Has the “magic” worn off the Honda HR-V? It’s a loaded question, because the new 2023 Honda HR-V was redesigned and emerged without its secret weapon, the unique “magic seat.” For those not in the know, previously the HR-V’s back seat could flip up with ease to accommodate a bike or a tall item on […]
Snow storm hitting Tahoe ski resorts
Snow began to fall Tuesday afternoon and is expected to be the largest accumulation of snow this fall in the Lake Tahoe region. Could this sizable storm and the cold temperatures that have been taking place signal the beginning of ski season for Tahoe ski resorts? Heavy snow showers will stream into the Sierra Nevada […]
Northstar ski resort begins snowmaking
Snowmaking has begun at Northstar California ski resort. And judging by this week’s projected low evening temperatures, it makes sense that more Tahoe ski resorts will soon be running their snow guns as well. Located off Highway 267 in Truckee, Northstar California began making snow over the weekend. According to a Vail Resorts press release, […]
Diamond Peak offers discount season passes
Like many Lake Tahoe ski resorts, Diamond Peak is offering reduced rates for 2022-23 season passes prior to the start of actual skiing and riding. Diamond Peak’s planned opening date for this season is Thursday, Dec. 8. The preseason savings for skiers and snowboarders are listed below for Diamond Peak, a family-friendly resort located off […]
Mazda3’s sales mystery
Sales of the once popular compact sedan/hatchback have plummeted the past six years in the U.S and look depressing again in 2022. And the reason why is a mystery from our perspective, because the Mazda3 should be on the short list of anyone considering a compact car. When it comes to compact cars, the Mazda3 […]
Acura Integra returns to mixed reviews
It’s not a good thing, yet that’s what Acura seems to be doing with the reintroduction of the Integra – competing against itself. In this case, the new 2023 Acura Integra is literally going head-to-head with parent company Honda and the highly regarded Civic Si. The Integra has the same turbo engine as the Si, […]
Tundra Capstone offers Lexus qualities
Toyota has done something a bit unusual – remaking a truck and giving it a Lexus-type feel on the road. The 2022 Toyota Tundra Capstone is a top-of-the-line pickup that rides smoothly, assuming it’s not hauling a trailer or has a full load in its 5.5-foot bed. We compare the Tundra Capstone to the new […]
Fire-damaged Sierra-at-Tahoe will reopen this season
Following a season where the ski resort was closed due to fire damage, Sierra-at-Tahoe will be open for the upcoming 2022-23 season. Located off Highway 50 near South Lake Tahoe, Sierra-at-Tahoe officials announced earlier this week they are on track to fully open this winter. Roughly a year ago, Sierra-at-Tahoe was sadly glowing orange as […]
Volvo XC60 Recharge excellent plug-in hybrid
There are a number of labels associated with the Volvo XC60 Recharge. For the record, Volvo calls it a midsize SUV. However, we’ve seen int categorized as a compact SUV and a friend insists the Recharge is a wagon. Whatever the true designation, one thing is for certain: the 2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge has received […]
Tahoe ski resorts making improvements
While skiing and snowboarding have been on summer hiatus, six Lake Tahoe ski resorts have been busy making offseason improvements. The three Vail Resorts in Tahoe and three other ski resorts have made upgrades this summer. With time dwindling down to the start of the 2022-23 season, Tahoe ski resorts are quickly bringing to a […]