With kids heading back to school, it may be time to research a new set of wheels to make sure they have reliable and safe transportation. With a selection of nearly 6,000 new and pre-owned vehicles, LaFontaine Automotive Group has the selection and knowledge to help you make the right decision for … [Read more...] about Family Deal: Choosing the Best Car for your Teenage Driver
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Going Green: The LaFontaine Way
LaFontaine Automotive Group celebrates Earth Day all year long. Consisting of 16 retail locations across Southeast Michigan, four of LaFontaine's locations are national leaders in their environmental efforts and are LEED certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). What does it … [Read more...] about Going Green: The LaFontaine Way
What To Do if You Own a Volkswagen TDI with the EA 189 Engine
As you may have heard by now, Volkswagen recently admitted that a 'defeat device' designed to cheat emission testing systems was installed on over 11 million VW cars equipped with the EA 189 engine worldwide. The software that is installed on the EA 189 engine can detect when a car is … [Read more...] about What To Do if You Own a Volkswagen TDI with the EA 189 Engine
1975 Volkswagen Dasher Vintage Magazine Ad
Today I think we're all familiar with the award winning Volkswagen Passat. But did you know the Passat was originally known in North America as the VW Dasher? The very first Passat came to be in 1973, and was one of the most modern European family vehicles one could buy. But here in the … [Read more...] about 1975 Volkswagen Dasher Vintage Magazine Ad
9 Must See Vehicles at the Detroit Auto Show
When the 2015 North American International Auto Show (known as the Detroit Auto Show in these parts) opens to the public on January 17th, attendees will be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of vehicles that will be on display. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS3BTTUYqbY With so many cars, trucks … [Read more...] about 9 Must See Vehicles at the Detroit Auto Show
2015 Volkswagen Golf is the Motor Trend Car of the Year
On behalf of the entire team at LaFontaine Volkswagen, I'm excited to let you know that the 2015 Volkswagen Golf was recently named the Motor Trend Car of the Year. Motor Trend, which came in to being in 1949, was the first publication to ever recognize a specific vehicle as a Car of the … [Read more...] about 2015 Volkswagen Golf is the Motor Trend Car of the Year
Highlights from the 2015 Consumer Reports Reliability Survey
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
Coming Soon: 2015 VW Golf TDI Clean Diesel Engine
Love driving and saving fuel? Then the all-new 2015 Golf TDI Clean Diesel is the car for you! Volkswagen offers the cleanest diesels of any car brand in America. Thanks to the 2015 Golf TDI’s Clean Diesel engine, you're going to save money at the pump all year round. [Update 9-23-2016: Click … [Read more...] about Coming Soon: 2015 VW Golf TDI Clean Diesel Engine
#Enjoyability at the LaFontaine Import Super Center
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
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