The golf season has begun in Lake Tahoe. To the delight of local golfers and tourists, both the Championship Course and the Mountain Course are now open at the Incline Village golf complex. The Incline Village Championship Course opened last week and the Mountain Course began offering play Friday, May 18. The Mountain Course is […]
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Considerable upside to 2018 Mini Countryman
The iconic Mini falls under the BMW flag. So, knowing that the German automaker is firmly embracing electric vehicles, it comes as no surprise that the 2018 Mini Countryman now includes a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. BMW is determined not to be left behind when it comes to electric vehicles (EV). By 2025, the BMW […]
2018 Buick Enclave: Smart redesign
If you have been enamored with the Buick Enclave for years, then changes were most likely unnecessary. Why mess with a good thing, right? But the engineers at GM finally did some “messing” with the original product. The Enclave that was introduced a decade ago finally received a makeover. Even hardcore fans will likely applaud […]
2018 Fiat Spider: Fun, affordable convertible
Four years ago, Fiat Chrysler and Mazda announced a joint venture to design a sports car that would essentially be shared as the Miata and the Fiat 124 Spider. The two convertibles share the same drive train, platform, have similar interiors, and are built in the same Mazda factory in Japan. The styling of the […]
2018 GMC Acadia: Improved midsize SUV
It’s time to give the GMC Acadia a look. The changes have been dramatic since GMC decided to revamp its midsize crossover sport utility vehicle last year. The result was an SUV that’s smaller and lighter than ever before. The shorter Acadia is now a better fit for what many SUV car shoppers are seeking. […]
2018 Ford Mustang flexes its muscles
The Ford Mustang has truly been one of America’s iconic cars for the past 54 years. And with a purposeful new redesign three years ago, there’s little doubt that the Mustang has picked up some additional admirers. The winning formula for more than a half century remains unchanged: The Mustang is a fast muscle car […]
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan enhanced by redesign
If the Volkswagen Tiguan didn’t interest you in the past, perhaps it’s time to take a second look. The Tiguan, a compact sport utility vehicle, is fully redesigned for 2018 and the changes are quite noticeable. The compact SUV class has widened and grown in stature since Tiguan joined the game nine years ago. A […]
2018 VW Beetle Dune features peppy turbo engine
Although certainly not the vehicle of choice for everyone, there’s no denying that the Volkswagen Beetle Dune possesses both style and personality. The Volkswagen “bug” has long been labeled a cute car; and that hasn’t changed. Many women still swoon at the sight of the modern-day beetle, a somewhat quirky car that has retained its […]
2018 Volvo XC90 luxurious SUV
There are plenty of reasons to be enamored with the 2018 Volvo XC90, a sophisticated luxury crossover sport utility vehicle. First off, it’s a very attractive vehicle with a bold, yet classy look that would make any owner proud to have the XC90 parked in the driveway for the neighbors to admire. For technological geeks, […]
2018 Lexus GX570 luxurious SUV
What most drivers will like about the 2018 Lexus LX570 is the combination of gracious around-town capability and its ability to go off-road in rugged winter conditions. That’s not something many large sport utility vehicles can offer these days. There’s no substitute for the feeling of safety when navigating a snowy, icy road, or driving […]