Homewood Resort’s Marina is now home to the first on-the-water Electric charging station on Lake Tahoe. Following in the footsteps of the automotive industry’s transition to electric vehicles, the boating industry is moving in the same direction. “We are excited to take this step into electric watersport recreation, and to be the first in Lake […]
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Ford Bronco makes comeback
Following a 24-year absence, the Ford Bronco is back. That’s right, the attractive sport utility vehicle that once famously transported OJ Simpson on his made-for-TV, low-speed police chase along a Los Angeles freeway has returned. And judging from early sales figures –23,356 sold in the first three months of 2021 – the Bronco comeback is […]
Buick Envision lacks luxury components
The Buick Envision suffers from an identity issue. The compact sport utility vehicle can more than hold its own among standard SUVs, yet it falls short when measured against luxury models in its class. Historically, Buicks have been marketed as a “premium” brand by General Motors, the parent company. GM has positioned the Envision above […]
Alpine Meadows ski resort closing May 9
One more Tahoe ski resort is shutting down for the season. Alpine Meadows closes Sunday, May 9. Squaw Valley will be the only Tahoe ski resort open next week. But skiers and snowboarders won’t want to wait too long for a visit to Squaw – the resort closes Sunday, May 16. The High Camp beginner […]
Mercedes E450 wagon strong overall
Growing up in a family with six kids in the 1960s, we became quite acclimated to traveling in a station wagon. Although wagons are no longer mainstream vehicles, they have not totally disappeared. One of them is the 2021 Mercedes E450 wagon, a luxury vehicle that my family would have marveled at if my dad […]
Redesign for 2021 Kia Sorento
Despite its popularity over the years, rarely have the folks at Kia allowed the Sorento to rest on its laurels. The family-friendly sport utility vehicle has enjoyed steady sales since arriving in 2005. And it’s likely a solid bet the 2021 Kia Sorrento will enjoy another strong sales year, thanks to a full redesign for […]
Squaw-Alpine offers lift ticket discount
Skiers and snowboarders who purchased a season pass this year from a Tahoe ski resort can receive an added bonus: they can ski the remainder of the season at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows for a discounted price. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is now the only Tahoe ski resort still open for skiing and riding. While […]
New Gondola to connect Squaw-Alpine
Thanks to a new gondola, the wait will soon be over for a way to easily ski or snowboard at Squaw Valley-Alpine Meadows on the same day. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows announced recently the state-of-the-art, highly anticipated Base-to-Base Gondola (B2B) will likely begin construction this summer. Officials with the ski resort are unsure at this […]
Mercedes GLB35 affordable SUV
So, one of the lifelong goals is to own a Mercedes-Benz. But the problem is many people believe purchasing a Mercedes is out of their price range. Well, that’s certainly not the case with the 2021 Mercedes GLB35. It’s not only a high-quality sport utility vehicle, the GLB35 is an affordable one at approximately $49,000. […]
Seven Tahoe ski resorts closing April 18
For seven Tahoe ski resorts, the end is near. They will all be closing after the final late afternoon runs are taken this Sunday (April 18). The seven resorts shutting down brings the total to 11 Tahoe ski resorts that have bid farewell to 2020-21, a season that managed to reach the planned finish line […]