Archives for October 2018

A Ford Halloween

October 18, 2018 By Matthew Hritz Leave a Comment

Who is ready for a Ford Halloween? For over 30 years, Michigan Central Station sat vacant, eerily standing guard overlooking Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood. Ford officially bought the train station this past summer, for the recently disclosed price of $90 million, Detroiters were excited at the possibility that the building’s beautiful Beaux-Arts architecture would finally see new life.

Upon opening its doors in 1913, the classic Beaux-Arts-style building became an immediate fixture of downtown Detroit. It was an opulent, 18-story building and the tallest train station in the world at the time.

Since 1988, the Detroit station has been abandoned. It fell into a dilapidated state and has starred as a gritty and derelict backdrop to films such as Eminem’s 8 Mile, Transformers and Batman v. Superman.

Before Ford plans to redevelop the area for its new headquarters, it’s going to haunt Detroiters to a haunted house. For only one day this Halloween season, Ford will turn the depot’s first floor into a haunted house. The Ford Motor Company Fund is to provide community services and they will fund the entire haunted experience.

After the Haunted House, Ford plans to redevelop the space as an innovation hub and to revitalize the Grand Hall with local retail and restaurants. Before the ambitious project gets underway, it’s opening its doors for one night only this Halloween as a Haunted House.

Priority access will be given to local residents and will be free to the public. Tickets will go fast! In this Halloween season, we also have a special promotion running at Lamarque Ford featuring scary low prices. Click here to see what savings are in store for you. No matter what you are looking for, whether it be a new or used car, auto financing options, car service appointments, test drive, or help to figure out what auto part you might need.

It’s no trick. Come treat yourself at Lamarque Ford.

Ford Credit Helps Finance Ford Lovers

October 15, 2018 By Matthew Hritz Leave a Comment

If you are a Ford lover then you already know about Ford Credit. Since 1959, Ford credit has worked with dealerships to put people behind the wheels of great Ford and Lincoln vehicles. Ford Credit provides financing, outstanding service, and professional expertise to 51,000 dealers and more than 4 million customers in about 100 countries.

All across the nation, families are struggling to get ahead. For some, the rising costs of healthcare chip away at their gains. For others, stagnating wages and college bills are a real problem.

No matter where you go, you’ll hear stories of hardship – many of which are out of our control.

But, what if I told you some financial pain in this country is self-inflicted? What if I told you one financial decision, in particular, has been absolutely catastrophic for people at every income?

According to a recent State of the Automotive Finance Study from Experian, the average new car payment reached $523 per month last quarter. Worse, the average new car loan is 68 months long!

We like to give it to you honest at Lamarque Ford and we are proud to offer Ford Credit. Here’s more about what Ford Credit can do for you!

During the great recession, Ford Credit became a very valuable asset for the company. At this time, GM and Chrysler lost their credit units and Ford was able to keep its credit unit successfully. This played a vital role in the company’s turnaround as it helped car buyers find credit at a time credit was extremely difficult to obtain. In addition, it significantly increased the revenue generated from each car.

If you have a high credit score, you could qualify for 0% APR*: one of the many reasons that Ford owners are so loyal. If you want to see if you would qualify for Ford credit, click here.

Lamarque Ford currently has many used and new automobiles to choose from. With the best selection this side of the Mississippi, come browse today and see why our deals are lamarque-able!

A Ronnie Lamarque Biography

October 1, 2018 By Matthew Hritz Leave a Comment

It’s time for a Ronnie Lamarque biography. Ronnie Lamarque has been in the car business since 1970 and is the founder and president of Lamarque Motor Company. Through LMC, Lamarque serves as owner and president for both Lamarque Ford in New Orleans, LA and Mercedes-Benz of Mobile in Alabama. As an Arabi, LA, Ronnie is a family man and a man of God. “God first, family second, and everything else falls in place,” are the words that he lives by.

By keeping those priorities in order, Lamarque has a love for horse races. The world famous Risen Star has won many awards showing that Lamarque has a standard of excellence and never gives up.

Ronnie Lamarque’s first passion was music. As a vocalist for The Nobles, he was inducted into the Louisiana Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. After the Nobles, Lamarque took his unmatched work ethic and commitment to excellence to the automotive industry. Lamarque found success again as a self-proclaimed “car guy.” Through Ford he has was appointed to Ford Motor Company’s highly esteemed National Dealer Council. He was also the winner of Ford Motor Company’s highly acclaimed Chairman’s Award. In addition, he was recognized as the Louisiana Dealer of the Year.

Ronnie Lamarque is a supporter of community and charitable organizations and is considered an ambassador to the City of New Orleans.

Ronnie resides with his lovely wife Natasha and loves his French bulldog Onyx. His son Ronnie Michael Jr. is an LSU Tiger Football Red Shirt Sophomore and makes his father proud. Ronnie Lamarque also has a daughter who has blessed him with three beautiful grandchildren. Recently, after America’s Got Talent, he learned that his wife has breast cancer and believes that his calling now is to take care of his wife. Please keep the family of Ronnie Lamarque in your thoughts and prayers.