If you missed seeing the 2016 Honda Accord Hybrid, no worries because there wasn’t one. Honda switched the production to Japan a year ago and took a year off from manufacturing its popular hybrid model. The Honda Accord Hybrid is back for 2017 and frankly better than ever. Among the changes for the gasoline-electric powertrain, […]
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Mitsubishi Outlander an affordable SUV
Cost-conscious car shoppers seeking a vehicle that can haul seven people will be pleased to see this news. The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, a sport utility vehicle with three rows of seating, can be driven off the dealer lot for a reasonable price. The Outlander starts at $22,995 and even a fairly upscale model that’s loaded […]
Versatile Volkswagen Jetta features new turbocharged engine
The Volkswagen Jetta has historically been a money-maker for the German automaker. It’s an extremely diverse compact sedan that is Volkswagen’s top-selling vehicle. The Jetta lineup is so diverse – sedan, hybrid, sportwagen, various turbocharged engines – that it can be a real toss-up of which model to purchase. One model that won’t be getting […]
Revised Lexus RX 350 features controversial new grille
Although enamored with this Lexus model in previous years, the thinking here was the Lexus RX was a luxury, midsize crossover sport utility vehicle that was designed for women. It featured an elegant appearance that drew the attention of women like a huge sale at the local mall. So it was extremely surprising when the […]
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: pleasing new redesign
A year ago, the folks at Hyundai redesigned the Sonata, making improvements to the popular midsize family sedan that has been inching its way up the ladder for a while and now resides among the heavyweights in the class. However, the redesign didn’t include the Sonata Hybrid, which remained basically the same. Making amends, the […]
North Lake Tahoe launches multi-media sports campaign
The outdoor sports choices in North Lake Tahoe can be overwhelming. Take mountain biking for example. For a newbie in North Tahoe on vacation, the process of getting on the trail can seem prohibitive. Bike rentals, trail locations and gear are all questions marks that can keep a visitor from experiencing the splendor of North […]
Northstar California offers considerable summer fun
This ski resort takes on an entirely different persona in the summer months. Life tends to move very slowly at Northstar California, which has arguably become the top destination ski resort in Lake Tahoe. Of course, there are no skiers or snowboarders hustling toward the lifts this time of year. Northstar’s famed Village is one […]
Honda CR-V remains popular compact SUV
When it debuted in 1997, the Honda CR-V was a trail blazer, a car-based sport utility vehicle that people instantly loved. And because the CR-V was universally admired, it quickly placed other manufacturers in copy-cat mode. Although it’s been nearly 20 years since the unveiling, the Honda CR-V remains an extremely popular five-passenger, compact crossover […]
2016 Kia Sedona an enticing minivan
Kia redesigned its minivan a year ago and made some significant changes. Borrowing a time-honored line when it comes to remodeling, the Kia Sedona arrived new and improved. Some auto reviewers are calling the Sedona the best-looking minivan in the segment. Part of the reasoning is Kia revamped the Sedona to look more like a […]
Toyota RAV4 still among top small SUVs
Introduced in Japan and Europe in 1994 and a year later a hit in the American market, the Toyota RAV4 has been a class leader for more than two decades. Americans love compact crossover sport utility vehicles. These smaller SUVs offer a lot of versatility, typically have an appealing design, and are also somewhat sporty. […]