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PUBLISHER’S NOTE
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When I first saw the Mazda3 ten years ago it
was easy to see why this compact sedan would
become a best-seller in Canada.
Now the third-generation Mazda3 has upped the ante again. The
brand-new 2014 model truly hits the sweet spot of SKYACTIV
technology, performance, fuel economy, gorgeous new styling and
upscale options that aren’t typically available in this segment and
price level. The Motor Press Guild recently honoured the 2014
Mazda3 with its new Innovation Vehicle of the Year Award – well
deserved. I could go on, but I invite you to see for yourself, and we
have just the right place to show you.
Our new OpenRoad Mazda store is now open in the Tri-Cities,
designed to set a benchmark for the brand in Canada. When you
have incredible vehicles like the 2014 Mazda3 to show, they deserve
facilities like our dazzling new centre in Port Moody. The interior
design is certainly a first for Mazda in Canada. I hope you’ll agree:
stepping inside our brand-new OpenRoad Mazda is every bit like
stepping into a luxury retail centre.
In honour of these new developments and our outstanding
relationship with Mazda, this edition of our magazine is dedicated
to Zoom.
My good friend and colleague Darryl O’Young led the way this
summer with a victory for OpenRoad Racing and Porsche Centre
Langley in the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières. We managed to slow
Darryl down just long enough to catch a great interview with him
on his motorsport activities around the world.
Fashion? We debut our new hybrid approach to fashion and
vehicles, showcasing experts in their field and their personal style
in relation to their vehicle choices. First up is wealth management
advisor Jerry Basran whose choice of a BMW 750i, cufflinks and
apparel are the ultimate statement in successful style.
Personal speed? Vancouver has become food-truck heaven for those
who want first-class flavour and a sort of culinary glamour while on
the go. In this edition we bring you our list of favourite street food
vendors in Vancouver. Who knew you could get beet fries, sweetand-spicy chicken karaage or savoury galettes on the street – all
sumptuous! And after you gorge yourself, our wellness expert gives
you a dozen top tips to speed up your metabolism towards burning
calories and better health.
Travel? Zip on over to three destinations that are featured in this
issue, local and far. While visiting any of our Mazda, Toyota, Scion
or Lexus locations in the booming Tri-Cities area, you can also
check out our picks for a perfect day spent in Port Moody. A bit
further, but only a weekend away, nearby Whidbey Island awaits in
Washington state. All it takes is less than one tank of fuel and two
days to soak in the wonders on Whidbey. The views in Deception
Pass are amazing. Over the pond we transport you to England’s
Somerset and the beautiful heritage city of Bath to walk the streets
and visit the sites of Jane Austen, Roman baths and masterpieces of
Palladian architecture.
We bring you ten driving reviews in this issue, from the 2014
Mazda3 GS trim to the luxurious Audi A6 TDI, a brand new
Infiniti Q50 hybrid and Lexus IS 350 AWD F-Sport, and the
sporty new Toyota Corolla S, MINI JCW Countryman All4 and