Today is Native American Day, and in honor of that, we’re highlighting a local destination, the Dickson Mounds at the Illinois State Museum, so you can get an up-close and personal look into the history of Native peoples in our region’s history.
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Here at Classic Kia of Waukegan, we really love being part of a brand that is committed to upward mobility in sustainable practices, forward thinking business practices in innovative green technologies, and always moving forward and growing in leaps and bounds. That’s why today we’re so thrilled to announce that the Kia EV9 has won the Luxury Category in the German Car of the Year 2024 Awards. The Kia EV9 has continued to soar above the competition, making it a top pick for an environmentally responsible electric daily driver vehicle. Let’s take a look at what makes this car rise a cut above the competition.
- Chosen by a panel of 27 trade journalists from a pool of nine competing models
- EV9 follows in the footsteps of EV6, Kia’s first dedicated BEV
We’re back with another Classic Auto Group Local Eats Guide in celebration of National Fried Rice Day! Today, we’re sharing our picks for incredible and community recommended Asian restaurants in Lake County and surrounding areas.
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It’s National Smithsonian Day! Did you know that the Smithsonian has curated a special online collection called “Explore America: Illinois” with art, americana, and other interesting information about our amazing state? Yep, pretty cool! But that’s not all there is to love about our state, there’s the Smithsonian Center for Science and Industry, a mere hop skip and jump away in Chicago!
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Since its inception in 2011 by Irwin Tools company, National Tradesmen day has been helping the public understand the importance of trade careers and the individuals who work in them. These skilled workers and professionals are the backbone of our community, providing vital services such as electrical work, plumbing, HVAC service, trucking and logistics, masonry, carpentry, welding, and of course our favorite automotive services! These strong, dedicated individuals help us build and maintain our schools, offices, hospitals,and homes, as well as repairing our vehicles, transporting goods and important medication, and so much more.
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Here at Classic, our Auto Body Shop is standing by with a team of experienced and knowledgeable service personnel to guide you through the process. If you find yourself in need of a little bit of advice or a refresher on how to do these things, we’re here to help! Of course, it’s always good to be prepared for anything and arm yourself with the basics on vehicle maintenance. That’s why today we’re dedicating some blog space to tire education, to make sure you’re “wheely” well informed on this important safety point. Let’s learn more together.
You should be regularly checking tire air pressure and keeping an eye on the wear-and-tear and tread depth, along with knowing how to gauge when it’s time to swap out to a different type of tire for the season or a change in driving habits. It’s always a great idea to be thinking about your vehicle’s tires, so here’s some tips to get you started.
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- Kia global partner, The Ocean Cleanup, sets a new record for the amount of plastic reclaimed from the world’s oceans
- 55 tons of ocean plastic delivered to Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada
- Plastics will be recycled; proportion to be used in future Kia models under multi-year partnership
- Catch delivered to shore from 1.6-million-square kilometer Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) by The Ocean Cleanup’s System 002
- The Ocean Cleanup announces scale-up to largest-ever System 03 in ongoing mission to remove 90% of floating ocean plastic by 2040
- Initiative aligns with Kia’s mission to become a sustainable mobility solutions provider
- Kia remains committed to more than 20% increase in plastic reuse by 2030 and achievement of carbon neutrality by 2045
- View film of record ocean plastic reclamation here
When it comes to Star Trek, the most memorable modes of transportation that come to mind are ships like the infamous USS Enterprise, but did you know that several classic cars made an appearance or two as well? We’re celebrating Star Trek Day with a look back at some of the most memorable moments featuring real-life vehicles and vehicle brands in the classic Sci Fi franchise. We bet some of these may surprise you, too!
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Today is National Beer Day and we’d like to share a list of great local businesses and breweries to visit on your next date night or friend’s meet-up. There’s nothing we love more here at Classic than something that brings us together as a community and supports our local friends and neighbours. Locally owned and operated businesses are a vital part of our community! Consider stopping by these businesses for a brew or booking them for a special event.
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September is a very busy time for family and friends, and it’s easy to fall behind on car maintenance as work resumes and kids go back to school. So we’re bringing back our friendly service tip reminders with some great tips on maintenance checks for Autumn.
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