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BMW 3 SERIES DECLARED 2006 "WORLD CAR OF THE YEAR"
Tue Apr 18 17:00:00 CEST 2006 Press Release
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - April 13, 2006... The BMW 3 Series was voted the 2006 "World Car of the Year." The multiple-award winning 2006 BMW 3 Series received its latest kudos in an awards ceremony held in conjunction with the New York International Automobile Show.
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Woodcliff Lake, NJ - April 13, 2006... The BMW 3 Series was voted the
2006 "World Car of the Year." The multiple-award winning
2006 BMW 3 Series received its latest kudos in an awards ceremony held
in conjunction with the New York International Automobile Show.
"World Car of the Year" awards are voted on by an independent
panel of automotive journalists from all around the globe. From an
initial field of 27 contenders the 2006 3 Series was selected as one of
three finalists before being declared this year's winner. "World
Car of the Year" contenders must be available in most markets of
the world and are judged on style, performance, handling, comfort and
utility. Entrants were also judged for value, safety, environmental
responsibility and significance. Driving enthusiasts around the world
have considered the BMW 3 Series to be an icon for its unique
combination of these attributes. It is the quintessential luxury
sports sedan. It is now available with xDrive all-wheel drive in two
Sedans and one Sports Wagon model in the US. The aluminum/magnesium
inline six-cylinder engine with Valvetronic technology reduces weight
while at the same time improving both performance and fuel efficiency.
The advanced Dynamic Stability Control system includes features such as
Brake Drying, Brake Standby Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off
Assistant, and Comfort Stop. The outstanding value of the BMW Series
is enhanced by outstanding residual values and free scheduled
maintenance for four years or 50,000 miles. "We are delighted to
receive this recognition for the 3 Series," said Tom Purves,
Chairman and CEO of BMW of North America. "The BMW 3 Series is the
true embodiment of a world car. Designed and engineered in Germany, it
is built on two continents and sold in approximately 140 markets
worldwide. It is available in four different body styles, everything
from a Sedan and Sports Wagon to a Coupe and Convertible. It is
available with a wide variety of engines ranging from four-cylinder
diesels to high performance six-cylinders."