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Metroland Media In the short time since he opted out of the public limelight, veteran MPP Frank Klees has been gearing up, pedal to the metal, enjoying life and driving his private, eponymous consultancy. The vehicular metaphors are apropos. After almost two decades of public service, as a Conservative MPP (Newmarket—Aurora) and cabinet minister for former premiers Mike Harris and Ernie Eves, Frank has turned the corner on a new chapter of life. Make no mistake. Retirement isn’t part of the ex-politician’s lexicon. “My days are busier than ever,” he said in the kitchen of his elegant Aurora home. In addition to serving on numerous public and private boards, the man who continues to look fit and presidential, parlays his political insight and business experience into advisory services. Agreeing to share his two and four-wheeled passions for VIP Garage, Frank demonstrated the meticulous preparedness constituents benefitted from since 1995. “Yes, I’m a car guy,” he enthused, fanning out photos, actual and illustrative, of the motorcade of exotic rides he’s enjoyed since he could legally drive as a teen in Leamington, Ont. His first machine was a ’67 Suzuki 250 motorcycle. “As a sixteen year old, riding the

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trails in and around Point Pelee was heaven on earth,” he said. “I totaled it within six months of getting it.” Rewinding, he recalls those days without helmet laws, T-boning a carelessly driven station wagon, catapulting some 50 feet and left splayed on the road. “All I remember is some lady asking me if I was alive,” he said, Turn to page W4

We’ve all heard the same baloney – and usually from a wellmeaning older relative. “I’ve been driving 50 years and have never needed winter tires...” And so it would start, along with the wag of a finger and stern look: “If people would just slow down and leave enough distance, they wouldn’t need to waste money on more tires.” “It’s about driving for the conditions…” Talk about stating the obvious. What he’s really saying is, “I’m in total control of my ride at all times, and the rest of you morons just don’t get it.” I have yet to meet a driver who can command the elements, predict within inches where their vehicle will halt on black ice, and somehow prophesy the actions of other motorists. But maybe “Uncle Bob” is that guy. In reality, most of these wisenheimers have been rolling the dice for decades. And it’s a matter of time before they eat their words.

‘Eat their words’ No doubt I’ll receive a few emails from those who take offense, but I’ve yet to hear a convincing argument against buying a set of winter tires – other than “I spend winters in Florida.” Safe cold weather driving is all about traction and, like it or not, you get far less of it with all-season tires when the temps drop below seven degrees Celsius. At this point, their rubber begins to harden, whereas the specialized compounds in winter tires remain flexible well past minus30, delivering up to 50 per cent more traction. I had a chat with Carolyn Goard, communications manager for the Rubber Association of Canada, who confirmed that it’s not just the tread – which is nonetheless more effective – but the tire’s elasticity that allows it to splay and grip the Turn to page W3

LEFT: In the cockpit of his ‘09 Porsche Cayenne. RIGHT: Frank pores over photos of the exotic wheels he’s loved and driven.

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Noticeably larger, the mid-size 2016 Chevrolet Malibu is 300 lb lighter and sports three fuel-efficient turbo inline four-cylinder engines.

CA, about an hour south of San Francisco where I drove all three engines starting with the 1.5-litre which, believe it or not, felt like a V6 except at passing speeds where the turbo needed time to spool up — which it did fairly fast. That was not an issue with the 2.0-litre, where its 258 lb/ft gave it the grunt needed to come up to any speed with just a touch of the gas pedal and no detectible delay in power delivery. The Hybrid was taken on a rather short route in downtown Palo Alto. Frankly I didn’t drive it far enough to frame a driving impression, so I’ll wait until it comes to market to do a full road test. During the drive, my partner remarked, “I’m having a hard time trying to find something wrong with this car.” Later, we both sat down and went over the Malibu again and could only come up with a

sizeable lower A-pillar as a detriment. There will be five models in Canada: L (starting price, $21,745); LS ($24,245); LT ($25,245) and Premier ($32,045). Pricing on the Hybrid will be released mid-2016. At the press preview, it was obvious the Chevy personnel are on a high about the new Malibu. One official said GM used to have a “launch and leave” mentality, meaning they would introduce a new model and go on to the next thing. This time, the official said Chevrolet wouldn’t make that same mistake, but make a concerted effort to lead the segment.

SPECS AT A GLANCE BODY STYLE: Mid-size five-passenger sedan DRIVE METHOD: Front-engine, frontwheel-drive; six-speed automatic or available eight-speed automatic ENGINE: 1.5-litre, turbo inline fourcylinder (160 hp, 184 lb/ft); 2.0-litre turbo inline four-cylinder (250 hp, 258 lb/ft); 1.8-litre gasoline engine/two electric motor hybrid (182 hp combined) FUEL ECONOMY: (Regular) 1.5-litre, 8.7/6.3/7.6L/100 km city/highway/ combined; 2.0-litre, 10.6/7.1/9.0L/100 km; 1.8-litre hybrid 4.9/5.2/5.0L/100 km CARGO CAPACITY: 15.8 cu ft PRICE: (Starting price) L, $21,745); LS ($24,245); LT ($25,245); Premier ($32,045); Hybrid, TBA; not including $1,650 shipping fee

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Still no valid argument against winter tires

Continued from W1 surface, enabling you to stop more quickly. “All-season tires are a compromise,” she adds. “Winter tires are superior and will outperform them – even on bare asphalt.” The Traffic Injury Research Foundation backs this up, citing 30 per cent shorter stopping distances at temperatures just below freezing. Of course, Ontarians can’t count on dry pavement – even downtowners who insist it never snows south of the 401. So tread patterns do matter, and winter tires have noticeably wider, more aggressive grooves, along with efficient channels to drain water and eject snow. And don’t forget about the sipes – those deep slits in the tread that improve its flexibility and help it cut through water and slush. Putting it all together, winter tires provide better traction in the snow at minus 40 degrees Celsius than all-seasons at plus four. Which could easily make the difference between stopping safely and crashing. And who hasn’t had some jackass cut in front, and then slam on the brakes? Any savings from pooh-poohing winter tires will quickly evaporate once your insurer jacks up rates over the next several years. Popping tires on and off today’s oversized alloy wheels can be pricey, not to mention hard on the rubber. Instead, I’d suggest buying a set of smaller steel rims. Tires for 16-inch steelies are far less expensive than for 17- or 18-inch alloys, and they’re less prone to salt damage. Just be sure to get the correct substitute (with same outside diameter) or your speedometer will be off. Some motorists cheap out by installing

winter tires on just the two drive wheels. Which would be fine if you didn’t need all four to safely turn and stop. On a FWD vehicle, the added traction in front – and not in rear – will cause oversteer. On a rear-driver, the opposite occurs as the back wheels push the less grippy front wheels through a corner and not around it. Indeed, winter tires are a no-brainer, but tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) can be a hassle. Some use data from the ABS system, some are direct and use sensors on either the valve stem or inside the wheel. For the latter two, you’ll need sensors installed on the new rims or face a warning light all winter. Either way, reminds Goard, TPMS is not a replacement for checking tires manually with an old-school pressure gauge. Winter tires became mandatory in Que-

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Metroland Media GATINEAU, PQ: Toyota was arguably the first to introduce the world to the compact crossover with the RAV4 in 1996. Since then this segment has taken on a life of its own with every automaker rushing to build one. For it’s part, Toyota plans to sell more than 40,000 this year in Canada to the point it is about to overtake Corolla in overall sales. Which brings us to the 2016 RAV4, and more particularly the RAV4 Hybrid that is new to the model lineup and now the seventh hybrid Toyota offers. The powertrain of the Hybrid is centred on a 2.5-litre, inline, four-cylinder gasoline engine that runs on the Atkinson Cycle mated to a small, high-torque electric motor inside the front transaxle. Regenerative braking changes the electric motor to a generator that captures the kinetic energy of the still-turning wheels when the brake is applied, storing it in the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) hybrid battery pack. One of the beauties of NiMH is the pack is recyclable, unlike lithium-ion.

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Together they produce a combined 194 hp and 206 lb/ft of torque with a 0-60 mph acceleration time of 8.1 seconds, which is almost a full second faster than the standard gasoline model. Fuel consumption is rated at 6.9/7.6/7.2L/100 km city/highway/combined. During the press launch and driving normally on mostly secondary highways, my codriver and I achieved 7.7L/100 km. Had we used all the tricks such as coasting, folding the mirrors back and heavy regenerative braking, I’m sure we could have gotten into the high 6s. Drivers can adapt the Hybrid for best conditions with four selectable drive modes – Normal, Sport, ECO and EV. In EV, or all-electric mode, the Hybrid can cover 0.6 miles at speeds under 25 mph, which means running many errands can be done emissions free. A Hybrid System Indicator and fuel consumption indicator is located in a 4.2-inch TFT screen in the main gauge cluster. It is designed to “coach” the driver to operate the vehicle as economically as possible. Cargo volume is 38.4 cu ft behind the 60/40 split/fold rear seat and 70.6 cu ft with it folded. Thanks to the extra torque the Hybrid produces, towing is rated at 796 kg (1,750 lb). The Hybrids have standard Trailer Sway Control, which is part of the stability control system and counteracts forces that cause the trailer to sway by applying brakes to individual wheels. Both Hybrids are equipped with Toyota’s Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel-Drive System with intelligence (AWD-i) as standard. If wheel slip occurs, the system transfers

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LEFT: The interior of the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid (Limited model shown) is crisp with large, easy to read gauges. RIGHT: Black and tan interior seating and trim is available.

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2016 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 By Chris Traber From the moment you luxuriate in the contoured, heated bucket seats, marvel at the engineering, space and aesthetics, you know you’ll want the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Z71. The all-new Colorado, awaiting you at NewRoads Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC in Newmarket, completely reinvents the mid-size truck. The advanced technology will keep you connected and entertained. The fuel efficiency is outstanding. The safety features are exceptional. The 4WD Colorado’s 3.6L DOHC engine delivers best-in-class horsepower and, deserving of its pedigree, has received rave reviews from automotive writers. Whether you need a strong, powerful work partner, a stylish ride for your night out, on the road or trail, this stunning crew cab decked out with its red rock metallic exterior and jet black C

interior is the answer. Mechanically advanced, the Z71 features a 6-speed automatic transmission, 4-wheel antilock disc brakes, an off road suspension package, underbody transfer case shield and remote start. Chevrolet safety and security is built in. Dual stage front airbags and a passenger sensing system meld with head curtain and seat mounted side impact airbags. A rearview camera, a theft deterrent system, traction and stability controls, latch child seat anchors and electronic immobilizer keep you, your passengers and vehicle secure and safe. Just beyond the steering wheel with full fingertip controls, the innovation continues for your connectivity needs and entertainment pleasure. Chevrolet’s MyLink allows you to arrange icons and features on the 8 inch colour touch-screen while pairing up to ten compatible Bluetooth

enables devises, including Apple CarPlay, which, magically, emulates your iPhone. A sixspeak system envelops you in pure, undistorted sound, be it your favourite music or a hands-free conversation. The spacious interior offers all fully powered amenities, air conditioning, windows, door locks and 4-way front seats with lumbar control. Bumper to body colour bumper, the Z71 features corner steps, an “EZ” lift and lower tailgate, front fog lamps, projector-type LED headlamps and power remote outside mirrors. Peace of mind of is part of the package with a 3-year/60,000km limited warranty and a 5-year/160,000km powertrain warranty and similar length roadside assistance package. The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 is yours for $41,185 plus tax and administration fees. The price includes air taxes and destination charges.

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