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
World Animal Road Accident Awareness Day: How to Spot Wildlife on the Road and How to Drive Safely
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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Kia’s first three-row SUV EV is expected to arrive in the fourth quarter!
- Standard 800V architecture permits 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 EV for Kia to be assembled in North America
- Equipped with a long list of standard Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
On September 27th 2023, Kia America announced the base price for the all-new 2024 Kia EV9, the company’s first three-row SUV EV. The EV9 Light RWD stars at $54,900, and comes standard with DC Fast-Charging capabilities, roomy accommodations for up to seven passengers, full SynTex leather trimmed seating, 19-inch alloy wheels, 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat with heating and ventilation all powered by a seamless permanent magnet synchronous electric motor that produces 215HP and 258lb.-ft of torque.
Celebrating the Spirit of Community Giving with 4 Ways to Help Others on National Do Something Nice Day
Here at Classic, we love any holiday or event that gives us a chance to give back and connect with our community. Today is National Do Something Nice Day, and we’d like to celebrate by illustrating some amazing ideas for you to give back and help out other people. The world could always do with a little more kindness, so why not use today’s blog list as a springboard! Feel free to contribute to the conversation by pitching in your own community-centric, neighborly suggestions in the comments on our social media, too.
Here are four great ways to inspire others around you, and get you started with thinking in a community service oriented mindset:
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We’re back with another fun edition of Automotive Terminology, where we demystify vocabulary, phrases, and terms used by industry professionals. We understand that buying, selling, and fixing cars is not a part of most of our customers daily or even weekly lives, so we’re here to help take the stress out of selecting or repairing your vehicle!
Through our Classic Auto Group Decoder series, we’re giving you the tools to decode and navigate conversations with automotive professionals be they salesperson or mechanic. And of course, if you have any questions or something you’d like to know more about, feel free to leave a comment and we’ll keep it in mind to answer for future posts!
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