There’s been considerable speculation the venerable Honda CR-V has lost some of its appeal. Don’t believe the naysayers. For proof, check the sales figures. The coveted compact crossover SUV has sales between roughly 304,000 to 384,000 in 11 of the past 12 years. That one “down year” was 245,003 in 2022. However, the CR-V bounced […]
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Heavenly, Northstar begin snowmaking
The snowmaking systems at Heavenly and Northstar ski resorts in Lake Tahoe are now operating. Can the 2025-26 ski season be far away? “Our snowmaking systems are fired up and so are we,” a press release Monday stated. “Heavenly and Northstar have officially kicked off snowmaking for the 2025-2026 ski and ride season as we […]
Diamond Peak celebrating 60th anniversary this season
A family-friendly Lake Tahoe ski resort will be celebrating a milestone when the 2025-26 season kicks off in early December. When Diamond Peak Ski Resort ushers in skiers and riders this season, it will be its 60th “Diamond” anniversary season. The popular ski resort in Incline Village has scheduled a series of commemorative events, nostalgic […]
Finally a new redesign for Toyota 4Runner
The question had been asked for years – when is Toyota going to redesign the outdated 4Runner? Following a perplexing 14-year wait, the Japanese automaker finally decided it was time to give its midsize truck-based SUV a makeover, ushering in the sixth 4Runner generation. In our opinion, the 2025 Toyota 4Runner is much improved over […]
Lexus unveils LX 700h hybrid
Lexus has the distinction of being the first luxury brand to manufacture a hybrid, introducing the RX 400h in 2004. The company seemingly hasn’t slowed down ever since. Both Toyota and its luxury division are known for their hybrid production. So, it comes as no surprise that we see the new 2025 Lexus LX 700h […]
OpenSnow offering new weather data for Tahoe ski resorts
If you regularly ski or snowboard at a Tahoe ski resort, this is one topic that is always intriguing – what’s the weather going to be? Skiers and riders are definitely “weather watchers.” A desire to know the conditions before heading to the Tahoe region is vitally important to the masses who descend on the […]
What’s new this season at California ski resorts
The 2025-26 ski season is nearing and it appears California and Nevada’s many resorts are preparing for their openers. Ski California’s 36 member resorts in California and Nevada are prepping with a variety of on- and off-mountain improvements, including new and refreshed lodges, experiences, lesson programs, the return of signature and annual events, and more. […]
Prius still competent compact hybrid
There was a time when this energetic hybrid was seemingly everywhere. Introduced to the U.S. market in July 2000, sales of the Toyota Prius took off almost immediately. Sales exceeded 181,000 by 2007 and climbed to a high of 236,655 in 2012 as the Prius eventually became the all-time, top-selling hybrid. The Prius was a true […]
What’s new this ski season at Palisades Tahoe
With the Tahoe ski season only months away or possible less, Palisades Tahoe has offered a look at what the 2025-26 ski season will resemble. Palisades Tahoe is planning multiple upgrades on and off the mountain this season, including new snowmaking investments, parking program enhancements, elevated après experiences, and numerous events. The Olympic Valley ski resort […]
New Volvo electric SUV perplexing
If you’re a car owner who loves a minimalist approach, the new 2025 Volvo EX30 will suit those needs. Since we had no prior knowledge concerning the EX30, it was a frustrating initial introduction for just turning on the electric vehicle and a true mystery on how to turn it off. It required a YouTube […]