Taos, you'll find a 1.5-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine producing 158 horsepower and an impressive 184 pound-feet of torque. An eight-speed transmission pairs with the engine. Front-wheel drive is standard with the option to choose all-wheel drive that comes with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Interior and Technology The two rows of seats fit five comfortably with upgraded seating and materials. All trims of the 2 022 Taos come with Volkswagen's Digital Cockpit instrumentation featuring a 6.5-inch touch screen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Car-Net 2.0 connected services. Safety Features The 2022 Volkswagen Taos has the Volkswagen IQ Drive bundle of safety features, including a forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert, and a lane-mitigation system. To learn more about the new 2022 Volkswagen Taos and take one for a test drive, stop by Archer Volkswagen today.

Image via Pixabay.com When you're looking for spicy food in the Houston area, you're in luck. Check out these three restaurants that are sure to bring on the heat. more Peli Peli Savor the cuisine of South Africa when you dine at Peli Peli. The restaurant serves fresh meats, seafood, and vegetables with signature South African flavors. Many of Peli Peli's dishes feature South African spicy peppadew peppers that are sure to fire up your mouth. Try culinary treats such as crab and fish cakes with the peppadew sauce, zesty South African curry with hot chilies, or a bowl of spicy lentil soup made with exotic African spices. Reggae Hut Satisfy your craving for Caribbean and Jamaican food at the Reggae Hut. Enjoy spicy Jamaican jerk chicken, zesty curries with hot peppers, and Caribbean comfort food such as beef patties, oxtail stew, or spicy curried goat. You can also enjoy seafood dishes like the Creole Cuban snapper. Wash your food down with zingy homemade ginger beer, sweet tea, or the Reggae Hut's famous rum punch made with homemade fruit punch. Chuy's Enjoy delicious, spicy, and hot Tex/Mex food when you eat at Chuy's. Start your meal with an appetizer such as nachos filled with spicy jalapenos. Enjoy tacos, quesadillas, fajitas, or a steak burrito filled with their hot version of Hatch green chile sauce. You can also choose a mild ranchero sauce or the medium Boom Boom sauce. Cool your mouth off with one of Chuy's signature margaritas. We hope you enjoy feeling the heat at these three spicy restaurants in Houston.