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What are the best- and worst-rated cars and automakers in fuel economy, initial quality, customer service and other categories? Check the rankings before deciding on your next vehicle.

•  Best Initial Quality

 In June 2011, J.D. Power and Associates released its 2011 Initial Quality Study, which lists the top performers in defined car and truck segments within the first 90 days of vehicle ownership. In addition, the study also ranks the best brands for initial quality.

			Most Popular Colors J.D. Power and Associates conducts studies into customer and sales satisfaction to provide insight into the reliability and service levels of various automakers. The table below measures customer retention rates among the major automakers. Key factors in determining retention rates include long-term durability, resale value and overall vehicle quality.

 

BMW Zagato Coupe Concept: Photo Gallery

BMW Zagato Coupe Concept: Photo Gallery

BMW has always been more aggressive with its roadsters' styling; check out the avant-garde 2003-08 BMW Z4 for an example. For folks who think the aggressive look of the current BMW Z4 is just too conventional, feast your eyes on the BMW Zagato Coupé Concept. Co-developed with automotive design consultancy Zagato, this one-off design could point toward a more radical-looking Z4 in the coming years. Continue below for more photos.
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The BMW Story

This German-based company is one of the world's most respected automakers, renowned for crafting luxury cars and SUVs that offer superior levels of driving enjoyment. Bavarian Motor Works (BMW) was founded in 1916 to build aircraft. After the company expanded to motorcycles in the early 1920s, the first BMW automobile was produced in 1928. By the 1970s, the German car builder had grown into a full-fledged car company and a pioneer in emerging technologies. BMW of North America was established in 1975 and currently includes marketing, sales and financial organizations for the BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brands. Over the past couple of decades, BMWs have become the standard for performance and luxury in many vehicle segments.

Nothing Says Fun Like Electric

Electric models also have a wide variety of fun features for the little ones as well: Like the RC Formula 1 Crash Car that pops the hood and expels real smoke from the engine when it crashes, or the two-foot long Mini Cooper model with detailed interior and alarm system, as well as full racing capability. Read below for more information, reviews, pictures and even videos of electric RC cars in action!