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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It’s National Dump the pump day!
National Dump the Pump Day exists to help commuters and drivers reconsider the use of fossil fuel vehicles, spreads awareness on the depletion of natural resources such as fossil fuels, and encourages consumers to consider public transportation and alternative fuel vehicles. We understand that not everyone has the privilege to be able to take advantage of mass transit or to walk, bike, or skate to their jobs, so we’re going to also explore some greener options in automobiles! Today we’re going to highlight some of the differences between Hybrid versus Electric versus Plug-In Hybrid vehicles, and learn a little bit about alternatives to fossil fuel only cars. Let’s get started!
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Every year on June 15th is “Nature Photography Day,” a holiday sponsored by the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) to raise awareness for nature conservation, promote enjoyment of nature through the arts, and to document wildlife and landscapes on local and global scales. The first official celebration began on June 16th in 2006, and it has continued to grow and be adopted by people all around the world!
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Today we’re going to share a little bit about the origins of Flag Day, and then we’ve got plenty of options for American Flag accessories for your car! You’ll be all set for the upcoming 4th of July celebrations, too.
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It’s no secret that we love all things automotive. We eat, breathe, and dream about cars! Today we’re sharing our picks for some of our favourite videos currently on YouTube. You’ll find a mix of how-tos, fun facts, brand highlights, and so much more! We think you’ll really enjoy today’s picks that are a great blend of information and entertainment.
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Today is World Oceans Day, implemented every year on June 8th by the United Nations in an effort to help preserve our planet’s oceans. The purpose of this holiday is to examine the impact humans have on the ocean, to mobilize efforts to reduce pollution and destruction of the ocean, and work together to implement a sustainable management system for this vital global resource.
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At Classic Auto Group, we really, really love cars. We’re constantly honing our skills to stay in the know and ahead of the curve so we can help our customers find the right car for their needs. We make it our business to know everything there is about safety, performance, and aesthetics of each of the vehicles we sell. But we recognize that buying and selling cars is probably not a daily part of our customers’ lives, or even a weekly one. That’s why we’re sharing our helpful Automotive Terminology posts with all of you, so you can feel confident when you set out to find your next perfect car.
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