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Featured Interviews
Ryan LaFontaine on family, beating cancer, and building Michigan’s largest dealer group
Ryan LaFontaine has called Highland, Michigan, home for nearly his entire life. At just six months old, his family put down roots there and has spent decades building one of the state’s most recognized automotive empires. LaFontaine Automotive Group now has over 45 dealerships across Michigan. The group sold just under 55,000 vehicles in the state last year and counts 3,100 people on its payroll, which LaFontaine refers to as “family.” Watch the full segment here.
Polestar’s U.S. exit leaves dealers searching for answers
Polestar will leave the U.S. market with the 2027 model year, stranding 32 franchised dealers with their stores, their staff, and customers already driving the brand. On this episode of Inside Automotive, Matthew Haiken, who owns Polestar Short Hills in East Hanover, New Jersey, joins us to break down what the decision means for his store and the broader retail landscape. Watch the full segment here.
