There’s a lot going on with this year’s Kia Sportage. The modestly popular compact SUV has undergone an intriguing transformation. Not only is the completely redesigned Sportage exterior bigger and bolder, it also arrived with three different configurations – a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid join the lineup alongside the traditional gas-powered version that has […]
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New Chevy Bolt EUV a gem
The folks at Chevrolet had success with the original version, so why not tweak it and see if it can duplicate that success? Some observers feel that’s exactly what Chevy is doing with its new electric SUV. The company watched sales reach an all-time high for the Bolt last year when it also debuted an […]
Bluebird days return at Tahoe ski resorts
Finally, the weather at Tahoe ski resorts is somewhat back to normal. Following yet another evening of snowfall, the sun broke through Thursday (Jan. 19) to the delight of skiers and snowboarders who have been waiting nearly a month for an extended period of good weather in the Tahoe region. CHECK OUT LATEST TAHOE SNOW […]
Monumental January snow totals at Palisades Tahoe
January snow totals are monumental at Tahoe ski resorts even though the month has just crept past the midway point. Palisades Tahoe is keeping close track of its January totals that have now hiked its 2022-23 season snow totals to a whopping 350 inches following another reported 9 inches Monday. Palisades Tahoe is among eight […]
Kia Telluride receives high marks
Kia made a terrific calculation when it decided to manufacture a bigger SUV than its previously largest model – the Sorento. Debuting in 2019, the Telluride has been a major hit for the South Korean automaker. Many automotive expects label it the top three-row midsize SUV on the market today. The Telluride stands out due […]
Tahoe ski resort snow totals keep climbing
Following another day of heavy snow, the season totals keep climbing at Tahoe ski resorts. After several resorts received more than 2 feet of snow over a 24-hour period ending Sunday morning (Jan. 15), there were now seven Tahoe ski resorts with 300 inches or more of snow for the 2022-23 season. The totals are […]
Another day, another snow storm in Tahoe!
Another day, another snow storm! That’s the definite pattern right now at Tahoe ski resorts. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm warning that took effect Friday and lasts through 10 a.m. Tuesday. By Tuesday morning, there could be 5 feet of new snow above 7,000 feet. The snow over the past […]
Storm warning for Tahoe on MLK weekend
Another Winter Storm Warning is coming to Lake Tahoe and will create some challenging conditions for Martin Luther King holiday weekend. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the warning comes with a wallop – incoming storms are expected to dump 3-5 feet of snow at Tahoe ski resorts. The storm warning takes effect 1 […]
Off-roading in Ford Bronco Raptor
This is one monstrous SUV than performs like a Jeep. In fact, the Ford Bronco Raptor resembles a big jeep, one that’s designed to compete head-to-head with the revered Jeep Wrangler. We sampled the revised Ford Bronco SUV a year ago and liked its rugged appeal. Yet the Raptor – 9.8 inches wider, 4.8 inches […]
Weather frustrating Tahoe skiers, riders
The mounting frustration continues for Tahoe skiers and snowboarders. The snow keeps piling at Tahoe ski resorts, but also rising is the irritation among the ski and ride crowd due to lift closures and severe weather conditions like high winds and whiteout conditions. CHECK OUT TAHOE SNOW REPORT BELOW Mother Nature is being cursed on […]