March 28, 2011 –Buena Park, Calif., – Shelly BMW of Orange County in Buena Park confirms, the 2011 BMW X3 has received the winning title as “Four-Wheel Drive Car of the Year 2011” awarded by the specialist car magazine Auto Bild Allrad.

The success in the reader survey conducted by Europe’s biggest-selling specialist journal for four-wheel drive cars is already the BMW X3’s second title victory this year. Readers of the magazine Off Road voted the Sports Activity Vehicle “Off-road Vehicle of the Year 2011” as well.

“The new BMW X3 is a winning competitor due to its extensive choice of innovative equipment features, driving assistance systems and mobility services,” said Darren Richie, Shelly BMW’s General Manager.

With a captivating design, a unique combination of sportiness and efficiency as well as the largest and most variable luggage compartment in the competitive environment, the BMW X3 sets the standards in driving pleasure, versatility and premium quality. For more information about the BMW X3, contact Shelly BMW.

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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