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Thank you for connecting with us at Cowell Auto Group. We are very excited to present our first digital format magazine. Over the last 45 years, we are fortunate to have built many special and long term relationships. Some of these relationships have been built at our stores and some at community events. We look forward to continue building our relationship with you. Along with our teams, we strive to assure that every time you connect with us, our Focus is to deliver a “WOW” experience and ensure that you feel welcomed, listened to and that your time is respected. In this edition of FOCUS, we share some of our history, celebrate interesting parts of our community as well as bring you “under the tent” on some exhilarating new automobiles! We hope you enjoy FOCUS and we look forward to connecting with you at one of our facilities or electronically. Sincerely, Rand & Ryan Cowell racowell@cowellautogroup.com | rycowell@cowellautogroup.com

45 YEARS For 45 years, we have been a leader in the automotive industry by ensuring that we are continually focussed on you. Our team has one goal, to provide you with the best experience possible. We look forward to you being part of the ownership experience with the Cowell Auto Group and canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to see you at one of our locations!

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SCENE THE ROOT OF IT ALL For over 45 years, Cowell Auto Group proved to be one of the longest running dealer groups in Richmond and one of the oldest continuously owned and operated in Metro Vancouver.

INFUSION AUDI A3 - Still Audi, but in a smaller & more efficient package. 15 S Q 5 & Q 5 D I E S E L - The greatly improved Q5, packed with an attitude to match. 16 RS7 - The new Audi Supercar. 17

VOLKSWAGEN J E T TA H Y B R I D - The ultra-fun Jetta that superheroes drive. 23

B E E T L E M A N I A - The 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Special Editions, unsung. 24 TIGUAN - Ultimate power in the palm of your hand. 26

JAGUAR JAGUAR MAN - Cowell's very own James Herzog showcases his passion and roar. 32 XF & XJ - Supercharged and All-Wheel Drive. 36 F-TYPE - The first two-seat sports car since the E-Type. 37

LAND ROVER R R S P O RT - Better than ever, the Range Rover Sport is sure to please. 43

GOODS & GADGET SMART ENERGY CHOICES & SAVINGS FOR THE MODERN HOME

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Going on an “energy diet” doesn’t mean sacrificing your taste and sense of style. Advances in technology and design mean that you can make Power Smart choices throughout your home to bring a modern, energy-efficient space to life.

365 DAYS OF DINING IN RICHMOND One city. One person. 365 days and 365 restaurants. Chosen from over 1,500 worldwide applicants, Lindsay Anderson, a passionate foodie, blogged all about it and her experience.

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THE LONDON HERITAGE FARM: RICHMOND’S HIDDEN JEWEL Take a step back in time at the 19th Century Farmhouse and heritage gardens.

GENUINE ACCOMPLISHMENTS Austin Kay and Anita Chan have sold over 2,600 homes together and balance their lives with their three little girls. What makes them so successful?

CAG IN THE COMMUNITY YEAR AT A GLANCE

Since 1970, Cowell Auto Group has been actively involved in the community. This year, we were apart of Hockey Day in Canada, and gave away a ride to one lucky graduate!

For details on new vehicle launches, sponsorships & service specials, visit our Cowell Auto Group Facebook page at facebook.com/cowellautogroup. We're also a lively bunch; you can tweet with us on Twitter at @CowellAutoGroup.

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CREATIVE DIRECTOR & DESIGN Tiffany Pandu-Oesman CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Chelsea Watt Kari Kylo Kelly Grant Lindsay Anderson Matt Sinclair Trevor Hofmann Victoria Hansen The opinions expressed in articles in FOCUS are the author's and not necessarily those of G.E. Cowell Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries. In addition, the inclusion of an advertisement does not imply endorsement of the product or service by G.E. Cowell HoldingsInc. and its subsidiaries. G.E. Cowell Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries will not knowingly carry false or misleading advertising. G.E. Cowell Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries reserve the right to refuse any advertisement. Both Cowell Magazine and G.E. Cowell Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries disclaim any and all warranties, whether expressed or implied, including (without limitation) and implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, and neither Cowell Magazine nor G.E. Cowell Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries will accept any responsibility for the readerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s use of the information and/ or opinions presented in Cowell Magazine or any loss arising therefrom. The contents of FOCUS are covered by copyright and all rights are reserved. No material in this publication may be reproduced in any form without permission. FOCUS is electronically published by COWELL AUTO GROUP 13611 Smallwood Place, Richmond Auto Mall Richmond, B.C | Canada V6V 1W8 cowellautogroup.com

JAGUAR LAND ROVER OF RICHMOND PRESIDENT | Ryan Cowell GENERAL MANAGER | Mike Shami

EDITORS Tiffany Pandu-Oesman Victoria Hansen CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Hubert Kang James Wang Trent Lin Victoria Hansen

All vehicle reviews have been contributed by a third party. Starting prices reflect the base models of each vehicle. Prices do not include freight, pre-delivery expense, admin fees, AC taxes, PDI or applicable taxes. Prices may change at any time without notice. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. For more information about any of the models reviewed, please contact Audi of Richmond at 604.279.9663 or visit audiofrichmond. com, Cowell Volkswagen at 604.273.3922 or visit cowellvw. com and Jaguar Land Rover of Richmond at 604.273.6068 or visit jlrrichmond.com COWELL VOLSKWAGEN 13611 Smallwood Place, Richmond Auto Mall Richmond, BC V6V 1W8 cowellvw.com | 604.273.3922 AUDI OF RICHMOND 5680 Parkwood Way, Richmond Auto Mall Richmond, BC V6V 2M4 audiofrichmond.com | 604.279.9663 JAGUAR LAND ROVER OF RICHMOND 5660 Parkwood Way, Richmond Auto Mall Richmond, BC V6V 2M4 jlrrichmond.com | 604.273.6068

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HE ROOT OF IT STORY BY KARI KYLO PHOTOGRAPHY BY TRENT LIN & JAMES WANG

VERYBODY LOVES A GOOD SUCCESS STORY. You know - the little guy with a dream, against all odds, and succeeding? What many don’t realize or fail to see is that most businesses are built on the back of hard work, a solid foundation, and core values. There is no magic or easy way. I was honoured when asked to write an article about Cowell Auto Group, as it truly is a present day success story, and I spent quite a bit of time contemplating on how best to write the article. I called up my dad to get his insight. I explained how Gary Cowell grew his automotive company over the past 45 years from just four staff and one Volkswagen dealership, to almost 200 staff and four dealerships - Cowell Volkswagen, Audi of Richmond, Land Rover of Richmond and Jaguar Richmond; making it the longest running dealer group in Richmond and one of the oldest continuously owned and operated in Metro Vancouver. I also told him that I was impressed by how Gary always stuck to his core values and passed these values down to his sons Rand and Ryan, who now run the day-to-day operations of their successful company. However, I confessed to my dad that I was unsure as to how to communicate to the readers of the article the depth of Cowell Auto Group’s business acumen, but at the same time, the pureness and simplicity of their business model based on key core values. My dad, was silent for a moment, and then said, “Write about a tree.” “Huh?” I replied.

“Hmmm….okay dad, thanks for the tip,” I laughed, and hung up. I sat in front of my computer, and thought about this advice

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left to right Deep roots and growing strong: Cowell Auto Group Vice Presidents, Ryan & Rand Cowell, and President & Founder, Gary Cowell

“It sounds like the Cowell Auto Group grew very organically, with deep roots. Like a tree. Keep it simple,” he philosophized.

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By 1972, Cowell Volkswagen had outgrown their original space and expanded to a new building in July, which housed Volkswagen, Porsche & Audi.

On December 1st, Gary Cowell opened his first dealership, Cowell Volkswagen, on the north side of No. 3 Road & Westminster Highway.

The official Grand Opening of Cowell Volkswagen took place January 10. Gary Cowell (left) seen with Fred Stahl (middle), National Parts Manager of Volkswagen Canada and Reeve Anderson (right), the future mayor of Richmond.

Since the 1970s, Cowell Auto Group has actively been involved in their community â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from local sports teams to charitable organizations.

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Gary Cowell co-founded the Richmond Auto Mall. Cowell Auto Group moved into it. Cowell Volkswagen is still at its original location.

The Jaguar Franchise was introduced to Cowell Auto Group and was housed together under one roof; Jaguar Land Rover of Richmond. The current Jaguar Land Rover of Richmond Building was later designed and constructed in 2005.

Cowell Volkswagen underwent renovation to be the first nonpilot Volkswagen Marketplace in Western Canada.

TODAY Cowell Auto Group employs appoximately 200 people within Cowell Volkswagen, Audi of Richmond and Jaguar Land Rover of Richmond. The organization stands over 45 years strong and still is a leader in the automotive industry.

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Audi of Richmond and Land Rover of Richmond was added into the additional Cowell Auto Group Property in the Richmond Auto Mall. It was the first New World of Audi facility in North America, First Audi Brand Exclusive Facility in Canada & the first Land Rover Centre in Canada.

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Cowell Volkswagen in the Richmond Auto Mall today

that was given to me, and then I realized that as cliché as it sounded, he was dead right. When Gary Cowell was in his twenties he had a vision to open a car dealership - he planted the seed, and in December 1967 he opened his first dealership selling Volkswagens. The roots grew deep, and the business flourished. Over the next four-plus decades he worked hard and grew his business into a healthy and thriving organization by remaining consistent in hiring great staff, and providing them with the resources they needed to give their customers a positive car buying and servicing experience. As I began my interview with Rand and

Rand agrees, “Yes, trust is the foundation for long term relationships, and we believe this is why we have had some of the same customers for over 30 years.” As I inquired further, I learned that they recently provided training to all of their staff on their service standards, and this standard is reinforced on a daily basis. This is definitely not the norm in the automotive industry, but as Cowell Auto Group continues to grow and branch out, they want to ensure that they don’t dilute the customer experience. Many businesses experienced the financial storm of the 80’s and then again in 2008. I asked Ryan how Cowell Auto Group

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Trust is the foundation for long term relationships.

Ryan, I commented on the solid foundation managed to weather both these challenging that Gary had built the company on, and I times, and ultimately grow stronger. ask them to explain what their core values have been and continue to be. Ryan explains, “Like most businesses, we were also affected by the 2008 financial “It comes down to how we as an entire crisis. We had to make sure that our people organization approach our brand. We want understood our long-term vision and goals, our customers to have the best possible which was to take care of our customers. experience when dealing with us,” explains Ultimately, the manufacturers continued to Rand. provide us with quality products, and we had fantastic staff who consistently treated “Many businesses are mainly focused on our customers well, resulting in an increase the sales transaction, and they miss the in loyalty.” opportunity to build a relationship with their customer,” elaborates Ryan. “Cowell Auto “I remember a manager’s meeting that Group wants to interact with our customers we had in December 2008 regarding in a way that builds their respect and trust the financial crisis,’ says Rand. “It was so for us.” wonderful to hear all of the staff saying

as changing the types of lights they use. As they begin the process of building new facilities, they are exploring different ‘green building’ possibilities.

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Celebrating 45 years of Cowell Auto Group

Gary Cowell continues to look at the longterm goals of the company, and the strategy moving forward. Like many privately owned businesses in BC that were started by baby boomers, Gary has passed the day-to-day the same thing; that they wanted to know operations down to the next generation, what they had to do to make the company Ryan and Rand. healthy. We told them to keep focusing on making sure the customers were happy.” “This transition has been rather seamless, but we have also taken a lot of steps to make All of the manufacturers that the Cowells sure that we are on top of all of the moving work with have significant growth plans pieces,” says Rand. “We both took the “Road moving forward, and in order for Cowell Auto Map” program through the Sauder School Group to handle the new developments and of Business, which focuses on running a to continue to be leaders in the automotive family company.” industry, they are in the process of developing two new properties. A couple of their current “Our whole family has also been very much dealerships were built 20 plus years ago a part of the transition. Our sister and our and they have since outgrown them. Audi wives have been a huge part of the success of Richmond and Cowell Volkswagen will of our business, and our vision moving have new dealerships built, and Land Rover forward,” explains Ryan. of Richmond and Jaguar Richmond will have a renovated and expanded dealership. Gary Cowell grew his company from the ground up, and with deep roots. He ensured Rand reinforces, “We will continue to look at that it had everything it needed to thrive new opportunities, as long as they fit our core - excellent staff, healthy and honest core values of being market leaders in providing values, and the ability to adapt to new and excellent products and services, and in challenging environments. It now stands providing the best customer experience.” strong 45 years later as a leader in the automotive industry, with a loyal customer They also continue to be leaders when it base, a vibrant leadership team, and an comes to being environmentally friendly. exciting growth plan for the future. They have worked with BC Hydro in the past, and they looked at ways of being Deep roots, solid core, and growing strong; energy-efficient in their dealerships, such just like a tree. Thanks dad.

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“We are reviewing rain water capturing, using gray water for washing cars, and reducing our footprint by storing vehicles on the roof of the building,” explains Rand.

Advanced technology has always been the very heart of the Audi DNA. From quattro® all-wheel-drive to FSI® direct fuel injection, and the powerful and efficient Audi TDI® Clean Diesel, Audi's Vorsprung Durch Technik means a safer, more efficient, and more brilliantly satisfying cars to drive. The 2014 Audi Models are arriving daily. Be the first to Test Drive them at Audi of Richmond and experience its power.

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2015 AUDI A3 BY TREVOR HOFMANN, CANADIAN AUTO PRESS

Wearing all of Audi’s newest design details, the 2015 A3 sedan makes a sporty statement. Its singleframe grille is more sharply angled than the outgoing model, wedgeshaped headlamps edgier, and large air intakes aggressive. AllLED headlights and taillights will be optional. The new A3 is a true compact, measuring 4.46 metres long with a 2.64-metre wheelbase. Small dimensions make for better maneuverability, but its interior is nevertheless spacious with room for five plus a large 425L trunk. True to Audi’s tradition of contemporary design the interior is

clean and devoid of clutter. Audi’s excellent MMI infotainment system features a seven-inch display that automatically rises out of the instrument panel. The A3 offers a choice of two turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engines and one clean diesel. Entry-level models feature a 1.8L unit with 180-hp and 185 lbft of torque powering the front or four wheels via optional Quattro AWD. This model’s preliminary fuel economy rating is 5.6 L/100km combined city/highway. The second choice is a 2.0L four with 211-hp and 258 lb-ft of torque plus standard Quattro, while the 150-hp TDI makes 236 lb-ft of

torque, powers the front wheels and gets a preliminary rating of 4.1 L/100km combined, partly due to automatic start-stop. All engines use a six-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic. Upscale options include radarbased adaptive cruise control, active lane assist, and park-assist with surround-view camera. The 2015 Audi A3 sedan goes on sale in April next year, followed by the even sportier 296-hp S3. The five-door Sportback will return too, with an ultra-thrifty e-tron plug-in hybrid drivetrain.

Interested in the 2015 Audi A3?

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he compact A3 delivers similar levels of performance and refinement as Audi’s larger cars, but in a smaller more efficient package. As much as we like the little five-door Sportback, the next conventionally powered A3 will have four doors and a trunk.

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2014 AUDI SQ5 BY TREVOR HOFMANN, CANADIAN AUTO PRESS

he Q5 has been a top-seller for Audi, partly due to its fuel-efficient powertrain lineup, but there’s always room for more performance.

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Enter the SQ5, a Q5 with attitude! Audi’s famed “S” performance moniker is proudly displayed on its modified singleframe grille and revised hatch, while new bumpers front and rear integrate platinum gray grille and diffuser inserts. Automatic self-leveling xenon headlights with LED DRLs are included too, as are aluminum mirror caps, aluminum roof rails and quad oval exhaust tips, but there’s much more to this compact crossover than just styling upgrades.

The SQ5 sports standard 20-inch alloy wheels with 21s available, helping it handle even better than the already nimble Q5, while Audi’s Quattro AWD is standard. The supercharged 3.0L TFSI directinjection V6 is boosted to 354-

hp and 347 lb-ft of torque and mated to an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic, resulting in 5.3 seconds to 100km/h and a top-speed of 250km/h. Does Audi have your attention yet? The Q5’s spacious interior is enhanced with sportier SQ5 trim including a flat-bottomed multifunction three-spoke steering wheel with contrast stitching and alu-optic shift paddles. The instrument cluster features unique grey-faced dials with white needles, while aluminum pedals complement the SQ5’s special leather and aluminum shift knob.

Nappa as well as add a comfort package with ventilated seats. Of course genuine aluminum trim can be found throughout the standard SQ5, but Audi also offers layered aluminum/black wood inlays for a bespoke appearance. Standard SQ5 features include pushbutton ignition and Bluetooth, while blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control and 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio are optional.

A practical yet totally engaging compact SUV, the new SQ5 promises to put a big smile on your daily commute for a base price of The upholstery is leather too, just $57,000. although you can upgrade to Fine

Interested in the 2014 Audi SQ5?

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2014 AUDI RS7 BY TREVOR HOFMANN, CANADIAN AUTO PRESS

program for setting Comfort, Auto and Dynamic modes, but some will appreciate individual mode that lets a driver choose favourite settings for the engine/transmission, suspension, steering, etc. Speaking of personal choices, two suspensions are available with the RS7. The base air suspension gets adaptive dampers and a 20-mm lower ride height than the base A7. The optional RS suspension with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) replaces the air springs with firmer steel springs and adds active dampers that are hydraulically linked diagonally front to rear for much sportier response.

The RS7 utilizes a twinturbocharged 4.0L V8 with 560hp and 516 lb-ft of torque resulting in a shockingly quick 3.9-second sprint to 100km/h! A modified eight-speed automatic improves shift speed, while Audi’s Quattro Other RS7 upgrades include AWD uses a mechanical 40/60 front/rear bias for more rear-wheel feel, although 70% of torque can be sent to the front and 85% to the rear as required.

lightweight brake rotors and a sport differential for the quattro all-wheel-drive system that delivers true torque vectoring. Changes to the RS7’s exterior include a deeper front valance with unique styling, more muscular side sills, unique wheels and other subtle modifications, whereas the interior gets trim enhancements including a new flat-bottomed steering wheel. While a supercar by the numbers, don’t forget the new RS7 remains a practical four-door capable of carrying a full load of passengers and luggage. The 2014 Audi RS7 starts at $115,000.

Interested in the 2014 Audi RS7?

The RS7 includes Audi’s drive select

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s far as styling goes, few four-door luxury cars can match Audi’s beautifully shaped A7, but a number of competitors can outperform its standard 310-horsepower supercharged 3.0L V6 or optional clean-diesel TDI. Audi improved performance last year with the 420hp turbocharged 4.0L V8-powered S7, but this year it juggernauts performance into supercar territory with the otherworldly RS7.

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Going on an 'energy diet' doesn't mean sacrificing your taste & sense of style.

SMART ENERGY CHO SAVINGS FOR THE MO STORY BY CHELSEA WATT PHOTOGRAPHY BY HUBERT KANG

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HERE ARE MANY GOOD REASONS to save energy around your home: you save money on your bills, reduce waste and you ease your environmental impact. But going on an “energy diet” doesn’t mean sacrificing your taste and sense of style. Advances in technology and design mean that you can make Power Smart choices throughout your home to bring a modern, energy-efficient space to life.

information to make decisions that affect your electricity use and costs.

The number of electronics and small appliances used in every household has risen steadily over the past few decades. Making smarter choices when buying electronics and appliances can save you money and energy, all while keeping you on trend with the latest gadgets. Thanks to new meters which offer updated data about your energy use, you can get a better handle on how much electricity you’re consuming, and use that

But not all energy-saving lights or fixtures are created equal. To ensure you’re getting the best option and a quality product, always look for the ENERGY STAR® label. These products have been tested to meet energy efficiency, operating, and reliability criteria.

BRIGHT LIGHTS OFFER BRIGHTER CHOICES Energy-efficient lighting has advanced greatly, allowing you to light your space without affecting ambience and comfort. LEDs and CFLs provide the best opportunity to save energy and are available in a wide range of shapes, sizes and functions.

When choosing new lighting, you have plenty of options. Get the help of a lighting designer to help decide where to place fixtures for

OICES & ODERN HOME the most impact and determine how many lights are needed. Task lighting is more efficient and more effective than lighting a whole room. And choosing ENERGY STAR lamps or fixtures, not just bulbs, will help make sure you’re maximizing your energy savings. If you’re trying to choose between types of bulbs, LEDs are generally more expensive, but the prices continue to drop as the technology advances. ENERGY STAR LED bulbs last a minimum of 25,000 hours compared to incandescent bulbs which last about 1,000 hours. The longer life helps offset the higher upfront costs for LEDs. MORE ELECTRONICS MEANS WE’RE USING MORE ENERGY THAN EVER New developments in home theatres and mobile devices have brought more electronics to our home than ever before. And those electronics are using more power than they used to: the average screen size of a television has increased by 50 per cent since 1970.

LEDs and CFLs save energy and light your space without affecting ambience and comfort.

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Standby power draws power 24 hours. Cut standby power by using smart strips to power off electronics when they're not in use.

Making smart choices with your electronics can make a difference. In fact, electronics can account for as much as 10% of your electricity bill. Much of that cost comes from standby power, or power that’s being drawn 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Today, the average Canadian household has 25 or more electronics in the home, many of these use standby power. Standby power is used to power features like timers, clocks and recordings. That always-on capability costs you. A single HD personal video recorder (PVR or set-top box) uses about 70% of its electricity in standby power. Using smart power strips helps cut down on standby power. They let you turn off power to some items, such as game consoles, while electronics like PVRs that need power remain on. Unplugging chargers and other electronics whenever you’re not using them can also help.

The average Canadian household has 25 or more electronics in the home. When you are in the market for new electronics, choose the most efficient ENERGY STAR® models. Televisions identified with Power Smart messaging are ENERGY STAR models that use at least 30 per cent less energy than their counterparts. Visit bchydro.com/televisions to find a list of the most energy efficient ENERGY STAR televisions available. ENERGY STAR APPLIANCES OFFER SLEEK, ENERGY-SAVING STYLE Some of the biggest energy users in any home are major appliances like refrigerators and electric clothes dryers. If you’re planning to replace your refrigerator, freezer, clothes washer or dishwasher, choose the most energy efficient ENERGY STAR appliance. They offer top performance and major energy and water savings without sacrificing function and style. Visit bchydro.com/appliances to find a list of the most energy efficient ENERGY STAR appliances available.

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Even if you’re not ready to replace your appliances, you can ensure that you’re using them wisely to avoid wasting energy:

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Set your fridge and freezer to their most energy-efficient settings — just cold enough, but not too cold. For fridges, that’s 2 - 3°C (35 - 37°F); for freezers, it’s minus 18°C (0°F).

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Resist the urge to smell your brownies baking. Every time you open your oven door, you lose about 20 per cent of the oven’s heat. Look through the oven window instead.

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Run your dishwasher with a full load only. Skip the heat-dry setting and let your dishes air-dry, or use the economy or energy-saving settings.

Wash your clothes in cold water. About 90 per cent of the energy your washer consumes goes to heating water. If you wash with cold water, you’ll save that energy, and your clothes will come out just as clean.

USE DATA TO FIND THE TIPS THAT WORK FOR YOU How can you manage what you don’t measure? If you’ve made investments into energy-efficient products, you’ll want to know if they make a difference. Thankfully, tracking how much electricity you’re using just got easier. New online conservation tools give you access to your usage data, right up to an hourly level. You can see the spikes where you’re using more electricity and access Power Smart tips to help reduce your usage. You can even compare your electricity consumption to the temperature outside or similar homes to see how you’re doing. Get started by creating a MyHydro Profile and linking your BC Hydro account at bchydro.com/myhydro. If you’re not already on the team, join Team Power Smart at bchydro. com/jointheteam and activate a challenge: reduce your electricity use by 10 percent over a 12 month period and you could earn a monetary reward. Choose the most energy efficient ENERGY STAR appliance. They offer top performance and major energy and water savings.

Log in to MyHydro regularly to track your progress. It’s a great way to see how much electricity you’re consuming and stay on track with your conservation goals.

POWER SMART CHOICES CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

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If everyone in B.C. chose qualifying ENERGY STAR® appliances, we'd save enough energy to power over 250 community swimming pools for a year.

If everyone in B.C. turned off just one unnecessary light when they left the room, we’d save enough energy to charge 8.6 million smartphones for a year.

If everyone in B.C. hung one load of laundry to dry once a week for a year, we’d save enough energy to brew over 877 million pots of coffee.

If everyone in B.C. swapped four hours of TV for four hours of outdoor recreation, we'd save enough energy to power the Whistler Blackcomb Peak to Peak Gondola for over 81,000 days.

SAVE POWER. SAVE MONEY. For more information, visit powersmart.ca

If everyone in B.C. switched three 60W incandescent bulbs to 12.5W ENERGY STAR® LEDs, we'd save enough energy to blend over 37 million smoothies.

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Celebrating eight awards in a single ad. Now, that’s German eﬃciency. It’s nice to get noticed. Especially when you’re doing something you love. That’s why we’re so proud that the 2013 Touareg, Tiguan, Golf, Golf GTI, Golf Wagon, Jetta, Passat and CC 2.0T all received IIHS Top Safety Pick awards. So thanks, it means a lot. The 2014 Volkswagen Models are arriving daily. Be the ﬁrst to Test Drive them at Cowell Volkswagen and see which ones will be at the top of the 2014 IIHS Top Safety Pick.

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2013 JETTA TURBO HYBRID BY TREVOR HOFMANN, CANADIAN AUTO PRESS

DSG. It’s such a sporty transmission and the electrified powertrain so energetic that it’s big fun at takeoff, combining with the 1.4-litre turbocharged engine to deliver a steady boost of power through the rev range, the tachometer spinning freely into “power” and “boost” modes, ahead of “eco” and “charge” when otherwise coasting or applying the brakes.

is attractive, intelligently laid out, roomy, comfortable and well finished. A pliable soft-touch dashtop looks good and absorbs sound effectively. The electronics are first rate too, and switchgear some of the industry’s best. The Hybrid’s 320L trunk is larger than some rivals, and only slightly smaller than the regular Jetta. Additionally there’s a ski passthrough, so it remains a great car for active lifestyles.

Handling is superb thanks to the same independent rear suspension as the GLI, the higher-grade setup standard across the Jetta lineup The Jetta Turbo Hybrid is one for 2014. ultra-fun HEV with an asking price of only $27,875. It’s worth every At low speeds the new Jetta Turbo The Jetta Turbo Hybrid’s interior penny. Hybrid silently creeps along in all-electric EV mode, yet it zips away like a true German sport sedan when the need or desire arises. It won’t make you suffer through a slushy CVT like rival HEVs either, but delivers snappy shifts through its efficient automated

Interested in the 2013 Jetta Turbo Hybrid?

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or 2014, Volkswagen has stuffed its compact Jetta sedan full of fuel-efficient alternatives. There’s a brand new turbocharged 1.8L four-cylinder that makes 170-hp and 184 lb-ft of torque, a 210-hp turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder in the top-line GLI trim, a torque-rich TDI clean diesel, and new last year the 2013 gasoline-electric Jetta Turbo Hybrid, making the same engine output as the aforementioned fourcylinder but achieving a claimed 4.5 L/100km city and 4.2 highway! It’s a totally different feel from any other Jetta, too.

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left to right The 'fab four'; The Super Beetle, the GSR, the Fender Beetle and the classic Convertible

BEETLEMANIA: VOLKSWAGEN’S 2013 SPECIAL EDITIONS STORY BY MATT SINCLAIR

T’S BEEN 75 YEARS SINCE THE FIRST VW Beetles made cultural history. Designed by Ferdinand Porsche, the prototypical ‘peoples’ car’ became the most enduring platform in the history of automotive manufacturing. 2012 saw a brand new revision, styled with a lean edge of sporting aggression, a sleek sheet of blank canvas that has been begging for some splashy treatments. So, as a 21st century celebration of this 20th century icon’s birthday, we can think of no better present than these dynamic special editions.

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Offering broad diversity in character and price point, this ‘fab four’ comprises the country-rambling romance of the Convertible, and the audio sophistication of the Fender. For those seeking a unique retro experience, there’s the GSR. And finally there’s VW’s latest implementation of the hallowed Super Beetle, if the challenge of decision-making behooves you to demand the best of everything.

The Convertible’s fabric roof raises or lowers in ten seconds, folding deftly away under a tonneau cover to resemble a baby spoiler. When unfurled, its curved geometry echoes the classic hardtop silhouette. Carefully considering safety, VW implanted two automatic roll bars behind the rear seats, also strengthening the chassis’ A pillar. Under the hood, a full range of engine options await: a 170hp 2.5L, a 200-hp 2L TSI, and an efficiency-exacting 2.0L TDI that’s lighter on horsepower – 140 – but cranks out a supreme 236 lb-ft of torque. For the musically inclined, the German auto giant reached across the Atlantic

left image 18" disc alloy wheels keeps the Fender looking oh-so-good. right image The interior of the Super Beetle; decked out with two-tone black and red leather.

to collaborate with California-founded guitar and amplifier legend Fender, whose devotees include Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, and George Harrison. Packing eight speakers and a subwoofer worthy of a Norse god’s thunderous wrath, Fender’s premium audio system has been designed specifically for the Beetle’s cabin. Winning a CNET tech award, the depth and clarity of this system cannot fail to astound. And for the more visually oriented, the Stratocaster-inspired sunburst dash and Fender badging, as well as the 18” disc alloy wheels, will leave no doubt which classy car that music is coming from.

well: VW is only making 3500 this time around too.

The Super Beetle is that best-of-all-worlds you long ago stopped believing was possible, yet, the elements speak for themselves with scientific accuracy. First, take the most aggressive of the powerplants, the 2.0L TFSI 4-cylinder, packing 210-hp of primal energy. Then roll it into the most tricked out interior available, with an R-line styling package of two-tone black and red, panorama sunroof, and 19” alloy rims that will get you respectful nods from your local street racing community. Finally, steal the Fender audio The GSR, or Gelb Schwarzer Renner (‘Yellow system lock, stock and barrel; you have the

It makes us wonder what the Beetle will look like on its 100th birthday, or its 200th. Super Beetle, shamelessly boasting the top features of the rest of the line. It’s inconceivable to us that the original designers of the Beetle imagined such a prestigious future for their invention, nor the sheer level of design refinement and surpassing technology that would be brought to bear in commemorating their creation. It makes us wonder what the Beetle will look like on its 100th birthday, or its 200th. The easiest way to imagine that is to slide behind the wheel of one of these new editions. With capabilities like these, there’s no doubt the Beetle will be with us long into the future.

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Black Racer’) reinvents VW’s identically named special release of the 70s, of which only 3500 were made (selling out in little more than a month). This car’s distinct appearance and unique backstory offer something collectible the moment it drives off the lot. Inside, the sophisticated R-line appearance package elevates the driving experience, with three auxiliary gauges adorning the dash, and a flat-bottomed steering wheel that gives a distinctly sporting feel. Then there’s the performance. Kicking out 210-hp from its turbocharged 2.0L powerplant, the GSR hits 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds. It is so fast, in fact, that top speed must be clipped electronically, at 209 km/h. Interested buyers will have to be fast as

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olkswagen bridges the gap between mainstream and premium better than any other brand, and the compact Tiguan crossover is a fine example. VW’s LED lighting-enhanced contemporary exterior styling is mirrored by a clean, uncluttered interior design comprised of highgrade materials. Ergonomics are first-rate, all buttons, knobs and switches best in class, and the feature set of my top-tier Highline tester was truly upscale.

Chocolate brown perforated leather seats and trim, perforated leather-wrapped sport multifunction steering wheel, brushed aluminum accents, full-colour infotainment with navigation and Dynaudio stereo, Bluetooth handsfree, dual-zone automatic climate control, panoramic glass sunroof, and the list goes on and on. But it’s the way the Tiguan drives that truly sets it apart.

Planted, secure and confidence inspiring, the Tiguan tracks like a much larger crossover utility, begging to be driven faster than the posted limit no matter the road. Bred for the autobahn, it takes to BC highways with ease, and when passing is required the Tiguan’s turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder digs deep with 200-hp and 207 lb-ft of torque for a rush forward few rivals can match. It truly shines when the road starts to wind, the Tiguan’s fully independent suspension remaining flat and true even at high-speed, especially with my tester’s firmer sport-tuned R-Line suspension. It almost makes you forget you’re driving a car rated

at 12.0 L/100km city, 7.7 highway. Most important in this class, the Tiguan is practical. With 700L of cargo space in back and 1,600L when the 60/40 rear seatbacks are folded flat, there’s plenty of gear toting room, plus a flip-down centre pass-through will take a family of four and their skis up the mountain. In the depths of winter, the Tiguan’s 200-mm ground clearance joins VW’s 4Motion allwheel drive to make light work of heavy snow. Pricing starts at only $24,990.

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365 DAYS OF DINING IN RICHMOND

STORY BY LINDSAY ANDERSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY LINDSAY ANDERSON

N JUNE 2012, I BEGAN A UNIQUE JOB: eating at 365 Richmond restaurants in 365 days, and writing about each and every one. Over the course of this daily dining adventure I got to explore the city’s diverse neighbourhoods, met some wonderful and inspiring characters, and took full advantage of my free pass to the Richmond Oval. Above all, I ate a heck of a lot of food. When I first began this adventure, the prospect of exploring the Richmond food scene was both exciting and intimidating; I didn’t yet know the community, I was unfamiliar with the Asian cuisine Richmond is famous for, and I’d never really been in the public eye. I therefore approached the whole thing as though I was student, and Richmond was my classroom. The more I ate, the more I learned, and I enthusiastically asked questions of readers and Richmondites. My understanding of Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese cuisines has grown immensely, and thanks to my Richmond Oval membership, my waistline has not! I literally tried hundreds of different dishes, many of which were quickly added to my Official List of Favourite Foods. From banh mi to pizza, xiao long bao to Persian kebabs, I found that Richmond offered never-ending options for me to explore, and I was still discovering new places during the last week. Sometimes I dined with friends, sometimes I dined alone, and no matter where I was, I always felt comfortable.

top left image Day 364: Lindsay gets up close and personal with a spot prawn while on a Richmond fishing excursion.

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top right image Day 294: Visiting Thrangu Monastery along Richmond’s “Highway to Heaven”.

bottom image Day 317: To culinary adventure and beyond – Lindsay bounces off some calories at Richmond’s Extreme Air Park.

One of the incredible perks of this job was the non-food adventuring around town I did. I cycled around Richmond’s agricultural heartland; explored every inch of Steveston; went spot prawn fishing and whale-watching; visited a Buddhist Monastery; jumped for hours at Extreme Air Park; enjoyed live theatre, and much, much more. I came to realize that within Richmond, one can visit many different countries, and you need only to hop on the Canada Line to ‘get away,’ not an airplane. Here are five of my favourite restaurant experiences, and I genuinely hope you’ll have a chance to visit some of them yourselves. If you can do nothing else, make sure you get to Lido and ask for a fresh pineapple bun.

I came to realize that within Richmond, one can visit many different countries, and you only need to hop on the Canada Line to 'get away'.

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LINDSAY'S TOP FIVE RICHMOND RESTAURANT EXPERIENCES

SUHANG RESTAURANT #100 - 8291 Ackroyd Road, Richmond BC | 604.278.7787 EXPERIENCE: BEGGAR'S CHICKEN Experiencing this signature dish requires some planning (it must be ordered the day ahead), but it is well worth it. You’ll get to enjoy a whole chicken stuffed with sticky rice, egg yolks, edamame beans, water chestnuts, and soya sauce that’s been tightly wrapped in lotus leaves, encased in bread dough, and baked in the oven. When finished, the impressive dish is paraded to the table and cracked open. The chicken is unbelievably tender, the filling is sticky and flavourful, and almost any other dish you have at Suhang is guaranteed to be good.

KIRIRI JAPANESE CUISINE & SUSHI BAR 8780 Blundell Road, Richmond BC | 778.297.4330 sushiinrichmondbc.com EXPERIENCE: MISO BLACK COD After 365 days, I can still confidently say that the miso black cod at Kiriri is the single greatest thing I tasted all year. It was simple, pure, and buttery, and I have not stopped thinking about it since Day 120. Their sushi rolls, sashimi, and organic mixed mushroom salad were also phenomenal, and I’d certainly recommend Kiriri as a place to try some original and refined Japanese dishes.

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PAJO’S AT STEVESTON ON THE WHARF & DAVE’S FISH & CHIPS PAJO’S: 3500 Bayview Street (waterfront) or 12771 7th Ave (Garry Point Park) | pajos.com Dave’s Fish and Chips: 3460 Moncton Street, Richmond BC 604.271.7555 | davesfishandchips.ca

EXPERIENCE: FISH & CHIPS On a hot summer’s day in Steveston, getting fish and chips is a must. There are a number of options, but the village’s two famous rivals are Dave’s and Pajo’s. Dave’s is extremely popular with the locals, and has dine-in options as well as a takeout. Pajo’s is a floating restaurant directly on the water, and while it’s slightly harder to get a seat, you can’t beat the view. They also have a location in picnic-worthy Garry Point Park, and all three of these restaurants offer fried salmon and chips, a local specialty.

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LUCKY TAO CHINESE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 8077 Alexandra Road, Richmond BC | 604.233.1219 EXPERIENCE: KING CRAB The annual King Crab season is a short one, and while it’s on, Richmond is certainly the place to be. There are over a dozen restaurants known for their preparation of King Crab, and I enjoyed my first-ever feast this year at Lucky Tao on Alexandra Road. The crabs are brought to the table before they’re cooked, then for several hours you’ll dine on every last part of the giant crustacean, each prepared in various ways (hello garlic butter!). Be sure to make a reservation, bring a crowd, perhaps wear stretchy pants, and get ready to partake in this beloved annual tradition.

HAROO KOREAN HOMESTYLE CUISINE 2000 - 8580 Alexandra Road, Richmond BC | 604.284.5596 EXPERIENCE: KOREAN FOOD If you’re not looking for it, Haroo is a place you could easily miss. It’s located on the second floor of an Alexandra Road building, and once you’ve made it up there, you’ll feel as though you’re home. The restaurant is run by a husband and wife team; it’s quaint, cozy, and serves food both extraordinary in flavour and presentation. Go with a group and try everything on the menu, or pop in by yourself for a bowl of their bibimbap, a traditional Korean rice dish served with plenty of banchan (side dishes).

Pick up a copy of “The Best of 365 Days of Dining” dining guide at Richmond hotels or at the Tourism Richmond Visitor Centre to discover the hidden gems, the must-eats and the most memorable dishes and experiences from a year of daily dining. Or, check out the blog which is still online at 365daysofdining.com

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JAGUAR MAN: COWELL’S JAMES HER STORY BY MATT SINCLAIR PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES HERZOG & GERALD RATH

HE OLD MARK 2 SAT FORGOTTEN in the corner of the lot. Yet this classic ‘65 Jaguar sedan still bore the majesty of the day it was minted. And to a fourteenyear-old James Herzog, it was the most beautiful thing in the world. If only he could, one day, drive a car like that. Little did he know how far his romance would lead.

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Gripped by that winter’s customary Winnipeg freeze, the Herzogs’ summer landscaping business underwent its yearly transformation to plowing snow from driveways and parking lots. One day the local auto dealer called for service. James’s ears perked up. This lot housed the neglected Jaguar MK2. His father looked at the work order, not sure how to break the news to his son. “They told us just to just dump the snow on that old Jag,” he said gently. James’s face fell. He had to save that car.

Asking its price James discovered that, lacking a transmission, the car was actually affordable. He bought it, and for two years painstakingly sourced missing parts, so when he turned sixteen, James had already built his first car. From there, “it was a continual drive to make it better cosmetically and mechanically,” he reflects. “My love affair with Jaguar was born.” Inspiring a friend to buy a Jag too, James cared for both vehicles. This sparked further inspiration, and when he was twenty James started an automobile restoration company. Specializing in Jaguars, they handled other classic British marques like Austin Healey, Rolls Royce and Bentley. James was soon deep in Winnipeg’s auto scene.

The youngest of five, and only boy, James “developed a love of mechanical things at an early age,” he says. Growing up amongst Convincing his father to keep the Jag from an a playground of machinery in his parents’ icy burial, James soon realized that one way landscape business, “I was able to indulge or another, his car’s days were numbered. myself, learning to drive tractors and trucks.”

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James built his restoration business to a sterling success, but after twenty-one years he felt stirrings. “I realized I was at a point in my life. I needed to make a big change.” It was 2006. Selling the business, he soon found himself involved in a long distance romance with someone on the coast and, two years later, he moved west.

...When he turned sixteen, James had already built his first car. The change suited him in more ways than one. In Winnipeg, “most people put their ‘nice’ cars away for the winter and have a winter car to sacrifice to the salt,” he jokes. “I went through withdrawal when I had to put my Jaguar away.” No longer did James need to deprive himself for five months of the year. Making a casual inquiry at Jaguar Richmond, James’s passion, commitment, and formidable skill set were quickly recognized. He was hired immediately. James now diagnoses customer concerns regarding their vehicles, and performs the maintenance required to keep these complex machines running precisely. With a degree of automotive knowledge reserved for the truly obsessed, and the wisdom that comes from decades of hands-on trial and error, James sees deep into the vehicles he works on. “One of the best ways to learn how something is built is to take one apart,” he explains, “down to every last nut and bolt.” His professional life has brought some very personal highlights, like traveling to the UK to see Jaguar’s original factory in Browns Lane, Coventry. But the towering moment came in 2011, when James was

header image The evolution of the Jaguar XJ since 1969 at the 2011 Jaguar XJ unveil at Jaguar Richmond. top left image A sampling of the Jaguars, James had worked on. bottom left image James' first Jaguar, MK2 Sedan, he had purchased and completed by sixteen.

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He recognizes his parents for providing a hands-on education in business. They set the highest standard, “and it served me well.”

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right image James Herzog, right, stands with Lindsay Duffield, President of Jaguar Land Rover Canada.

instrumental in presenting the brand new XJ at Jaguar Richmond. Capitalizing on his extensive auto community connections, James produced a permutation of every XJ since its inception in 1969. There, lined up from start to finish, was the entire story of this famous car. “The turnout was great,” he states proudly. “People could really see the evolution of the XJ model through the years.” Scanning Jaguar’s history in his memory, James bursts with accolades, such as “building a double overhead camshaft engine that at the time was very exotic, and putting it into a vehicle that was relatively affordable.” He follows that with their creation of “the first disc-braked production car,” and “the ‘invention’ of the sports sedan.” BMW may claim this distinction, but as James says, “Jaguar was there 20 years earlier.”

One of the best ways to learn how something is built is to take one apart down to every last nut and bolt. James is especially enthusiastic about the current state of his favourite marque, excited to see “our parent company, Tata Motors, investing heavily in new plants, research and development.” He is not alone in praising Tata who, since acquiring Jaguar from a troubled scenario under Ford in 2008, have since returned it to rich distinction. Just as James labored to restore his much loved MK2 all those years ago, so too is Tata fostering a renaissance for the entire Jaguar line.

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With record sales, and global design awards for their brand new F-Type, “all indications show that we are well on our way to recapturing the unique ‘Jaguarness’ again,” says James. But just what, precisely, is that special quality?

Jaguars, “are such a unique combination of elegance, agility, and beauty,” he describes. But to truly express how he feels, James turns to words he heard years before on vacation. “I was speaking with some local people, and when I told them I worked on Jaguars someone said, ‘I don't know anything about cars. But I always know when I see a Jaguar.’” We share these sentiments. As with any great passion, its essence can’t be put into words.

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2014 JAGUAR XF & XJ BY TREVOR HOFMANN, CANADIAN AUTO PRESS

ast year Jaguar introduced AWD to its midsize XF and full-size XJ luxury sedans, making them ideal for BC owners and their active lifestyles. The stylish cats also received a new 340-hp supercharged 3.0L V6 and standard eight-speed automatic gearbox incorporating fuel-saving auto start/stop.

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For 2014 these models continue, along with their superb fuel economy improvements: 10.7 L/100km combined city/highway for the XF and 9.9 for XJ. They’re quick too. The base XF sprints to 100km/h in just 5.9 seconds and XJ in 6.4! Additionally, a new base XF features a fuel-friendly 240-hp 2.0L four-cylinder powering the rear wheels.

Of course, sportier versions continue into 2014, with the 510-hp XFR trimming a second off the 3.0L’s time thanks partly to Quickshift transmission functionality. The 510-

hp Supercharged XJ flashes past splitter, revised rocker sills, rear 100km/h in only 4.9 seconds. But spoiler, and hood vents, while wait, there’s more. the XFR-S uses carbon fibre components extensively. For 2014 Jaguar ups performance further with two new XF and XJ The performance of these two models, the limited edition XFR-S aluminum intensive sport sedans and top-line XJR. Both cars utilize is breathtaking, but let’s not a 550-hp supercharged 5.0L V8, forget they’re Jaguars first and launching them to 100km/h in 4.6 foremost and like the regular XF seconds flat! and XJ include the finest leathers, hardwood/carbon fibre trim, metal Suspension upgrades and 20- accents, electronics and safety inch alloys keep these super systems. sedans planted to the tarmac, as do performance springs, Available in standard and long continuously variable dampers, wheelbase versions, these two an active differential and sport- super sedans join a full line of fourtuned Dynamic Stability Control. door Jaguars that start at $61,000 Aerodynamic upgrades help too, for the XF and $89,000 for the the XJR getting a new front air XJ.

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2014 JAGUAR F-TYPE BY TREVOR HOFMANN, CANADIAN AUTO PRESS

The F-Type is the first two-seat sports car Jaguar has introduced since the 1961 E-Type, and after a single glance you’ll be wondering what took them so long. It’s downright gorgeous! The lines don’t mess with sports car tradition. A long power bulged front-hinged clamshell hood, muscular fenders, short tapered rear deck: all classic Jaguar. Frontal styling doesn’t attempt to conjure the spirit of XKE, but more effectively captures Jaguar’s modern brand identity in a most pleasing way, whereas its narrow blade-like taillights are amongst the prettiest in autodom. Front to back, the F-Type is a glorious objet d'art. Strong, intense,

virile, yet pretty, elegant, sensual. It’s small by today’s standards, yet the F-Type’s wheelbase is long enough for stability at all speeds. Lightweight aluminum construction makes the most of a double wishbone front/ rear suspension, and its alluring powertrain lineup. A trio of engines starts with a supercharged 340-hp 3.0L V6 with 332 lb-ft of torque that’s good for 5.3 seconds to 100km/h. A 5.0L V8 is available too, making 380-hp and 339 lb-ft of torque for 4.9 seconds to 100km/h. Lastly, the supercharged F-Type V8 S produces 495-hp and 460 lb-ft of torque for a 4.2-second blast to 100km/h. An eight-speed

automatic comes standard, capable of ultra-quick shifts via its gearlever or paddles. A beautifully detailed interior replete with leathers and genuine metals plus all the latest convenience and safety features only adds to one of the most intriguing sports cars to hit the street in years. The 2014 Jaguar F-Type starts at $76,900.

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ew cars don’t get more beautiful than the Jaguar F-Type. It follows a heritage of classic Jaguars that’s the envy of the auto industry, but it’s been decades since the British firm fully tapped into its E-Type DNA to bring us a pure performance car.

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THE LONDON HERITAGE FARM: RICHMOND'S HIDDEN JEWEL STORY BY VICTORIA HANSEN PHOTOGRAPHY BY VICTORIA HANSEN

hese days, when our lives seem so rushed and time seems to fly by at alarming rates, it’s good to find a refuge that offers some sanctuary from our hectic pace. The London Heritage Farm in Richmond provides such a retreat, connecting us to a time long ago when things were much slower and nature governed our calendars. The Farm, which is owned by the City of Richmond and operated by the London Heritage Farm Society, showcases a way of life from the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. Established in the 1880’s, the original 200 acres has been reduced to a little over four, but the beautiful setting on Dyke Road overlooking the Fraser River preserves the feeling of another era, with a restored Farmhouse and extensive heritage gardens.

Life in the early days of the Farmhouse was hard and isolation was undoubtedly a major difficulty.

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A charming introduction to the Farm is the special London Tea, served in the Tea Room, formerly the dining room of the old Farmhouse. It’s a simple yet elegant Tea, with warm scones and jam and a selection of three home-baked goodies, all made in the Farmhouse kitchen. The signature tea, London Lady Tea, is a unique mixture of black teas blended especially for the Farm. All is presented on pretty bone china and silverware at tables overlooking the colourful heritage gardens. The room is also home to a number of historical photographs, and they evoke a wonderful sense of how it felt to live in this house so long ago.

Back in 1877, six years before British Columbia was to join the Canadian Confederation, and at a time when Vancouver was still the little settlement of Granville, two teenage brothers, Charles and William London, arrived from Ontario. Shortly thereafter, they purchased 200 acres of land for about ten dollars an acre, built a small house and began the arduous tasks of clearing and draining their new property in preparation for farming. It

The London Heritage Farm is home to breathtaking greenery and florals .

was not until 1888, however, when Charles married Henrietta Dalziel, a Scottish bride, that the present Farmhouse was begun. It was to take ten years to complete.

During the 1890â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, the front or southern part of the house was added. It must have been quite an undertaking, as it doubled the size of the building and gave not only a lot more room to its occupants, but also a feeling of elegance with its handsome staircase and spacious front parlor. The dining room doubled on Sundays as a sort of church, providing the community with a meeting place for religious services. The London family also began a general store and post office, and built a pier, London Landing, on the Fraser from which to ship their farm produce eastward to New Westminster.

The first part of the house to be built was the northern section, now the back part of the present structure, the section that currently houses the Gift Shop and kitchen on the ground floor, and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bedrooms and play area upstairs. The small size of the rooms, and indeed of the house itself at this stage, are a reminder of the primarily functional aspect of the structure, and demonstrates how, by necessity, the inhabitants lived in very close quarters. Charles and Henrietta raised five children on

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the Farm, but shortly after her death in 1916 the family sold the property and moved to Vancouver. Then, in 1921, their eldest daughter Lucy and her husband Herbert Howse bought the Farm back. They farmed and raised their own family there until 1948. Thereafter, the Farmhouse had a series of owners and rental families, and fell into severe disrepair in the ensuing decades. For several years, before the City of Richmond purchased the property in 1978, the London Heritage Farm Society worked in conjunction with the City to save it, and was rewarded by the registration of the house and farm as a heritage site under the BC Heritage Act. They were then able to restore the Farmhouse and now administer the property. Although they continue to work closely with the City, they are an independent body. Mary Lou Schootman is the Society’s current Administrator. She’s also a wonderful source of information about this historical jewel. She acknowledges that life in the early days of the

Here is a perfect setting to enjoy the simple pleasures of nature's beauty. Farmhouse was hard and that isolation was undoubtedly a major difficulty that the young family faced. But there were many rewards, not least of which was a close connection to the land, to “how things grow and where they come from.” One of the functions of the Farm today is its role in teaching just those things, especially to visiting school groups, a fact that obviously delights Mary Lou. Throughout the year, students tour the Farm in guided groups, and learn about farm life in the early 20th Century. Other group tours can be arranged, and all include the period rooms of the Farmhouse Museum as well as the allotment gardens, the bee hives, pond, and hand-tool museum in the barn.

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Mary Lou also sees the Farm providing a role for family outings and events. Here is a perfect setting to enjoy the simple pleasures of nature’s beauty, and picnickers will delight in the sunny south lawn where picnic tables and benches and a large gazebo are located. The area is also popular with brides and can be rented for weddings or for other outdoor gatherings.

There are many events on the Farm’s calendar throughout the year, not least of which are the Christmas festivities, beginning in mid-November when the Farmhouse is beautifully decorated inside and out and seasonal goodies are on offer in the Tea Room and Gift Shop. Also popular is the London Farm Plant Sale, held Mother’s Day weekend in May. But the largest event is the annual London Family Farm Day, held around the middle of August. There’s something for everyone and

every age group too: a petting zoo and pony rides, crafts and baking, art and live entertainment, and lots more. In addition, the Farm’s allotment gardeners provide a wide selection of home-grown organic vegetables for sale. Most activities are free with a modest gate admission for adults and completely free for children twelve and under.

a wide selection of the Farm’s jams and jellies and hand-made soaps, as well as local crafts, seasonally available honey, and the aromatic London Lady Tea.

The Farmhouse is also a museum, with the principal rooms all furnished with articles from the period. Here you can see furniture, clothing and everyday items that the London family, or their contemporaries, would have The Society’s future plans for the Farm used. are basically to persist and continue in this educational and family-centered role, Outside, the heritage theme is continued despite the challenges of the inevitable in the extensive gardens that surround the encroachment of development threatening house: shrubs and trees and roses that would to spoil the idyllic country views around the have grown at this time are featured, all in farm. Like most non-profit organizations, the English country garden style. Walking the staff and volunteers team together to through this lovely park, with its fragrant keep that vision possible. beauty, is quite magical. As a volunteer observed, “Something changes people when One of the most visible areas you’re likely they come through the gate.” One would to encounter volunteers and other staff say it’s something that restores the spirit members is in the Farm’s Gift Shop. Dressed and reconnects us with nature and with the in period white aprons, they are enthusiastic people who once lived here. and knowledgeable and provide a warm welcome to visitors. The little Shop features

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE LONDON HERITAGE FARM, or to check the hours of operation and schedule of events, or even to enlist as a volunteer, visit their website at londonheritagefarm.ca or call 604.271.5220

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2014 RANGE ROVER SPORT BY TREVOR HOFMANN, CANADIAN AUTO PRESS

That shapely sheetmetal is actually the world’s first application of aluminum unibody construction in an SUV. A new high-strength alloy plus high-tech adhesives and riveting techniques result in 360+kilos of weight loss. The Sport was already very quick, but thanks to its new lightweight body it can sprint to 100km/h in only 7.2 seconds via a new supercharged 3.0L V6 capable of 340-hp and 332 lb-ft of torque. The

new engine allows for much better fuel economy too, at a claimed 12.4 L/100km combined. Those that want more can opt for a 5.0L V8 good for 510-hp and 461 lb-ft of torque and 5.3 seconds to 100km/h. An eight-speed automatic mates to either engine, capable of sporty 200-millisecond gear changes via steering wheel-mounted paddles.

even better traction. Additionally, the upgraded 4x4 gets torque vectoring for improved on-road handling. While the new Sport’s beautifully detailed cabin and bevy of electronic convenience and safety gear might initially wow you, its new 5+2 passenger configuration will be even bigger news to growing families who need seating for seven.

While more like a sport wagon on the road, it can manage backroads and trails like the Range Rover Better than ever, the new 2014 Sport that came before. The 2014 Range Rover Sport starts at model gets Terrain Response2 $73,990. four-wheel drive, which includes separate settings for mud, snow, sand, trees and ruts. A full locking rear differential is available for

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ast year the full-size Range Rover received a complete makeover and accolades poured in from the motoring press and customers alike. Now it’s the midsize Range Rover Sport’s turn for an upgrade. New for 2014, the Sport incorporates design influences from its larger and smaller siblings, the Range Rover and compact Evoque. It looks fabulous, but styling is only part of the story.

GENUINE ACCOMPLISHMENTS STORY BY KARI KYLO PHOTOGRAPHY BY AUSTIN KAY

t’s Thursday afternoon, and I prepare to interview real estate gurus and married couple, Austin Kay and Anita Chan. I consider options as to the theme of the article – will it be about their positive attitude, their cutting-edge use of technology to market themselves, or their work ethic? Having never met them before, I am curious as to who they are, and what has made them the top-selling realtors in Richmond? I dial Austin’s cell number and he picks up on the second ring. I immediately hear the professionalism in Austin’s voice, and the upbeat enthusiasm in Anita’s. They are warm, open and ready for the task at hand. I very quickly begin to understand what the secret is to Austin and Anita's achievements - but more on that in a bit.

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Austin has lived in the Lower Mainland since he was five. He attended Vancouver Technical High School in Vancouver before heading to the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) to study Business Administration. Soon after graduation from BCIT, he started in real estate. “I had a friend who was in the business, and he convinced me that I would be good at it,” explained Austin. “In 1993, I started with NRS Block Bros., and I have enjoyed growing my real estate company in Richmond ever since.”

Anita was born and raised in Vancouver, and like Austin, she also attended BCIT where she obtained diplomas in Operations and Financial Management. She received her BA from Lakehead University in Ontario, and landed her first

“The kids keep just as active as us with all of their school and social activities. They wanted a day off so we agreed to give them Wednesdays,” joked Anita. “They enjoy being busy, but we always ensure that we “After I left Coopers, I worked with one client all get our rest by taking family holidays for a couple of years developing accounting together a few times a year; usually to warm systems,” recalled Anita. “However, I was destinations.” bored. I wanted to be out of the office, interacting directly with clients, and in a How do the five of you commute together more active atmosphere.” to all of your activities? Austin responds, “I have owned two Audi Q7s from Audi of

I wanted to be out of the office, interacting directly with clients, and in a more active atmosphere. Real Estate fit the bill, and since the age of Richmond over the past seven years, and this 24 she has been successful in helping clients vehicle is great for work and family purposes. buy and sell real estate. It seats seven, and I don’t have any problems fitting my hockey bag or golf clubs in it. I Austin and Anita’s paths didn’t cross until also upgraded to the sport option, and put they were both actively working in real on different rims. It looks great, and it suits estate. They married in 2000 and combined my lifestyle perfectly.” their businesses in 2001. Together, they have sold in total over 2600 homes. On average, Anita has always enjoyed the fast lane. Her they sell 150 houses a year, yet they still first vehicle was a Datsun 280 that she find quality time to spend with their three bought when she was 16 and working at daughters, ages six, eight and nine years. McDonalds. “I bought it off my manager. I

Austin Kay & Anita Chan, with their three active daughters, stand alongside their family vehicles.

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job with Coopers & Lybrand, now known as Price Waterhouse Coopers. During her employment with them she attained her Chartered Accountant designation.

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Simply stated, they are authentic. They are true to their roots, and true to themselves.

thought it was so cute and sporty,” explained has fundamentally contributed to their Anita. accomplishments. Simply stated, they are authentic. They are true to themselves, grounded, and not afraid to work hard every single day, and in every aspect of their lives. They don’t take shortcuts. They genuinely care about their customers, and about doing the best job possible. They stay focused on the health and happiness of their three girls, and they still find ways to exercise, have family adventures, The 2014 Range Rover Sport definitely looks and weekly date nights, just the two of them. appealing with a 340-horsepower 3.0-liter supercharged V6, or the 510-horsepower This is what makes them successful; it 5.0-liter supercharged V8. The new model doesn’t get more authentic than that. also weighs 360 kilos less than its predecessor due to its new aluminum structure, and it will in fact have a third row.

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Sporty is also how one might describe her current vehicle, an Orkney Grey Range Rover from Land Rover of Richmond. “The Range Rover drives like a sports car,” states Anita. “I am excited to finally see the newly redesigned 2014 Range Rover Sport. Apparently there is a third row seat option that would be great for our family.”

After chatting with Austin and Anita, I have learned a lot about who they are, and what has made them successful. As I predicted, they are forward-thinking in their use of technology, and they have a top-notch accounting process. They are organized, energetic, positive, and they put their hearts into helping their clients. Even more so, there is something else that

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COWELL AUTO GROUP IN YOUR COMMUNITY BY KELLY GRANT

WALK FOR MEMORIES – ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY OF BC Cowell Auto Group was the proud Provincial Sponsor of the January 27th Walk for Memories for the Alzheimer’s Society of BC. The annual Walk raises awareness about Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, while raising funds for people in communities across BC. Cowell Auto Group will continue as the Provincial Sponsor in 2014.

RICHMOND RELAY FOR LIFE Cowell Auto Group was the proud sponsor of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life held at the Richmond Oval. This relay drew over 1000 participants and raised over $120,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society.

HOCKEY DAY IN CANADA Cowell Auto Group was a sponsor of Hockey Day in Canada at the Richmond Oval. With 16,000 people in attendance, this free, familyfocused event celebrated all things hockey under one roof.

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Cowell Auto Group hosted a Dry Grad Car Raffle for McRoberts, Steveston-London, McMath and McNair Secondary Schools in July.

11 finalists were in attendance and David Corona of McNair Secondary drove away in a new (to him) 2000 Toyota Corolla donated by Cowell Auto Group. The finalists were entered into the draw by attending their Dry Grad festivities and remaining drug and alcohol free during their graduation ceremonies this spring.

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