Celebrating National Fried Chicken Day
There’s nothing better at a cookout or picnic than a delicious, crunchy, perfect bite of juicy, tender fried chicken! Today we’re highlighting some of the best places you can grab fried chicken as suggested by locals. So check out our picks below and grab a bite to eat this afternoon for lunch. (And of course, if you feel so inclined to drop off a few orders for your favorite local car dealership we certainly would not complain, haha!)
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If you’ve ever taken a car ride with kids, you know it’s almost always a “bumpy ride” so to speak. With the advent of Summer, that means lots more trips: to the beach, to grandma’s, to the cabin, to the world’s biggest ball of yarn, etc etc. And that means lots more need to keep the little ones entertained so you can arrive to your destination with minimal nerves frazzled.
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Today we’re very excited to bring you another edition of our beloved Classic Auto Group Community Calendar! Summer is finally here, and there’s so much to see and do! We’re so excited to see what’s happening in our local community, and to find fun new activities and events to share with family and friends. If you’ve got an event in the area coming up over the next few months, please let us know via the comments on social media! We’d love for folks to connect with you and attend your functions. And who knows! They might even make it onto a future Community Calendar update.
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We’re running a special edition of our Community Calendar devoted solely to highlighting Fireworks Displays and 4th of July Events in and around Lake County and Southern Wisconsin. If we’ve missed your event, or you have another suggestion, please leave it in the comments on our social media! We’d love for you to share with others so they can check it out, too.
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It’s International Mud Day, and what better way to get in touch with your wild side than off-roading and ATV adventures! Today’s blog is all about excitement and exploration as we take a look at great trails across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana that are built just for adventure and thrill seekers! Some of these destinations are a distance away, but they’ll make a perfect road trip for you and some friends. Hitch the trailer up to your new car from Classic Auto Group and take this show on the road, whether you’re offroading in your Truck or SUV or hitting the trails on your dirtbike, ATV, or motorcycle.
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Summer is here and National Sunglasses Day has arrived just in time. Today we’re checking out recommendations for eyewear, and learning more about how to select the best pair of sunglasses. Since so many of us are taking to the roads for our next big Road Trip Adventure, we thought it would be great to highlight some great options before you head out of town on vacation.
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School’s out and summer is in full swing! Today we’re covering some great road trip worthy destinations for families that are also great for couples getaways and bestie trips. You’ll find plenty of variety in activities from hiking to biking to art museums and historic sites. These four cities are just a few hours drive away from our dealerships here at Classic Auto Group! So what are you waiting for? Hop on in your new car from Classic and let’s hit the road together.
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Today is Take Your Pet to Work Day! So we thought it would be helpful to highlight a few safety tips for traveling with your furry friend in the car and on the road. These tips and tricks will keep your pets healthy and secure on all of your adventures, be they commuting to the office or away on a vacation. Check it out!
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🏆 Toyota Vehicles Awarded Best Resale Value by The Detroit Bureau 🏆
Purchasing a new car is an investment in your future, and it’s important to select a vehicle with longevity and resale value. That’s why at Classic Toyota we’re thrilled to see several Toyota vehicles on this list from the Detroit Bureau of 2022 Vehicles with the Best Resale Value. In fact, Toyota’s reputation is so strong, this is the sixth year in a row that Toyota has been included. Wow!
Check out the full article to find all of the details and financial value.
Three Toyota vehicles were included in the Top 10 Vehicles overall: the Toyota Tundra, the Toyota Tacoma, and the Toyota 4Runner. And the Toyota Rav4 Hybrid is included on the list of Best EVs with resale value. How exciting!
Stop by our dealership to test drive a vehicle, and we’ll get you behind the wheel of these top choice cars!
Head over to our website to learn more: https://www.classicdirecttoyota.com
Today is National Eat Your Veggies Day!
In honor of that, we’ll be exploring some of the great Farmers Markets and U-Pick Farms and Orchards around Northern Illinois. But first we’re going to take a little look into the great agricultural history of Illinois.
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