There’s no doubt that subcompact and compact SUVs are the vehicle of choice right now for U.S. car buyers, clearly pushing sedans to the curb. While sedans have dropped in popularity, large SUVs are still somewhat coveted due to their towing power, three-row capability and overall safety. The economic hard times that hit the U.S. […]
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Mazda Miata convertible still providing thrills
Find a nice isolated country road with lots of twists and turns, and this classic convertible sports car comes to life. Although not the ideal ride for all situations, when it comes to delivering fun, the diminutive Mazda Miata ranks near the top on the list of choices. And that’s high praise for a car […]
Bailey Creek a great golf getaway
One might expect a remotely located golf course near Lake Almanor – roughly 77 miles northeast of Chico – to be on the quiet side during these pandemic times. But that would have been the wrong assumption on this early-afternoon round at Bailey Creek Golf Course. Available tee times were practically nonexistent and the resort […]
Sierra-at-Tahoe announces safety issues
Like all Tahoe ski resorts, Sierra-at-Tahoe is making plans to deal with Covid-19 as the 2020-21 ski season nears. Located off Highway 50 near South Lake Tahoe, Sierra-at-Tahoe is making changes to keep skiers and snowboarders safe during these pandemic times. Unlike some Tahoe ski resorts, Sierra-at-Tahoe does not plan on operating under a reservation […]
Squaw-Alpine won’t use reservation system
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows announced that it will not be using a reservation system this upcoming season for skiers and snowboarders. Due to Covid-19 considerations, some Tahoe ski resorts and resorts around the nation will be relying on a reservation system to limit the number of skiers and snowboarders on their mountain at any one […]
CR-V hybrid enhances Honda’s green image
After years of venturing slightly into green automobiles, Honda has made a firm commitment for the future. Honda previously announced that by 2022 it will remove all its vehicles in Europe that rely solely on internal combustion engines. That’s coming from an auto manufacturer that in 2019 had only 7 percent global sales of hybrids. […]
Lexus RC 300 needs better performance
This is a sports car that looks cool and inviting. However, as the old saying goes, looks aren’t everything. The 2020 Lexus RC 300 is an attractive vehicle with some nice angles and curves that definitely create a pleasing eye appeal. But the inherent problem here is the RC 300 delivers disappointing performance that belies […]
Versatile 2020 Hyundai Ioniq PHEV
The Hyundai Ioniq was the first vehicle worldwide to offer three different types of electrified powertrains on the same platform. Four years since its debut, the Ioniq is still trying to carve out a niche among American car buyers. The Ioniq brand is better received in Europe, where sales are just under 32,000 for 2018 […]
Mazda3 sales declining
So, what’s the issue with the Mazda3, formerly a darling among U.S. car buyers? Sales of the once popular compact sedan/hatchback took a dramatic dip in 2019. And this year it will likely be worse. Last year, sales slid to 50,741 (a 21.5 percent decline), by far its lowest sales totals since its inception 16 […]
Toyota C-HR needs more performance
Toyota and its luxury division (Lexus) have manufactured a lot of sport utility vehicles, a sizable list that features SUVs large and small. To Toyota’s credit, most of them are well regarded. And most importantly to the Japanese automaker, the fleet of SUVs does well in terms of sales in the U.S. market. The smallest […]