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BMW says first quarter went “superbly”

From Reuters.co.uk, MUNICH (Reuters) – BMW has enjoyed a strong performance so far in the first quarter of 2006, its head of purchasing, research and development told Reuters on Wednesday on the sidelines of an industry event. When asked how the first quarter went, Burkhard Goeschel replied: "superbly". The company …

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New BMW M3 Coupe First Spy Photos

by Hans G. Lehmann Copyright by Lehmann Photo-Syndication Convertible caught with top down The powerful M-version of BMW’s 3-series is scheduled for launch next year only. The 3-series M will be available as coupe, convertible and four door. For the first time power will come from a V8 powerplant. It …

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BMW and McLaren F1 teams modify disputed wings

From Reuters.co.uk, BMW and McLaren have modified wings on their Formula One cars after a Malaysian Grand Prix controversy blew up around Michael Schumacher's Ferrari. The two teams were among eight who wrote to race stewards at Sepang on Sunday expressing concern about Ferrari's front and rear wings. "No official …

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Malaysian GP: BMW Sauber race notes

From http://www.motorsport.com, Strong performance and first championship points for the new BMW Sauber F1 Team. Nick Heidfeld drove an impressive race in the Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang, before an engine failure cost him fifth place. Jacques Villeneuve finished seventh and thus collected two championship points. Jacques Villeneuve: "I …

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