As the glittering crowds flooded into Cobo Center, 2018 North American International Auto Show Chairman Ryan LaFontaine announced that the 2018 Preview raised $5.1 million for eight children’s charities. In a truly heartfelt and emotional address to the over 13,000 attendees at the 2018 NAIAS … [Read more...] about “Faith, Family and Friends”
Company Awards
Two LaFontaine Dealerships Recognized as GM Green Dealers
The LaFontaine Automotive Group is showing customers its environmental credentials thanks to a new “Green Dealer Recognition” program through General Motors. According to the automaker, both LaFontaine Chevrolet and LaFontaine Cadillac Buick GMC have a proven track record in areas such as … [Read more...] about Two LaFontaine Dealerships Recognized as GM Green Dealers
LaFontaine is one of the Nation’s Best & Brightest Sustainable Companies
On behalf of the LaFontaine Automotive Group, I'm thrilled to let you know that we've just been named one of the Nation's Best and Brightest Sustainable Companies. This award celebrates organizations that inspire and produce green technology to impact the industry and environment. With LEED … [Read more...] about LaFontaine is one of the Nation’s Best & Brightest Sustainable Companies
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
There’s a New Master at LaFontaine Toyota
On behalf of the entire team at LaFontaine Toyota, I’m thrilled to announce that Doug Kropp has achieved the level of Master Diagnostic Technician (MDT) from Toyota. We’re all so proud of Doug for being able to accomplish this rare certification. So what exactly is a Master Diagnostic … [Read more...] about There’s a New Master at LaFontaine Toyota
We’re #1: Hyundai Tops JD Powers IQS for Non-Premium Brands
When you work for an Automotive Group that carries vehicles from 17 different manufactures, it's not uncommon for one or more of the brands to take home a prestigious industry award on a regular basis. Today is no exception as Hyundai has just been named the top performing non-premium brand in … [Read more...] about We’re #1: Hyundai Tops JD Powers IQS for Non-Premium Brands
Dearborn Chamber Names Teacher of the Year Award Recipients
Four outstanding Dearborn Public Schools teachers were honored by students, parents, colleagues and community leaders on May 14 at the 2014 Alberta Muirhead Teacher of the Year Awards Ceremony. More than 400 were at the event hosted by the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce at the Ford Community and … [Read more...] about Dearborn Chamber Names Teacher of the Year Award Recipients
Karla Griscom is the Hartland Chamber of Commerce Member of the Year
It's always nice to be recognized for your hard work and dedication, isn't it? Today I'm happy to let you all know that one of our own Business Marketing Representatives, Karla Griscom, was just named the Member of the Year by the Hartland Chamber of Commerce. Karla was bestowed this honor on … [Read more...] about Karla Griscom is the Hartland Chamber of Commerce Member of the Year
Chevrolet Sweeps North American Car and Truck of the Year Awards
Memories of the North American International Auto Show are still fresh with us (and they were pretty darn great!). Now that the pizzazz of the concepts and the pristine wonder of the new vehicles have come and gone, it's time for the accolades; or as we should call it, the Chevrolet Praise … [Read more...] about Chevrolet Sweeps North American Car and Truck of the Year Awards
Buick Beats Acura, Audi and BMW in KBB.com 5-Year Cost To Own Awards
Once known for being the car your grandfather drove, Buick has been making bold statements lately with their design, technology, safety and overall luxury (you know, things that people of all ages can appreciate) We've seen it here in the dealership ever since the redesigned Buick LaCrosse hit … [Read more...] about Buick Beats Acura, Audi and BMW in KBB.com 5-Year Cost To Own Awards