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The 2013 Audi S7 - the "sports" version of the already impressive A7 - is a car that brings an amazing level of performance, power and prestige without sacrificing the balance of comfort and convenience.

Are you shocked and slack-jawed about the 2014 Jeep Cherokee that will arrive later this year? Who can really blame you.

Two litres and 155hp is enough for most vehicles. Compact car? Fine. Early Miata with a feathery 1,000kg curb weight? Stupendous. However, bolt that kind of power to a modern crossover and you'll have a hard time finding the fun.

But this a story about the other "Mr. Porsche," the one you have probably never heard of. The one who made it flourish. Not the one who gets all the accolades, but the one who created all the excitement.

The quiet little town of Squamish has many attractions: rock-climbing, kite-surfing and para-sailing, hiking, sailing, fishing - pretty much any of the outdoor activities featured in the MEC catalogue.

At this year's prestigious BMW Sales Excellence Award Ceremony, at the iconic BMW Museum in Munich, Germany, "The Most Sustainable BMW Dealership in the World" title was given to Richmond's Auto West BMW.