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BMW Group Reports Sales for August 2006 (The Auto Channel) - WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Sept. 1 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported year-to-date sales of 206,530 vehicles, an increase of 3 percent over the 200,562 vehicles sold in the first eight months of 2005. The BMW Group also reported a decrease of 11 percent in August sales for 25,673 vehicles over the 28,879 vehicles reported in 2005.. A Tough Ride for Japan's Carmakers (BusinessWeek) - Japan's Big Three auto makers face challenges in their own country, including a shrinking population with other things to spend its money on . BMW?s Custom-Made University (New York Times) - BMW?s $10 million gift to Clemson University in 2002 has led to some unusual privileges for the German automaker.. BMW’s Custom-Made University (AutoSpies.com) - When Clemson University received $10 million from the German automaker BMW in 2002, the money helped jump-start a $1.5 billion automotive research and educational center. It also led to a partnership that both the automaker and the university acknowl. Is the BMW, Clemson partnership too cozy? (The News & Observer) - When Clemson University received $10 million from German automaker BMW in 2002, the money helped jump-start a $1.5-billion automotive research and educational center. It also led to a partnership that the automaker and the university acknowledge has. MDX puts premium on smooth handling (USA Today) - The speedometer's tickling 100; tight left-hand bend is coming up fast. Wait. Wait. Wait. Now. On the brakes, firmly but smoothly, settle for the corner. Ease the wheel left and slip through the corner, eyes far ahead setting up for the right-hander that's coming.. 1995 Volvo 850 from North America (Carsurvey.org) - "Great car - solid, reliable. I'd buy another in a heartbeat" What things have gone wrong with the car?. New technology lets car take over driving basics (The Arizona Republic) - If you think driving is a drag and parking even more so, take heart: Auto makers are coming up with ways to shift a lot of the work from the driver to the car.. Alfa Romeo throws a curve and sexes up its U.S. return (San Francisco Chronicle) - I never owned an old Alfa Romeo. I know almost nothing about the renowned Italian brand's heritage or its politics or design manifesto, and hence have almost zero nostalgia for antique Alfa automobiles or Dustin Hoffman's cool little car in "The Graduate." . Alitalia, Allianz, Fiat, Sacyr, TUI: European Equity Preview (Bloomberg.com) - Sept. 1 (Bloomberg) -- The following stocks may rise or fall in European markets. Prices are from the last close. The Dow Jones Stoxx 600 Index fell 0.2 percent to 334.73..