BMW 3 SERIES DECLARED 2006 "WORLD CAR OF THE YEAR"

JSpira · 04-13-2006, 10:59 AM

BMW 3 SERIES DECLARED 2006 "WORLD CAR OF THE YEAR"
04/13/2006

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.”

KL2DC · 04-13-2006, 11:09 AM

I knew the e90 will edge out over the MX-5 and the Cayman in the final round....

The e90 introduction is just more significant ...

Gitta · 04-13-2006, 11:12 AM

Whoo-hoo!

shragon · 04-13-2006, 11:13 AM

awesome!

- Paul - · 04-13-2006, 11:13 AM

Very nice to know - thanks. Does this mean it will be worth more when I sell it??

Redguy · 04-13-2006, 11:14 AM

Just shows what a great car it is.

slubu · 04-13-2006, 11:14 AM

Success.

Link to article?

hkj · 04-13-2006, 11:36 AM

Very good news. The 3-series is receiving the kudos it deserves.

-hkj

ON325i · 04-13-2006, 11:40 AM

proud to one of the owner

BMW F22 · 04-13-2006, 11:40 AM

so proud of my E90 now. It's like your kid getting the valedictorian award. ^^ cool!!

wyrm11 · 04-13-2006, 11:44 AM

How prestigeous is this award? Because it sounds freaking awesome. BMW's gotta be feeling pretty damn good right about now.

What were the other 2 cars that made it to the final 3?

remmib · 04-13-2006, 11:45 AM

Jason · 04-13-2006, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slubu

Success.

Link to article?

See attached.

BellasBmw · 04-13-2006, 11:51 AM

Thats friggin sweeet!! Now i can tell all my friends.. "neener neener my car was world car of the year..!"

JSpira · 04-13-2006, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason

See attached.

That document is the same exact text as what I posted earlier FYI minus logo - are there any articles yet?

ase2dais · 04-13-2006, 12:03 PM

RIGGED!

... I dont mind~
Wonder if GOVTEC is going to have a change of hearts now?

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSpira

BMW 3 SERIES DECLARED 2006 "WORLD CAR OF THE YEAR"
04/13/2006

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.”

Jason · 04-13-2006, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSpira

That document is the same exact text as what I posted earlier FYI minus logo - are there any articles yet?

I assume what he mean by "link to article" is just that he wanted to see the original press release (maybe thinking there was more to it). Haven't seen any other related articles.

mwilli · 04-13-2006, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BellasBmw

Thats friggin sweeet!! Now i can tell all my friends.. "neener neener my car was world car of the year..!"

Sweet I want to actually see someone say Neener Neener!

NaTuReB0Y · 04-13-2006, 12:16 PM

who will win "Car of the Universe 2006"......

how many awards are there........it's like Awards R' Us

txusa03 · 04-13-2006, 12:18 PM

This means bad news...you will see more e90 on the road now....

RichReg · 04-13-2006, 12:18 PM

All this and the 335 hasn't even been announced yet.
One has to wonder, with that car coming rather soon,
what are they going to say about the E90 then?

JSpira · 04-13-2006, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason

I assume what he mean by "link to article" is just that he wanted to see the original press release (maybe thinking there was more to it). Haven't seen any other related articles.

Would be nice if someone writes something about it though.

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