Friday, January 16, 2015 Richmond Review · Page 13 Friday, January 16, 2015 Richmond Review · Page 13 Question of the Week Today, writer Morva Gowans amuses and informs with a story of driving with dogs on a long trip. Send your fun or informative story about taking pets on a long (road) run to our editor, Keith Morgan… Send your stories to [email protected]Safety Tip: Black ice can form unexpectedly on the road in the winter and may not be visible. If you drive over black ice and start to skid, ease off the accelerator – don’t brake – and look and steer smoothly in the direction you want to go. You may need to repeat this maneuver. follow us… /Driveway @DrivewayCanada DrivewayCanada.ca | Welcome to the driver’s seat Question at Chevy Traverse is a doggy delight It’s a challenge to find the right vehicle to take two dogs on an annual holiday trip to Tacoma to visit family, friends and doggy cousins. Rental vehicles are out of sight price- wise and some compa- nies are a little sniffy about the ‘passengers’ (at least I think it was the dogs they objected to). Therefore, the offer of an extended test drive of the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse was a welcome opportunity. From a human’s per- spective, the Traverse was pleasurable to drive, extremely comfortable, the cabin roomy and very classy, a nice quiet ride, the dashboard controls very user friendly and easy to interpret with everything close to hand. The seats (seven in all for bipeds) are gorgeously adjustable with heated lumbar support up front, which is a soothing relief for those of us with back problems. From the outside, the car seems like a big beast best for the backcountry but it is surprisingly wonderful to drive in the city, more like a luxury sedan than a lumbering SUV. It was easy to manoeuvre on narrow streets, a dream to nip in and out of parking lots and spots. And even the vertically challenged – ahem – found it easy to load up with lots of luggage, bags, boxes, blankets, pillows and doggy beds – all the necessary accoutrements of car travel, plus the added advantage of still having room to bring home a souvenir or three. On the highway, as in the city, the Traverse offered great visibility and we felt snug, safe and secure – sorry about the alliteration, but it’s true. Our doggy travelling companions are at each end of the age spectrum. Sullivan the Jack Russell Terrier is little, young and bouncy, while Desi the Shepherd Cross is a large dog of noble lineage and a senior citizen. In short, she enjoys her comfort. The cargo area of the Traverse offered both dogs plenty of space for each to do their own thing: stretch out, curl up, look out the window, and chew quietly on toys, while contemplating the phenomenon of black holes or, in the case of Miss Desi, perhaps where the next carrot was coming from. Given the layout of the interior, with the walk through back seats, a barrier was needed to discour- age the cargo passengers from walking through into the first-class front cabin. It should be noted there are ten cup holders for those in need of regular caffeinating. We did receive barked complaints from the back that not one was big enough for a bowl of water. Please note, Mr Chevy. Having the navigation system was great as getting to our destination was a little tricky, and finding our way in the dark could have been a minor trial. Our friendly ‘nav-lady’ delivered us easily. I especially liked getting plenty of warning about upcoming turns. Some navigation systems instruct you to turn at the very last moment, which is not helpful. Often our ‘nav-lady’ gave us two warnings sometimes even three ‘turn left in 250 metres’, ‘turn left in 100 metres’. Believe me it was comforting. All the places we wanted to visit parks, malls, trails and shops were easily found with no hassles. In Tacoma, a third dog joined us for ad- ventures around town – Beau, a large yellow lab. Everyone knows labs are eternal puppies who enjoy good times no matter where they land. This happy boy landed in the cargo area with the other two and still there was plenty of room for all three dogs with nary a complaint about someone’s paw being on someone’s side. It all made for a fun Christmas cele- bration with lots of treats, even for my backup navigator Patricia and myself. Next year, the ‘kids’ are holding out for a Cadillac! 2015 Chevrolet Traverse AWD LT Power: 2.6-litre V6, 281 horsepower, six-speed auto transmission. Base price: $43,460 (as tested, $53,285) ‘‘ The cargo area of the Traverse offered both dogs plenty of space for each to do their own thing; stretch out, curl up, look out the window, chew quietly on toys. ’’ Visit the Traverse gallery at DrivewayCanada.ca By Morva Gowans What’s Better than finding money in your old jeans? OUR BLOG . . . seriously. Check it out blog.blackpress4good.com Showcasing heartfelt community stories from around the province.
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Friday, January 16, 2015 Richmond Review · Page 13Friday, January 16, 2015 Richmond Review · Page 13
Question of the WeekToday, writer Morva Gowans amuses and informs with a story of driving with dogs on a long trip. Send your fun or informative story about taking pets on a long (road) run to our editor, Keith Morgan…
Safety Tip:Black ice can form unexpectedly on the road in the winter
and may not be visible. If you drive over black ice and start to skid, ease off the accelerator – don’t brake – and look and steer smoothly in the direction you want to go. You may need to repeat this maneuver.
follow us…
/Driveway
@DrivewayCanada
DrivewayCanada.ca | Welcome to the driver’s seat
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Chevy Traverse is a doggy delight
It’s a challenge to find the right vehicle to take two dogs on an annual holiday trip to Tacoma to visit family, friends and doggy cousins. Rental vehicles are out of sight price- wise and some compa-nies are a little sniffy about the ‘passengers’ (at least I think it was the dogs they objected to). Therefore, the offer of an extended test drive of the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse was a welcome opportunity. From a human’s per-spective, the Traverse was pleasurable to drive, extremely comfortable, the cabin roomy and very classy, a nice quiet ride, the dashboard controls very user friendly and easy to interpret with everything close to hand. The seats (seven in all for bipeds) are gorgeously adjustable with heated lumbar support up front, which is a soothing relief for those of us with back problems. From the outside, the car seems like a big beast best for the backcountry but it is surprisingly wonderful to drive in the city, more like a luxury sedan than a lumbering SUV. It was easy to manoeuvre on narrow streets, a dream to nip in and out of parking lots and spots.And even the vertically challenged
– ahem – found it easy to load up with lots of luggage, bags, boxes, blankets, pillows and doggy beds – all the necessary accoutrements of car travel, plus the added advantage of still having room to bring home a souvenir or three. On the highway, as in the city,
the Traverse offered great visibility and we felt snug, safe and secure – sorry about the alliteration, but it’s true.Our doggy travelling companions are at each end of the age spectrum. Sullivan the Jack Russell Terrier is little, young and bouncy, while Desi the Shepherd Cross is a large dog of
noble lineage and a senior citizen. In short, she enjoys her comfort. The cargo area of the Traverse offered both dogs plenty of space for each to do their own thing: stretch out, curl up, look out the window, and chew quietly on toys, while contemplating the phenomenon of black holes or, in the case of Miss Desi, perhaps where the next carrot was coming from. Given the layout of the interior, with the walk through back seats, a barrier was needed to discour-age the cargo passengers from walking through into the first-class front cabin.It should be noted there are ten cup holders for those in need of regular caffeinating. We did receive barked complaints from the back that not one
was big enough for a bowl of water. Please note, Mr Chevy.Having the navigation system was great as getting to our destination was a little tricky, and finding our way in the dark could have been a minor trial. Our friendly ‘nav-lady’ delivered us easily. I especially liked getting plenty of warning about upcoming turns. Some navigation systems instruct you to turn at the very last moment, which is not helpful. Often our ‘nav-lady’ gave us two warnings sometimes even three ‘turn left in 250 metres’, ‘turn left in 100 metres’. Believe me it was comforting. All the places we wanted to visit parks, malls, trails and shops were easily found with no hassles.In Tacoma, a third dog joined us for ad-ventures around town – Beau, a large
yellow lab. Everyone knows labs are eternal puppies who enjoy good times no matter where they land. This happy boy landed in the cargo area with the other two and still there was plenty of room for all three dogs with nary a complaint about someone’s paw being on someone’s side. It all made for a fun Christmas cele-bration with lots of treats, even for my backup navigator Patricia and myself. Next year, the ‘kids’ are holding out for a Cadillac!
2015 Chevrolet Traverse AWD LTPower: 2.6-litre V6, 281 horsepower, six-speed auto transmission.Base price: $43,460 (as tested, $53,285)
‘‘ The cargo area of the Traverse offered both dogs plenty of space for each to do their own thing; stretch out, curl up, look out the window, chew quietly on toys.’’
Visit the Traverse gallery at DrivewayCanada.ca
By Morva Gowans
What’s Better than finding money in your old jeans?
OUR BLOG . . . seriously. Check it out blog.blackpress4good.comShowcasing heartfelt community stories from around the province.
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by Alexandra Straub
There are a few schools of thought when it comes to writing down your to-do lists.
One argument says that writing lists causes the brain to get lazy; therefore, it doesn’t retain information as easily because it knows there is a backup somewhere.
Another suggests that highly effective people write lists because when they scratch their tasks off, it cre-ates positive reinforcement and motivates individuals to continue to work hard. Call my brain lazy but I love
writing lists. It seemed only natural to have such a list while the Volvo’s performance version of V60 sportwagon was in my garage. The V60 Polestar is evocative, sexy, incredibly agile and designed to satisfy with every ride. Yes, this is a Volvo.
Those not familiar with the tuning division of Volvo, their roots go back to 1996 when they started working with the Swedish brand in regards to motorsports. Since then, they’ve helped develop not only track-worthy competitors, but also street cars.
Clad in a Rebel Blue robe,
our time together would not be for eternity, but the memory will recall the experi-ence without need of a list!
Here are just a few things that I felt inspired to do with the 345 horsepower V60.
1) Have fun.2) Find some snow and
play in it.3) Paint my toenails the
same colour as its exterior. You know, because it’s what all the cool kids are doing.
4) Impress first-time Volvo passengers with its compe-tency.
5) Make a Polestar joke (or many) and see how many
people laugh at my sharp wit.6) Make use of its 692L
cargo capacity.7) Accelerate quickly. Make
someone’s day. And the list could go on . . .The Lower Mainland
doesn’t experience the wrath
of winter as other parts of Canada do. Regardless, this V60 warmed up in a flash. Minutes into my drive the heated seats in full swing, the heated steering wheel toast-ing my fingers, and the hot air blowing out of the vents. The Swedes know cold and how to keep it outside.
The car’s handling prowess can be attributed to its front and rear Öhlins Shock Absorb-ers, MacPherson front and multilink independent rear suspension. This V60 gives you the confidence you’d like in turns while having a blast and making sure occupants are comfortable.
As for playing in the slip-pery and the snow, count on Volvo’s Haladex Four-Wheel Drive System to distribute power to the wheels that are in need of it the most. Add in razor-sharp steering and run-ning errands just doesn’t feel like a chore anymore.
Then there’s what re-ally gets the party started. Under its hood is a 3.0L, turbocharged T6 engine that produces the aforementioned 345 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. Torque is harnessed as low as 2,800 rpm and then delivered via a 6-speed
automatic transmission. Paddle shifters also come as
standard equipment. If there were to be more of a kick while accelerating quickly, that would be welcome, but not necessary.
Speaking of acceleration, getting up to 100km/h from zero takes a mere 4.9 seconds. Getting you back to zero is made possible by using Polestar’s 14.6-inch ventilated front discs matched with six-piston Brembo calipers with 11.8-inch ventilated discs in the rear.
The only real drawback of the Polestar, I found, was its turning radius. Tight turns at low speeds wasn’t ideal, but if you need to a three or four-point turn to get into the mall’s cramped parking stalls, so be it.
At the end of our test time together, I’m happy to report that I checked off all the items on the list. If the universe unfolds in my favour, we shall meet again.
The Volvo V60 Polestar is available in limited quantities and has an MSRP of $66,895.
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