If adventurous souls want to tackle an off-road excursion that includes high waters, Ford has an answer. Say hello to the 2023 Ford Bronco Everglades, a uniquely large jeep-like vehicle with some serious go-anywhere capability. It’s not only unique looking, the Everglades has some unusual offerings. Two of the biggest ones are the winch and […]
Alpine offering Fourth of July skiing
Following an extremely long season, the curtain will finally be coming down on Palisades Tahoe ski resort on Fourth of July. That’s right, there will be Fourth of July skiing and snowboarding this summer, thanks to a staggering 723 inches of snowfall the Tahoe ski resort received in the 2022-23 season, the most in resort […]
Jeep Compass keeps improving
Jeep keeps making improvements to the Compass. While that’s great news overall for Ford, the venerable Compass continues to be overshadowed by its many highly-acclaimed rivals in the extremely competitive compact SUV class. The class has three powerhouses – Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5. But the list doesn’t stop there and includes the […]
Lincoln Aviator adds plug-in hybrid
There were probably more than a few eyes raised when the brain trust at Lincoln decided to reintroduce the Aviator three years ago following a 15-year absence. However, the doubters are most likely keeping their opinions to themselves due to average sales of 22,000 over the recent three-year stretch. One of the offshoots of this […]
Palisades Tahoe will initiate paid parking next season
Starting next season, Palisades Tahoe ski resort will implement paid parking on weekends and holidays. Palisades Tahoe announced Friday (June 2) it will introduce a mix of free and reserve-in-advance, paid parking for all guests during the 2023-24 season. Parking will remain free during weekdays – Monday through Friday on non-holiday weeks. The cost of […]
Genesis launches another electric SUV
Genesis is making a huge investment in electric vehicles and has ambitious plans of harboring an all-electric lineup by 2030. For now, Hyundai’s luxury brand is producing three electrified models – the GV60, G80 and the GV70. Note that the South Korean automaker also offers all three vehicles in traditional gas-power mode. This review will […]
Three California ski resorts open Memorial Day Weekend
Thinking of skiing or snowboarding over Memorial Day weekend? It’s definitely an option in Lake Tahoe and two other California ski resorts where one can make a few turns during the holidays. A handful of ski resorts around the U.S. are still open for the 2022-2023 ski season, including Palisades Tahoe. Thanks to the huge […]
Toyota Highlander adds turbo engine
The venerable Toyota Highlander has historically received lots of attention. Traditionally, it’s one of the most highly-rated midsize SUVs. Looking for a comfortable, quiet ride? The Highlander gets the job done. Overall, it’s a versatile SUV that can serve as the family hauler, thanks to its three rows of seating for seven or eight people, […]
Palisades only Tahoe ski resort still open
After more than seven months of skiing in Lake Tahoe, only one resort remains open as of Monday (May 15) – Palisades Tahoe. Not only is Palisades Tahoe staying open, the former Squaw Valley ski resort will be running its lifts for nearly another two months. The resort has scheduled its closing date for July […]
Lexus NX 450h appealing hybrid
American car buyers have a love affair with subcompact and compact sport utility vehicles. These crossover SUVs are smaller than traditional ones, possessing tinier engines, yet still deliver the preferred sedan-like ride. The choices are numerous because every auto manufacturer typically has multiple crossover SUVs in their fleet of vehicles. One that’s gaining popularity is […]