March 2006

Bull Market For Bangle

The Ultimate Souvenir

Cover
Pick up your new car in Europe, and you'll probably save enough to pay for the trip. Hey, this this could get to be a habit!

Photograph by Jonathan Spira

In This Issue

• Bull Market for Bangle - Greg Greeson
  The Detroit Auto Show marked the debut of the Z4 M roadster-along with a renewed interest in BMW as a world design leader.
• Design LA - Chris Wright
  Meanwhile, at the LA Auto Show, import confidence continued to grow in the rubble of the once-all-powerful American automotive industry.
• Car Stars - Chris Wright
  Well, the LA show is, like, kinda sorta right next to Hollywood, right? So you're bound to run into a few celebrities, dude.
• The Ultimate Souvenir - Jonathan Spira
  European delivery programs have been in vogue for forty years, and BMW's just keeps getting better and better.
• Factory Delivery: Stateside Style - Mike Miller
  BMW NA offers free accommodations and a driving school when you take delivery of your new BMW at the Performance Center. Is that a great deal, or what?!
• Mini Meets Dinan - Mike Self
  What happens when the maestro of the Bavarian family turns his attentions to the English step-child? Something close to perfection.
• Hold On, I'm Coming - Dave Farnsworth and Sam Smith
  In which Sam 'n' Dave go off to show the Dunlop folks a thing or two about four-wheelin', and two-wheelin', and trick drivin', and the occasional face plant.
• Just Give It A Good Belt - Satch Carlson
  Yes, the "baby six" has a timing belt that needs regular replacement. The good news is that you can do it yourself- with a little help from Bentley and your CCA pals.
• Outlook 2006 - Brian S. Morgan
  Formula 1 is a whole new game, Team PTG's back in the ALMS race, and Bill Auberlen promises to make it an exciting year for BMW race fans-again.