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While you were tanning on the beach somewhere, or lining up with a zillion other tourists in Barcelona or Venice, resorts in Utah were working full-time adding new lifts and snowmaking, smoothing out terrain, even adding major expansions along with added parking. Those improvements will come in handy in 2034, when the Winter Olympic Games
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Cold weather can damage your vehicle, your driving experience, your comfort, even your safety and those of your passengers. Driving hazards caused by freezing rain, snow, ice, slush, and frigid temperatures can create dangerous driving situations, leading to breakdowns and expensive repairs even without a life-threatening accident. These easy maintenance tips will winterize your car outside and inside.
The fall season brings many wonderful things, including technicolor leaves and cooler temperatures. But it also brings autumn driving hazards, including wet leaves, fog and frost. Here’s how to anticipate and keep you and your passengers safe in potentially dangerous fall driving situations, whether it’s your daily commute or shopping expedition, or a weekend getaway.
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These cars, SUVs and trucks are being killed off with the 2024 models by slumping sales or because the manufacturer is moving to hybrid or EV versions of the discontinued gas-powered one. Vehicles that won’t be back in 2025 follows a similarly long and depressing list of models that were killed off for the 2024
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If you haven’t already purchased your Ikon Pass for the upcoming ski/snowboard season, do it now before prices go up again on Oct. 17, 2024 for 58 destinations across the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan and then season pass sales end entirely for the season in December. This season’s Ikon Pass also includes
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Choose one of these top-rated charities to support with a donation to help victims in Florida and the Carolinas with life-saving food, water, clothing and medical services, and start the rebuilding, including roads and power lines.
It’s important to be ready for an emergency. Pack a Grab and Go Bag now so you are ready for stormy weather, fire, or even a personal family emergency that requires immediate travel. Here’s what you’ll need for a quick escape.
Again this year, Land Rover is honoring local groups and charities which make a positive impact on their communities by giving away fully customized and equipped Defender 130 rescue vehicles, designed to save lives. You have until Oct. 17 to vote for one of the six finalists, who will receive a fully-outfitted rescue vehicle to assist with their life-saving mission.
Tesla’s most affordable Model 3 compact sedan is no longer available for order in the USA, apparently because of new Biden Administration tariffs on Chinese-made EVs and batteries. The Model 3 Standard Range Rear-Wheel Drive, priced at $38,990, uses lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells sourced from China.
Thanks to its rich tapestry of cultures and traditions, amazing natural beauty and vibrant cities, Southeast Asia is a bucket-list trip for many travelers. Here’s how to plan, including packing tips.