Calling all college students! On the hunt for a new car? My name is Samantha; I’ve joined the LaFontaine Marketing team this summer as an intern and will be entering my fourth year at Northwood University this fall. That means I’ll be graduating soon and will be on my own! Ahhhh, where did the time … [Read more...] about Top Cars for College Students
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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
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
A College Grad’s Secret to Affording The Perfect New Volkswagen
After four (or more) long years of studying all night, eating a steady diet of frozen pizzas and taking exam after exam, it’s finally paying off. You’re graduating college! At LaFontaine Volkswagen, we know just how big a deal it is to join the “real world.” So we’re celebrating you, the new … [Read more...] about A College Grad’s Secret to Affording The Perfect New Volkswagen
The 2015 Volkswagen Golf R Hatchback
The 2015 Volkswagen Golf R is the epitome of a dynamic, sporty and elegant compact sedan. The all new model was showcased at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. It comes with a refined light-weight and stronger frame with improved rigidity. Expert critics deemed it the most … [Read more...] about The 2015 Volkswagen Golf R Hatchback
Car Commercials Keep Us Entertained During Super Bowl XLVIII
What do Bob Dylan, The Muppets, Morepheus and Leonard Hofstadter all have in common? Each starred in a car related Super Bowl XLVIII commercial that helped keep us entertained during a less-than memorable Big Game (unless you're a Seattle Seahawks fan that is). The automakers pulled out … [Read more...] about Car Commercials Keep Us Entertained During Super Bowl XLVIII