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The Quality Of The Bmw M3 |
John Rosatti When it comes to cars, the consuming public is one that holds its brands to a high level of expectation. And when we find a brand that we like ? one that gives us the quality and dependability that we desire ? we will remain loyal to that brand until the end. In most cases, this level of loyalty is extended to luxury vehicles ? those cars that command a high price but continually deliver in quality and comfort year after year ? and sometimes decade after decade. It?s no wonder then that the BMW M3 ? as a part of the BMW brand ? continues to inspire and engage customers. The Bavarian Motor Works company (BMW) came to life in 1913 Munich, Germany at the hands of Karl Friedrich Rapp who was committed to producing a high-end luxury vehicle that would appeal to those interested in the finer things in life. Initially, he was most interested in performance ? creating those vehicles that would be unsurpassed in the marketplace and hold up to the changes that would certainly be demanded from the industry. And hold up they did; today?s BMW brand continues to be the pinnacle of the industry ? the BMW M3 included. There are many variations of the BMW M3, and the features you get ? and the price you spend - depend solely on the particular model that you choose. The M3 series is a sporty version of the compact BMW design and the models within the product line vary according the generation. The E30 is the first version of the BMW M3 series featuring a 2.3 liter power train, S14 engine, and 238 horsepower. Standard to this design were flared fenders and a sleek aerodynamic design. The E36 coupe came six years after the E30 and featured a 3.0 liter power train, S6 engine and 286 horsepower. The power train increased to 321 horsepower just four short years later and featured a 3.2 liter power train. This particular model is still highly regarded as one of the best models produced by BMW. The current model of the BMW M3 - the E46 - delivered an incredible 343 horsepower, new 6-speed transmission, and manual gearbox that required no clutch pedal. And the BMW M3 continues to expand its product line with the soon-to-come E92 expected to debut at the end of 2007. The E92 features a V8 engine and 420 horsepower, and will once again elevate BMW to the next level. The BMW M3 reflects the overall commitment of the BMW company to top quality, customer service, and a dedication to remaining on the cutting edge of the vehicle industry. For easy to understand, in depth information about BMW M3 visit our ezGuide 2 http://bmw.ezguide2.com |
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M7-Music Presents Charge7 and AMG Mercedes Sponsored Music Video |
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 9, 2007 -- The successful music producer who made history in 1996 when he signed an unprecedented contract with Columbia Records of Sony Music Entertainment, M7 Martino has now created a great new sound for the U.S. Charts. With a unique, soul-charging blend of 80's power ballads with the smooth, impassioned voice of Chris Moss, electronic club sounds, and a high-powered metal rap streaming throughout, the sound of Charge7 has something that every genre of listener will like. Their lyrics strike the heart of each listener, identifying with some event, some lost love, that has come and gone, while the music mix makes the body move. This is the new face of electro power pop for every high energy dance club today. And, with sponsors such as AMG Mercedes behind them, M7-Music and Charge7 will catapult to the top of the dance and billboard charts with their new release of "Like A Shadow In The Dark". In May of 2007, M7-Music and Charge7 have launched MySpace Music pages, where fans new and old can hear great songs and view a "making of" video for the "Like A Shadow In The Dark". The video, shot in Berlin, Germany, comes complete with a fast-paced car race through the heart of Berlin, sponsored by AMG Mercedes. With the official online release of the video planned for June 14, 2007, listeners can catch a sneak peak of the video and hear the entire song on MySpace Music. After the video shoot, the high-paced car chase, and the blood pumping sounds, the official release party in Beverly Hills at the AMG Mercedes Center on July 14, 2007 will not be one to miss! M7-Music and Charge7 has also recently done special features for the MTV network to give more viewers all around the world a taste of their unique music style and talents. But, its not only Charge7 that makes M7Music. With the recent signing of several European artists to the M7 label, the promise of new and heart-pounding music is sure to continue. With all the action in the M7-Music projects, they are proud to announce the launch of their new web site and the launch of their MySpace Music pages for both M7 Music and Charge7. All of these sites are crammed with awesome music and video feeds, rockin' photos of video shoots and studio time, as well as more information about M7-Music, Charge7, and all of their upcoming projects. M7-Music has setup one of the most powerful, interactive, and animated web sites. To learn more about M7-Music and Charge7, you can visit their high energy web site at http://www.m7-music.com. ### |
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Monte Shelton Jaguar Regional Races Take the Green Flag at Portland International Raceway |
Portland, OR (PRWEB) April 21, 2007 -- Round two of the 2007 Oregon Region Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Road Racing Championship presented by Fluge Global Adventures is scheduled this Saturday and Sunday at Portland International Raceway. Among the more than 130 northwestern drivers competing this weekend is event sponsor Monte Shelton in his Porsche 911T that took first place in the SPO category at the first round of the championship on March 4. Also competing is Nick Fluge in his Fluge Global Adventures 2006 Corvette in the ITE classification. The Monte Shelton Jaguar Regional Races consists of eight different combined groups competing in 12 races with practice sessions beginning Saturday at 9 a.m. and race qualifying starting at 1:15 p.m. The first of six Sprint Races, each lasting 20 minutes, begin Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Finishing order in the Sprint Races determines starting grid positions for the six 30-minute Main Races, which get underway at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, with the Vintage race group up first. General Admission, seating and parking are free for the weekend, courtesy of Monte Shelton Jaguar. All six race weekends in 2007 count towards Fluge Global Adventure class championships and take place at Portland International Raceway. Portland International Raceway is owned and operated by the City of Portland through its bureau of Parks and Recreation. The raceway is operated as an Enterprise Fund, meaning that its operating expenses and capital improvements are covered by the revenues that it generates, as Portland International Raceway receives no general fund tax dollars. The raceway's varied, year round activities contributes over $45 million and 690 jobs to the surrounding community each year. Individual event sponsors all hail from the Portland metropolitan area, including Monte Shelton Jaguar, Temp-Control Mechanical Corp., Gran Prix Imports, Pro Drive Racing School, and Brewer Construction. Race cars range from exotic purpose-built sports racers and open-wheel formula cars, to GT, sedan and vintage cars. 2007 Race Calendar March 4 Fluge Global Adventures Regional Races April 21-22 Monte Shelton Jaguar Regional Races presented by Fluge Global Adventures May 11-13 Gran Prix Imports Festival of Speed presented by Fluge Global Adventures June 1-3 40th Annual Rose Cup Races Presented by Temp-Control Mechanical Corp. June 30- July 1 Pro Drive Regional Races presented by Fluge Global Adventures August 25-26 Brewer Construction Regional Races presented by Fluge Global Adventures About Monte Shelton Monte Shelton of Portland is one of the most accomplished race car drivers in the state's history. Shelton began racing in 1960 and has competed in more than 600 events during a driving career that spans more than four decades. He won the Portland Rose Cup an unprecedented six times and finished second seven times. He also is a two-time winner of the Six Hours at Watkins Glen. He has driven eleven times in the 24 Hours of Daytona and took third in 1979. He also raced seven years in the Trans-Am series, scoring five wins, with three second-place finishes and two third-place showings. He was inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in 2004. Monte Shelton Jaguar was established by Monte Shelton Motors with over 40 years of experience in the automotive business. It is located at 1638 West Burnside in Portland, OR. About Fluge Global Adventures Fluge Global Adventures consists of a series of events and adventures sure to please anyone wishing to rekindle their relationship with adrenaline and excitement. These include a 19,000 foot summit run at Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, a cross country road race in The Cannonball Run 2007, a very serious hike to Base Camp at Mt. Everest in Nepal, a full scale onslaught on the World Series of Poker, and High Octane Adventures in the SCCA behind the wheel of full-on Super cars. These are just some of the events already in progress for 2007 with more to come. Their Web site can be found at www.flugeadventures.com. About Oregon Region SCCA The Oregon Region of the SCCA was established in the 1960's and has grown to its present membership of over 1,200 members. The Region obtained its charter from SCCA in 1962. It is a member oriented, member operated club with the primary purpose of "promoting, maintaining and improving automobile sports and interest in the ownership, operation of, and safety of sports cars." The roots of SCCA and Oregon Region run deep in racing history. The origin of SCCA can be traced back to the pre-World War II "Auto Racing Club of America" which disbanded because of World War II. Originally, the State of Oregon was included in the territory of Northwest Region, SCCA (NWR), and it remained that way until the official creation of Oregon Region in 1962. From its beginning, Oregon Region SCCA has been organizing and administering sports car/club racing events at Newport, Goshen (South of Eugene) and Portland's West Delta Park (now Portland International Raceway - PIR). The Region's first race was held at the Newport municipal airport (an ex-WWII air base) in 1962. Currently, Oregon Region has active programs in Club Racing, Vintage Racing, Road Rally, Rallycross, and in Solo II - SCCA's autocross program where competitors compete against the clock in a controlled atmosphere. The Oregon region also provides workers and officials to major professional international racing competitions here in Oregon and across North America. Their Web site is www.oregonscca.com and may also be reached at 503.224.9469. ### |
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