An overdue redesign three years ago might have saved the Toyota Sequoia from extinction. Dwindling sales hit an all-time low of 5,313 in 2022 for the full-size, truck-based SUV. The redesign came a year later and the results were significant as sales climbed to 26,186 in 2025, the most since 2008. Despite the all-around improvements, […]
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Check out what U.S. ski resorts still open
A dismal 2025-26 ski season regarding snow totals is coming to a close throughout the U.S. Palisades Tahoe is the only Tahoe ski resort still open. It will be shutting down its lifts Sunday, May 24. Four other U.S. ski resorts are heading toward the finish line as well. One of those four remaining open […]
Genesis G90 true luxury sedan
Established a little more than a decade ago, the Genesis brand has carved out a niche in the luxury division. While the numbers aren’t staggering, Hyundai’s luxury division went over 1 million in global sales by late 2023 and it continues to find a foothold among powerhouse luxury companies like Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Audi, BMW, Cadillac, […]
Sugar Bowl selling historic gondola chairs
A chance to own a piece of history is being made available by Sugar Bowl ski resort, which is selling gondola chairs that have been used by the resort for more than four decades. Sugar Bowl is offering a limited release of our now decommissioned gondola cabins – an iconic part of the mountain experience […]
Tahoe Palisades plan finally approved
This expansion plan, which encompasses 93 acres of development in Lake Tahoe’s Olympic Valley, was endlessly scrutinized and argued back and forth for nearly 15 years. After considerable debate on both sides of the issue, a resolution has finally arrived for adding to the base village at Palisades Tahoe, the largest ski resort in the […]
Palisades Tahoe ski resort closing May 24
Unseasonably warm March temperatures had Palisades Tahoe ski resort contemplating a rare early close to the 2025-26 season. Although there was no “Miracle March” this season to save most Tahoe ski resorts from ending prematurely, thanks to a big snow total in April, Palisades Tahoe was able to outlast all other resorts by more than […]
Equinox EV: affordable and efficient
It may not be on the radar of many electric vehicle shoppers looking for a deal, but it should be. The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV is both affordable and efficient. It has an enviable starting price of approximately $35,100 and has excellent range, getting between 319 to 356 miles on a full charge. Although the […]
Sportage offers sporty plug-in hybrid
Despite the strong competition in its class, the Kia Sportage had record sales a year ago. And with the increased popularity of its plug-in model and rising gas prices a factor as well, it would come as no surprise if the Sportage enjoys another record-setting year. We’ve enjoyed driving the gas-powered Sportage in the past […]
15 U.S. ski resorts still open
In terms of weather, it’s been an extremely weird ski season. The entire western United States has seen lower-than-average snowfall this winter, limiting ski resort openings in Colorado, Utah and Washington. In an historic reversal, many Eastern U.S. ski resorts – particularly in the Northeast – received higher total snowfall than numerous major western resorts […]
BMW 760i offers fantastic performance
Admittedly, we can’t relate to buying a new, upscale BMW. And there’s one primary reason for that – it’s cost prohibitive. We are aware these aren’t the old days and now there are affordable BMW vehicles in our price range, like the roughly $40,000 one can pay for the228 Gran Coupe. But in our view, […]