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BMW 3 Series Named AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE "Automobile of the Year"
Fri Dec 09 09:45:00 CET 2005 Press Release
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - December 9, 2005... The all-new BMW 3 Series was named the AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE "Automobile of the Year" for 2006. In addition the new magnesium/aluminum in-line six-cylinder engine, which powers the new 3 Series, was named "Technology of the Year." The new BMW M5 was also named to the list of AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE All-Stars for 2006. This represents the fifteenth consecutive time that BMW has appeared on the list of AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE All-Stars Awards.
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BMW M5 named to list of All-Stars. BMW's new magnesium/aluminum in-line
six-cylinder engine named "Technology of the Year"
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - December 9, 2005... The all-new BMW 3 Series was named the
AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE "Automobile of the Year" for 2006. In addition the new
magnesium/aluminum in-line six-cylinder engine, which powers the new 3 Series,
was named "Technology of the Year." The new BMW M5 was also named to the list
of AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE All-Stars for 2006. This represents the fifteenth
consecutive time that BMW has appeared on the list of AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE
All-Stars Awards.
BMW 3 Series - 2006 "Automobile of the Year"
Naming the all-new 3 Series "Automobile of the Year" the editors wrote, "BMW
has produced a car that is the gold standard for its class, something that all
other automakers feel they have to measure up to." Recognizing the
significance of the 3 Series not only to the marketplace, but also to BMW, the
editors noted, "No one at BMW has lost sight of why the car is so important and
why people love driving it."
2006 Technology of the Year
BMW's long-standing commitment to advancing the in-line six-cylinder engine was
demonstrated again this year with the introduction of the newest rendition
featuring magnesium/aluminum bedplate construction and BMW's Valvetronic. This
advancement was acknowledged by the editors who wrote, "Saving twenty-two
pounds while increasing peak output by 30 hp with no mileage loss earns BMW's
twelfth-generation I-6 engine AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE'S 2006 Technology of the Year
award."
BMW M5 named a 2006 All-Star
A 500-horsepower V-10 engine mated to a seven-speed sequential manual gearbox
is a description worthy of a true exotic. That the new BMW M5 wraps this
drivetrain with luxury-sedan appointments and practicality makes it truly
unique. In selecting the M5 as one of its 2006 All-Stars, the editors of
AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE offered that, "not only is the M5 insanely fast, but it's
incredibly composed as well."
"We're extremely grateful to the editors of AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE for this
recognition of the new 3 Series as well as its new engine. The editors clearly
understand that it is often more difficult to replace an acknowledged segment
leader than to introduce a new car. Based on awards like this and the reaction
by customers the new 3 is a worthy successor," said Tom Purves, Chairman and
CEO of BMW of North America. "When a magazine founded under the ethos of 'no
boring cars' acknowledges cars like the new M5 as an All-Star it is very
gratifying indeed."