When the 2022-23 ski season commences, Mt. Rose ski resort will be better than ever following the largest capital improvement project in the Nevada resort’s long history. The resort’s new Lakeview zone, a $7.5 million on-mountain expansion, will enhance and change the way skiers and riders experience the mountain. The new high-speed Lakeview Express lift […]
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New Mazda CX-50 impressive
The popular Mazda CX-5 has been a staple in the company’s lineup since debuting 11 years ago. It’s been tasked with competing against some heavy hitters in the compact SUV class, including the Honda CR-V, Ford Escape, Nissan Rogue, Toyota RAV4, Kia Sportage, Subaru Forester, and Volkswagen Tiguan. Even amongst a stout field, the CX-5 […]
2022 Toyota GR86 revamped Scion
Seemingly a good idea nearly two decades ago by parent company Toyota, nevertheless the Scion brand lived a short life. However, the Scion legacy lives on. Evidence of that is the rebadged 2022 Toyota GR86. It was originally marketed in 2013 as the Scion FR-S, which had a hasty exit, lasting four years and being […]
Land Rover Defender delivers off-road
What’s intriguing about the 2022 Land Rover Defender is its dual personality. It can serve as an extremely capable off-road vehicle and also make a solid case for being a suitable every-day vehicle. The midsize luxury SUV is standardly equipped with two rows and seats five, yet a third row can be added that accommodates […]
2022 BMW iX an excellent EV
BMW has fallen behind in the global race to develop the next generation of electric vehicles. Yet with that said, the emergence this year of the 2022 BMW iX is hopefully a positive sign the company is moving forward. Most industry experts marvel at the interior makeup of the iX and applaud BMW for other […]
Mercedes-AMG GT53 performance-laden
When searching for a luxury vehicle to purchase, Mercedes-Benz has historically been a great option. It has name recognition and backs it up with high-class automobiles. One we hadn’t heard of was the 2022 Mercedes-Benz-AMG GT53. Mercedes unveiled what it calls a four-door coupe (aren’t coupes always two-door?) in 2018. However, this year’s version of […]
Kia Stinger remains unappreciated
A stranger approached me in a golf course parking lot this summer, saying he had never heard of the attractive sedan I was driving. From our perspective, it was a welcome-to-the-club moment. Judging by sales since its 2018 debut, apparently many people don’t recognize the Kia Stinger. Sales were a tepid 16,806 for 2018 and […]
Painted Black – Jeep Grand Wagoneer Obsidian
If black happens to be an attractive color when shopping for a large luxury sport utility vehicle, then the 2022 Grand Wagoneer Obsidian is a must see. This is an SUV that is decked out in black. Its huge 22-inch wheels come with black inserts. There’s also black badging, black exterior mirrors and window trim, […]
Steph Curry among Tahoe Celebrity golfers
Fresh off the Golden State Warriors’ fourth NBA championship in the past eight seasons and his unanimous selection as Finals MVP, Stephen Curry is now turning his attention to golf. Curry will be joined this week by his father Dell and brother Seth at Edgewood Tahoe for the 33rd annual American Century Championship at South Lake Tahoe. The […]
Ford Mustang Mach-E solid EV
There are multiple choices awaiting if one decides on purchasing the relatively new 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The Mach-E is a stylish all-electric sport utility vehicle. Rear-wheel drive versions of the Mach-E have a single electric motor mounted at the rear axle and AWD models have one motor in front and another in the rear. […]