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Today is National Prime Rib Day, and we’re all about it.  Nothing screams summer like a freshly seared steak hot off the grill, but what do you do during the in-between seasons when grilling isn’t in vogue?  You check out the plethora of top notch steaks at local eateries in the Waukegan area.

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Spring has sprung and summer is just around the corner, so let’s get out there and see the world! Or, well, Wisconsin at least.  Today’s blog post is all about exciting places to visit in Wisconsin and get some lowkey exercise while we’re at it!  Let’s take a tour and explore some of the beautiful towns and trails of Wisconsin.

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Happy Earth Day from All of us at Classic Auto Group!

Kia’s committed to building a brighter, greener, more sustainable future for the company and it’s customers.  The company has created a responsive framework to climate change by focusing on achieving carbon neutrality, reducing environmental impact across the entire value chain from supply to production to use and distribution/disposal.  Kia is on the way to success by employing an all encompassing vision for sustainable mobility and remains focused on realizing their goals for carbon neutrality through their “3S Activities”: Sustainable mobility, sustainable energy, sustainable planet.

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After a taste of the warm weather earlier this month, we’re getting ready to make Summer plans and enjoy it to the fullest!  Today’s blog is going to be covering great Food and Wine/Beer Festivals near our Classic Auto Group stores.  Just a short drive away in your brand new Classic Auto Group car, you can be well on your way to fun in the sun with your loved ones!

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Since its introduction three years prior, the Kia Telluride has been one of the most in-demand and award-winning 3 row 8 passenger SUV’s in the US.  In fact, 75% of its buyers are new to the Kia line of vehicles, and Telluride owners have been some of the most brand-loyal consumers of any midsize SUV on the market!  It’s flexibility, reliability, and feature packed options make it a must-have for families, and a top pick for those who love adventuring off-road beyond the limits of regular highways and byways.  And the 2023 Kia Telluride has even more fantastic features and amenities for the discerning customer.  We just know you’re going to love it!

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Since today is Easter Sunday, we thought it would be super fun to highlight some of the easter eggs that are hidden in some of our favourite cars!  These fun little treats are a manufacturer and engineer’s way of paying homage to the automotive enthusiasts, and even give a nod to older models of years past.  Take a short walk out to your driveway and check the details on your new car from Classic Auto Group, or feel free to “hippity-hop” over to our dealerships this week if you’d like to see them in person!

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Record Store Day was started in 2007 by a group of indie record store owners and employees to help celebrate the magic and nostalgia of vinyl, and share the love of vinyl collecting culture with others.  There are over 1400 independent independently owned stores.  Each year, artists all over the world come together and create special collections, limited editions, and rereleases specifically for Record Store Day!  It’s a great way to be introduced to new musical styles as well as supporting local indie artists and independent small businesses.  Each year a celebrity Record Store Day Ambassador is also chosen, and for 2022 that person is none other than the reining pop queen herself: Taylor Swift.

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While we all certainly love all things automotive, our staff have each got lots of other hobbies and pastimes, one of which includes gardening!  And we thought it only fitting that we celebrate National Gardening Day by highlighting local greenhouses and garden centers, and some tips on how to start your own mini garden at home.

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We love a good road trip car game that gets your ol’ noodle going!  So for today, National Scrabble Day, we’re sharing picks for fantastic car friendly word games for everyone to enjoy.

From classic spoken word games using the alphabet to mobile and travel friendly versions of your favourite board games.  The best part about playing these games together is that they are silly, goofy, creative, and competitive and each one builds on each other to improve vocabulary and critical thinking skills.  Who says learning can’t be fun?!

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Today is National Grilled Cheese Day, and we’re sharing our picks for road trip worthy restaurants for the best grilled cheese across our illustrious state and the cheese capital of the US, Wisconsin!  You can also check out our list of Grilled Cheese fun facts and see how these top sandwiches stack up to their potential.

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