Sales of the once popular compact sedan/hatchback have plummeted the past six years in the U.S and look depressing again in 2022. And the reason why is a mystery from our perspective, because the Mazda3 should be on the short list of anyone considering a compact car. When it comes to compact cars, the Mazda3 […]
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Acura Integra returns to mixed reviews
It’s not a good thing, yet that’s what Acura seems to be doing with the reintroduction of the Integra – competing against itself. In this case, the new 2023 Acura Integra is literally going head-to-head with parent company Honda and the highly regarded Civic Si. The Integra has the same turbo engine as the Si, […]
Tundra Capstone offers Lexus qualities
Toyota has done something a bit unusual – remaking a truck and giving it a Lexus-type feel on the road. The 2022 Toyota Tundra Capstone is a top-of-the-line pickup that rides smoothly, assuming it’s not hauling a trailer or has a full load in its 5.5-foot bed. We compare the Tundra Capstone to the new […]
Fire-damaged Sierra-at-Tahoe will reopen this season
Following a season where the ski resort was closed due to fire damage, Sierra-at-Tahoe will be open for the upcoming 2022-23 season. Located off Highway 50 near South Lake Tahoe, Sierra-at-Tahoe officials announced earlier this week they are on track to fully open this winter. Roughly a year ago, Sierra-at-Tahoe was sadly glowing orange as […]
Volvo XC60 Recharge excellent plug-in hybrid
There are a number of labels associated with the Volvo XC60 Recharge. For the record, Volvo calls it a midsize SUV. However, we’ve seen int categorized as a compact SUV and a friend insists the Recharge is a wagon. Whatever the true designation, one thing is for certain: the 2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge has received […]
Tahoe ski resorts making improvements
While skiing and snowboarding have been on summer hiatus, six Lake Tahoe ski resorts have been busy making offseason improvements. The three Vail Resorts in Tahoe and three other ski resorts have made upgrades this summer. With time dwindling down to the start of the 2022-23 season, Tahoe ski resorts are quickly bringing to a […]
Ikon Pass adds two international ski resorts
The Ikon Pass just got a bit more valuable for skiers and snowboarders. Ikon passholders for the 2022-23 season will have two more resorts they can visit – Lotte Arai Resort in Japan and Panorama Mountain Resort in British Columbia. Palisades Tahoe in Lake Tahoe is among the 50 resorts available on the Ikon Pass. […]
New LX 600 largest Lexus SUV
Lexus made changes to its sport utility vehicle lineup this year, remodeling the previous LX570 and calling it something different – LX 600. The 2022 LX 600 separates itself from last year’s model by adding new underpinnings (same as the new Toyota Tundra full-size pickup) that make it a more capable SUV. The LX 600 […]
Toyota 4Runner still off-road standout
If owning a rugged SUV is the desire, the venerable Toyota 4Runner is worthy of consideration. However, if smooth-running crossover SUVs are more your style, then a 4Runner should be crossed off the list. The 2022 Toyota 4Runner hasn’t changed much over the past decade – it’s a midsize sport utility vehicle workhorse that remains […]
Vail Resorts in Tahoe announce opening dates
The ski season remains approximately three months away, but the three Vail Resorts in Lake Tahoe have already set their tentative dates for starting the 2022-23 season. Heavenly Mountain and Northstar California will target their opening for Friday, Nov. 18. Kirkwood Mountain has planned its tentative opening date for Friday, Dec. 2. The three Tahoe […]