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KC auto show a huge success

The Chevrolet Malibu, made in Kansas City, Kan., is on display at the Kansas City Auto Show, running through March 8 at Bartle Hall, Kansas City, Mo. (Photo by William Crum)

by William Crum

This year’s Kansas City Auto Show is a huge success, mainly due to vehicles that are made right here in Kansas City, Kan., at the Fairfax General Motors plant.

The two vehicles made here are midsize sedans, the Chevrolet Malibu and the Buick LaCrosse.

The 2015 Malibu is available with OnStar 4G LTE with Wi-Fi connectivity, start stop technology and a remarkable 36 miles per gallon highway mileage. This particular vehicle is known worldwide as one the best vehicles on the market for reliability. The technology on this particular vehicle and its sister vehicle, the Buick LaCrosse, are both known for their quality, reliability and superior exterior finishes.

Both the Chevy Malibu and its sister, the Buick LaCrosse, are also known for their unique aerodynamic style.

The 2015 Chevy Malibu and the 2015 Buick LaCrosse use a lithium battery that is located in the trunk of both vehicles. The lithium battery is smaller and is a lot more efficient.

In fact, both these vehicles are designed to look good, and the interior is designed to be one of the most comfortable vehicles ever produced.

“Quality is number one,” said Mike Faulkner, who has worked at the plant since 2008 and who lives in the Piper area of Kansas City, Kan. “We are very proud of what we produce at the plant. We want to make sure when a vehicle comes off the line it is the best car you could ever buy for the money and quality as well. We are very proud of what we do and it shows in everything we do.”

For someone who wants a little more style. a good choice would be the Buick LaCrosse. The Buick LaCrosse is comparable to the Lexus and offers a lot more for the money.

The Chevy Malibu and the Buick LaCrosse have received numerous awards from J.D. Power and Associates for style, reliability and overall performance, making this and other vehicles that are produced right here in Kansas City, Kan., some of the best vehicles on the market today.

If you haven’t seen the 2015 Chevy Malibu or the 2015 Buick LaCrosse you can see them now at the KC auto show. When you sit behind the wheel of both the 2015 Chevy Malibu and the 2015 Buick LaCrosse, you will find it not only stylish, but also very comfortable as well.

The Kansas City Auto Show started March 4 and runs through March 8 at Bartle Hall, Kansas City, Mo. For more information on hours and admission cost, visit kcautoshow.com/.

The Buick LaCrosse, made in Kansas City, Kan., is on display at the Kansas City Auto Show, running through March 8 at Bartle Hall, Kansas City, Mo. (Photo by William Crum)

Coach Factory Store to stay at Legends Outlets permanently

The Coach Factory Store, a temporary popup store at The Legends Outlets, has announced it will stay there.

According to an announcement today, the Coach store will stay at The Legends Outlets in Kansas City, Kan., permanently, and will nearly double its space.

Later this year, the store will move into the 8,337-square-foot space formerly occupied by Backfire BBQ at The Legends Outlets, according to the announcement.

While construction is underway, Coach Factory will remain in its temporary space at The Legends Outlets, a spokesman said.

The new location will be a larger space, with room for more products. The store offers high-end leather goods, handbags, footwear, apparel and accessories for women at up to 70 percent off full retail prices, a spokesman said.

“Shoppers have wanted a Coach store for years. RED Legacy and KKR anticipated the pop-up location at Legends Outlets would perform well, but the reality of its success is beyond anything we predicted,” said Dan Lowe, founder and senior managing partner at RED Legacy. “The permanent location will make an excellent addition to the more than 100 designer outlets, dining, entertainment and other retail options at the center,” Lowe said.

Other Legends stores that have been added recently include a new Eddie Bauer Outlet and Express Factory Outlet opening this month.

Free pancakes today at IHOP

IHOP restaurants nationwide are celebrating National Pancake Day by giving away free pancakes.

The restaurant will give away a free short stack of three buttermilk pancakes, and guests will be asked to consider leaving a donation for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals or other designated local charities. The goal is $3.5 million for charity.

This promotion continues until 10 p.m. today. IHOP has a participating restaurant at The Legends.

For more information see http://www.ihoppancakeday.com/.