Toyota enjoys huge sales numbers in the U.S., where reportedly half the midsize trucks sold are Tacoma models. One of the popular choices in the Tacoma lineup is the TRD Off-Road model. For more than two decades, the Tacoma has been a very popular alternative for shoppers who feel regular full-size trucks are just too […]
Revised Chevy Tahoe better than ever
Consistently lower gas prices are impacting car sales this year. Americans have historically loved big vehicles and with the price at the pumps holding relatively steady, 2016 has seen a shift back to large sport utility vehicles and trucks. Trucks and SUVs stand tall and the seating is higher, which makes for nice sight lines […]
Look what’s new this ski season at Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows
The curtain will rise soon on the 2016-17 ski season. Like many Lake Tahoe ski resorts, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows will unveil some new things. Below are some of the new or improved services at both ski resorts. 2017 Audi FIS Ski World Cup at Squaw Valley: Alpine World Cup ski racing returns to Squaw […]
Diamond Peak ski resort turns 50 this season
This will be a special season Diamond Peak ski resort in Lake Tahoe. The family-friendly resort will be celebrating its 50th birthday. Founded in 1966 as Ski Incline, Diamond Peak celebrates its golden anniversary with a series of events focused on the history of the resort. Expect a historic ski/snowboard film and speaker series featuring […]
Lexus NX 200t features edgy exterior
After manufacturing generations of vehicles with rather understated exteriors, Lexus has suddenly drifted away from its comfort zone and is designing some edgy cars. The problem with edgy is there’s two sides of the coin. While a particular design might be appealing to one person, it can totally offend another, which in the car business […]
Lake Tahoe ski resorts await the start of winter
It’s the first weekend in October, a sun-drenched couple of days that make the sapphire-blue waters of Lake Tahoe pop even more than normal and the surrounding mountainous terrain appear ominous. This was in-between time, the calm before the storm in picturesque South Lake Tahoe, a period where summer has disappeared and winter looms in […]
Hyundai Santa Fe features two diverse models
For years now Hyundai has gotten very good at delivering the goods throughout its vehicle line-up. The South Korean auto manufacturer has crafted a winning formula that includes attractive styling, lots of value, affordable pricing, and a killer warranty on its drivetrain – 10 years, 100,000 miles. One of Hyundai’s more impressive vehicles is the […]
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows holding job fair
Are you looking for a winter job at a Lake Tahoe ski resort? There will be opportunities later this month at both Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows, a pair of neighboring ski resorts owned by the same company. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows announces two winter job fairs for individuals to apply for a variety positions […]
Latest Mazda CX-9 a major hit
The V6 engine is gone and the horsepower has been reduced, which leaves one wondering just what the heck Mazda was thinking when it put together the redesigned CX-9 sport utility vehicle that’s supposed to be a family hauler. Well, apparently the Mazda braintrust was thinking very clearly. After one week of driving the 2016 […]
Warren Miller’s latest film: Here, There & Everywhere
It’s not officially ski season in the U.S. without the appearance of a Warren Miller film. The legendary Warren Miller team is back again this year, producing its 67th action-packed and humorous ski film. This fall, Warren Miller releases Here, There & Everywhere, which brings the thrill of action snowsports to enthusiasts everywhere, as the […]