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December 2021 Crossword

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1. You might come across an ordinary snowman at this time of year, but hopefully not one of these! (10) 8. The opposite end to "Hi" on some cars' heater controls (2) 9. Not exactly a BMW, but the pride of Tolyatti (4) 10. British car-maker taking this name in 1963 and subsequently acquired by Reliant who continued to use the brand until 1974 (4) 12. David Dunbar…: Arbroath-born automotive pioneer who established and gave his name to what is currently the oldest US car brand (5) 13. Initials for analogue radio that pre-dates FM. Dropped by BMW on the i3 (and since other models) because of interference from electric powertrains (1,1) 14. Unit of measurement in typography, equivalent to the point size (2) 16. Postcode for BMW dealer Halliwell Jones North Wales (1,1) 17. BMW Car Club Region of which Issy Phillips is Regional Officer (8) 20. Christmastime (8) 11 21. Shortform / initials for our favourite vehicle manufacturer (1,1) 22. Postcode for BMW dealer Snows mainland location (1,1) 23. Initials for zone whose flag you might still be showing on your number plate if fitted before 2021 (1,1) 24. Wayne and Kevin…: NASCAR-racing brothers born in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Hint: Without the last letter a type of securing screw (5) 26. German car manufacturer acquired by BMW in 1966 (4) 27. Bill…: Inventor of the 8-track cartridge audio tape, best known for founding a manufacturer of business jet aircraft, that still carries his name today (4) 29. Initials used to designate the full suspension and electronics package on the latest BMW R1250GS motorcycle models (1,1) 30. A reinforced plastic that has been used by some manufacturers (including 10. Across) for car bodies (10)

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1. BMW of…: BMW dealer in the Georgia, US city of the same name. Also a UK car brand 1971-1997 modelled on an Edwardian-style veteran (6) 2. A loud, deep, resonant sound or period of rapid economic growth (4) 3. BMW's terminology for injection, long-wheelbase (1,1) 4. Could be National Association of Broadcasters (1,1,1) 5. Not a puppy (5,3) 6. Civic officer in the local government of Scotland (6) 7. Rudolph's larger North American cousin! (3) 11. The last month of the year (8) 15. Something your BMW probably needs to pass every year if it is greater than 3 years but less than 40 years old (1,1,1) 17. Mercedes-Benz coupe lighting component! (1,1,4) 18. Something you might be inclined to give to your car valeter or window cleaner, particularly at this time of the year (3) 19. Buildings for human habitation (6) 23. Informal term for light food or snacks (4) 24. Acronym used for a lossless file format for images, both still and moving (3) 25. …Systems: British multinational arms, security and aerospace business. One of its latest products is the AMPV (Armored Muliti-Purpose Vehicle) (1,1,1) 28. Postcode for BMW dealer Inchcape (formerly Cooper) in Reading (1,1)

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1. You might come across an ordinary snowman at this time of year, but hopefully not one of these! (10) 8. The opposite end to “Hi” on some cars’ heater controls (2) 9. Not exactly a BMW, but the pride of Tolyatti (4) 10. British car-maker taking this name in 1963 and subsequently acquired by Reliant who continued to use the brand until 1974 (4) 12. David Dunbar…: Arbroath-born automotive pioneer who established and gave his name to what is currently the oldest US car brand (5) 13. Initials for analogue radio that pre-dates FM. Dropped by BMW on the i3 (and since other models) because of interference from electric powertrains (1,1) 14. Unit of measurement in typography, equivalent to the point size (2) 16. Postcode for BMW dealer Halliwell Jones North Wales (1,1) 17. BMW Car Club Region of which Issy Phillips is Regional Officer (8) 20. Christmastime (8) 21. Shortform / initials for our favourite vehicle manufacturer (1,1) 22. Postcode for BMW dealer Snows mainland location (1,1) 23. Initials for zone whose flag you might still be showing on your number plate if fitted before 2021 (1,1) 24. Wayne and Kevin…: NASCAR-racing brothers born in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Hint: Without the last letter a type of securing screw (5) 26. German car manufacturer acquired by BMW in 1966 (4) 27. Bill…: Inventor of the 8-track cartridge audio tape, best known for founding a manufacturer of business jet aircraft, that still carries his name today (4) 29. Initials used to designate the full

suspension and electronics package on the latest BMW R1250GS motorcycle models (1,1) 30. A reinforced plastic that has been used by some manufacturers (including 10. Across) for car bodies (10)

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1. BMW of…: BMW dealer in the Georgia, US city of the same name. Also a UK car brand 1971-1997 modelled on an Edwardian-style veteran (6) 2. A loud, deep, resonant sound or period of rapid economic growth (4) 3. BMW’s terminology for injection, longwheelbase (1,1) 4. Could be National Association of Broadcasters (1,1,1) 5. Not a puppy (5,3) 6. Civic officer in the local government of Scotland (6)Winner of last month’s crossword James Thomson All entrants for the December issue’s crossword must be received into the office by 11th December. Winner will 7. 11. Rudolph’s larger North American cousin! (3) The last month of the year (8) be announced in next issue. The first correct crossword 15.Something your BMW probably needs to chosen at random will receive Meguiars Goodies. pass every year if it is greater than 3 years but Please email all completed crosswords to less than 40 years old (1,1,1) office@bmwcarclubgb.co.uk or post it to BMW Car Club 17.Mercedes-Benz coupe lighting component! GB, Unit 5h, Glan Yr Afon, Aberystywth, SY23 3JQ (1,1,4) 18.Something you might be inclined to give to Answers to November 2021 Crossword your car valeter or window cleaner, particularly Across: 1. Pendragon, 9. Inchcape, 10. Jeremy C(larkson), at this time of the year (3) 11. MA (Massachusetts), 13. Oro, 14. EB (Ettore Bugatti), 16. 19.Buildings for human habitation (6) HR Owen, 19. ERA (English Racing Automobiles), 21. Net, 22. 23.Informal term for light food or snacks (4) Sytner, 23. SC (South Carolina), 25. EFO, 26. Yo, 28. Souslik, 24.Acronym used for a lossless file format for 32. Marshall, 34. BMW Retail images, both still and moving (3) Down: 1. Pierre, 2. Enroots, 3. NCE (Newport Convertible 25.…Systems: British multinational arms, Engineering), 4. DHM, 5. RCY, 6. AACE, 7. GP (Grand Prix), security and aerospace business. One of its 8. OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), 10. Johnny, 12. latest products is the AMPV (Armored MulitiAmarok, 15. Benelli, 17. ES, 18. NY (New York), 20. Refill, 24. Purpose Vehicle) (1,1,1) CSRR, 27. OMM, 29. Ose, 30. UHT, 31. SAA (South African 28.Postcode for BMW dealer Inchcape (formerly Airways), 33. AW Cooper) in Reading (1,1)

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