On a recent vacation, cruising along the interstates, city streets, near the Puget Sound waterways, and mountainous terrain in the Seattle region was an effortless chore for the 2017 Acura RDX. The RDX is a very stream-lined, attractive, luxury crossover sport utility vehicle that thankfully supplied plenty of comfort and convenience as my wife and […]
Sugar Bowl makes improvements for 2016-17 ski season
Sugar Bowl ski resort near Lake Tahoe wouldn’t mind a similar winter as last year. The historic ski resort received 44 feet of snow, keeping skiers and snowboarders happy all winter. Sugar Bowl says last year’s results have allowed the resort to invest all its profits back into the guest experience, which has been the […]
New Hyundai Elantra resembles midsize sedan
No excuses required if you fail to recognize the 2017 Hyundai Elantra. A redesign took away the vehicle’s somewhat bold curves and replaced them with a more conservative look that resembles the popular midsize Hyundai Sonata. For knowledgeable Hyundai folks, that means the new bolder designed Elantra went from being an appealing looking compact sedan […]
Big Bear Mountain ski resort continues to evolve
Changes continue at Southern California’s premiere ski resort location. Entering the second full winter of operation under Mammoth Resorts’ ownership, Big Bear Mountain Resort (Snow Summit and Bear Mountain) continues to evolve. Following a winter with record visitation, Mammoth Resorts’ continued investment in improving the guest experience at both resorts will be even more evident […]
Kia Forte continues to gain in esteem
Redesigned two years ago, the Kia Forte got noticed right away. There was a lot to like – it was longer, lower and wider than previous models, and the result was a roomier interior, which is always a good thing for a compact vehicle. Almost universally across the board, Kia keeps improving its brand. The […]
What’s new at Homewood Mountain ski resort
Like many Lake Tahoe ski resorts, Homewood Mountain Resort wouldn’t mind pushing the replay button to replicate last year’s ski season. Homewood is gearing up for the upcoming 2016-17 winter season by offering good value on season passes, the return of snowcat accessed backcountry skiing and riding, complimentary daily s’mores, and new food and beverage offerings at West Shore Café. Located […]
Honda Accord Remains Top-Notch Hybrid
If you missed seeing the 2016 Honda Accord Hybrid, no worries because there wasn’t one. Honda switched the production to Japan a year ago and took a year off from manufacturing its popular hybrid model. The Honda Accord Hybrid is back for 2017 and frankly better than ever. Among the changes for the gasoline-electric powertrain, […]
Mitsubishi Outlander an affordable SUV
Cost-conscious car shoppers seeking a vehicle that can haul seven people will be pleased to see this news. The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, a sport utility vehicle with three rows of seating, can be driven off the dealer lot for a reasonable price. The Outlander starts at $22,995 and even a fairly upscale model that’s loaded […]
Bear Valley ski resort increases snowmaking capability
Bear Valley ski resort will have more control over its snow conditions for the 2016-17 season, thanks to a big commitment toward snowmaking. The Central Valley ski resort recently announced more than $300,000 of improvements in its snowmaking and grooming operations in anticipation of this season. The enhancements include a better and more efficient snowmaking […]
Versatile Volkswagen Jetta features new turbocharged engine
The Volkswagen Jetta has historically been a money-maker for the German automaker. It’s an extremely diverse compact sedan that is Volkswagen’s top-selling vehicle. The Jetta lineup is so diverse – sedan, hybrid, sportwagen, various turbocharged engines – that it can be a real toss-up of which model to purchase. One model that won’t be getting […]