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.

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• With an expected start date of October 16^th, customers can visit Kia.com to configure and place a reservation¹ request for Kia’s first three-row EV SUV

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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!

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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!

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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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Last month we covered what to do if you are in a collision with wildlife for RoadKill Day, and how to handle the situation safely.  Today we’re going to share some additional pointers for how you can best avoid the collision in the first place as part of acknowledgements of World Animal Road Accident Awareness Day. 

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Reimagined three-row pushes expected boundaries of design and innovation

• Vehicle reservations expected to open October 16¹
• EV9 Light features starting MSRP of $54,900²
• Standard 800V architecture enables DC fast charging: 10 to 80 percent state-of-charge in under 25 minutes³
• Standard seating for up to seven passengers
• In 2024, EV9 is expected to be the first Kia EV to be assembled in North America*

IRVINE, Calif., October 9, 2023 – Kia America today announced full pricing by vehicle trim for the all-new 2024 EV9, the brand’s first three-row SUV EV.

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Today is National LED Day!  We’re celebrating this handy invention of modern society with a great blog dedicated to a little history lesson followed by recommendations for best LED car lights.

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