Today is National Farmers’ Day. Without the efforts of these hardworking farming professionals, we would not have access to so many resources or such abundant food sources. Farming is an absolutely essential part of the American economy. In fact, agricultural and food industries support more than 20 million jobs nationwide and account for nearly 10% of all US Employment (USDA.) It’s vital that we continue to do our part to support family owned farms and agricultural businesses. Family farms also make up about 99% of the 2million plus farms over more than 895 million acres across the country, according to USDA.
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Compact Crossovers Earn IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK Status
The 2023 Sportage and Sportage Hybrid have been awarded the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) award. The designation applies to the Sportage and Sportage Hybrid when equipped with LED projector headlights, and also makes the Sportage the ninth Kia vehicle to earn either a 2022 TSP or TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) award.
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Today is Manufacturing Day, a time when manufacturers open their doors and educate the general public in their processes, foster career growth in the industry, and provide insight into the positive potential of modern manufacturing to improve conditions globally. Over the next decade, it’s expected that manufacturers will seek to fill nearly 4 million jobs!
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- Kia America returns to the iconic all-women off-road navigational challenge for third consecutive year
- Returning teammates Verena Mei and Tana White determined to outdo their outstanding performance from last year
- 2023 Sportage X-Pro outfitted by LGE-CTS Motorsports will compete in X-Cross class
Celebrating National Truckers Day with Fun Facts about Trucks and the Transportation and Logistics Industry
Today is National Truckers Day! In the age of lighting-fast shipping, ubiquitous subscription services, and even grocery delivery, today’s Truck Drivers are more valuable than ever; in fact, the industry is expected to grow 21% in the next 10 years as a result! So let’s take a look at some of the neat fun facts about the trucking industry, and the ways that it’s evolving with our ever-changing world!
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Today is National Techies’ day and we’re covering some of the latest and greatest in updates to automotive technology including some features we now use everyday that once seemed quite futuristic! From self-driving cars to plug-in hybrids to voice activated features, we’re taking a look into some of the latest and greatest features of the automotive industry. Whether you’re looking for a daily driver, family car, or even something to hit the track on weekends, there’s so much fascinating technology on the market today and in the pipeline pending! Let’s take a look at some of the latest news on updates to vehicle design, new tricks for older cars, and other advances in technology together on today’s blog.
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We’re swinging into the autumnal season with gusto! Check out our latest community calendar of events for the best and most exciting fun you’ll have this month. And keep your eyes peeled for a special bonus edition later this month for Halloween festivities at the end of the month, too.
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September 30th is International Podcast Day, a global celebration of one of the most popular media forms around the world today. Founded in 2014, this “holiday” was created to celebrate the incredible power of podcasts as informational and entertainment media.
Podcasts have truly changed the way people consume and receive media, giving listeners and viewers an opportunity to engage in topics they love most with this innovative, streamable “radio show” style media. Once an obscure, strange new form of media, this beloved streaming audio and talk-show format has now become as ubiquitous as gas stations and coffee shops!
Today we’re sharing some of our picks for best automotive related podcasts, and we’ve included links to their companion YouTube channels or visual components for a more enhanced experience.
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Just like your car requires gasoline or electrical charging to go, go go, so do humans! Many of us get a little extra pep in our step thanks to our bff, coffee. Since today is National Coffee day, we’re celebrating with some fun facts about nature’s magical bean brew, and we’ve gathered up some suggestions for best coffeeshops in our area and across Illinois. Check it out!
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There’s something about that crisp, autumnal air in September and October that really inspires us to get outside and enjoy nature. Whether you’re taking a trek into the wilderness on foot, or you’re taking a road trip in your new car from Classic Auto Group, there’s no shortage of gorgeous National and State Parks to explore across the country.
Today we’re highlighting our picks for great National Sites and Parks in the Northern Midwest and Northeastern US, as well as beautiful state parks of Illinois. So get your hiking boots and camping gear ready, because you’re not going to want to miss these gorgeous preserved wilderness areas!
Let’s learn about National Parks together!
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