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2016 North American Car & Truck of the Year Semi-Finalists Announced

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When you think October in Michigan, you probably think about the fall colors, decorating pumpkins, and a Detroit Lions season that's over before it really started. But if you're in the automotive biz, you also think about the upcoming North American International Auto Show and the North American Car … [Read more...] about 2016 North American Car & Truck of the Year Semi-Finalists Announced

Highlights From 2015 Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Awards

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A vehicle is usually the second most expensive item we'll ever purchase in our lifetime. While getting The Family Deal on a new car is great, sometimes we tend to forget about the other costs associated with owning a new vehicle. Things like financing, insurance, gas, state fees, regular … [Read more...] about Highlights From 2015 Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Awards

Highlights from the 2015 Consumer Reports Reliability Survey

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Each year, Consumer Reports issues a comprehensive study that tracks the reliability of all vehicles sold in the United States covering brand new models to models up to ten years old. Known as the Consumer Reports Reliability Survey, the information that they gather and organize is always a … [Read more...] about Highlights from the 2015 Consumer Reports Reliability Survey

List of Vehicles Affected by the Takata Airbag Recall and FAQ

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By now you may have heard about the massive Takata Airbag Recall that is affecting millions of vehicles in the U.S. from over a dozen manufacturers. When the news hit, our customers started calling and stopping by our service departments to see if their vehicle was affected by this … [Read more...] about List of Vehicles Affected by the Takata Airbag Recall and FAQ

Introducing The 2015 Honda CR-V: Motor Trend’s SUV of the Year

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Just when you thought the Honda CR-V had all your needs covered with the 2014 model, Honda surprises us again with the refreshed 2015 CR-V. The new CR-V is such an impressive vehicle that it was just named Motor Trend’s 2015 Sport/Utility of the Year thanks to its exceptional value, advanced … [Read more...] about Introducing The 2015 Honda CR-V: Motor Trend’s SUV of the Year

#Enjoyability at the LaFontaine Import Super Center

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtXJ3iUwCek The hard working and dedicated professionals at the LaFontaine Import Super Center in Dearborn, MI would like to introduce to you, our dear customers a term that sums up the experience you can expect when you do business at one of our fine retail … [Read more...] about #Enjoyability at the LaFontaine Import Super Center

12 of the Safest Used Cars For Teens That Won’t Break The Bank

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Here's the reality when it comes to the vehicles our teenagers drive. Too often, budget takes precedence over safety. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not suggesting parents don't care about their children's safety. Of course they do. Probably more so than their own. That being said, a recent … [Read more...] about 12 of the Safest Used Cars For Teens That Won’t Break The Bank

5 Surprising Standard Features on the 2014 Honda CR-V

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The compact SUV segment is full of quality competition where each automaker is aggressively trying to make their entry in this vehicle-class stand out from the crowd. The 2014 Honda CR-V is leading the way in it's class when it comes to offering premium technology as standard features. Dean … [Read more...] about 5 Surprising Standard Features on the 2014 Honda CR-V

Android Auto: Cars and Smartphones Converge to Simplify Your Drive

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We're living in a world where technology is rapidly evolving and converging every single day. New ground-breaking technologies are being released and our lives are irrevocably changed, even if we don't realize it at the time. On June 25, 2014 at Google's annual developers conference, Android … [Read more...] about Android Auto: Cars and Smartphones Converge to Simplify Your Drive