Having the ability to identify subtle differences to arrive at an informed decision gets put to the test when shopping for a Kia Sorento. The popular three-row crossover midsize SUV comes with three choices – standard gas-powered model, a hybrid version, and a plug-in hybrid. There’s not a bad choice among the three. The Sorento […]
CX-50 hybrid joins Mazda’s SUV lineup
Introduced by Mazda roughly three years ago, the slightly larger CX-50 was considered an upgrade to the existing CX-5 SUV. The additional vehicle gave Mazda buyers another reason to stay put when shopping for a compact SUV. This year, a third reason to remain in the company’s sales lot was added – the unveiling of […]
Comical Cushing Crossing returns to Palisades Tahoe
It’s an event that many ski resorts put in the category of the “silly season.” And a primary silly event for this time of year at Palisades Tahoe is the annual Cushing Crossing. Haven’t witnessed a Cushing Crossing? You should. It’s FUN! Many Tahoe ski resorts now offer a pond-skimming event. But Palisades Tahoe started […]
Hyundai Ioniq 5 an appealing EV
The Ioniq brand continues to expand. Obviously, it’s a major focus for Hyundai, which is developing quite the reputation for building quality electric vehicles. For the second time in three years, we sampled the Ioniq 5. The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is an appealing compact crossover SUV that offers considerable value for the starting price […]
Will new Toyota Crown Signia find a niche?
Toyota loves its sport utility vehicles. It offers eight different SUVs, and that’s not counting all four versions of both the RAV4 and Highlander. We contemplate why it wanted to insert the new 2025 Toyota Crown Signia into the SUV lineup. When we heard Toyota was discontinuing the Venza – this time for good – […]
Weekend snow delivers surprise POW Day at Tahoe ski resorts
After several weeks of seasonably high temperatures and no trace of new snow, Mother Nature tossed the remaining open Tahoe ski resorts a late-season gift – Snow! Reacting to the change in the weather, many avid skiers and snowboarders will be abandoning their original plans and instead visiting the slopes this weekend in Lake Tahoe […]
Genesis unveils 2025 GV80 Coupe
At first glance, the question is posed immediately – is this an SUV or a coupe? For the record, the name provides a misleading answer for the new 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe. The luxury division of Hyundai, Genesis officially categorizes the vehicle as a mid-size luxury SUV. Yet there’s no denying the sloping roofline is […]
Mt. Rose offering $60 lift tickets
In its 60th season, Mt. Rose ski resort is offering a deal that costs only $60. Only four days remain before Mt. Rose closes for the season Sunday, April 27. The resort is offering season passholders from any Lake Tahoe-area ski resort a discounted $60 lift ticket to ski or ride at Mt. Rose. Passholders […]
Truckee-Tahoe Pet Lodge provides superior care for visiting dogs, cats
There are numerous luxury accommodations for guests to lodge in the Lake Tahoe region. And there’s at least one noteworthy luxury location for your pet as well. Located in Truckee, the Truckee-Tahoe Pet Lodge is frequently recommended by veterinarians and pet owners in the Lake Tahoe area. It’s a tremendous location for families seeking a […]
Ski season winding down in Lake Tahoe
In case you hadn’t noticed, the ski season is winding down in Lake Tahoe. It’s mid-April, so that shouldn’t come as a surprise to any skiers or snowboarders, since Tahoe ski season typically extends longer than many other U.S. ski areas. This is the last major weekend for heading down the slopes at many Tahoe […]