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Ford Gains Ground In Europe

September 17, 2015 By Matthew Hritz Leave a Comment

Auto sales are making a comeback in Europe. This past August, the industry

reported sales growth at 10.9% relative to past monthly numbers, and 8.9% growth

since the beginning of the year.

Even with the auto industy’s market size expanding, Ford’s bringing in the biggest

piece of that pie.

As demand in Europe increases for larger and commercial vehicles, Ford is cashing

in, and actively taking market share. Ford has gained an additional 2.3% share of

commercial vehicles in August (to 14.3%) and an additional 1.7% share of

commercial vehicles to date (to 12.5%). Ford has outperformed the auto industry in

terms of its own sales growth as well, as the company experienced 11.7% relative

growth in the month of August and 10% this year thus far.

Ford is now the second most popular car brand in Europe behind Volkswagen.

Ford Verve concept (European 3-Door) (2007). (08/24/07)

70’s Vans

August 27, 2015 By Matthew Hritz Leave a Comment

Towards the end of the 1960s a freewheelin and youthful culture brought vans to national prominence, mostly due to their ability to haul large groups on a “wherever the wind may take you” journey across the USA. The love of vans carried on well through the 70s as they became customized parties on wheels. Incorporated into this was all of the wonderful tackiness of 70s style. Shag carpet, purple polyester, panel murals, and bubble windows were regular fixtures in the scene.

Sadly, or not… depending on your personal opinion, the culture of “rolling heavy” faded away as the 70s oil crisis took its toll, the concept of the minivan gained popularity, and the general consensus about the movement swung from “chic” to “kinda creepy.” So let’s take a nostalgic, or nauseating… depending on your personal opinion, look back at some of those groovy machines.

Just Truckin Around

August 27, 2015 By Matthew Hritz Leave a Comment

Is your ride a coupe or sedan? Is your view constantly obstructed by a truck, making traffic the most oppressive nightmare of all time?
Well like the bumper sticker says, “If You Can’t Beat Um, JOIN UM.”
Not only are trucks the perfect weapon against the pothole tyranny that has befallen the New-Metro area, driving a truck is like the South’s secret handshake. It’s like, “Who’s this joker? Wait is that an F-150? I thought that was you, how’ve you been brother?!”

Not convinced?
Well perhaps try these scenarios on for size, after which we DEFY YOU to not jump into your lame 4-door and fly to Lamarque Ford for a Truck-grade.
(See what we did there? It’s like upgrade, but with “Truck.” This is both a dealership and a comedy club.)

These are luxury vehicles plus your list of assets now includes “built-in pool.” Your stock just went up.
#MarriageMaterial

Because self respect. Get off the ground.

“Let’s go Tramping,” is suddenly a great idea.
#TrampStamp #RonnieLamarqueBumperSticker
SIDE NOTE: Business in the Front, Party in the Back is exactly right.
#MulletOnWheels

When ya gotta GO on the go. Porta-Potties just got extra portable.
Here in New Orleans its more like Parade-a-Potty.
#MardiGrasLife

Always travel with a back-up plan.
This is America and we have options.
Also, hella HORSE POWER.
#Merica

We call that the “pickup” feature. You’re Welcome.

CAR WARS: The Internet Strikes Back

August 21, 2015 By Matthew Hritz Leave a Comment

The future is here!! Well… almost. The race is on to develop the first commercially-available autonomous car. Cruise control? More like LOSE CONTROL!
Who, you might ask, is in the race to launch this person-free driving machine? Ford? Chrysler? GM? Surprisingly, NONE of the the “Big Three” manufacturers have decided to join the competition, and have decided to leave this new technology to Silicon Valley. As of now, Google and Apple are leading the charge to take the wheel away from us all.
REVENGE OF THE COMPUTER NERDS has descended upon the Auto Universe, taking the designs, functionality and features to another dimension.

Supposing ALL of Silicon Valley get’s in the race, how would their respective cars perform?

Google
-A car that, much like Google Chrome, crashes immediately upon starting up.
-They call it “Google Plus Car,” which everyone uses it for a week and then immediately go back to driving their Ford.
-It keeps mistakenly driving you to strip clubs and adult novelty stores.

Facebook
-You don’t have to steer the car, but you have to “like” and “share” everything that it does in order to keep it going.
-Every time you get in, one of your annoying relatives is already in your back seat and wants to show you some dumb meme that you already hated a month ago.
-Every time you pass another car it asks you, “do you recognize this person?”

Twitter
-Get’s you there in 140 seconds, while the facebook car takes a month to get to the same point.
-If you ever state an opinion while driving it, every other car on the road immediately tries to run you over and kill you.

Microsoft
-It takes 30 minutes to start up if you didn’t clean its Windows after it’s last drive.
-Pulls over to the side of the road every 5 minutes until you update your Anti-Virus software

Apple
-Cost twice as much as the Microsoft car and only hipsters and college kids want to drive it.
-Drives great for a while, then freezes, starts to spin, and dies.

Tinder
-Keeps veering off the road to either the left or the right.
-Pretty sure all of the places that it’s going to take you to don’t look anything like their pictures.

Instagram
-Car only comes in “Valencia,” “X Pro II,” “Mayfair” and “Lo-Fi.”
-Only aspiring models, compulsive over-eaters (food pornography is an addiction) and anyone who has ever walked around outside, are the only people who get financing. The more unemployed, the better.

Craigslist
-Trying to buy the car, but instead you just wire some money to a Nigerian prince.

Tumblr
-Just a car full of teenagers that don’t know what they are doing.

INVENTION OF THE AUTOMOBILE

August 20, 2015 By Matthew Hritz Leave a Comment

Who inspired Henry Ford to get into the car business? See why motorized wheels have been called one of the greatest inventions in modern history.

Ford Rangers “Now Playing” in Nigeria

August 18, 2015 By Matthew Hritz Leave a Comment

Ford Motor Company has just made known to the public their plans to release the Ford Ranger to Nigerian markets. Outside of South Africa, It is actually the first country to produce Ford vehicles on the continent The assembly plant in Ikeja, Nigeria is set to create 180 new jobs, while also having the ability to produce 5,000 units a year.

As many may recall, the Ford Ranger used to sell in the United States but is now being sold in foreign countries that don’t have access to the Ranger or similar vehicles like the Ford F-150. Even though the assembly plant for the Ranger pick-up is stationed in Nigeria, the production team stationed there has been churning out vehicles for over 130 markets in Europe, the Middle East and other parts of Africa. That kind of productivity is really benefiting Africa’s livelihood, as Nigeria has the largest economy in Africa. The plant’s efficiency can be seen in the fact that the Ranger was the best-selling vehicle in South Africa for the first half of the year.

“Today’s announcement will allow us to better serve our customers both from a retail point of view, and in terms of vehicle and parts availability,” said Jeff Nemeth, president and CEO of Ford Motor Company of Sub-Saharan Africa region. “We are committed to supporting Nigeria’s developing automotive industry and economy. “

5 Signs You Need an F-150

June 5, 2015 By Matthew Hritz Leave a Comment

You’re in denial. Don’t deny it, knowing is half the battle. Lamarque Ford is here to help you come to grips with the fact that you have a problem, and its not just running out of paper towels at a crawfish boil. If you find yourself in the following situations on more than one occasion, the answer is clear: YOU NEED AN F-150.

1. When you try and FAIL to maneuver your truck through a space the size of a shoe box. See 360-Degree Camera w/Split View Display.

2. You call it quits on the project you’re working on as soon as you see the sun start to set because your current pickup truck has the light source of a firefly. See LED Lighting.

3. On the day you’re feeling macho, your decision to shout “YOLO” and gun it on the freeway comes back to haunt you as you fail to slow down near an upcoming curve. See Curve Control.

4. It takes you fifteen minutes to do a simple parallel park since your truck is so high off the ground that you can’t see that tiny hybrid car parked right behind you. See Active Park Assist.

5. When you’re constantly at risk of being slapped with a DUI because law enforcement doesn’t know if you’re drunk or if you just can’t stay in your own lane. See Lane-Keeping System.

Disclaimer: Please drive responsibly.

The “MUST” in Mustang: A CONTEST – Lamarque Ford – New Orleans

May 26, 2015 By Matthew Hritz Leave a Comment

FORD CREDIT DREAM DRIVE SWEEPSTAKES

Ford Credit Dream Drive Sweepstakes celebrates the new Mustang’s launch and Mustang’s 50th birthday

Two winners, one in Canada and one in the United States, will choose one of six legendary four-day road trips for two using a 2015 Mustang. Winners can customize their travel, worth up to $8,500.

Contest runs through June 8, 2015. No purchase necessary. Rules and entry: FordCreditDreamDrive.com (U.S.) or www.FordCreditDreamDrive.ca (Canada)

The ultimate road trip behind the wheel of a 2015 Ford Mustang will be a dream come true for two lucky winners and their guests in the Ford Credit Dream Drive Sweepstakes. Winners will choose a route from among six legendary North American roads and then drive it using a 2015 Mustang provided for the trip.

“For anyone who’s ever dreamed of the ultimate road trip in the ultimate ride – the 2015 Ford Mustang – this is a chance to win the trip,” says John Ferguson, Ford Motor Credit Company New Vehicle Launch manager.

One winner in Canada and one in the United States will choose a four-day travel package worth up to $8,500 including use of a 2015 Mustang, round-trip airfare, gas, lodging, spending money and a camera to capture their once-in-a-lifetime memories. Winners can personalize their trips with, for example, a private tour of the south rim of the Grand Canyon, fishing in the Canadian Rockies or golf in the Florida Keys.

Ford Credit Dream Drive Sweepstakes winners will be drawn about a week after the contest closes June 8, 2015. Winners will choose from these legendary routes:

Route 66: Grand Canyon, Arizona, to Las Vegas, Nevada

Going-to-the-Sun Road: Glacier National Park to Flathead, Montana

Pacific Coast Highway: Monterey to Laguna Beach, California

Great River Road: Memphis, Tennessee, to New Orleans, Louisiana

Overseas Highway: Miami to Florida Keys

Trans-Canada Highway: Kelowna, British Columbia, to Calgary, Alberta

No purchase or judged submission is required to enter. Entrants must be 25 or older and have auto insurance and a valid driver’s license. The rules and entry form are on FordCreditDreamDrive.com (U.S.) and www.FordCreditDreamDrive.ca (Canada).

Loaded with innovative technologies and delivering high levels of performance and style, the 2015 Ford Mustang is the next chapter in the life of one of the world’s most iconic cars. The new Mustang is the first car to offer four-, six- and eight-cylinder engines that each produces at least 300 horsepower. Mustang’s impact goes well beyond the 9 million-plus cars sold; it has made thousands of appearances in film television, music and video games.

Hybrid Hype: Over It? – Lamarque Ford – New Orleans, LA

April 22, 2015 By Matthew Hritz Leave a Comment

Happy Earth Day, WANNA BUY A HUGE TRUCK…?

Just a little dealership humor but in all seriousness, the time has come to address the eco-automotive wave sweeping the nation… and the world… or at least, WAS sweeping.
Turns out that as of 2015, hybrid sales are in significant decline. What’s more, people are actually TRADING IN their green wheels FOR SUV’s!
It goes without saying that we love and want to preserve the environment and it’s inhabitants’ health and longevity…. HOWEVER, as a purveyor of fuel-powered vehicles, I’d be lying if I said this didn’t make me smirk a little bit… despite Kelley Blue Book listing the Ford C-Max Hybrid as one of the Top 10 Green Cars of 2014!

Read Article Here

The report does point out however that while those who are hip to Hybrid-having are now whistling a different tune and trading “trees for trucks,” (think of going from pan flutes to rock & roll) it might end up hurting their finances in the long run. As we all know, saving the world isn’t exactly cheap – in other words, those cars are pretty pricey and measuring the return on your investment isn’t readily do-able. Factoring that plus the fact that gas is so low right now, drivers are feeling like it’s kind of a no-brainer… but do they really think that gas prices are going to remain this low?

It’s all a big gamble and a major investment either way you look at it: Save The Planet, Drain Your Savings… OR… Count Your Savings, Count The Minutes We Have Left.

In closing, we’d like to remind everyone to be conscious and considerate of the planet and your fellow man.
It’s Earth Day Today… but… ITS TRUCK MONTH EVERY MONTH because we say so!

Lamarque Ford is proud to be one of the premier dealerships in New Orleans, LA. Located in Kenner, LA, Lamarque Ford is committed to providing you the best customer service and vehicle service for the life of your vehicle. Whether you’re on the market to purchase, finance, or service a new or used Ford vehicle, you’ve come to the right place.

DIY : CLEAN Your Dirty Car – Lamarque Ford – New Orleans, LA

April 21, 2015 By Matthew Hritz Leave a Comment

Are you constantly on THE GO and no matter how many times you resolve to clean out your car, it never seems to happen? Are you literally going out of your way to keep passengers at bay? Well it’s Spring Time which means “SPRING CLEANING” is the name of the game!

In New Orleans, we have about a 3 week window of “Spring Weather” before it becomes hotter than the fires of hell and damnation. Get out there and enjoy it while accomplishing this fantastic feat. There’s nothing more rewarding than rolling up your sleeves and getting down to business.

With these easy and affordable Do It Yourself hacks, you can detail your car like a professional without paying the high prices that a service would charge.
Give your car the TLC it deserves!!!

Clean Your Gross Car!