Despite the COVID-19 epidemic, there will be an American Century Championship golf tournament this summer in Lake Tahoe. However, one huge difference: there will be no spectators when the 31st annual American Century Championship takes place July 8-12 on the shores of Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. Only the celebrity players and essential tournament staff will be […]
New Mazda CX-30 cool compact SUV
The 2020 Mazda-30 is a somewhat perplexing new vehicle that’s been added this year to the Japanese automaker’s lineup. In our week with the Mazda CX-30, we became fans of the compact crossover sport utility vehicle. The perplexing part from our vantage point is this: will the new SUV hinder sales of two other well-known […]
2020 Toyota RAV4 still class leader
There’s no disputing that Americans love their compact crossover sport utility vehicles. These smaller SUVs offer a lot of versatility, typically have an appealing design, and are also somewhat sporty. Introduced in Japan and Europe in 1994 and a year later a hit in the U.S. market, the Toyota RAV4 has been a class leader […]
Lexus RX 450hl has third row issues
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 […]
Honda Civic remains top seller
After test driving two versions of the 2020 Honda Civic in the past five months, it was hard to take a definitive stance on which one we liked best. The sporty Civic Si featured an easy-to-shift six-speed manual transmission that was fun to drive. Our second go-round was the Civic hatchback that we loved for […]
Sierra-at-Tahoe offering season pass discounts for next season
Due to the sudden end of the ski season because of the coronavirus pandemic, Sierra-at-Tahoe has reduced prices that are good for Season Pass products for the 2020-21 season. Sierra-at-Tahoe will credit the entire purchase value of any next year’s Season Pass product, no questions asked at no cost. Just let the resort know by […]
Mazda CX-9 an alluring midsize SUV
When compared with other midsize sport utility vehicles, the Mazda CX-9 has historically resided near the top. There’s always been a lot to admire regarding Mazda’s most expensive and largest SUV. The CX-9 has gained appeal over the years because it’s considered refined, stylish and delivers a nice blend of performance and fuel economy. It […]
Ikon Pass now includes Mt. Bachelor
Mt. Bachelor in Oregon has become a new destination for Ikon Pass holders. Ikon Pass holders for 2020-21 will have access to seven days each at Mt. Bachelor and Windham Mountain with no blackout dates, while Ikon Base Pass holders will have access to five days each, with select blackout dates. There is no access […]
Vail Resorts offering credits for next year’s season pass
Season passholders from Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood ski resorts in Lake Tahoe will receive credit for next season’s pass due to the shortened season caused by the Coronavirus. Vail Resorts, which operates Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood, announced Monday its plan to credit passholders toward next season’s pass based on the number of days they were […]
2020 Hyundai Kona solid subcompact
Two years ago, the Hyundai Kona debuted, becoming the latest in a long list of subcompact crossover sport utility vehicles. Unlike many of the models in the class, the Kona manages to standout. It’s a somewhat brash five-passenger, small SUV that’s offered as a gas-powered version and also as an all-electric vehicle (not reviewed here). […]