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Kia EV3 and EV4 Concept Models Utilize Leading-edge Sustainable Materials to Deliver a Step Change in Interior Design
Caring for our environment, reducing our carbon footprint, and creating a cleaner, greener future for our community are all prized qualities of our business here at Classic Kia of Waukegan. Knowing that our personal business goals align with that of the larger Kia brand brings us immense joy and happiness. So, as you can imagine, we were overjoyed to learn about the new sustainable materials the brand is utilizing in upcoming designs! That’s right, Kia recently unveiled the Kia Concept EV3 and EV4 have used cutting-edge Sustainable Materials to deliver a new step in the right direction for sustainable design. These game-changing eco-friendly products and the methods used to create them promise to shake up the industry with forward thinking principles.
· Kia Concept EV3 leverages natural fiber structures enabling lightweight seat design with more elegant aesthetics and nature-inspired color tones
· Kia invests in bio fabrication with ambition to grow materials in the future
· Mycelium, from the roots of mushrooms, offers potential to replace leather and other materials
· Kia Concept EV4 utilizes natural dying with madder root and walnut shells, providing unique tonalities
· Ten must-have sustainability items applied to all new Kia production models
· Initiatives reinforce Kia’s strategic commitment to reduce short-term carbon emissions and achieve carbon neutrality across its operations by 2045
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For those who love things that go bump in the night, make walls fall and your skin crawl, this is the most wonderful time of the year. Today, we’re sharing our picks for some of the area’s latest and greatest Halloween and Haunted House attractions. Not into big scares and gore? No problem! We’ve also got some family friendly options in the mix so there’s something fun for every scare level and age group.
Read the rest of this entry »KIA AMERICA ANNOUNCES RESERVATION PROGRAM FOR ALL-NEW, ALL-ELECTRIC 2024 EV9 THREE-ROW SUV
- With an expected start date of October 16th, customers can visit Kia.com to configure and place a reservation1 request for Kia’s first three-row EV SUV
Since it’s currently International Infection Prevention Week, we thought we’d take a look at some important tips and tricks to keeping your vehicle fresh, tidy, sanitized, and free of “yuck.” In addition, you can never be too cautious during this “cold and flu” season and with schools back in session passing around those nasty little bugs. So we’ve got a great guide for taking care of your car and keeping it sparkling clean!
Read the rest of this entry »Celebrating Bookshop Day with Great Local Bookshops in Illinois and Wisconsin, and Four Great Reads for Gearheads
We don’t mean to sound the alarm, but with the anticipation of the holiday season coming up just around the corner, now is a great time to start mentally preparing to do a little shopping! Or, if you’re like some of us, you know that this is just the best time to shop before the crowds and the hustle-and-bustle begins. Either way, we’d like to take a moment to remind you that it’s Bookshop Day; shopping at small, independent bookshops is a great way to support your local community, boost regional economy, and make a real difference in the lives of people who run them!
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It’s time for another helpful edition of Automotive Terminology Decoder! Each month we’re sharing some posts with helpful terms, vocabulary, and phrasing used by mechanics, service technicians, and industry professionals. It’s our hope that we can help arm you with the lingo and knowledge you need to navigate car ownership, car buying, and vehicle maintenance with ease. Have a suggestion for a future update? Let us know in the comments what terms and questions you have about automotive life.
The Chassis is, in short, the structural, load bearing frame of a vehicle without its body. It includes all of the major components including an engine, the transmission system, the gearbox, propeller shaft, the axles, control systems like the brakes and steering, and the suspension system.
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It may be October, but just because it’s autumn doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a taste of fiery, smoky barbecue! Today is National Pulled Pork Day, and we’re sharing the names of 5 great local restaurants serving up some of the best options in smoky, sweet, and spicy bbq cuisine. From wings to ribs to pulled pork and more, you’ll find something to satisfy every craving. We’ve even found some great vegetarian options so your non-meat eating pals can enjoy the smoky flavor experience, too! Best of all, these are pretty kid-friendly establishments which are perfect for a weekend family meal and some bonding time. Check it out!
Read the rest of this entry »ALL-NEW 2024 EV9 RATED AT AN EPA-ESTIMATED 304 MILES(1) OF ALL ELECTRIC DRIVING RANGE IN LIGHT LONG RANGE RWD
Electrified thee-row SUV’s EPA-estimated figures are higher than previous target estimates
- EV9 is rated at an EPA-estimated 304 miles of All-Electric Range (AER) in Light Long Range rear-wheel drive and 280 miles in all-wheel drive2 (Wind and Land)
- Flagship vehicle offers outstanding AER for around-town driving, long commutes and family road trips
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