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The Ford Dealer Louisiana Deserves

A few years ago, the Ford Motor Company unveiled a new branding campaign using the phrase “Go Further” with the promise of a better Ford. Over time, this phrase came to describe not only the quality of the vehicle but the quality of the business as well. In 2016, Ford dealers donated more than $100 million and 800,000 hours to various charities and causes. This spells out a good message for the customers and employees of any Ford dealer Louisiana has to offer.

News of the charitable achievements came from the 17th-annual Salute to Dealers Awards held at the…

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The Advantages of Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles

Purchasing a car is one of the more complex decisions to make as an adult. Because drivers expect to keep their vehicles for a few years, they want to find something that can be reliable as well as cost-effective. For those new to the auto business, there are quite a few certified pre-owned car advantages

To start off, a certified pre-owned car, or a CPO car usually describes previously used vehicles with limited age sold by a new car dealership. Unlike ordinary used cars, a CPO vehicle goes through a thorough manufacturer inspection to ascertain the mileage, mechanical quality, and…

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AutoGuide.com Lists Choicest Qualities of 2017 Ford Focus RS

If the search for your next vehicular purchase has ultimately led you to the hot hatchback segment, we here at Lamarque Ford Inc think you might like to have a good, long look at ours, the 2017 Focus RS.

Yet, why is it we feel like we do?

Get the need-to-know info from AutoGuide.com Road Test Editor Dan Ilika; his assessment of the Focus RS is as follows:

A shining example of Ford's mechanical mastery, the Focus RS's turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine is at once a beauty and a beast.

Syncing with a six-speed manual transmission…

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Feast Your Senses on the Fresh-Faced 2017 Ford Fusion

Is the recently refreshed 2017 Fusion the most magnificent midsize sedan we here at Lamarque Ford Inc have ever encountered?

While it may still be a bit too soon to say for sure, one thing is clear: this is a whip that's on its way to the top.

And, after scoping the clip below, we've little doubt you'll understand just what we mean. Ride out with Autotrader reviewer Tara Trompeter to receive a close look at the Fusion:

Sure to be a popular pick with performance enthusiasts, the Fusion's top-of-the-line V6 Sport trim is altogether incredible…

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Ford F-150 Raptor Heading to China

One of America’s top exporters is officially heading to China this season. Ford recently announced its plans to ship the new 2017 F-150 Raptor over to China as soon as this week. With its new second-generation model, the F-150 Raptor will be the first of U.S.-built F-Series truck to be exported to China. The new F-150 Raptor model includes a military-grade, high-strength, aluminum alloy cab as well as an exclusive high-output version of the 3.5-litre EcoBoost engine, plus a Ford-built 10-speed automatic transmission and advanced six-mode Terrain Management System.

 
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How an Autonomous Vehicle Relates to a Conventional Car

A decade ago, we’d get the popcorn out and watch futuristic movies based on robots with seemingly humanistic qualities, and it wouldn’t seem like anything, but pure science fiction. The notion of a car thinking for itself and driving people around seemed ludicrous for most. However, that’s not the case anymore. Technology is blossoming and tried, and true institutions like the automotive industry are now developing more high-tech, user-friendly self-driving vehicles. It seems like...

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The 2018 Mustang

Fans of the Ford Mustang are in for a pleasant surprise; the iconic muscle car is getting a makeover fit for the 21st century! The first Mustang made its debut at the 1964 World’s Fair in New York. Since then, it has become a definitive vehicle in American automotive history. Redesigning a car with a massive cult following was undoubtedly a challenge for Ford. However, the engineers at Ford rose above the hurdles and delivered a car that looks just as powerful as it feels. Don’t worry, it’s still the same Mustang you know and love. It…

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The Ranger Returns!

You’ve heard about Ford’s re-release of the Bronco, but have you heard about the Ranger? That’s right, in addition to the Bronco, Ford will also be re-releasing the Ranger midsize pickup truck, adding it to its North American lineup by 2019. Despite strong international use, Ford has largely abandoned the model since 2012. However, due to popular demand, the company is eager to develop the vehicle for a new generation of drivers on both daily commutes to work and gravel road adventures.

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Ford’s Innovative Educational Programs: STEAM

Lamarque Ford Inc. in Kenner, LA, is prideful of the quality of vehicles that Ford manufactures and brings to our customers, but Ford is not only innovative when it comes to the automotive industry. Ford is making beneficial strides in education to help the youth of many communities...

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