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No matter what you celebrate, it’s always good fun and cheer to share gift exchanges with your friends, family, and loved ones, and of course, there’s the annual company party with coworkers.  If you’re looking for a little guidance to get the perfect gift this holiday season, we’ve got you covered with some great gifts for car enthusiasts and serious gearheads.

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We’ll take any available chance to hit the road and explore any of our country’s 50 unique states! Today, we’re celebrating Louisiana Day with a fun guide of interesting and must-see destinations around the state.  You’ll find kitschy roadside stops, haunted houses, historic museums, and plenty of photo-worthy stops on our guide. Just say “good bayou” to boring vacations and hello to excitement and unforgettable memories.

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IRVINE, Calif., November 5, 2024 – Kia America unveiled two all-new customized concept vehicles on the opening day of the 2024 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. Imagined by designers from Kia Design Center America (KDCA), the concepts bring to life an easy to imagine future where vehicles will provide the ultimate in capability, adaptability, utility and organization and all with an eye on sustainability.

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Today is National Stress Awareness Day, and nothing could be more fitting as we close out this tenuous election year season.  Today, we’re sharing some tips and tricks that can help you remain calm while driving, reduce your stress during your commute, and assist you in increased focus while on the road.  Alleviate your travel stress with these pointers, and they may just reduce your stress elsewhere in your life, too. Make more time for calm and mindful activity in your life, and you might also see improvement in your physical health as well.

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The only thing we can think of that’s more American than Baseball and voting on Election Day is American Football!  The NFL really has become such an indelible part of our social culture that it’s synonymous with the fall season and Thanksgiving holidays. There’s truly nothing like sitting down for a good, hearty meal with your loved ones, and then napping it off on the couch later while watching the Big Game.

Today, we’re celebrating American Football Day with some super fun Chicago and Wisconsin themed car gear that you can snag to show your loyalty to local teams.  With the approaching holidays and everyone gearing up for family bonding time over sports, we thought it would be a great day to share some fun NFL themed gear so you can drive to your dinners in style and team-spirit!  (Plus, these items would also make the perfect gift for that gearhead in your life who has just about everything they could want for their personal garage, so they can add a little more personal touch to their ride.)

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Of course, we focus most of our attention and content to automotive related things, but we’re a company with multi-faceted staff who have lots of hobbies and interests outside of cars!  Today, we’re taking a little detour from our usual content to explore some of those interests, and flexing our culinary muscles. We’re sharing some festive food ideas you can take on the road to family dinners that are ready in a flash and easy to make-and-take, as well as some serious head-turner main dishes!  Give a little creative spin on the traditional holiday classics and dishes we all know and love with these fresh new twists.

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We’re kickstarting our holiday gift guides with the Ultimate Gift Guide for Road-Trip Travelers!  On today’s list, you’ll find all the tools, travel gear, and comfort items you can imagine to make lengthy car trips a breeze. Whether you’re traveling solo, with your canine companion in tow, or you’re heading off with your closest friends, you’ll have plenty of gear to keep you safe, hydrated, fed, and well-rested.  Send your loved ones this easy wish-list guide for one-stop shopping and be all set for your bucket list travel destinations when the snow thaws out this spring!

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Although the cooler weather has us wanting to cozy-up at home and get ready for the holidays, there’s nothing that says we can’t get excited about next year’s road trip season!  Plus, there will be plenty of opportunities to explore different cities and states as we visit friends and family for the holidays. So, we thought it would be a great idea to celebrate National Ohio Day with a list of fun things to do all across the state.  From festive holiday venues to nature walks to shopping and historical museums, you’ll find no shortage of fun, entertainment, and educational tourism on today’s blog!

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Thank you to everyone who stopped by yesterday and enjoyed our Trunk or Treat Halloween Event! Our crew went all out decorating the dealerships and the showroom vehicles, and snapped a few pictures before the festivities began. We hope everyone who stopped by had a lot of fun! We enjoyed seeing everyone’s costumes and sharing in the joy of the evening with our local trick-or-treaters. On behalf of all of us here at Classic, we hope you all had a frighteningly fun evening!

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We’re back with this month’s edition of the Classic Auto Group Community Calendar of Events for Lake County and Chicagoland area!  This month, we’re bringing you some great gift markets, early holiday events, and local history.

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