Today is NASCAR Day!  We’re taking a deep dive into the history of the sport, and a look at the lasting legacy of Bill France and his family on not just modern day race cars and motorsports, but also community impact and outreach!

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Partnerships with MIT, Stanford, Columbia, and others address some of the world’s greatest challenges, including aging society, climate change, and human understanding

The Toyota Research Institute (TRI) recently announced the latest results from its collaborative research program with leading US academic institutions.  This initiative has funded $100 million of research, and more than 1250 paper submissions since its inception in 2016.  It’s one of the leading research initiatives and largest collaborative research programs by an automotive company across the globe!

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With several years of lockdowns and pandemic-related travel restrictions under our belts, most of us are itching to get out and make up for “lost time” with adventures and explorations like no other.  We’re ready to make new core memories and vacation experiences to last us a lifetime of looking back fondly!  Today, we’re sharing our picks for some seriously magical midwest destinations for stunning summer vacations you’ll talk about with loved ones for years to come.  See for yourself what wonders await you in the Midwest of these great United States.

Let’s hit the road to summer fun and boundless adventures!

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When shopping for a vehicle, there are so many different options to consider and weigh. You want to get the most bang for your buck and, of course, as many of your desired add-ons or features as possible within your budget. When selecting a vehicle, you’ll want to look beyond the sticker price and see how it stacks up in areas of long-term costs such as maintenance costs, fuel costs, insurance, and last but not least: depreciation.

Kelly Blue Book has gone the extra mile by showing how each of these figures stacks up across multiple makes, models, and brands to help you choose the right vehicle for your needs. They tally up the up-front costs as well as ongoing costs, and the value after five years of ownership.

Kelly Blue Book has released their official guide for best vehicles and brands for their “5-Year Cost to Own Awards” and we’re so thrilled to announce that Toyota has made multiple category entries!

Let’s take a look at the wins for Toyota for 2023’s 5-Year Cost to Own Awards.

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Looking for some day trip activities and short getaways? Check out these local festivals happening at the end of this month and Memorial Day Weekend:

• Memorial Day in Milwaukee
• Mercado on 5th in East Moline
• The DuPage Arts Festival
• The Sueños Music Festival In Chicago
• The Festa Italiana in Herrin
• Prairie Arts Festival in Schaumburg
• Yorkville Bluegrass Music Festival in Yorkville
• Collinsville Memorial Day Fireworks Festival in Collinsville

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It’s National Odometer Day! How much do you know about this vital piece of tech in your vehicle? Check out today’s blog to learn about your odometer and special mileage-based tune-ups and service appointments you should be making for your vehicle.

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• Only automotive company in Top 10 for third year in a row
• Included on 15 of the Top 25 Specialty Lists, highlighting areas of achievement

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There’s never a bad time to do some Spring Cleaning!  And that’s especially true if we’re talking about our vehicles, of course.  We spend a lot of time on the go to and from work, school, activities, clubs, classes, and all sorts of other adventures. In fact, AAA says that American drivers spend about 17,600 minutes on average behind the wheel of a car. That’s a long time to be in there without cleaning, and even more frightening to learn more than 30% of drivers rarely clean their car.  Did you know that there are about 700 different strains of bacteria living in your vehicle?  Yikes! It’s a good thing Classic is here to help with our handy guide to DIY hacks for a cleaner, tidier vehicle!

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Today is Cinco De Mayo, but aside from promotional events and bottomless margarita specials, how much do you know about the origins of this day in Mexican history?  Today, we wanted to take a moment to share a little bit about the origins of this commemorative holiday, and then of course, a list of local restaurants where you can grab a delicious Mexican dinner with friends and family!  (And of course after reading this blog you can impress them with your knowledge of history and culture while you chow down!) It’s a great day to support your local Mexican and Mexican-American owned local businesses.

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May the 4th be with you all!  Today is Star Wars day, and we’re really excitecd about it!  Today’s blog is all about cool and interesting vehicles from the Star Wars Universe.  If you’ve got a favorite vehicle or ship that we’ve left off our list, let us know in the comments below.  We love to see everyone’s personal faves.

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