The online poll conducted on MSN Cars saw the BMW 3 Series Coup driveinto poll position with 23 per cent of the votes #8211; nearly double thatof the second placed car. Readers rated the 3 Series Coup above theFerrari 599GTB because of its looks, drivability and its unbeatablebrand-image.
Tom Evans, manager of MSN Cars, said: "After two years where thewinners were the brilliant but somewhat inaccessible Aston Martin DB9 andBugatti Veyron, it's great that our users chose the BMW 3 SeriesCoup #8211; a car that many may end up driving sooner or later.It's a cracking looking car, and great to drive too, making it aworthy winner.
Alex Zanardi looks set to return to the cockpit of a Formula One car next month when he tests for the BMW Sauber team.
The Italian racer, who lost his legs in an accident at the Lausitz circuit during a Champ Car round in 2001, is expected to test for the German squad at the Valencia circuit during the 25-26 weekend, coinciding with the Formula BMW World Final.
The test is yet to be made official, however, as the BMW team need to sort out details on what tyres they will be able to use in the car following Michelin's exit from Formula One and the impeding new contract with Bridgestone.
Zanardi last drove a Formula One car in 1999.
The Italian currently competes for BMW in the World Touring Car Championship.
BMW, Audi and Porsche to win hands down...
BMW, Audi and Porsche to win hands down in the vote for the being the most favoured car when it comes to sharing intimate moments. A survey of 4000 people by pollsters yesinsurance.co.uk revealed that the Volvo Estate has seen more steamy action than any other vehicle and is the first choice for love making because of its roomy interiors. Of the findings, Paul Purdy of pollsters yesinsurance.co.uk said: "We find it astonishing that, despite being renowned for being a box on wheels, the Volvo Estate tops the poll". "It would seem that space is the most important issue for couples who want to enjoy themselves. Rear-view mirrors are the most easily damaged objects, followed by ripped fabric seating," The Sun quoted him as saying.
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BMW Switches Production Back Home...
BMW gave British manufacturing a boost yesterday by announcing that it was switching production of the engines for its new Mini from Brazil to Birmingham.
The company said it would invest £200m and create 450 new jobs to produce the next-generation Mini at its plant at Cowley, near Oxford, increasing the proportion of the car that is produced in Britain from 40% to 60%.
The launch of the new Mini was attended by Gordon Brown who said it was "a great day for Britain" that showed "the continuing vitality of the UK motor industry" and that the country could be "the home of world-class manufacturing".
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