Hyundai initially addressed the Genesis’ deficiencies three years ago and continues to add to its credentials. And the result now is a pretty cool car that still provides a lot of bang for the buck, a trademark of the South Korean auto manufacturer. Redesigned for 2015, the Hyundai Genesis features a roomier cabin, improved engines, better […]
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Receive golf tips from Annika Sorenstam at Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe
The opportunity to meet and receive some valuable golf tips from Hall of Fame Golfer Annika Sorenstam is available this summer, thanks to The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe. The Ritz-Carlton, located at mid-mountain at Northstar California ski resort, welcomes back Sorenstam Aug. 14-16 to offer members of The Ritz-Carlton Rewards Program an exclusive golf weekend getaway. […]
Infiniti QX70 doesn’t meet expectations
Although considered a luxury crossover sport utility vehicle, a week with the 2015 Infiniti QX70 didn’t quite meet expectations that come with a reputed “luxury” vehicle. That opinion is perpetuated by the QX70 appearance, which falls short of classy in the eye of this beholder. I’m no fan of its most prominent physical feature, the long, […]
Charles Barkley among field at American Century Championship
Popular NBA Hall of Fame basketball player and TNT analyst Charles Barkley will once again be among the field at this year’s 26th annual American Century Championship in South Lake Tahoe. Although he’s typically a fan favorite, there’s little chance that Barkley and his erratic and somewhat comical golf game will be among the leaders. “Sir […]
Volkswagen Touareg a classy luxury SUV
The 2015 Volkswagen Touareg features a classy look, a smartly-designed interior, plenty of performance, and is loaded with standard features. This luxury, midsize five-passenger sport utility vehicle shares some characteristics with the more heralded (and higher priced) Porsche Cayenne. Two of the Touareg’s three powertrains are the same ones offered by the Cayenne. Perhaps a […]
Scion tC features sports-car like qualities
Co-workers were unanimous in their praise: Everyone liked the look of the 2015 Scion tC, a stylish coup that is technically a hatchback. One thing Scion has never backed away from is trying to manufacture unique looking vehicles. Introduced by Toyota in 2002, the cars have often been viewed as quirky. However, there’s nothing peculiar […]
Honda CR-V revised for 2015
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Although it’s been 18 years since its unveiling, the Honda CR-V remains an extremely popular five-passenger, compact crossover sport utility vehicle. When it debuted in 1997, the 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 […]
Tahoe Donner Golf Course opening May 15
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Due to a mild winter, the golf season in the Lake Tahoe region has enjoyed an early start. One more golf course will be opening this week. The Tahoe Donner Golf Course will begin offering play Friday, May 15, conditions permitting. The Tahoe Donner Golf Course is a true mountain course where […]
Clear Creek Tahoe latest Lake Tahoe-area golf course
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Not that it needed one, but there’s one more premium golf course in the Lake Tahoe region – Clear Creek Tahoe. Clear Creek Tahoe is considered an exclusive Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw designed golf course near Lake Tahoe that is already earning considerable praise. Clear Creek Tahoe was recently recognized by […]
Mazda CX-5: Solid compact SUV
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Now in its third year, the 2015 Mazda CX-5 has clearly established itself as a strong entity in a crowded field of very competent five-passenger, crossover sport utility vehicles. Mazda definitely made a wise move several years ago, introducing the CX-5 in hopes that it would fare better than its low-selling predecessors […]