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crossword Sponsored byBMW Car Club (UK) Crossword Across 1. Exhibits the highest electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity and reflectivity of any metal. See also 34. Across, 1. and 3. Down (5) 8. "Need for Speed…": 2019 version of the racing video game, includes 13 BMW models on its car list (4) 9. The third planet from the Sun (5) 12. Rolls-Royce 2-door luxury saloon 1975-86, at launch the most expensive production car in the world (8) 14. Vauxhall designation for sports models, with "i" suffix for fuel injection (1,1) 15. Notice or perceive something and register it as significant (7) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 20. Approximately 1.34 horsepower (1,1) 22. …Gore & Associates: Initials of the founder whose son, Robert, the inventor of Across 5. Chris…: Middlesborough-born rock and blues 23. 1. the Gore-Tex fabric sadly died in September 2020 (1,1) David…: Pink Floyd singer and guitarist, once owner of an E34 BMW M5 (7) Exhibits the highest electrical conductivity, singer and guitarist. Like 23. Across probably more 8 9 10 11 25. Not out (2) 27. Rolls-Royce powered WWII fighter with a distinctive elliptical wing (8) 31. John…: American tennis player (2018 Wimbledon semi-finalist) who has thermal conductivity and reflectivity of any metal. See also 34. Across, 1. and 3. Down (5) into Ferraris, but did race a BMW E36 in 1993 (3) 6. Plural of the unit of energy, equivalent to 10-7 12 13 regularly promoted his local dealer of Crown BMW Greensboro, NC (5) 32. Could be short-form for a BMW 'full on' touring motorcycle in America (1,1,1,1) 34. Preceded by 1. Across, the name of Rolls-Royce luxury saloon 1998-2002 and one of the last Crewe-manufactured models (6) 8. “Need for Speed…”: 2019 version of the racing video game, includes 13 BMW models on its joules (4) 7. Definite article in English (3) 14 Down 1. Preceded by 1. Across, the name of Rolls-Royce luxury saloon 1965-80 (6) 2. Shortened Latin expression meaning "that is" or "in other words" (1,1) car list (4) 9. The third planet from the Sun (5) 10. Could be Austin Rover or Alfa Romeo (1,1) 11. City on Southwest coast of Finland and its former 15 27 22 25 16 26 17 23 28 29 18 19 30 24 20 21 3. German for "salmon", BMW metallic paint [code 203] and the colour of 1. Across (5) 4. Could be Vent to Atmosphere e.g. turbo blow-off valve (1,1,1) 5. Chris…: Middlesborough-born rock and blues singer and guitarist. Like 23. Across probably more into Ferraris, but did race a BMW E36 in 1993 (3) 6. Plural of the unit of energy, equivalent to 10-7 joules (4) 7. Definite article in English (3) 10. Could be Austin Rover or Alfa Romeo (1,1) 11. City on Southwest coast of Finland and its former capital. Your local BMW dealer is Autokeskus (5) 13. Ipsos…: Global market research company. Unfortunately means "They die" in Latin! (4) 16. Repeated dabs of the throttle, perhaps to synchronise revs for downshifts (5) 17. Shortened Latin expression meaning "for example" (1,1) 18. Initials used from the 1970's to describe larger integrated circuits with millions of transistors on a single chip (1,1,1,1) 19. "Bee-…": slang term for our favourite vehicle manufacturer! (2) 21. Current Rolls-Royce luxury coupé that shares its name with 1938 Derby12. Rolls-Royce 2-door luxury saloon 1975-86, at launch the most expensive production car in the world (8) 14. Vauxhall designation for sports models, with “i” suffix for fuel injection (1,1) 15. Notice or perceive something and register it as significant (7) 20. Approximately 1.34 horsepower (1,1) 22. …Gore & Associates: Initials of the founder whose son, Robert, the inventor of the Gore-Tex capital. Your local BMW dealer is Autokeskus (5) 13. Ipsos…: Global market research company. Unfortunately means “They die” in Latin! (4) 16. Repeated dabs of the throttle, perhaps to synchronise revs for downshifts (5) 17. Shortened Latin expression meaning “for example” (1,1) 18. Initials used from the 1970’s to describe larger integrated circuits with millions of transistors on a 31 32 33 produced model (6) 24. Ukrainian city and Black Sea port (Anglicised spelling has second 's'). The fabric sadly died in September 2020 (1,1) single chip (1,1,1,1) 34 local BMW dealer is Emerald Motors (5) 26. R …T: BMW 'roadster' motorcycle first launched in 2014 and available in several versions (4) 27. To take a resting position, e.g. in your BMW with the backrest upright (3) 28. Initials used to designate the full suspension and electronics package on the latest BMW R1250GS motorcycle models (1,1) 29. Initials for a prestigious award, a fellowship granted to those judged to have 23. David…: Pink Floyd singer and guitarist, once owner of an E34 BMW M5 (7) 25. Not out (2) 27. Rolls-Royce powered WWII fighter with a 19. “Bee-…”: slang term for our favourite vehicle manufacturer! (2) 21. Current Rolls-Royce luxury coupé that shares its name with 1938 Derby-produced model (6) Winner of last month’s crossword Chris Williams made a "substantial contribution to the improvement of natural knowledge" (1,1,1) distinctive elliptical wing (8) 24. Ukrainian city and Black Sea port (Anglicised January 2021 Crossword All entrants for January’s issue crossword must be received into the office by 11th January. Winner will be announced in next issue. The first correct crossword chosen at random will receive Meguiars Goodies. 30. River that runs through Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands, flowing through picturesque Monschau, the birthplace of former BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen (3) 33. Could be Rapid Prototyping (1,1) 31. John…: American tennis player (2018 Wimbledon semi-finalist) who has regularly promoted his local dealer of Crown BMW Greensboro, NC (5) 32. Could be short-form for a BMW ‘full on’ touring spelling has second ‘s’). The local BMW dealer is Emerald Motors (5) 26. R …T: BMW ‘roadster’ motorcycle first launched in 2014 and available in several versions (4) 27. To take a resting position, e.g. in your BMW with Please email all completed crosswords to motorcycle in America (1,1,1,1) the backrest upright (3) office@bmwcarclubgb.co.uk or post it to BMW Car Club 34. Preceded by 1. Across, the name of Rolls- 28. Initials used to designate the full suspension and GB, Unit 5h, Glan Yr Afon, Aberystywth, SY23 3JQ Royce luxury saloon 1998-2002 and one of the last electronics package on the latest BMW R1250GS Answers to December 2020 Crossword Across: 1. Yuletide, 7. Ice, 8. IX, 10. Simon, 12. Star, 14. Moon, 15. Scram, 16. Coats, 17. Roams, 21. Ineye, 22. Near, 25. NEGC, 26. Beano, 27. AA (Automobile Association), 28. ECS, 29. Greeting Crewe-manufactured models (6) Down 1. Preceded by 1. Across, the name of RollsRoyce luxury saloon 1965-80 (6) 2. Shortened Latin expression meaning “that is” motorcycle models (1,1) 29. Initials for a prestigious award, a fellowship granted to those judged to have made a “substantial contribution to the improvement of natural knowledge” (1,1,1) Down: 1. Yas Marina, 2. Limo (Limousine), 3. Economy Car, 4. 3. German for “salmon”, BMW metallic paint and the Netherlands, flowing through picturesque Ten, 5. Disconnect, 6. Extra, 9. Armstrong, 11. IO, 13. AAT, 15. [code 203] and the colour of 1. Across (5) Monschau, the birthplace of former BMW Motorsport SC, 18. One, 19. AEG AG, 20. SE (Special Equipment), 23. EASI, 4. Could be Vent to Atmosphere e.g. turbo blow- Director Mario Theissen (3) 24. AN (Asil Nadir), 26. Bee off valve (1,1,1) 33. Could be Rapid Prototyping (1,1)

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The launch of our new BMW Car Club GB website

Our new website launched on Tuesday 8th December with positive reviews from all of our members.

The use of Social Media showed its importance in making the website a successful launch, with over 70 referrers coming from Facebook and Instagram.

In total, the website saw over 2,800 views on Tuesday alone, and another reminder posted on Facebook a few days later saw views going over 1,000 on the following weekend.

If you’d like to take the new website on a test drive, visit www.bmwcarclubgb.uk. or “in other words” (1,1) 30. River that runs through Belgium, Germany