BMW 4 Series Coupe: More ultimate driving experience

More ultimate driving experience!

Tecently presented the all-new, second generation 4 Series Coupe, which fi rst launched in 2014. The vehicle’s design and engineering teams wanted to deliver the ultimate driving experience in a beautiful and low-slung package that ensures the 2021 4 Series Coupe stays at the top of its segment.

The striking front end of the 4 Series features a new BMW kidney grille design which provides adequate cooling for the more powerful engines. The grille is angled forward and extends to the bottom of the front bumper cover.

The M Sport Package includes a uniquely styled front bumper with larger air intake openings and a restyled rear bumper with Shadowline inlays. The rear diffuser panel, front air intake trim, side window moldings and lower exterior mirror housings are all fi nished in high-gloss black.

A premium driver-focused cockpit is the focus of the new 4 Series Coupe’s interior design. Newly designed front power Sport seats and leather Sport steering wheel are standard. The upswept center console creates individual space for the front seat passengers. The M Sport Package and M440i xDrive Coupe models offer additional soft knee padding on the sides of the center console as well as an M Sport steering wheel and door sill plates with the M logo. Open Pore Fine Wood Oak Grain trim is standard on the 430i and 430i xDrive Coupes. Aluminum Tetragon trim is standard on the M440i xDrive Coupe. Optional on all models is Fine Wood trim with Ash Grey-Brown high gloss, Aluminum trim with mesh effect, Open All models of the new 4 Series enjoy a boost in horsepower and torque over the models they replace. Powering the new 430i and 430i xDrive coupe is an updated B46 2.0-liter 4-cylinder BMW TwinPower turbocharged engine delivering 255 hp @ 5,000 – 6,500 rpm (an increase of 7 hp) and 294 ft-lbs. of torque @ 1,550 – 4,400 rpm (an increase of 36 ft-lbs.). The 430i Coupe accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds (5.3 Seconds for 430i xDrive Coupe) and reaches an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph or 130 mph depending on the selected wheel and tire combination.

The new BMW 430i Coupe is available in a choice of either traditional rear-wheel drive or with BMW’s latest intelligent xDrive all-wheel drive system offering additional traction during both performance driving and in varied weather conditions.

MSRP pricing for the Canadian market is to be announced

How to make achievable resolutions

All of us think about setting a goal or resolution for our lives. It will come as no surprise that keeping a resolution can be tricky for most people. Fortunately, there are scientifi cally proven strategies that can be used to help people better realize their goals. Here are some simple, evidence-based tips to help you stay on track:

NUDGES

These are gentle reminders that work to infl uence the choices available to a person at the point of decision-making, so as to make it easier to comply with the desired behaviour. Try connecting with a friend or family member, telling each other your goals and committing to giving each other nudges to stick to them.

E-MESSAGES

electronic messages such as emails, texts and phone notifi cations will provide you with a series of prompts or reminders until the completed task is done. Set these up to get you started on your goal, and if it’s something ongoing like exercising twice a week, make sure these reminders occur regularly to prompt you.

TRY SOMETHING NEW EACH MONTH

Who says your resolution has to be sticking to just one thing. As they say, “variety is the spice of life.” Well, spice up your new year by setting a goal to try something new each month. If you are a foodie, it could be a new restaurant, recipe, or ingredient. If you tend to get stuck in a rut, maybe changing up your route to work or changing up your hairstyle could be one of the new things you try. Again, start small, and work up to signing up for that pottery class or Barre class (unless that’s what you’ve been hankering to try). Get creative and don’t forget to get your friends and family involved.

For 2021, as the pandemic continues, a great goal to set is developing a plan for if you develop a serious illness. Plan Well Guide is a free online tool that focuses on helping people make an advance medical care plan and uses these evidence-based practices to help people realize their goals.

The benefi ts of making your medical care plan in advance are that you are more likely to get the medical care that is right for you if you develop a serious illness, like COvID pneumonia, and you and your family will have greater peace of mind. Find more information at planwellguide.com.

The importance of sticking to your resolutions during a pandemic

In a recent research shows us that people who set goals and make resolutions regarding sustainable better lifestyle habits are more likely to achieve success than those that don’t make such resolutions.

While there is still a pandemic going on, a great resolution to set for 2021 is to make a goal around planning for future medical care. One way to do this is with Plan Well Guide, an accessible free online tool focused on helping Canadians think ahead and make a plan should serious illness occur.

When it comes to planning during a pandemic, it may be helpful to be aware of recent evidence regarding advance care planning interventions. Research shows how thinking ahead and preparing in advance regarding serious illness will signifi cantly improve people’s mental well-being, as well as improve the mental well-being of a substitute decision-maker. Imagine how helpful it would be to both you and your family if you already have plans in place for life-anddeath decisions.

As the pandemic continues, some of us may need help to stay on track with our plans or resolutions. Here are some strategies to help stay motivated: • Set small goals each day • Prioritize time each day, not just for work, but also for self-care

• Give yourself a break; it’s alright to not always be productive and you don’t have to be perfect

To help you stick with your resolution to plan regarding serious illness, there are additional tools available at planwellguide.com, including nudges and email reminders. Your future self and your family will thank you for taking the time to prepare in advance.

Your resolution checklist for coping with a serious illness

With a global pandemic continuing to impact our lives, it can be a period for refl ection. This time of year is also when many people start thinking about their goals for the year ahead, which may look a little different as COvID-19 has shifted many priorities.

One resolution to consider this year is making an advance medical care plan, to ensure you’re prepared should serious illness, like COvID-19 pneumonia, happen.

Below are some steps you can take to achieve your 2021 goal of developing this plan:

Think ahead

What might happen if you were to get really sick? Who would speak for you and make decisions with the doctors? By preparing and planning for serious illness you can help improve your overall mental well-being and that of your loved ones.

What’s important to you?

Future medical decisions should be made based on your values. Is quality of life more important than quantity of life, for example? Put the time into documenting your values so others can best represent you if they are called upon to make decisions for you. Learn more

People are put in the position of making life-and-death medical decisions, but they do not know anything about “life-sustaining treatments.” What are their risks, benefi ts and possible outcomes? The more informed you are, the more likely you are to get the medical care that’s right for you.

Share your plans with others

Talking to your family and loved ones about your plan should serious illness happen ensures that others are aware of your values and preferences, while also being able to offer guidance when you may need additional support. Talk to your doctor. They can help you fi nalize your thoughts and plans about a possible future serious illness.

Need more help? Plan Well Guide is a free, accessible online tool focused on helping Canadians. Complete your serious illness planning at planwellguide.com.