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Safety Tip:On average, there are almost double the crashes resulting in injury or fatality in B.C. due to driving too fast for conditions in December. In poor conditions, slow down, increase your following distance and give

yourself plenty of time to get to your destination.

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New Year’s Resolution: Hot rides and buys for 2015Here are what I consider to be five important cars for 2015.

Mazda MX-5Over the last few years Mazda has been introducing vehicles with its new Skyactiv technology but there is one car that will signify the culmination of all the things Mazda does well, the next generation MX-5 (Miata). The MX-5 will come in 2015 as a 2016 model and all eyes are on Mazda to see what it can deliver. The bodywork is more dramatic and having seen it in person, the dimensions look fanatic but the new front grille might take a while to adapt too. The two-seat cockpit is roomier, thanks to a wider body and longer wheelbase but the overall length is 105mm shorter and 20mm lower. The 2.0L Skyactiv direct injection 4-cylinder will power this lightweight car and power will go to the rear wheels though a 6-speed manual transmission. Engine output has not been announced, neither has the price, but expect the car to be competitive with the 2015 model on price.

Ford ExplorerThe sixth generation Ford Explorer will arrive in 2015 as a 2016 model, now with new 2.3L EcoBoost engine available on the base and XLT trim. This replaces the older 2.0L Ecoboost and provides a 270hp, a 13 per cent bump over the last version. The 290hp 3.5L V6 is carried over but the Sport trim and new Platinum trim will be fitted with the 365hp Ecoboost V6. Ford claims that styling is the number one purchase consideration so the shape was retained but new grille and LED headlamps help refresh the look.

This sixth generation Explorer marks the 25th anni-versary of the iconic SUV, with over 350,000 sold in Canada so far.

2015 Jeep RenegadeThere is no question that the merger of Fiat and Chrysler has helped to introduce many new vehicles. The small car segment is a perfect example; the Fiat

500 and its variations has been a plus for Chrysler’s bottom line. Built in Europe on the Fiat 500L platform, this smaller Jeep Renegade replaces the Compass and Patriot models. Powered by either a 160hp, 1.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder or a larger 184hp, 2.4L 4-cylinder, Jeep claims that this compact crossover is still a capable vehicle because of two available all-wheel-drive (AWD) systems.

The standard models will be available with front-wheel-drive (FWD), with either a 6-speed manual or 9-speed automatic transmission. Styling is all-American; the signature Jeep grille is mar-ried perfectly into the boxy design, as too are other Jeep styling cues. The interior is has a rugged, yet upscale design that features all of Jeep’s latest technology, including the award winning Uconnect infotainment system. Pricing has not been announced but expect it shortly as it is due at dealerships very soon.

Honda HR-VComing in 2015 is another SUV, smaller than the CR-V, helping to define the new subcompact SUV market. This little runabout is built off the excellent Honda Fit platform and will include many of the features that make that car a standout. The first is the interior of the HR-V. It will also feature Honda’s Magic Seats that flip

and fold for amazing versatility. The same 1.8L 4-clinder engine with 138hp will power this vehicle, either with FWD or AWD, through a continuously variable trans-mission or 6-cpeed manual. Pricing will be introduced closer to the introduction this coming spring. Built in Mexico, the HR-V will give Honda the same leg up that the original CR-V did for the small SUV segment.

Chevrolet VoltIt might surprise many people that the best selling electric car in Canada is the Chevrolet Volt, not the sexy Tesla Model S. There are many reasons for this, mainly the fact that the Volt provides all-electric transporta-tion for 65 kms but with the aid of a small 4-cylinder generator to extend the range over 300 kms. This car has all of the upside of an electric car with none of the range limiting restrictions. In 2015, Chevrolet will intro-duce the second generation of Chevrolet Volt, one that hopes to improve on the usability of the car in terms of comfort and electric driving range. General Motors will showcase the next generation car in January at the Detroit Auto Show and the company’s CEO has stated that the new car “will store more energy in its battery pack with fewer cells, yet go further on a charge.” General Motors claims that 80 per cent of current Volt owners commute entirely on electric power, so any improvement to range will help increase this number. The Volt isn’t a huge volume seller for General Motors but this new model will help the company to showcase what it can do technologically. General Motors has the capability to produce some the most advanced cars on the road.

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From Page 16She graduated with a music

degree from London’s Royal Col-lege of Music and has performed throughout the world, including Bermuda, where she spent seven years teaching and performing. It was on this tropical British territory where she joined forces with violin-ist David France to perform as the Southwood-France Duo.

Her CDs, Emergence and Chrysa-lis are packed with her favourite pieces, both ancient and modern, and display her varied interests and instrumental techniques.

Southwood is now a member of the Delta Community Music School faculty, and lists Johann Sebastian Bach as her favourite composer.

Her Dec. 7 shipyards show will be staged inside the Chinese Bunk-house at 1 p.m. Tickets, $10, at the door. Britannia Shipyards is located at 5180 Westwater Dr.

1. Something you’ll play on Dec. 7? “’Asturias (Leyenda)’ by Albeniz. One of the most popular pieces that classical guitarists play but was actually written for the piano.”

2. A favourite Christmas/De-cember tradition? “Buying the family Christmas tree with my dad and decorating it while drinking sherry.”

3. Favourite holiday dessert? “English trifle of course.”

4. Where did you grow up? “I grew up in Hampshire which is a county in the South of England.”

5. How did Bermuda influence your music? “I think the audiences in Bermuda were particularly ap-preciative so that influenced my performing in a very positive way. I really started to enjoy performing more and trying to do as much of it as I could.”

6. Barry Manilow’s ‘Bermuda Triangle’ must be a favourite? “Ha ha—haven’t heard that one before.”

7. How often did you eat cod-fish and potatoes for breakfast in Bermuda? “I’ve only eaten it a couple of times but the locals eat it every week. Very tasty but surpris-ingly rich.”

8. A place island visitors should experience? “Bermuda is only a two hour flight from Toronto and not down in the Caribbean, so more accessible than most people think. It has the most beautiful beaches and the water is crystal clear. It truly is a paradise.”

9. A memorable concert you’ve performed? “I returned to Bermuda in 2013 for the 10th Bermuda Guitar Festival. All my old colleagues, friends and students attended and it was very special.”

10. Since your move here, does the Southwood-France Duo still perform? “Sadly not. David lives in Boston which is a fair ways from Vancouver. I am planning a reunion in 2015 so watch this space.”

11. Ever broken a string during a show? “Never during a show thankfully but other mishaps have occurred like music falling of the

stand and jewelry mysteriously fly-ing through the air mid-piece.”

12. What were your first impres-sions of Carlos Bonell? “Carlos is charming and personable but I was a little intimidated at first—him being such an accomplished and renowned guitarist.”

13. What was studying at the Royal College of Music like? “It was one of the most intense and rewarding periods of my life. Ex-tremely competitive and humbling too.”

14. You play guitar—why is Bach your favourite composer? “He is a musical genius and I just love interpreting and performing his music. It has all been transcribed for the guitar but I think if he was alive today he would agree that it works really well on the instrument.”

15. Have you ever performed in a band? “Never in a rock or pop band but in various groups of classi-cal musicians.”

16. A few popular artists on your iPod? “Led Zeppelin (my favourite), Bob Marley, Damian Rice, Stevie Wonder.”

17. A music legend you’d love to play with? “I’d love to play ‘Stairway to Heaven’ while Robert Plant sings.”

18. Instrument you’d love to learn? “I would love to learn the cello, and in my next life I will!”

19. Best way to relax? “Watch-ing an excellent movie or reading a book in bed with a cup of tea.”

20. A future goal? “To make an-other CD and to play abroad more.”

20 Questions With Louise Southwood