So, the decision has been made to purchase a Lexus RX model. The question then becomes – which one of the midsize sport utility vehicles do you want? Lexus doesn’t make the decision an easy one. There’s the RX 350 for folks who want a traditional gas-only SUV. There’s also the RX 450h, a hybrid […]
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BMW X7 performance-laden SUV
Everything about the 2020 BMW X7 screams luxury sport utility vehicle. Of course, that includes the sticker price, which starts at approximately $75,000 and can climb to nearly the $121,000 mark like the top-heavy, loaded model test driven here for a week in early February. After years of resisting, BMW joined many of its rivals […]
Toyota Tundra still going strong
Sold in the U.S. since 1999, the Toyota Tundra has made the Japanese automaker a considerable amount of money. In 16 of the past 21 years, Tundra sales have been 100,000 or more, including a high of 196,555 in 2007. Even though the Tundra has not made a major redesign since 2014 and remains part […]
Sierra snowpack measurement at 97 percent
The first snowpack survey measurements for 2020 resulted in some good news from the California Department of Water Resources. The measurements were taken at Philips Station in South Lake Tahoe and revealed a snow depth of 33.5 inches and a snow water equivalent (SWE) of 11 inches, which is 97 percent of the average for […]
New Hyundai Palisade impressive
After a couple of failed attempts at producing a good midsize sport utility vehicle with three rows, Hyundai finally got it right. Introduced as a mid-year entry this summer, the 2020 Hyundai Palisade is receiving strong reviews. Even though sales aren’t brisk – more than 18,000 were sold over a five-month period, starting in July […]
Freebies at Kirkwood opening Nov. 29
The possibility of snagging a free burrito and some cool swag is part of the fun at Kirkwood Mountain’s opener Friday (Nov. 29). There are six Tahoe ski resorts that are open Thanksgiving Day – Squaw Valley, Heavenly Mountain, Mt. Rose, Boreal Mountain, Alpine Meadows, and Soda Springs. Opening Day celebrations at Kirkwood Mountain will […]
$99 lift tickets at Sugar Bowl
Sugar Bowl ski resort in the Lake Tahoe region will offer $99 lift tickets in December. In a press release, Sugar Bowl noted “in an effort to make skiing and snowboarding more accessible to skiing families and winter sports enthusiasts this season, Sugar Bowl is introducing new lift ticket and equipment rental specials in advance […]
Jaguar F-Pace offers diesel engine options
The Jaguar 2019 Jaguar F-Pace has some unique qualities, but there’s one quality most people would not expect. It’s a sport utility vehicle that has two fuel-efficient diesel engines – that’s right, diesel engines. The base model four-cylinder offers a diesel option and so does the S model trim that features a supercharged 3.0-liter, V6. […]
The lovable Mazda Miata
Clearly, the loveable Mazda Miata continues its mass appeal to U.S. car buyers. In 2017, Mazda reported 11,294 sales for the Miata, its most since 2007. Although sales dipped in 2018, the nearly 9,000 models that were sold is still quite good. The Miata has been delivering fun as one of the standard bearers in […]
Alpine Meadows Snow Golf Tournament on April 20
This event has a long tradition that spans more than three decades. Welcome to the annual Alpine Meadows Snow Golf Tournament, which is celebrating its 35th year on April 20. For a cool look, ditch the ski jacket for a collared shirt and khakis. Afterall, this day is more than just spring skiing and snowboarding […]