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Today is the International Day of Forests! We’ll be covering some of the beautiful forests of Lake County Illinois as part of our participation. So, hop in your new car from Classic of Waukegan because we’re going on a little adventure to get back in touch with nature!

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We’re celebrating the slightly chilly Spring Equinox with some helpful maintenance reminders for all vehicle owners with this handy Checklist of To-Do’s for Spring cleaning!

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  • EV9 one of two winners in important “Best Electric 3-row SUV” category
  • EV9’s win marks Kia’s third in last three years

You know we’ve been really excited about the EV9 since its reveal. You’ve heard us sing its praises and shout about its incredible safety features and tech specs, but it should come as no surprise to hear we’re certainly not alone in our enthusiasm for the Kia EV9.  PARENTS has recently recognized the Kia EV9 in its “Best Family Cars” (best electric 3-row SUV) awards for 2024! Isn’t that amazing?

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  • Kia releases teaser images providing first glimpse of the K4 next-generation compact sedan
  • Image alludes to exceptional fusion of advanced technology and alluring aesthetics
  • Kia K4 scheduled for global design reveal, March 21 2024, ahead of world premiere at New York Auto Show, March 27 2024

Big news is on the Horizon for Kia!  New images for the exciting Kia K4 have dropped ahead of its New York International Auto Show premiere.

On March 14th, in Seoul, Korea, Kia unveiled a series of tantalizing teaser images of the next-generation compact sedan, the Kia K4.  These exciting images evoke extraordinary fusion of advanced technology with attractive aesthetics seamlessly encapsulated within the K4’s sleek lines and streamlined shape.

Kia’s full reveal of the K4 design will premiere on March 21st 2024, followed by the vehicle’s global premier at the New York International Auto Show on March 27th 2024.

Everyone is welcome to join the worldwide live broadcast of the global New York Premiere at worldwide.kia.com !  The K4 introduces new standards for design, innovation and driving appeal to the compact sedan sector.

Stay tuned for more updates from Kia as we get closer to the event! And trust us, you really do not want to miss out on this momentous occasion.

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Pair of Kia SUVs Excel in Meeting Tougher 2024 IIHS Requirements

  • Telluride secures highest honor from IIHS for second consecutive year, maintaining TSP+ designation earned in 2023

At Classic Kia, we take great pride in being a part of the incredible Kia family, especially with this being such a banner year for the brand. We’re so excited to announce that the 2024 Kia Telluride has received the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Pick’s “Top Safety Pick+ (TSP+)” rating. Likewise, the 2024 Kia Sportage earned accolades as the “Top Safety Pick” rating!  IIHS says that the two Kia SUVs were “offering the highest level of protection for both vehicle and occupants and vulnerable road users.”  Incredible!

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It’s Super Mario Day, a special occasion every year on March 10th celebrating the iconic Nintendo game character. Today, we’re going to highlight one of our favorites in the franchise, which should come as no surprise is the infamous Mario Kart! The first game, Super Mario Kart, was released in Japan and North America in 1992, with a subsequent release in 1993, and has been winning our hearts over ever since.  We’ve all got our favorite Mario Kart Racer, of course, as we’re sure you do, too, but we bet you didn’t know that it was the first game to feature other playable characters from the Mario franchise besides Luigi and Mario!

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We love everything automotive themed, and sometimes that also includes toys and collectible versions.  It’s National Barbie Day, and we thought it would be the perfect time to explore the many different collectible cars our bold heroine has driven over the decades.   Our blonde-haired, pink clad, fashionista doll has hda some of the most iconic toy cars in history, and best of all they’re stylish, powerful, and entirely hers!  These are some of our favorites from her incredibly impressive garage collection.

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Today we’re sharing our tips and tricks about the 69th Annual 2024 St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Chicago, and best places to watch it along with other fun ways to celebrate the occasion!  The Chicago St Paddy’s Day Parade is the largest one in the whole US, and we’re very proud of that fact.  We’ll be covering where to catch the parade, more information about VIP access, and recommendations for local Irish eateries afterwards. It’s all right here on today’s blog.

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Today is National Safety Day, and we thought it would be a great idea to share some descriptions of different car safety features on the market today.  We understand that buying and shopping or cars is not part of our customer’s daily lives, and not everyone is as familiar with the terminology and lingo of the field!  We hope our guide will help you learn more about these important tech and safety features so you can get the most out of your vehicle.

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Spring is just around the corner, and we’re so excited!  This month we’re celebrating with some fun events for an enjoyable and exciting Spring Break, jampacked with day trips, weekends events, and plenty of fun in the fresh air.  If you’re looking for something to entertain the kids and have some family togetherness, we’ve also got a lot of fantastic options for you, too!

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