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Homes in the Greater Toronto Area remain in high demand. Houses are flying off the market in record time. For communities in Burlington, the number of days on the market dropped from 33 to 24 over the summer. In Mississauga, detached homes are selling in less than 20 days. It is definitely still a seller’s market.

With the newly introduced tax on foreign buyers in Vancouver, more and more prospective real estate investors are turning their gaze towards Toronto. The tax, which was introduced in late July by B.C’s Liberal representatives, forces foreign real estate investors to pay an additional 15 per cent of the property’s value. Rather than take the financial hit, buyers are looking elsewhere to invest in real estate. Toronto allows them to avoid the additional tax payment while still providing an attractive and thriving Canadian metropolis for their investment.

This will only heighten the demand in the Toronto housing market.

I want to thank all of our readers for your continued interest in our publication. I would also like to extend a sincere thank you to all of our new and returning marketing partners for your support on The Invidiata Collection. I hope you all had a wonderful summer and look forward to growing with each of you in the coming months.

Sincerely,

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The Home Collection

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The Prestige Collection

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SOLD 1538 SANDPIPER ROAD West Oak Trails | Oakville *Christopher Invidiata & *Shae Invidiata

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278 CAROLYN DRIVE Central Oakville *Christopher Invidiata, *Aimee Kain & *Kirsten Leggat Make Your Move Today • 905.339.3444 • www.invidiata.com The Invidiata Team Re/Max Aboutowne Realty Corp. Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated *Sales Representative • **Broker

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3 DEMPSEY COURT Palgrave | Caledon *Christopher Invidiata & *David Bakowsky

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4 LAMBERT COMMON – 100’ X 240’ $2,995,000 South West Oakville WebID: 2913 *Christopher Invidiata, *Kirsten Leggat & *Aimee Kain

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37 BIRKBANK DRIVE – 150’ X 169 $1,895,000 Ford | Oakville WebID: 2931 *Christopher Invidiata, *Kirsten Leggat & *Aimee Kain

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SOLD UNIT 303 - 128 GARDEN DRIVE Central Oakville *Christopher Invidiata & *Claudia Chopik

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BURLINGTON: Days on the market drops from 33 to 24.

OAKVILLE: Average price of a detached home remains over $1,000,000.

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Nine years since its inaugural race, the Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup is revving up its engines for another great event this fall in support of the Hospital for Sick Children.

The annual fundraiser, organized by event management agency Solutions With Impact, will return to the streets of Toronto on November 4th and 5th, offering participants a star-studded weekend of once-ina-lifetime experiences, while raising funds for the fight against pediatric cancer.

“We are looking very forward to this year’s rally as we continue our quest to put the ‘fun’ back into fundraising,” says Joel Hock, President & CEO of SWI. “This is our ninth consecutive year hosting this event.”

To date, the Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup, along with the summer’s Muskoka Boat Rally for Kids with Cancer event, has raised over $18 million for cancer research, treatment and care at SickKids. The event is one of the hospital’s most generous contributors, accounting for almost 20% of its annual event fundraising dollars.

Cup has also garnered much attention thanks to its unique premise of matching its 20-30 participants with high-profile celebrities as they get behind the wheel to navigate a series of top-secret pit stops across the city.

Each pit stop offers an exceptional, thrilling experience, as seen in previous years, like shooting a 30-second commercial, boarding an F-18 fighter jet or responding to a staged emergency on Air Canada’s training flight simulator. And while this isn’t a typical race to see who crosses the finish line first, participants do earn points for completing activities along the scavenger hunt, which ignites a healthy competitive spirit amongst teams.

Even though this is the ninth year that the charity event has been running, SWI continues to create new and innovative pit stops to keep returning participants and celebrities engaged in the cause. And, according to Joel Hock, many do return.

Some have been participating in the event since its inception almost a decade ago, which has fostered a deep sense of camaraderie amongst supporters.

“We are looking very forward to this year’s rally as we continue our quest to put the ‘fun’ back into fundraising.”

And while the event has been wildly successful in terms of fundraising, the Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger

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“We incorporate a pit stop at the hospital so that participants can meet the children and see their hard-earned fundraising dollars in action,” says Joel Hock. “During this experience, they have the opportunity to interact with the patients, their parents and siblings and hear their stories of bravery and courage. Once you have that kind of experience, it’s simply life changing.”

According to SickKids, the Division of Haematology & Oncology registers approximately 275 new cancer cases in children each year, representing 20% of all new pediatric cancer cases in Canada.

Approximately 40% of these children have a diagnosis of leukemia or lymphoma, 30% have a solid tumour malignancy, such as a sarcoma, and the remaining 30% have diagnosed brain tumours.

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funded by the government; therefore, they rely heavily on local philanthropy to develop breakthroughs in cancer treatment and care.To join the Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup, all teams must fundraise a minimum of $15,000 to participate. The event will kick off on November 4th with the Celebrity Draft Party at the Le Germain Hotel Toronto, where teams who have raised a minimum of $25,000 will choose their celebrity navigator. The team with the highest overall fundraising amount will earn the coveted first pick.

This unforgettable weekend also includes the Start Your Engines Brunch at the Real Sports Bar & Grill the morning of the rally, and finishes with the Winners Circle Gala Dinner & Live Auction at the Arcadian Court to close the festivities. While it’s too early to announce the celebrity navigators for this year’s event, past personalities have included actors Kurt Russell, Billy Baldwin, Omar Benson Miller, Kim Coates, Rick Fox and Hill Harper, actresses Goldie Hawn and Eva Longoria, TV personality Leo Stakos, NHL star P.K. Subban and NBA champion John Salley.

“Over the last nine years, we’ve been blessed by the support of our celebrity navigators and event sponsors.”

“Over the last nine years, we’ve been blessed by the support of our celebrity navigators and event sponsors who have helped build awareness about pediatric cancer, while also creating an emotionallycharged, memorable experience for our participants,” says Joel Hock. He and his team at SWI look forward to the next three years, where they aim to wave the checkered flag on their $20 million fundraising goal for the Hospital for Sick Children.

To learn how you can join the fight against pediatric cancer, please visit www.rallyforkids.com.

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2092 DEVON ROAD Ford | Oakville *Christopher Invidiata & *Lorne Howell

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SOLD 1262 MONA ROAD Mineola | Mississauga *Christopher Invidiata & **Donna Gray

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1 COLONIAL CRESCENT Morrison | Oakville *Christopher Invidiata & *David Bakowsky Make Your Move Today • 905.339.3444 • www.invidiata.com The Invidiata Team Re/Max Aboutowne Realty Corp. Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated *Sales Representative • **Broker

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Turning Colours & Heads Autumn’s a time for changing weather, colours and your wardrobe. Burrows Clothiers has some of the finest premium labels that’ll help a gentlemen prepare for the season. With an experienced eye for the world’s best labels, Burrows Clothiers brings the sense of the season into the closets of Oakville – blended with each client’s personal style. Come by for an espresso, and see why Oakville Beaver readers voted us BEST CLOTHING STORE three years in a row.

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AUTOMOTIVE BUYING GUIDE But what is luxury? Is it wealth? Is it power? Is it simply the playground of the elite? Freedom from the imagined shackles of our lives? It’s all that, and more. It’s the unattainable incarnate, and that liberating emotion is captured by the automobiles herein. A fine motor vehicle isn’t the result of a price tag or a logo. It’s the realization of a mandate, a passion, a mission that asks engineers from Maserati and Mercedes-Benz, from Porsche and Nissan and Lincoln, to demand more of the technology, to not just build cars, but to facilitate dreams. These aren’t just automobiles. They’re the embodiment of the marriage of fantasy and achievement.

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When we dream—in our moments of reverie—we aspire to the perfect life. But that imagined existence is beyond aesthetic.

We don’t envision just a beautiful spouse, but rather a loving partner. We don’t aspire to lives in grand mansions, but instead nurture images of warm, inviting homes. We don’t fantasize about vacations, we long for experience and memories. And we don’t dream about cars, we crave the luxury automobile.

These vehicles aren’t meant to be driven, they’re engineered to be lived. They are one part machine, one part experience. The 2016 Maserati Ghibli and 2017 Levante, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz G550 and AMG GT S Coupe, the 2016 Porsche 718 Boxster S and 2017 Macan, 2017 Nissan Armada, and the 2017 Lincoln Continental were not designed as conveniences, but instead imagined by ambitious dreamers—just like you—to be the ultimate in luxury automobiles. Their beauty, grace, speed, utility, performance, durability, and design don’t just enhance our driving experiences, they inform our lives. These are vehicles of lifestyle, for those who want more, who have earned more, and who deserve each moment behind the wheel to transcend the very notion of driving.

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A ghibli is a Libyan wind, a harnessed torrent that affects the landscape it endures. To experience it is to understand the capacity of nature, the genius of natural wonder, the distillate of creation. To encounter it is to encounter the force of earth, to indulge in that which we cannot control. The 2017 Maserati Ghibli harnesses and embodies the spirit of its namesake.

You don’t climb into a Maserati Ghibli, you immerse yourself in it. The Ghibli is the evolution of the sedan, the pinnacle of the passenger automobile. Its wraparound seats, upholstered in premium leather, seven airbags and the Maserati stability system, clothe its patrons in the essence of luxury and the promise of safety, and prepares them to ride the wind from which it gets its name into the adventure of the elite.

The Maserati Ghibli is defined by its seductive curves, the distinction of the Maserati grille, twin tailpipes, frameless door windows, 8-speed ZF automatic transmission, 404 HP at 5,000 rpm, 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine that bursts from zero-to-100 km/h in just 5.6 seconds with a top speed of 266 km/h, whispers coupe but indulges in sedan. And the “on demand” all-wheel drive system promises perfection on every road.

We’re carried by the wind, swayed by it, teased by it. And in that spirit, the 2017 Maserati Ghibli is itself a divine temptress. Its contemporary style is perfect modern affectation, an accessory to a lavish lifestyle, a reward that informs and emboldens the perfect life. This is the ultimate sedan, a reinvention and refinement that resists convention, and takes luxury to a world the sedan has never seen.

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A N E X T R AO R D I N A R Y S P O R T S S E DA N T H AT B L E N D S THE SOUL OF A GT WITH A POWERFUL NEW SHAPE

KEY FACTS • Extraordinary sports sedan with the alluring curves of a GT, dominated by the distinctive Maserati grille •

Sporting performance emphasized by twin tailpipes, while frameless door windows help to give it the look of a sleek coupe

• Extremely impressive torque and power values: 404 HP at 5,000 rpm • Springs from zero-to-100 km/h in just 5.6 seconds with a top speed of 266 km/h

• For even greater luxury, the entire interior can be upholstered in premium leather

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• Seats boast a wraparound form, underlining the sporty feel and guarantee top-class comfort

• Features innovative “on demand” all-wheel drive system, ensuring driving pleasure on all road surfaces

• 3.0-litre, twin-turbocharged V6 engine designed to achieve lower fuel consumption and emissions

• Equipped with seven airbags and a range of active safety systems, including the Maserati stability system

Benefits from the 8-speed ZF automatic transmission with five operating modes: Auto Normal, Auto Sport, Manual Normal, Manual Sport and I.C.E. (Increased Control & Efficiency) For more information, or to schedule a private test drive, contact Maserati Alfa Romeo of Oakville: 905.847.8329 | maseratiofontario.com |2475 Wyecroft Road, Oakville

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Like the Maserati Ghibli, the iconic luxury carmaker’s Levante is named after the wind from which it draws its inspiration.

A Mediterranean force that is known for its unpredictability, severe extremes, and dangerous beauty, a levante is the perfect namesake for an automobile that is built for any condition, any road, and all the while the envy of aesthetic and performance. Just as the Ghibli is the evolution of the sedan, the Levante is redefining the luxury SUV. The Levante is Maserati’s first sport utility vehicle, a full-sized luxury automobile that is a welcome addition to the exclusive fraternity of the elite SUV market. In fact, the Levante is the elevation of a vehicle class, the next step for sport utility.

Whether your aspirations are adventure or touring, off-road or off the map,

cosmopolitanism or the cosmos, the Levante opens up your world of possibilities and refuses the existence of limits. It’s not just a car to take you anywhere, it is a luxury that will help you decide where you’re going. The Levante doesn’t change who we are, it changes who we are to become.

handling and performance that fosters a force to reckoned with.

Exceptional all-weather handling for all elements promises comfort in all conditions while the V6 engine with twin turbochargers delivers 424 hp in the Levante S and 345 hp in the Levante.

The Levante S takes its passengers safely and stylishly from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds and tops out at a remarkable 264 km/h. All models’ engines feature “Q4” intelligent all-wheel drive system and 8-speed automatic gearbox with integrated Start & Stop System for

But the Levante’s most exclusive feature, the quality that sets it apart, is deception.

Sculpted lines, a sleek exterior, gentle luscious curves complemented by luxury accents confuse envious onlookers and competitive, comparative car owners.

Everything about the Levante says sports sedan, which makes it the very pinnacle of the luxury SUV class, marked by the Maserati Trident, a sign of exclusivity and a warning to competitors. The game has been raised. The Levante has arrived.

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ENGINEERED TO MASTER A N Y S I T U A T I O N E F F O R T L E S S LY

KEY FACTS • Redefining the automotive luxury SUV market with the first SUV to bear the mark of the Maserati Trident • Boasts exceptional all-weather handling even on snow and ice and is designed to deliver best-in-class comfort on rough roads • The gasoline V6 engine with twin turbo-chargers is available in two versions with different horsepower capabilities

• Maintains the sleek external lines of a coupe and sports the best aerodynamic efficiency in its category with a Cx coefficient of just 0.31 • Levante drivers can choose between 4 distinct driving modes: normal, I.C.E., sport, and off-road • Flaunts innovative new features like Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go function or optional Forward Collision Warning

• The top of the range, Levante S, delivers 424 hp, while the Levante delivers 345 hp • Levante S springs to 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds and has a best-in-segment top speed of 264 km/h • All engines combined with “Q4”intelligent all-wheel drive system & 8-speed automatic gearbox with integrated Start & Stop System • Spacious and luxurious interior enhanced by available panoramic sunroof and premium surface finishes which can be upgraded to the highly exclusive Zegna Luxury Package

For more information, or to schedule a private test drive, contact Maserati of Oakville: 905.847.8329 maseratiofontario.com | 2475 Wyecroft Road, Oakville

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The 718 was born on the track over a half-century ago. Its dominance on the raceway is encouraged by its four-cylinder horizontally-opposed engine, lightweight construction, and peerless cornering abilities. It adopted the name Spyder and became the envy of drivers and dreams the world over. It stood above. It achieved icon status.

As years went by, the 718 rested contently in the achievements of its history.

Retired, some might say, to live out its days as the grandfather of the modern racecar, the contemporary sports car. Retired? Turns out it was just resting.

The 718 is back, not resurrected but revived, reinvented for the luxury sports car market, coveted by everyone who has ever dared to dream of cradling the wheel of an iconic automobile.

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A new incarnation of the 718 is in the Boxster line—already an icon in its own right—now built for highways and byways, but inspired by its raceway beginnings. The 718 Boxster S built for today, but informed by the spirit of its ancestry. The aforementioned four-cylinder horizontally-opposed engine, lightweight construction, and unrivalled cornering abilities are still at its core, emboldened by variable turbine geometry ensuring even more consistent power and pleasure. From 0 to 100 km/h in only 4.2 seconds, with a top speed of 285 km/h, the driver lucky enough to experience the 718 Boxster S will feel the ghosts of the racetrack inspired by the confidence of 350 hp at 6,500 rpm.

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But besides touched heritage and elite engineering, the 2017 718 Boxster S is the ultimate drop top coupe, characterized by power, precision, and perfection. Quiet curves, a newly styled cockpit, and widened rear make the latest generation of the racecar-inspired line the ultimate marriage of design and dominance, a tribute to both lifestyle and history, the next step in automotive reverie.

BOXSTER S

If the advent of the automobile is an achievement, then Porsche is the unending dream. From the moment we are inspired by the possibilities of the automobile, we aspire to the luxury of the Porsche. As children, the prize of our toy car collections bore the name Carrera or was stencilled with the iconic 911 numeral. As teens, when first we’re given the privilege of licensed driving, we endure our parents sedans, minivans, and jalopies while engaging in the inspired envy of 930s, 944s, and Cayennes. As adults, if we’ve planned well, if we’ve made of ourselves what the Porsche has made if itself, we may be fortunate enough to augment our lifestyle with the luxury of one of the finest automobiles to ever grace the endless highway.

The 2017 718 Boxster S is the the latest addition to our dreams.

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KEY FACTS • The 718 Boxster S draws its power from a displacement of 2.5 litres.

• The result is 350 hp at 6,500 rpm.

• The maximum torque of 309 lb.-ft. is available across an impressively wide range from 1,900 to 4,500 rpm.

• This engine – like the unit in the 911 Turbo – also comes equipped with variable turbine geometry (VTG).

• VTG provides an even more consistent delivery of power and, in turn, significantly greater driving pleasure.

• Propulsive potential? Top track speed is 285 kph.

• The new 718 Boxster S with PDK and Launch Control completes the 0 to 100 kph sprint in just 4.2 seconds.

For more information, or to schedule a private test drive, contact Porsche Centre Oakville: 1.855.979.9864 porschecentreoakville.com 2250 South Service Road W, Oakville

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It’s not about size. An SUV, no matter the specs, needs not just promise bulk or capacity. An SUV needs to inform and enrich the lives of its drivers, the days of its passengers. It’s about contribution and affectation over convenience and affluence. It’s about a different way of life, it’s about a different way of seeing the road, it’s about of different way of getting from here—to where.

It’s about life, intensified.

The Porsche Macan is a different kind of SUV. It was built within the Porsche philosophy, and within its traditions, automobiles born on the track but living in the streets. It pays homage to the 918 Spyder. It’s part sports car, part beast. It is the perfect marriage of style and utility. It is practical but not at the expense of beauty or performance. Porsche’s engineers had one goal in mind for the Macan: the first sports car compact SUV. Is there anyone other than Porsche you would trust with this ambition?

The result is the new benchmark achievement in the compact SUV market, the accomplishment that all others will need to aspire to. It is built for life, but a life that looks for more, that sees

further down the road, that wants more than a ride. It is sport and utility, pragmatism and perfection, style and substance. It’s the SUV you’ve been dreaming of your whole life.

But how is that dream realized? How does concept become reality? Optional automatic climate control, lane departure warning, reversing camera, and Porsche Communication Management for audio, Bluetooth and navigation needs promise safety, comfort, and style. The Macan’s powerful 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine promises 252 hp that will take you from 0 to 100 km/hr in 6.7 seconds, assisted by 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung transmission and direct fuel injection, delivering peerless power and efficiency. But this is not a coupe, despite what those specs suggest. And it’s not a sports car with great carrying capacity. Its SUV pedigree is defined by the Porsche Traction Management active all-wheel drive system, Porsche Stability Management, and 18-inch Macan wheels and black brake calipers.

Some automobiles promise that their car can take you where you want to go. The Porsche Macan actually gets you there.

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PRACTICAL, BUT NEVER ORDINARY

KEY FACTS • Powerful 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine producing 252 hp • 0-100 kph in 6.7 seconds and a top track speed of 229 kph • 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission with coasting mode • Direct Fuel Injection (DFI), delivering greater power output at the same time as enhanced engine efficiency • Porsche Traction Management (PTM) active all-wheel drive system • Porsche Stability Management (PSM) helps to ensure stability at the limits of sporty performance • 18-inch Macan wheels and black brake calipers • Multifunction sports steering wheel with gearshift paddles • New version of Porsche Communication Management (PCM) for audio, phone, and navigation functions • Standard lane departure warning, ParkAssist, reversing camera, and optional surround review

For more information, or to schedule a private test drive, contact Porsche Centre Oakville: 1.855.979.9864 | porschecentreoakville.com 2250 South Service Road W, Oakville

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B R E AT H TA K I N G P E R F O R M A N C E , S C E N E - S T E A L I N G LO O K S

The automobile was born of two things: necessity and ingenuity.

The wheel had already been invented, the cart and beast to tow it soon followed. It was inevitable that the car would one day arrive.

Humans aspire to next, thirst for tomorrow. Horsepower is a unit of measurement, not an apparatus with which to build the future.

But once the car was introduced, some weren’t prepared to settle. It needed to get faster, safer. It needed to be sexier. It needed to be a Mercedes-Benz.

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S Coupe is what happens when we aren’t satisfied with the status quo, when good enough isn’t even close, when convenience and convention succumb to creation and fantasy. The latest AMG GT S Coupe is all about possibility and perfection, about subtlety and nuance, about bold curves and a comfortable drive. About going fast, then going faster. About taking beauty from inspiration to idea to the road.

With a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $149,900, the AMG GT S Coupe isn’t meant for the everyday driver, the occasional commute, the mundanity of routine. The AMG GT S Coupe is designed, crafted and created for those who believe the automobile is an extension of the self. It caters to those who trust in the idea of a physical representation of the essence of our being. Its purpose is not transportation, but transformation.

With its rear-wheel drive, AMG Speedshift DCT, 4.0L AMG Bi-Turbo V8 and 403 horsepower engine, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S Coupe accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 310km/h. The ride control sport suspension and electronic limited slip differential guarantees the smoothest transition from envy of the parkade to desire of the freeway. This car isn’t about driving—it’s about captivating, about capturing the quintessence of the experience.

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AMG GT S COUPE But beyond its specs are its sex. The AMG GT S Coupe design curves and caresses the aluminium, magnesium, and polymer into an object of desire, tempered by a leather interior, elements moulded into the very definition of sleek. It takes its drivers not from point A to point B, but rather to a new evolution, a higher level of transport. The unfettered desire of aspiration is infinite. The 2016 AMG GT S Coupe will surely satisfy the driver who wants more, who needs more, who craves what’s next, just as Mercedes-Benz does.

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KEY FACTS • MSRP: $149,900 • Engine Type: 4.0L AMG Bi-Turbo V8 • Horsepower : 503

• Top Speed (Electronically Limited - km/h): 310 • Acceleration - 0-100 km/h (Seconds): 3.8

• Torque (lb-ft): 479

• AMG RIDE CONTROL Sports Suspension

• Drive Configuration: Rear wheel drive

• AMG Electronic Limited Slip Differential

• Transmission Type: AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT

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For many, the SUV is not longer a luxury but a necessity.

However, necessity doesn’t mean we can’t still afford a luxury automobile. In fact, what may seem like an extravagance is actually the promise of reliability. Kids, cottages, and constant demands of our time and resources require need of practicality and performance, spaciousness and sophistication, gumption and grandeur. The 2016 Mercedes-Benz G550 is the luxury SUV you can’t afford to ignore, and you can’t afford to be without.

Somewhere along the line someone told you that you couldn’t have it all, that you would have to make sacrifices, that life would come at the expense of lifestyle. Someone was wrong. The 2016 Mercedes-Benz G550, the timeless adventurer, is proof that the right kind of automobile can adapt to—and enhance—any life, and provide a fullness and richness that they said wasn’t available.

The cost of a complete life is not luxury. In fact, with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $127,200, the cost of a complete life is entirely reasonable. The expertly designed 416 horsepower, M176 4.0L V8 Biturbo engineers 450 lb-ft of torque, assisted by the 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission— a beautiful beast if ever there was one.

The Mercedes-Benz G550 and its 19” AMG 5-spoke alloy wheels and sports exhaust system will take you anywhere you want to go, to the end of any road and beyond. And when you get there, wherever you decide “there” is, you’ll arrive in style, tempered by a sleek polished brilliance and stainless steel accents, and accompanied by a harman/kardon Logic 7 surround sound system.

If someone ever tells you can’t have everything, show them your Mercedes-Benz G550.

KEY FACTS • Engine: M176 4.0L V8 Biturbo • 416 Horsepower and 450 lb-ft of Torque • MSRP: $127,200 • 7G-TRONIC Automatic Transmission • Velour Floor Mats • Sports Exhaust System • 19” AMG 5-Spoke Alloy Wheels • harman/kardon LOGIC 7 Surround Sound System • Illuminated Door Sills • COMAND Online w/MB Apps

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TBD The luxury automobile label isn’t earned by sticker price, but rather by the accomplishments of the vehicle and excellence of craftsmanship. Luxury isn’t a number, it’s a designation, an achievement, a triumph. Luxury is a way of life, the recognition of effort and execution. The 2016 Nissan Armada is the validation of that notion, the realization of a belief, and the endorsement of a philosophy that refuses to accept limits, and denies the existence of borders, restriction, and obstacles both superficial and actual.

The 2017 Nissan Armada is the evolution of an automobile line.

It arrival marks the next generation of Nissan’s flagship SUV, putting the finishing touches on the manufacturer’s refinement of their SUV/Crossover line, a three-year journey to perfect the already polished Pathfinder, Murano, Rogue, and Armada.

The second-generation Armada is Nissan’s most powerful, and promises everything one would expect from a vehicle of its size and pedigree.

the line’s aspirations, to be the ultimate SUV in its class and to bring luxury to the side roads, dirt roads, and unmapped routes of Nissan drivers’ dreams. Equally comfortable on the highway and off-road, built for the nuclear family and the rugged outdoorsman, designed for the everyman as well as the ambitious and adventurous, the Armada refuses to sacrifice utility for beauty, and so marries the two. The resulting union is an SUV that defies standards, definitions, and conventions.

Nissan didn’t overhaul their bellwether beast—they enhanced, elevated, and intensified it. The 2017 Armada is the fulfillment of

Finely equipped with a 390-horsepower—the best in its class—5.6 litre endurance V8 engine assuaged by a 7-speed

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KEY FACTS • 390-Horsepower • 5.6 Litre Endurance V8 Engine

Maps are for sedans. Everything else is for the Armada.

• 8-Passenger Utility

• 7-Speed Automatic Transmission

• Direct Injection Gas System

• Predictive Forward Collision Warning

• 26 Gallon Fuel tank

• Backup Collision Intervention automatic transmission, the Nissan Armada is the consummation of an automotive ideal. Predictive forward collision warning, backup collision intervention, and an around view monitor with moving object detection ensures that all eight passengers delight in both experience and safety. The direct injection gas system, twenty-six gallon fuel tank, and all-mode four-wheel drive promise no limits to that experience. The road is just what appears on your map. The entire world is within your reach—the unknown, the untravelled—from the comfort of a Nissan Armada.

• Around View Monitor with Moving Object Detection

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There are only a select handful of automobiles through which we can trace the history of the last century. The West was built on the back of the car industry, and its path has been ours.

From the personal vehicle to Edsel Ford, to starring roles in 007 James Bond and other films, to the ideal of red carpet mode of arrival, the Lincoln Continental has represented the pinnacle of automotive excellence and the ultimate in style and sophistication. The Continental is not a sedan, it’s a symbol.

Like any cultural icon, the Lincoln Continental has not spent its entire life in the spotlight. It has come and gone, come and gone, as the line took breaks in production.

The Continental is luxury perfection, and perfection needs moments of pause, time to reinvigorate and reinvent. Now, here in 2017, at the height of the new luxury car era, Lincoln introduces its tenth generation of the luxury icon. The 2017 Lincoln Continental returns the icon to the roads after a twelve-year hiatus.

Distinguished by its sleek lines, elegant design, the Lincoln signature grille and Bridge of Weir leather seats, the Continental is grace and grandeur personified. Powered by a selection of V6 engines, the 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission with paddle shifters takes you to 400hp, and from 0 to 100 km/hr in style. And when the Continental pulls to the side of the road, a 360-degree camera system uses mounted views from the grille, decklid and 180-degree side mirrors to allow any driver to ease into park, allowing for the envy of onlookers.

Crafted and engineered to to exemplify the ideals of luxury, the Continental will take you not just where you’re going in comfort and elegance, but in the reverie of where we’ve been.

The 2017 Lincoln Continental is a return to history, and the return of a giant.

Welcome back.

The latest offering of the Continental line allows its drivers to revel in both the history of the sedan and the luxury of modernity. To drive a Lincoln is to take a roadtrip through a lifetime. It is sitting behind the wheel that our industry giants, Hollywood stars, and pop idols sat behind. It is riding in one hundred years of luxury. The 2017 Continental is the essence of the luxury sedan narrative, and places its owner in the chronology of automotive and cultural evolution.

To drive a Continental is to indulge in a century.

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World From the Driver’s Seat International Destinations For Car Enthusiasts

By Erica Nelson The concrete asphalt gently caresses the rubber casings around polished, metallic rims as the vibrations of the road travel through each inch of your car until you can feel them pulsating through the smooth leather on your steering wheel.

Your heart beats a little bit faster. The tiny hairs on your skin start to rise. To most, a road is nothing more than a means to a destination. To you, it’s an arena. It doesn’t matter how far, how fast or how long you’re driving. Every journey counts.

Cuba, Italy and Switzerland are just a few among many lavish destinations that all car connoisseurs must see within their lifetimes.

Racing through a cobblestone street as you round tight corners and shift between gears with effortless ease. If there was ever a city that could make you feel like James Bond, MONACO is that city. Known for its lavish casinos and yacht-lined shores, Monaco has become a favoured destination for travellers worldwide.

Monaco is the second smallest city in the world, beat only by the Vatican City, but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in indulgence.

Between the Casino de Monte Carlo, the world-renowned Musée Océanographique de Monaco aquarium and the million dollar views at the Le Nautique restaurant, Monaco belongs on everyone’s bucket list. However, it is particularly appealing to those who have an appreciation for the sport of racecar driving as the city truly comes alive during the Monaco Grand Prix.

What it lacks in size, it makes up for in indulgence.

Only those who have gasoline flowing through their veins and engines roaring in their hearts can truly appreciate the intricacy and delicate beauty of a luxury automobile. The car culture was born in 1885 when Karl Benz invented the first true automobile and has continued to grow and evolve the same way the vehicles that inspire it have. It has spread throughout the world creating unbelievable travel destinations for the automotive inclined. France, Germany,

The Monaco Grand Prix is an annual Formula One race that takes place on a very intricate course called the Circuit de Monaco. It is widely recognized as one of the most prestigious races in the

Innovative, modern, cutting-edge.

These words are as synonymous with the Mercedes-Benz brand as luxury.

GERMANY is often considered a hub for forward-thinking and cutting-edge designs and innovations. At the heart of that is the Mercedes-Benz Museum in the nation’s capital city of Stuttgart. Designed by UN Studio, the building itself was inspired by a unique cloverleaf concept consisting of three overlapping floors. The centre of the building was removed to transform the middle of the building into an atrium resembling the shape of the iconic

Visitors will be greeted with over 130 years of automotive history.

Wankel engine. The Wankel engine was originally designed by Felix Wankel and can be found inside a number of Mercedes models both past and present.

Inside the striking walls of the Mercedes-Benz Museum, visitors will be greeted by over 130 years of automotive history. With 16,500 square metres of exhibition space, guests can peruse more than 160 vehicles, some of which date back almost as far as Carl Benz’s first automobile invention. There are audio tours available in a variety of languages for increased accessibility. Visitors can also visit the nearby Untertürkheim engine factory to see where some of Mercedes-Benz diesel engines are still crafted today.

On the other side of our vast earth lays an audacious haven of history, adventure and rhythm. The energy that resides inside HAVANA, CUBA cannot be explained, only experienced. Walking down the dilapidated alleys, surrounded by buildings barely standing while a guitar plays salsa notes softly in the background and Che Guevera eyes you from a nearby pub wall—this is Havana. Entering the city is like travelling back in time— automotive time that is.

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world, held in the same regard as the Indianapolis 500 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The narrow course is 2.074 km long and weaves right through the core of the city itself with extremely difficult corners and many changes in elevation.

Since the Monaco Grand Prix was established in 1929, it has become a race that drivers dream of winning. Ayrton Senna of Brazil currently holds the record for most wins with a total of 6. McLaren Racing Limited, the British Formula One team holds the record as a constructor at 15 total wins. Next year’s race will be the 75th time the Monaco Grand Prix is held.

If you were ever planning to visit this magnificent city, that would be the time.

Havana Entering the city is like travelling back in time.

Havana has become known as a rolling car museum. The reason behind this is buried in the country’s tumultuous history with the United States. Fidel Castro, Cuba’s late leader, had held a grudge against their American neighbours for over 40 years. Fidel placed a ban on all foreign vehicle imports making it nearly impossible for Havana residents to replace their cars. And while foreign feuds are rarely positive, the result of this particular international dispute is fascinating. Lining the streets of the antique city are vintage cars straight out of the 1950s that look as if they were bought yesterday. Chevrolet, Ford, Buick and Chrysler are among the

most predominant vintage automobiles found in Havana. If classic cars are what interest the car lover inside you, you should visit soon as the artifacts within this live museum may not last much longer. With Fidel’s brother Raúl Castro now in charge, the ban against foreign vehicles has been lifted for the first time since 1959, which could result in some more modern vehicles populating the streets.

ITALY is a country known for its exquisite taste and style. Its residents are always ahead of the times when it comes to fashion, design and style. The Italian automotive industry is no exception.

Italy was the birthplace to what is known as one of the world’s most powerful automotive brands, Ferrari. The stallion icon is known world wide and tied to a reputation of excellence, durability and ingenuity. Based out of the northern Italian town of Maranello, the car was first designed and constructed in 1940

by Enzo Ferrari. Since its inception, Ferrari has only continued to grow and astound members of the car culture.

The brand set a world record in 2012 for manufacturing the most expensive car in history. It sold for just over $38 million in a private transaction.

Car enthusiasts around the world have marvelled at Ferrari’s achievements in road cars, motorsport vehicles, supercars, concept cars and much more for decades.

It seems only fitting that a company museum should exist to showcase all of these brand achievements. If you are travelling abroad to sip wine, indulge in

Italy The stallion icon is known world wide and tied to reputation of excellence, durability and ingenuity. the finest foods and browse the latest fashions in downtown boutiques, you must schedule a visit to the town of Maranello to visit Museo Ferrari.

Right next to the actual Ferrari factory is a 2,500 square metre museum housing not only cars, but trophies, photographs and other historic memorabilia. The most iconic road and track cars can be found on display at Museo Ferrari. The destination attracts an average of 180,000 visitors a year.

Nestled comfortably between the Alps and the Jura Mountains along the shores of Europe’s largest lake is a city unlike any other. GENEVA is the epitome of class, sophistication and poise. The city is populated with people from all over the world. Wandering down the sunsoaked streets one will overhear casual conversations in a long list of languages.

It is often mistaken for Switzerland’s capital, despite being only the third largest of its cities. Visitors can take

Geneva is the epitome of class, sophistication and poise. advantage of fine international cuisine, luxury jewellers and world-renowned chocolate shops. Visiting Geneva leaves a lasting impression on the soul.

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The company’s outstanding customer services has lead to its three umbrella brands, Cruise Professionals, African Dreams and Private Travel Designers to be recognized by a number of different media outlets. Founder and CEO Mary Jean Tully is a board member on a number of cruise lines and hotels and her expertise in luxury travel is highly regarded worldwide. If you are looking for a vacation that is out of the ordinary, contact Tully Luxury Travel.

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Once a year, the elegant streets of the city are heavily populated by the elite members of the car culture. The Geneva International Motor Show is an annual automotive event that takes place at the Geneva Palexpo. Since its inaugural year in 1905, the Geneva International Motor Show has been the host to nearly every major automotive brand in the history of the automobile. From internal combustion models (road vehicles) to benzene and steam-powered cars, to exotic supercars and never-before-seen prototypes, this show has it all. Last year, the iconic Aston Martin brand used the Geneva International Motor Show to unveil its

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Other world-renowned brands including Audi, Alfa Romeo, Bugatti, Porsche and Lamborghini also use the show as a platform to debut new models.

Beyond just cars, this event has become a forum to announce technical breakthroughs, new business partnerships and to discuss social and political debates that directly affect the international automotive industry.

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WATCH AS BRYAN AND SARAH BAEUMLER TAKE ON THEIR LATEST CHALLENGE IN THEIR NEWEST HGTV SERIES.

By Erica Nelson

What began as a marketing pitch from Bryan to HGTV to provide construction services in exchange for advertising during the network’s other shows, opened the door for his own series; Disaster DIY originally aired on HGTV in January of 2007.It was two years later in 2009 when his wife, Sarah Baeumler, joined him in the spotlight.

The two started filming the popular series House of Bryan.

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and each other; it has certainly made us stronger as a team.”

“To be honest, neither of us went into the public eye knowing what could transpire. Displaying our family life on TV for the world to see was something we were hesitant to do at first because we were unsure of the consequences it would have on our personal lives and relationship,” Bryan explains.

House of Bryan told the story of the Baeumlers building their own custom home. It gave viewers a real inside look at what it takes to build a family home together as a team, and helped Bryan and Sarah realize that they work extremely well together, complimenting each other’s strengths and weaknesses.

“I’m glad we made the decision we did, as we’ve both learned a lot about ourselves and each other; it has certainly made us stronger as a team,” Bryan says.

One of the more difficult parts of being well-known television personalities has been finding the necessary work/life balance. To say that Bryan and Sarah’s schedules are hectic would be an understatement. The two are currently filming two different shows for HGTV with a third beginning in just a few weeks.

On top of that, this dynamic duo own and operate Baeumler Quality Construction, Baeumler Custom Cabinetry, Baeumler Approved and the Baeumler Family Foundation. Add to the equation their biggest priority, their children—things can get chaotic!

“As the kids get older, they too have busier schedules with school and their extracurricular activities. Our kids live a normal life as any other child would, and we will always be mummy and daddy to them. At the end of the day, our children know that they are at the heart of everything we do,” Bryan shares. He went on to explain how beneficial moving to the country has been for them as a family. It has allowed both Bryan and Sarah to create some distance between their work and home life. And while it may look like they have it all together, they are quick to admit that a true work/ life balance may never be fully realized.

“We take it day by day. Communicating with one another and being realistic about what we can achieve in one day are important things to remember. Asking for help is another thing that we have both learned to do. Capitalizing on family time when we have it and making sure we are both fully invested and enjoying the time we have with our kids is something we make a priority in both our lives,” says Bryan.

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While the Baeumler lifestyle can get overwhelming, it has had some tremendous benefits that both Sarah and Bryan are incredibly grateful for. “Each of these experiences has allowed us to meet so many wonderful people, from our film crew, who are now like family to us, to the people we meet on the set of Leave it to Bryan, we are grateful to know every one of them,” Bryan explains.

The couple also speaks at a number of different home shows and charitable events and love that they have been given so many opportunities throughout both of their careers.

On Sunday, September 25th the Baeumlers will begin a new chapter as their newest show premieres on THEINVIDIATAMAGAZINE.COM

The talented couple overcomes some significant challenges throughout the series and viewers will be able to watch the power struggle between Bryan and Sarah as they attempt to compromise on every detail of a project. From property location, to hardwood floors and backsplash in the kitchen—these two work together to create some beautiful final results. “Like any renovation team, we have our good days and our bad days, but in the end I have convinced Bryan that having your wife at work with you every day isn’t all bad after all!” says Sarah. Tune in Sunday September 25th at 10 p.m. to watch these two take on the next chapter of their business and their relationship.

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“I have spent years working in our office, managing the marketing, financial and design aspects of our company. I love this part of my job and I’m good at it, but I thought I was ready for a change and to learn something new. Expanding my knowledge of the construction industry by being on site with Bryan and the crew was a natural progression for me and my career,” Sarah shares.

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