Although it doesn’t seem like that long ago that Mammoth Mountain ski resort ended its monumental 2022-23 season, the resort announced Thursday that it would be reopening in 49 days. That’s right – 49 days brings the Mammoth Mountain tentative opening date to Friday, Nov. 10, weather and conditions permitting. As always with California ski […]
What’s new at Palisades Tahoe for upcoming season
The ski season is fast-approaching in Lake Tahoe, which means the area ski resorts are trotting out their new game plans for the upcoming 2023-24 season. At Palisades Tahoe, the ski season is less than 10 weeks away from the scheduled opening (weather and conditions permitting) of Nov. 22. Mt. Rose has the earliest scheduled […]
Power-laden 2024 Mercedes GLE
Better do the homework when picking out that just-right Mercedes GLE. The luxury midsize SUV comes in six trims – GLE 350, GLE 450, GLE 405e, GLE 580, GLE 53, and GLE 63. Unfamiliar with the GLE brand? It receives high marks with its modern infotainment system, generous seating room and cargo space. It also […]
BMW 330e an appealing plug-in hybrid
When shopping for a BMW 3 Series sedan, there are two legitimate choices. Most admirers of BMW vehicles know all about the traditional gas-powered 330i, which has been around for more than two decades. The lesser-known alternative is the 2023 BMW 330e, a well-balanced compact plug-in hybrid luxury sedan. Having spent a week giving the […]
Ford Raptor R – another F-150 to consider
Ford is recognized as one of the forerunners in revolutionizing the pickup truck. But in trying to maintain that status, the company has not been afraid to make changes. Two years ago, Ford unveiled a redesign, creating the 14th generation of the full-sized F-150 truck and enjoyed huge success with sales of 726,003. As part […]
Next season opening dates Tahoe ski resorts
The California ski season officially came to a close when skiers and riders took their final runs at Mammoth Mountain on Aug. 6. Although it’s only been roughly three weeks since last ski season concluded in the Golden State, it’s not too early start contemplating the upcoming 2023-24 ski season. Many Tahoe ski resorts are […]
Did redesign improve Subaru Impreza?
Should one be impressed by the new redesigned Impreza? The folks at Subaru certainly hope the complete makeover is a success and provides a much-needed boon to sales. Sales of the Subaru Impreza hit a high of 86,043 in 2017. However, sales have dropped the past five years, hitting a near all-time low of 30,846 […]
Tahoe’s Vail Resorts announce opening dates
Ski season recently concluded in California. However, it won’t be that long until the 2023-24 ski season arrives. The three Vail Resorts in Lake Tahoe announced Wednesday (Aug. 16) their target opening dates for the upcoming ski season. PROJECTED OPENING DAY Heavenly: Nov. 17, 2023 Northstar: Nov. 17, 2023 Kirkwood: Dec. 1, 2023 All winter […]
Jankowski named Sugar Bowl’s new Executive Director of Sport
Mike Jankowski has been named the new Executive Director of Sport at Sugar Bowl ski resort near Lake Tahoe. An elite performance professional with 20 years of Olympic sport organization experience, Jankowski has coached U.S. Olympic Ski and Snowboard teams since 2003. “On behalf of our senior leadership team, we’re thrilled to have Mike Jankowski […]
Mercedes redesigns GLC 300
If you’re not driving around in a full-size truck, chances are your means of transportation is a compact SUV, an extremely competitive segment that has more than a dozen vehicles from practically every manufacturer. Compact luxury SUVs must deliver in a variety of areas to warrant sizable sales numbers. Interior room and comfort, performance, attractive […]