We’re Celebrating National Radio Day with hop back in time to the invention of the Car Radio we all know and love today!  Love listening to music on your car’s stereo to help pass the time on a long drive? Well, be sure to check out today’s blog and learn more about who invented the omnipresent car radio.

Since the early 1900s, radios have been an omnipresent piece of tech in American homes and businesses.  Nearly every household has at least one, relying on them to deliver news, entertainment, weather, and more to keep families up to date on what’s what in the world!  But who had the brilliant idea to take this show on the road and put radios in cars? The invention of the Car Radio is credited to Paul Galvin.

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After a summer of traveling to the beach, campsites, visits with grandparents, sticky melted popsicles, and whatever other chaos and mess the season brings, your car is undoubtedly sorely in need of a deep, deep clean.  For today’s blog we’re covering amazing products to bring your car some much needed freshness, and reinvigorate that fresh-off-the-dealership-lot new car aroma!

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Today we’re exploring another great destination in nearby Indianapolis, Indiana. Indianapolis is known for being a major rail center at the start of the American Civil War, as well as being a hotbed location for meatpacking and metalworking industries.  And of course, it’s known for its rich automotive racing history!  If you’re looking for a vacation filled with visits to iconic American historic sites, it should come as no surprise that this is the city to visit! But what if you’re looking for something more?  We’ve searched high and low to bring you the best of the best in interesting, unique, and exciting places to see and experience in Indianapolis in addition to the traditional stop-offs. Check it out on today’s blog!

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South Bend Indiana is the hometown of politician Pete Butigieg and location of Notre Dame University, and known for education, healthcare, and manufacturing with companies like Honeywell Aerospace and AM.  But there’s so, so much more to this city along the St Joseph River, and best of all it’s just a short drive away from our dealerships here at Classic in Waukegan.  It’s the perfect place to spend a weekend away with the family, and a fantastic budget-friendly travel option. Today we’ve rounded up some of the most interesting places to see in the area for visitors of all ages.  Let’s learn more about all the fun and excitement to be had in South Bend.

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There are those of us that prefer a quiet, simple life; a life where one of our greatest pleasures is sitting at home with a mug of coffee or a cup of tea and a good book.  On the flip side, there are plenty of folks who are always on the go and whose sense of adventure is never satisfied; these folks are always looking for the next big rush of excitement, the next thrilling adventure to really light their fire! If you’re one of those adrenaline junkies and thrillseekers, you’ll be ecstatic to know that today is National Rollercoaster Day!

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• Reimagined Sedan with Bold Styling, Premium Comfort and Elevated Ride Height
• Three Grades, XLE, Limited and Platinum, All with Standard Electronic On-Demand AWD
• Hybrid Powertrain Standard with Choice of First-Ever HYBRID MAX or Toyota Hybrid System
• HYBRID MAX on Platinum Pairs a 2.4-L Turbo Hybrid Engine with Rear eAxle for 340 HP
• Spacious Interior and Quiet Ride, with Standard Adaptive Variable Suspension on Platinum
• Platinum Grade Offers Unique Bi-Tone Paint and Standard 21-inch Wheels
• Toyota’s All-New Audio Multimedia System with 12.3-inch Touchscreen Standard

Read more about it on today’s blog!

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Since today is National Vinyl Records Day, we thought we’d celebrate by highlighting some of the fantastic musicians, bands, and performing artists that hail from Chicago.  We really do love living in such close proximity to one of the most Musical cities in America!  It’s such a gift to be able to connect with our favorite city through the work of these fantastic musicians.  If you’ve got a favorite musician we’ve left off our list, or a great musical hotspot or record shop we should visit just let us know in the comments on our social media!

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We’re celebrating National Mountain Day with a list of fantastic mountains across the country that beg to be your next vacation destination!  Pack up your hiking gear and let’s hit the road together on an exciting expedition to these gorgeous peaks and valleys.

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It’s National Vlogging Day today!  Before the advent of YouTube, you’d have been hard pressed to find someone who knew what the word “vlogging” meant, but now thanks to the advent of social media such as TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and even Instagram Reels it’s ubiquitous!  The internet is flooded with thousands of enthusiastic social media users documenting their niche special interests.  If you’re dying to fill your days with hours of content on your personal hobbies, vlogging is where it’s at!  But we know that sometimes it can be overwhelming to pick a place to start, and that’s why we’re bringing you some of our picks for niche car content in vlogging.

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Audiobooks are a fantastic way to pass the time while passenging on a long car ride. They’re also great at keeping you alert and engaged while driving long distances or commuting to and from work, with the ability to pause or stop whenever you need to focus on the road more easily than a phone call would be.  Today we’re going to share some of our picks for inspiring audiobooks to take with you on your next trip, or even if you’re in need to do some virtual travel on your staycation!

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