We enjoyed the merits of the Mazda CX-9, sampling the three-row midsize SUV on multiple occasions during its near two-decade old history. So, when the CX-9 was discontinued after the 2023 model, we were a bit confused. The SUV had record sales of 34,580 in 2023 and gave Mazda a reliable SUV hauler, capable of […]
Tahoe Ski World
Snow piling up at Tahoe ski resorts
For more than a month in the Lake Tahoe region, the hope was Mother Nature would deliver some much-needed snow. Well, that long overdue request was fulfilled starting Sunday night (Feb. 15). And looking at Tuesday morning’s Snow Report (SEE BELOW), the snow is piling up big time at Tahoe ski resorts. It’s dumping in […]
Diamond Peak’s Lapanja set for Olympic debut
It’s taken Lila Lapanja a long time to achieve her goal, but it’s about to take place two days from now for the Diamond Peak ski resort product. Skiing in the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Cortina, Italy lies on the horizon as the 31-year-old Lapanja anxiously awaits her debut on the big stage. She will […]
Major snowstorm headed for Tahoe region
Another major storm is headed for the Lake Tahoe region, a much-needed one that will rejuvenate the 2025-26 ski season that has seen a general lack of snowfall. Depending on what forecast one believes, the storm could dump as much as 4 to 8 feet of snow to Tahoe ski resorts by the time it […]
Toyota Tacoma sales keep climbing
There are no major changes to the 2026 Toyota Tacoma, nor should there be. The venerable midsize truck arrived with a full redesign in 2025 and the result was better than anyone had a right to expect. In the 30th anniversary of its debut, Tacoma sales shot up by more than 42 percent in 2025 […]
Finally, snow at Tahoe ski resorts
After roughly five weeks frustratingly without it, the snow finally arrived early Tuesday evening at Tahoe ski resorts. By Lake Tahoe standards, it was hardly a sizable dump. Yet it was an extremely pleasant sight for skiers and riders who got a powder day on Wednesday. And it also means Tahoe ski resorts can stop […]
Palisades Tahoe offering $89 lift tickets
It’s difficult to find a one-day lift ticket to ski or snowboard this season at a Tahoe ski resort. However, Palisades Tahoe is providing multiple Wednesdays where the cost is $89 for a lift ticket in a deal the resort is calling Community Days. With the exception of the four discount days, during the entire month […]
Mazda CX-50 hybrid adds strength to SUV lineup
Now armed with three small SUVs, Mazda has improved its chances when stacked up against some the best in the class. These days, where small SUVs seem the latest rage, it’s a tall task when stacked up against capable rivals like the Honda CR-V, Ford Escape, Nissan Rogue, Toyota RAV4, Kia Sportage, Subaru Forester, and […]
The Crown resurfaces for Toyota
It was buried for more than five decades, but roughly three years ago Toyota finally decided it was time to reintroduce the Crown name to its fleet of vehicles. The Japanese automaker reintroduced the Crown sedan in 2022 and apparently was enamored with the name, because it came out with the Crown Signia SUV last […]
Five Olympic skiers with Palisades Tahoe roots
Palisades Tahoe will leave an imprint on the upcoming 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games with connections to five skiers on the U.S. team. Palisades Tahoe ski resort recognizes a group of local athletes from Team Palisades Tahoe and Olympic Valley Freestyle who have been named to U.S. teams scheduled to compete at the Winter Games. […]