For the Virginia & Truckee Railroad, the story of its future as part of Nevada’s living history will be guided by its illustrious 150-year past. The signature green and yellow cars, made famous during the Comstock Lode, continue to provide a historic reminder of what the now and then. The “Queen of the Short Lines” […]
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Lots of green with 2019 Honda Clarity
There are three versions of the front-wheel drive 2019 Honda Clarity, a relatively new sedan that gives new meaning to the term “green.” The Japanese automaker is offering the Clarity as an electric vehicle (EV), a fuel-cell model, and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) that will be the primary focus of this review. Honda […]
Hyundai Ioniq fantastic on fuel economy
Anyone interested in purchasing the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq better be proficient at decision making. That’s required, because the Ioniq comes in three distinct models – and all three of them are appealing. The Ioniq is the first vehicle worldwide that’s available with three different types of electrified powertrains on the same platform. Heading into the […]
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid a solid minivan
Say hello to the Chrysler Pacifica, a minivan that could put a little dent in the sales of the two industry leaders – Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey. Chrysler did a nice job of creating its relatively new minivan. It features a light, yet solid body structure with a sleek, stylish exterior, and features an […]
Say goodbye to Volkswagen Beetle
Have we seen the last of the iconic Volkswagen Beetle? For the second time in seven decades, the folks at Volkswagen are bidding farewell to this cute, two-door sedan that has won the hearts of many during its long run. If you have plans to purchase a new Beetle, better do it now. The 2019 […]
Barkley returns to this week’s American Century Championship
Charles Barkley isn’t sure how well he will play at the upcoming American Century Championship, July 9-14 at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. But the outspoken Hall of Fame basketball player doesn’t really care. Visiting Tahoe in July is still his favorite week all year. Barkley will once again bring his oversized personality, good nature and […]
Lake Tahoe a fabulous golfing region
Lake Tahoe needs no introducing in the winter months. Travelers regularly arrive from around the country and internationally, making the gorgeous Tahoe basin their home for a week or more. Tahoe has the largest concentration of alpine ski resorts in North America with 14, and roughly a dozen cross-country ski centers in the majestic Sierra […]
2019 Volkswagen Jetta gets redesign
Let’s face it, this is not the most exciting car in the Volkswagen lineup. It’s tough to exhibit a lot of enthusiasm for the Jetta, a solid yet very unspectacular compact sedan. However, this somewhat stodgy sedan has made the folks at Volkswagen tons of money over nearly four decades. The Jetta was introduced to […]
Olympic Club’s Finlen new GM at Winchester Country Club
A fixture for more than three decades at the famed Olympic Club in San Francisco, Pat Finlen has found a new home in the foothills near Sacramento. Finlen, the longtime Olympic Club and golf profession leader, has assumed the role of general manager at Winchester Country Club in Meadow Vista, Calif. Finlen, 60, will utilize […]
2019 Volkswagen Golf lacks performance
We’re not sure what Volkswagen was thinking, but smaller is not better when it comes to an engine. Yet that’s exactly what the Volkswagen brain trust decided to do with the 2019 Golf. The new VW compact hatchback has a turbocharged 1.4-liter engine with a mere 147 horsepower, a reduction of 23 hp from last […]