Category Archives: Fun Stuff

VW Bus

Instagram Photos of the VW Bus are a Tour Through History

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As you likely are aware, at EVS Auto Group, we are proud to sell vehicles from a number of fantastic automakers. One of our favorites happens to be Volkswagen, in large part due to its illustrious history. One of its most famous models — and one rumored to be making a comeback — is the VW Bus, or officially, the Volkswagen Type 2. They’re extremely popular on Instagram, and we’ve tracked down some of our favorite posts asserting this fact. So, let’s kick back and enjoy the iconic VW Bus in all its splendor. Read the rest of this entry >>

Trick or treat

5 Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips

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We’ve talked at length at EVS Auto Group about the times to go trick-or-treating in our area, information you can find below by clicking on the highlighted link. However, one area we’ve ignored (and which you should be ready to think about) is the realm of safety, which invariably comes up when thinking about Halloween festivities. So, here are a few trick-or-treating safety tips to consider before you head out on your candy hunt. Read the rest of this entry >>

Turkey Trot race day

Move Those Drumsticks! The Best Turkey Trot Races for this Thanksgiving

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As we continue our march toward the holiday season at EVS Auto Group, we can’t help but feel like we’re already getting out of shape. All the candy we’ll eat this weekend, followed by all of the fattening foods in the coming weeks, might take their toll. Fortunately, the season also features a large number of Turkey Trot races, which is a nice way to stave off the effects of Thanksgiving. But where and when are they? Read the rest of this entry >>

Trick or treat

Your List of Trick-or-Treating Times near Milwaukee for 2016

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Just last week, we took a quick tour of some of the area’s more exciting Haunted Houses, which we’ll link to below. But with Halloween only a little over a week away, we thought we’d get some information about the trick-or-treating times for some of communities we serve at EVS Auto Group, as well as some of the main suburbs near Milwaukee. Write them down, forward this to your friends, etc. Do whatever you need to do to get this information out there! Read the rest of this entry >>

2017 Ford F-150 Side View

Off-Roading in the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor

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In late 2009, a high-performance pickup began appearing in Ford dealerships nationwide, thoroughly changing the game for off-roaders for years to come. Fast-forward seven years, and we at EVS Auto Group — and our Ford locations in Random Lake and Lomira, WI in particular — are bracing for impact for the all-new 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor, set to arrive in fall of this year. So what’s new on this model, and what can we expect when its release date arrives? Read the rest of this entry >>

Haunted House

Finding the Best Haunted Houses near Milwaukee for 2016

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Hey, everyone, can you feel that? The feeling that there are spooky spirits and spectres in our midst, and that everything is just a little bit scarier than usual? That’s because Halloween is coming soon to the Milwaukee, and the haunted houses are popping up to prove it. So, before you plan your Halloween parties for 2016, here are the best haunted houses in our area. Read the rest of this entry >>

Pumpkin Patch

Four Fun Uses for your Leftover Pumpkins

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Just a few days ago, we discussed all of the awesome pumpkin patches in the Milwaukee area, and it got us thinking: what should we do with all of the pumpkins that we find? It’s a problem that many of us face after a trip to a pumpkin patch, and your friends here at EVS Auto Group have looked into some clever solutions. Here are four fun uses for pumpkins that you might not have considered. Read the rest of this entry >>

Oktoberfest

Finding the Best Oktoberfest Celebrations in Wisconsin for 2016

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Wisconsin obviously has a terrific and vibrant German population, as evidenced by its beer-and-brat national identity. This is never more on display than during the fall, when Oktoberfest celebrations can be found across the state. But which are the best to be found near Milwaukee and Fond du Lac? Let’s look at some of Wisconsin’s best Oktoberfest celebrations, shall we? Read the rest of this entry >>

Racing

The 5 Best Films for Fans of Racing

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While Wisconsin is certainly known as a football-loving state, it’s impossible to separate our area from its love of auto racing. Whether we’re talking about the famed Road America track in nearby Elkhart Lake or Wisconsin’s homegrown racers such as Matt Kenseth and the late Dick Trickle, there’s a certain amount or racing in our DNA. This got us thinking during a recent conversation, which films are the best for fans of racing? We’ve consulted our staff at EVS Auto Group, and come up with this list. Read the rest of this entry >>