April 25, 2011 –Buena Park, Calif., – Shelly BMW of Orange County in Buena Park is excited to announce BMW has received two Brand Image Awards by Kelley Blue Book for 2011.

BMW was presented with both the “Coolest Brand” and “Best Performance Brand” awards from Kelley Blue Book at the 2011 New York International Auto Show.

“We’re thrilled BMW was recognized with such prestigious awards,” said Darren Richie, Shelly BMW’s General Manager. “BMW’s vehicles are the yardsticks by which innumerable carmakers measure their products.”

The editors of Kelley Blue Book found the BMW brand to resemble desirable characteristics that drivers are often looking for in a vehicle, combined with technological and performance advancements, BMW vehicles scored highest among competitors.

As one of the largest and fastest-growing BMW dealerships in the nation, Shelly BMW has served Southern California loyally for more than 15 years with some of the highest customer satisfaction ratings in the automotive industry. For more information about Shelly BMW, visit us today at 6750 Auto Center Drive in Buena Park or shellybmw.com.

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As a proud member of the Shelly Automotive Group and one of the largest BMW centers on the West Coast, Shelly BMW loyally serves Orange County -including Anaheim, Atwwod, Brea, Buena Park, Cypress, Diamond Bar, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Hawaiian Gardens, La Habra, La Mirada, La Palma, Lakewood, Midway, Placentia, Pomona, Rowland Heights, Stanton, Whittier, Westminster and Yorba Linda.

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