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Did you know the first Wednesday of May is National Skilled Trades Day? There are many misconceptions about skilled trades- automotive specifically- that have deterred individuals from joining this sector of the labor force. However, we’re here to set the record straight! Here are five common misconceptions and realities of the auto industry.

 

Women are transforming the auto industry. From the front office to the service department, you’ll find women in key positions at Maple Hill Auto and other automotive businesses in Michigan and nationwide.

 

Since the industry’s earliest days, women have made key contributions to engineering, design, and innovation. More recently, women are joining the car business in force across management, sales, service, parts, and business operations.

Award-Winning Vehicles You Should Test Drive in Kalamazoo

 

Everyone loves to win an award, and it is no different with vehicles. At Maple Hill Auto, we’re proud to sell cars, trucks and SUVs from five exceptional brands that boast multiple awards for safety, value and driving experience.

Skip Online Car Retailers. Maple Hill Auto is Your Local Dealer

 

When you’re shopping for a new car, truck or SUV, there’s nothing quite like sitting in the driver’s seat and taking it for a test drive. You can find the most comfortable seat position, open the sunroof, and tinker with the infotainment system. Online retailers can’t give you any of those experiences. When it comes time to buy a new vehicle, nothing compares to buying from your local dealer, Maple Hill Auto.

For sports car enthusiasts, Subaru has three new performance models sure to impress any driver. Subaru’s all-new 2022 BRZ, 2021 WRX and 2021 WRZ STI vehicles boast powerful engines, innovative designs, the latest in safety and technology, and satisfy that need for speed.

After years of waiting, Hyundai’s pickup truck is getting ready to hit the road. The Korean carmaker’s first-ever pickup truck, the Santa Cruz, is expected to be available for sale in late 2021 or early 2022.

The sleek, luxurious look Hyundai debuted in the Palisade is now in the 2021 Santa Fe. Many are saying it's a Palisade minus the third row and $4,000. 

Allow us to brag a little bit: Hyundai’s all-new, redesigned 2021 Elantra sedan was named the 2021 North American Car of the Year. This is the second time that the Elantra has earned this prestigious award (the first time was in 2012), and the Elantra is just the third vehicle ever to win the award twice.

The IIHS safety picks are in and, unsurprisingly, the 2020 Hyundai Palisade is the top safety pick for midsize/ four-door SUV! The new family-sized SUV has made great strides in keeping everyone safe, from state of the art crash avoidance to a great body design that saves lives during inevitable crashes, it's one of the safest cars on the road.  

See all the details at https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/hyundai/palisade-4-door-suv/2020 or stop in at Maple Hill Auto Group to see our selection of Hyundai vehicles and test drive for yourself. 

Unfortunately, the annual Maple Hill “In the Ruff” golf outing had to be canceled due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19. This golf outing was the largest yearly fundraiser for the SPCA of Southwest Michigan and contributed heavily to life-saving surgeries, cruelty prevention programs, and community outreach. 

 

Donations can be made online at https://spcaswmich.networkforgood.com/ or in-person at 6955 West KL Avenue Kalamazoo, MI 49009.