World Cup skiers will once again descend on Palisades Tahoe ski resort next season. The Stifel Palisades Tahoe Cup returns to Lake Tahoe Feb. 23-25, 2024. The competition is part of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Tour. Large crowds of spectators at Palisades Tahoe watched World Cup skiers in February 2023. “We are thrilled to […]
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Mammoth ski resort closes Sunday
Nearly four months after most U.S. ski resorts shut down for the 2022-23 season, the curtain will finally come down Sunday on Mammoth Mountain ski resort. Located on California’s Eastern Sierra range, approximately 100 miles south of the Nevada state line and 50 minutes from the eastern gate of Yosemite, Mammoth Mountain often stays open […]
Mercedes EQE highly touted
Although we’re a bit skeptical about the date, the folks at Mercedes-Benz say the company wants to reach complete electrification of its fleet of automobiles by 2025. As of June 30, 2023, the German automaker had eight electric vehicles available for sale. We recently drove one of them – the 2023 Mercedes EQE, an all-new, […]
Ford Maverick small truck with big reputation
Are you a traditional truck person who is searching for something a little different? The 2023 Ford Maverick is a great alternative to the beloved large truck. The Maverick is Ford’s smallest pickup truck and is offered at a very reasonable price (starting at around $22,000). It provides solid utility and plenty of available features […]
Mammoth ski resort open thru Aug. 6
It seems preposterous in California, given the recent heat wave in many parts of the state, that skiing is still taking place. Yet, that is the case. Wanna make a couple of turns before the curtain truly comes down on the 2022-23 ski season? Then head to Mammoth Mountain ski resort, where skiing and riding […]
BMW’s impressive electric SUV
It’s easy to be enamored with the 2023 BMW iX, a classy midsize all-electric SUV. It has excellent performance, terrific overall range, offers superior comfort, and has plenty of bells and whistles that will please any tech-savvy individual. Most industry experts marvel at the interior makeup of the iX and applaud BMW for other facets […]
No mountain biking at Bear Valley ski resort
A record-breaking snow total season can have its downside. Just ask the folks who love the typical summer months at Bear Valley ski resort. Like many resorts throughout California this year, Bear Valley Resort had an incredible amount of snow – 682 inches (56 feet) to be exact, the most in resort history. However, the […]
Mustang also unique electric SUV
Before going any further, let’s dispel this notion right away: the Mach-E has little in common with the traditional Mustang that Americans have enjoyed a love affair with for nearly six decades. Unlike its highly-acclaimed predecessor, the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E has no engine and does not possess the exnihilating V8 roar like the colorful […]
Cadillac CT5 faces tough competition
This luxury midsize sedan comes with a budget-friendly starting price that is quite alluring. However, the issue facing the attractive 2023 Cadillac CT5 is not price – it’s the competition. When going head-to-head against a formidable lineup that includes rivals like the BMW 5 Series, Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and Lexus ES, the CT5 simply […]
The versatile Subaru Crosstrek
The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek is part hatchback, part subcompact SUV, and fits the need for a certain niche of people who favor a small vehicle with lots of versatility. Apart from the sporty BRZ, like all Subaru vehicles the Crosstrek comes with standard all-wheel drive. It also has a spacious, comfortable interior and delivers a […]