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BMW 3 Series Named AUTOMOBILE Magazine "Automobile of the Year"
By BMW- North America
Dec 9, 2005, 14:01

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."

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