The “new” Ranger isn’t all that new. However, the redesigned 2024 Ford Ranger is updated and improves on the previous version of this midsize truck. The Ranger redesign arrived with a bolder front-end styling that’s reminiscent of the larger Ford F-150. The ride and interior are more sophisticated, yet the Ranger still maintains its workhorse […]
Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness off-road ready
Looking for improvement and more diversity, Subaru redesigned its small crossover SUV this year and added a more appealing off-road option. Welcome in the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness, a rugged version of the popular Crosstrek that will make off-road excursions more adventurous with its many additions from the standard SUV. If price is an issue, […]
BMW XM offers tremendous performance
What are the upper limits of performance? One might assume the German auto manufacturer is trying to find out with the development of the 2024 BMW XM. How’s this for performance? The Red Label version of the XM was introduced this year. Buckle up tight in the Red Label because this plug-in hybrid, luxury SUV […]
Palisades Tahoe hosts Reggae Festival
Reggae fans can enjoy two days of music at Lake Tahoe in August. Taking place at Palisades Tahoe over the weekend of Aug. 3-4, the Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival will feature many big-time Reggae performers. The Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival lineup includes Grammy-winner Shaggy, the Reggae/Rock blends of Rebelution, long-time fan-favorite hip hop duo Atmosphere, and many more. “We are […]
Subaru Forester SUV receives upgrade
Subaru owners are typically a loyal bunch. Once the initial purchase is made, the relationship with their vehicle is a long one – often lasting through roughly 200,000 miles. And when the union concludes, the next car purchase is often another Subaru. At or near the top of Subaru’s most popular vehicle list is the […]
Kia unveils new all-electric EV9
Electric vehicles continue to evolve. One primary example is the 2024 Kia EV9, a family-focused EV that’s a midsize crossover SUV with three rows of seating. Making its debut this year, the EV9 has an affordable starting price around $54,900 and can climb just under $74,000. Its electric three-row competitors include the Mercedes Benz EQB […]
Does Bronco Sport need refinement?
Hoping to cash in on the name and compete with more conventional compact SUVs, Ford introduced the Bronco Sport three years ago. What differentiates the Bronco Sport from the traditional Bronco? They vary in size, capability and target audiences. The 2024 Ford Bronco Sport we sampled is a compact crossover SUV that the company says […]
Record holder Jim Walmsley returns to Western States
Men’s course record holder Jim Walmsley returns to the Western States Endurance Run on Saturday, making his first appearance since winning 100.2-mile run for the third time in 2021. The 51st running of Western States starts at 5 a.m. Saturday (June 29) at Palisades Tahoe ski resort in Olympic Valley. The long, arduous journey has […]
Palisades Tahoe honors local high school grads
Palisades Tahoe honored four Lake Tahoe-area high school graduates with scholarship money that will help support their post-graduation endeavors. This year, four outstanding high school seniors from Truckee High School and North Tahoe High School have been selected to receive the scholarship from Palisades Tahoe. The Tahoe ski resort awards $1,000 to each student to […]
BMW X5 M has distinct new color
It doesn’t take long to accurately assess this large, heavy SUV that’s ridiculously quick. Yet the exhilarating speed wasn’t the most startling aspect of the 2024 BMW X5 M. For me, and many strangers who shared their thoughts, it was the color. In my roughly 25 years of reviewing automobiles, I don’t think there was […]