Late March and early April are often great times of year to visit Lake Tahoe. Spring skiing is one lure and another is the agreeable weather that can be conducive for a number of activities, like hiking, biking, snowshoeing and more. With the outrageous snow totals this year, many Lake Tahoe ski resorts are extending […]
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2017 Mazda3 ranks high among compact cars
A single test drive in the Mazda3 might convince folks who say they don’t care for compact vehicles to reconsider. This is a good automobile for a variety of reasons, most notably its blend of performance and efficiency. Of course, we left out one other significant positive trait – appearance. Regardless of the model – […]
Volkswagen scales back 2017 Jetta
The diversity that was the calling card of the Volkswagen Jetta for many years has been diluted a bit in the wake of last year’s emissions-cheating scandal. In 2016, Volkswagen admitted it cheated on Jetta TDI diesel emissions testing and agreed to buy back or fix nearly 5,000 diesel cars that were sold in the […]
Expect delays traveling Highway 50 to Lake Tahoe
With Lake Tahoe experiencing a winter of epic snow totals approaching 630 inches since November, travel safety remains the most important aspect for a comfortable trip, along with recommendations for planning, common sense and dependable information sources. Caltrans and Nevada Department of Transportation have done their best to allow access to Lake Tahoe, which currently […]
2017 Hyundai Veloster: unconventional compact hatchback
The first thing one notices about the Hyundai Veloster is the odd door arrangement. It’s an ingenious idea, putting two doors on the passenger side of this compact hatchback so that no one has to be inconvenienced getting in and out of the back seat. Most vehicles with a long and low profile like the […]
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: affordable compact SUV
A co-worker took a lap around the latest version of the Mitsubishi Outlander that was parked in front of our building and came away quite impressed from a visual standpoint. There was no disagreement here. The white 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is one sharp-looking compact crossover sport utility vehicle. Up front it resembles the bigger […]
Highway 50 closed indefinitely
The news continues to get worse for Highway 50. Caltrans announced Monday that Highway 50 would be closed indefinitely. There are three major mudslides across a 12-mile stretch along Highway 50. Caltrans is referring to these as “active mudslides.” There are several smaller slides as well. The highway is closed in both directions between Pollock […]
Caltrans hoping to open Highway 50 on Monday
Caltrans officials are hoping to open Highway 50 sometime Monday. The main corridor to South Lake Tahoe has been closed since early Friday evening due to mudslides. On Sunday, Caltrans said that Highway 50 in the Kyburz area would remain closed indefinitely due to multiple mudslides. This means the main route between the South Shore […]
2017 Kia Soul features new Turbo engine
While still not quite sure how to properly classify the Kia Soul – is it a wagon, hatchback or sport utility vehicle – one thing is for certain: the 2017 version is more likeable than ever before. Although still no fan of its boxy appearance, the Soul is still around, so overall Kia must be […]
2017 Honda Ridgeline: A very unique truck
This will not be a consideration for people who love their traditional trucks. But Honda never had that in mind when it brought back the Ridgeline this year. After a two-year absence, the 2017 Honda Ridgeline has emerged and the consensus is it’s better than ever. A five-passenger, four-door crew-cab midsize pickup, the second-generation Ridgeline […]