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Image via Chevrolet. If you're searching for a fantastic family sedan, you'll love the 2022 Chevy Malibu. This spectacular vehicle offers a spacious interior, excellent engine power, and driver-assistance technology, and it's the perfect choice for a long-distance road trip, sporting events, and commuting. more 1. Transmission and Engine Performance This Malibu features several powertrains with front-wheel drive and smooth driving performance. You'll find the acceleration impressive, achieving 60 mph in 7.8 seconds. Malibu's Premier trim offers 260 pound-feet of torque and 250 horsepower. Many models offer the turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, which offers 163 horsepower. 2. Cargo Space and Interior Comfort You'll find the Chevy Malibu offers a quiet, comfortable ride with a spacious cabin with lots of features and options, including an esthetic, symmetrical dashboard, supportive side bolsters, and generous legroom. There is plenty of space in the truck, with an exceptional carry-on luggage capacity and lots of interior cubby storage for small items for family road trips and long-distance drives. You'll find the cabin ergonomically friendly, with remarkable passenger space and custom features to enhance the interior appearance. It's a superb sedan for driving the family to sporting events, tournaments, and vacations. 3. Driver-Assistance and Safety Features Chevy's Malibu offers high-tech driver assistance features that provide exceptional protection on the highway, city streets, and parking lots. This model offers a great set of standard and advanced features, including pedestrian detection, automated emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and lane-departure warning. It's a terrific vehicle for handling various terrain and road conditions. 4. Maintenance Services and Warranty Coverage Chevy Malibu offers excellent warranty coverage, including a limited warranty for up to 36,000 miles or three years and up to 60,000 miles or five years for a powertrain warranty. There is protection from corrosion, roadside assistance, and your maintenance visit is covered. You'll find the certified technicians provide everything you need for your Malibu, including sourcing genuine replacement parts, scheduled repairs, and access to coupons and special discounts. Your local Chevy dealership offers competitive coverage at all levels, including exceptional service and tips on saving on unnecessary costs and repairs. You'll have access to coupons and discount offers on Chevy's website, including regular maintenance specials. 5. Connectivity and Infotainment Features Malibu's connectivity and infotainment features are impressive, which offer compatibility with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot available. There is a user-friendly touchscreen with visually appealing features, including an interactive interface. You'll find this Chevy's technology offers everything you need to navigate safely and confidently on various terrain, changing driving and weather conditions. You'll find many excellent features when you choose the Chevy Malibu as your next family vehicle for daily commutes, out-of-town excursions, and long-distance travel for any occasion. Come see us at Larsen Auto Center and discover our fantastic showroom deals and specials on new and pre-owned vehicles. We offer spectacular maintenance plans, financing options, and affordable cars for your driving, budget, and lifestyle needs.

Image via Pixabay. There's nothing like the amazing smell of a great bakery. Thankfully, we have some great bakeries near us here in Frederic, WI. If you're new to the area, or even just passing through, we'd like to tell you about some we think you'll love. It's a little drive to most of them, but a roomy new Buick Encore Preferred is so comfortable you'll be looking for an excuse to take the trip. more Burnett Custom Cakes You'll find Burnett's at 112 S. Pine St in Grantsburg. You'll also find amazing service and amazing cake. The owner could not be more accommodating, and there are an endless number of flavors to choose from. They also do fantastic cupcakes, and Burnett's has mad decorating skills. Call them, text them, or send them a message to get in touch. They'll work with you to get you exactly what you need, and they are flexible about your pickup needs. Just a few of their cake flavors include spice carrot, chocolate chip cookie, cinnamon swirl, fudge, and confetti. Top your cake with buttercream or cream cheese frosting in great flavors like peanut butter, mint, white chocolate raspberry, and much more. Connie's Cakes and More Head north to 26699 Sturgeon Ave N. in Webster to visit Connie's, and get the best cupcakes anywhere. Connie is a home baker, and while you'll want to go with Burnett's if you'd like the absolute top-of-the-line in terms of decorating, there is no arguing with the delicious flavors that Connie is churning out. She's also super flexible, so give her a call or message if you have a need. She'll work with you to get the order exactly the way you want it, and as quickly as possible. Nuthouse Breads Sometimes you need a break from the cake, and that's where Nuthouse Breads comes in. This is an amazing place for unusual flavors in crazy-good homemade bread. You'll find them at 24687 Anchor Inn Rd in Webster. You have to try the rye bread: it's out of this world. The cranberry wild rice bread is also super unusual (and super good). They also have savory flavors like garlic-rosemary, a nice cranberry almond, pumpkin, and a fantastic peasant bread. Balsam Lake Brick Oven Breads At 1305 160th St in St. Croix Falls, Balsam Lake Brick creates demand through scarcity: they only bake on the first and third Thursdays of the month, meaning the breads are only available on the following Fridays and Saturdays. It's first-come, first-served, so don't wait around. All the flour they use is freshly ground, all the grain is organic, there's nothing artificial in the loaves, and they hand-make every loaf. They do standards like whole wheat, cinnamon raisin, and both sweet and savory focaccia, but they also do tomato basil, and old-world rye, a raisin rye, and lots of others. Sign up for their newsletter to get updated on what they're baking and what new options they're trying out. Every one of these spots is worth the drive. If you need a vehicle that's up to the task, come see us at Larsen Auto Center.

Image via Pixabay. Frederic, WI is famous for its parks and hiking trails. However, there are also many coffee shops for when you need a break and a sweet treat. From freshly-roasted coffee to lunch sandwiches, you'll find everything you crave. Here is a selection of the most popular choices in our area. more Tin Shed Café Tin Shed Café is the best spot to enjoy diner food like fresh-ground beef burgers, sandwiches, chicken wings, and more. There are always daily specials and the coffee tastes great. For breakfast, the most popular item is the Swedish Pancake, topped with whipped cream, pecans, and bananas. The best thing about this family-owned coffee shop is the atmosphere. It's always full of locals and regulars. The dining area has an appealing rustic style. Chattering Squirrel Coffee Located in the nearby town of Siren, Chattering Squirrel offers locally-made ice cream, popcorn, waffle cones, and candy. Of course, there is also quality cold-press coffee, along with a variety of specialty drinks. Food is homemade and the prices are reasonable. The atmosphere is pretty informal. There is also free Wi-Fi if you plan on doing some work inside the restaurant. Chattering Squirrel is located in a sort of "mini-mall" with small local stores. There is also a gift shop with plenty of fun things. Café Wren This women-owned bakery is in the nearby town of Luck. The menu is seasonal and the staff prepares every item from scratch, using only fresh ingredients. Café Wren is famous for vegetable soups, but there is also a good selection of sandwiches and baked goods. Coffee-based drinks are strong and tasty. The coffee shop also displays and sells local art. The décor is cared for in every detail and there is a large patio area for outdoor dining. The bakery is located near the Gandy Dancer State Trail, a popular spot for hiking. Fresh Start Coffee Roasters Fresh Start is located near an ACE hardware store in Webster. This way, you can enjoy a cup of good coffee and some snacks after shopping for your home improvement project. The coffee is roasted to order. You get to watch while the staff roasts it for you! If you don't have time to wait, you can call ahead so your coffee is ready when you arrive. The menu also includes bistro pizza, sandwiches, and wraps. There are many choices when it comes to enjoying a nice coffee in our area. After enjoying a warm drink, call Larsen Auto Center to schedule a test drive or check out our deals on new and pre-owned cars.

Image via Chevrolet. Chevy is known for creating vehicles that are a cut above the average, but they really outdid themselves with the 2022 Chevy Equinox. There's a whole lot that drivers love about their Equinox, but we tried to capture the five most impressive features in our list below so that you can get a taste of what this impressive vehicle has to offer. more 1. Thoughtful, Eye-Catching Design There's no mistaking the one-of-a-kind personality that the Equinox exudes, with a number of details that distinguish this vehicle and make it unique among all of the SUVs out there that settle for giving you more of the same. The sporty proportions and striking body lines of the vehicle's exterior help you leave a bold first impression on anyone who sees you. Get your Equinox in colors like Blue Glow or Cherry Red to take on the world in style. 2. Room to Spare Inside With all that you need to get done in your busy day, you need a vehicle with an interior built to meet all of the demands life puts on you. That's what you'll find waiting inside the Equinox, with folding 60/40 split-bench seats that allow you to reconfigure your interior to fit more cargo or more passengers as needed. That helps you make the best possible use of the 63.9 cubic feet of max cargo volume that you'll have available. 3. Top Priority on Safety The Chevy Safety Assist system that comes standard with every new Equinox was designed to make every trip you set out on as safe and secure as possible. You'll have features such as the forward collision alert system with automatic emergency braking looking out for potential danger to help you avoid an accident. This system warns you when you're coming up too fast on an obstacle, with automatic brakes lending a hand if you don't react in time. 4. Tech to Keep You Connected Every Equinox is built with the Chevrolet Infotainment System included, adding an extra level of convenience and enjoyment to your travels. Stay entertained and keep in touch with everyone in your life while you're out and about with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support. This feature lets you play the multimedia library you have on your phone as well as send hands-free messages to your contacts list so you're never out of touch. 5. Ready to Take You Anywhere The perfect balance between power and efficiency will be yours when you drive the Equinox, with a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine that gets up to 31 miles per gallon when driving on the highway. This vehicle is also well-equipped to tackle any challenging terrain or inclement weather you're faced with, too. Switchable all-wheel drive manages the power between all four wheels to boost your traction so that you can overcome any difficulties with confidence. Ready to get a first-hand experience in the driver's seat of the Equinox? Take it out for a test drive at Larsen Auto Center today!