Mazda doesn’t possess the reputation that Honda and Toyota have built regarding quality SUVs. But it keeps moving closer. We recently test-drove the new 2026 Mazda CX-70 and came away impressed. It’s very similar to the CX-90, which is a good thing. Mazda has a habit of doing that – hence the CX-5 and the […]
Successful redesign for 2026 Hyundai Palisade
After struggling for years to manufacture an efficient SUV that was widely embraced, Hyundai accomplished that goal when it unveiled the three-row Palisade in 2020. The new crossover SUV received immediate praise and that trend continues. Unwilling to rest on its laurels after five years of impressive sales, the 2026 Hyundai Palisade arrives fully redesigned, […]
Ski patrol strike shuts down Telluride
There was enough snow and certainly enough interest, judging by the amount of holiday skiers and snowboarders ready to hit the slopes this weekend at Telluride Ski Resort in Colorado. However, the mountain looked eerily empty Saturday and Sunday with nary a skier or rider enjoying their happy place on the mountain. Tellluride was also […]
After one year off, Homewood ski resort returns
This wasn’t just another routine season-opener Saturday at Homewood Mountain ski resort. It was a major reason to rejoice for the neighborhood skiers and riders who have called this modest resort home for decades. Amidst speculation a year ago when it was closed for the season that this might be the case forever, Homewood has […]
Snow storm ignites Tahoe ski season
Due to some challenging conditions, Friday wasn’t the best day to ski in the Lake Tahoe region. However, the real story is you could ski or snowboard on more than just beginner terrain. Following a long wait for the season to really kick off, Tahoe got its much-needed Christmas wish – snow. It came in […]
A cherished Christmas gift for Tahoe ski resorts – Snow
Expect a much-needed Christmas gift arriving this week for Tahoe ski resorts – snow. Following a break in the weather Tuesday, the Lake Tahoe region is expected to get hit hard Wednesday (Dec. 24) with a much-needed storm, the largest one to date for the 2025-26 ski season. Upwards of 5 feet of snow could […]
Lexus 450h an excellent plug-in hybrid
Luxury compact SUVs are an alluring commodity right now. There are so many appealing ones that the issue facing many car buyers is which one to pick. The Lexus NX brand is one of the choices. And to make things more confusing, the NX has three different models for 2026: a traditional SUV (NX 350) […]
Diamond Peak opens for its 60th season
Diamond Peak ski resort stepped into its 60th season of operations Friday (Dec. 19) with an entrance into the 2025-26 ski season. Like the other six Tahoe-are ski resorts that are currently open, Diamond Peak is offering beginner terrain as the region awaits the start of more seasonable weather. “We’re thrilled to kick off our […]
Only 21 trails currently open for skiing in Tahoe region
It’s a monumental understatement to say Tahoe ski resorts are off to a slow start for the 2025-26 season. As of Thursday (Dec. 18), there were only a combined 21 total trails in the Tahoe region open for skiing and snowboarding. There are only six Tahoe ski resorts currently running lifts. And just like the […]
Range Rover offers considerable luxury
Want to be considered one of the cool people in Los Angeles? Then drive a Range Rover, a luxury SUV that has become a symbol of excessive self-indulgence. We would be the first to admit, a week driving around in the 2025 Range Rover didn’t suck! We quickly understood what’s the attraction. Assuming one ignores […]