With 35 car brands in the United States and even more vehicles imported from all over the globe, the every day auto buyer has multiple choices when it comes to luxury and mainstream vehicles.

While most of these brands manufacture production cars, the differences between luxury and mainstream might not be clearly defined for someone who is in the market for a new vehicle. If there are luxury counterparts in the mainstream auto-world, what separates premium from standard everyday options, and how does a car buyer tell the difference?

Happy Holidays from the team at Poquet Auto!

Before the year is over, we’re celebrating a great collection of blogs here on our site. Our blog has some serious horsepower, and we’ve covered a lot of ground in 2017.

If your vehicle is serviced at Poquet Auto in Golden Valley, chances are Matt Merriam, Shop Foreman and long-time member of the team, ensures it's taken good care of. Learn more about Matt’s role at Poquet Auto, as well as a few interesting facts about his personal life!

It’s an exciting time to buy a car. Vehicles are faster and more powerful than ever.

They’re also keeping pace with innovations in the tech industry. At Poquet Auto, we often have customers who come in looking for special tech features on their vehicles. Here are a few of our favorite innovations.

Fall colors in central Minnesota typically peak around late September to early October. Just in time for the season, we’ve rounded up 5 of our favorite fall drives. Ranging in distance from our own backyard here in Minneapolis to the Canadian border, there is a perfect drive for every distance. So load up your sedan or SUV and get on your way!