Even though the stylish 2024 Genesis Electric GV70 is classified as a compact SUV, it could easily be mistaken for a midsize. There’s lots to admire regarding the GV70 EV. It has a roomy interior and the cargo area is great for a small SUV. It’s exterior closely resembles the gas-powered GV70 – sweeping body […]
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Sierra-at-Tahoe added to Ikon Pass
The Ikon Pass just got a lot more appealing to skiers and snowboarders who frequent Tahoe ski resorts. The 2024-25 Ikon Pass will now offer four California’s mountain destinations when Sierra-at-Tahoe joins Ikon Pass this winter. Overall, there are more than over 50 global Ikon Pass destinations, including California resorts – Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Sierra-at-Tahoe and June […]
Volvo V60 Cross Country – not your Dad’s vintage wagon
Your dad’s classic station wagon from the 1960s and early 1970s disappeared for many decades, but has resurfaced in recent years. There’s no longer wood paneling or a tailgate that kids often dangerously sat on while the vehicle was being operated. The new breed of wagons possesses some modern flair, and yes, many of them […]
Three Tahoe ski resorts announce opening dates
Although ski season is still at least three months away, opening dates have been established at three Tahoe ski resorts. Northstar California, Heavenly Mountain and Kirkwood Mountain – three Vail Resorts in Tahoe – are looking ahead to the upcoming season. Northstar and Heavenly will open Friday, Nov. 22, and Kirkwood follows Friday, Dec. 6, conditions […]
Check out Subaru Solterra EV
This electric compact SUV offers many fine qualities car shoppers are seeking. And the 2024 Subaru Solterra even has one additional trait that very few rivals can match. The sleek-looking Solterra has sophistication and also provides some toughness due to its ability to go off-roading. With an 8.3 ground clearance and standard all-wheel drive, the […]
Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan under review
Sometime this year, the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan will be reviewed by the Placer County Board of Supervisors. The Village Plan is moving ahead in the process to pursue re-approval following Placer County’s release of the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR). County staff and their environmental consultants have provided more information and completed […]
Dodge Hornet closely resembles Tonale
These are certainly different times. Long identified as an American automobile company under the Chrysler flag, that’s no longer the case for Dodge, now a division of Stellantis, a multinational automotive manufacturing company with headquarters in the Netherlands. With that information in mind, it was no surprise the new 2024 Dodge Hornet is not manufactured […]
Redesigned 2024 Ford Ranger
The “new” Ranger isn’t all that new. However, the redesigned 2024 Ford Ranger is updated and improves on the previous version of this midsize truck. The Ranger redesign arrived with a bolder front-end styling that’s reminiscent of the larger Ford F-150. The ride and interior are more sophisticated, yet the Ranger still maintains its workhorse […]
Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness off-road ready
Looking for improvement and more diversity, Subaru redesigned its small crossover SUV this year and added a more appealing off-road option. Welcome in the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness, a rugged version of the popular Crosstrek that will make off-road excursions more adventurous with its many additions from the standard SUV. If price is an issue, […]
BMW XM offers tremendous performance
What are the upper limits of performance? One might assume the German auto manufacturer is trying to find out with the development of the 2024 BMW XM. How’s this for performance? The Red Label version of the XM was introduced this year. Buckle up tight in the Red Label because this plug-in hybrid, luxury SUV […]