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"  BMW has performed a number of updates for the interior and subtle facelifts outside to freshen the appearance for 2008 of its new 5-series, to be unveiled at the New York auto show. Here&amp;#039;s what to look for in both the sedan and wagon models:  For clean air flow, the kidney grille is now flush with the new front fascia; Headlamps offer clear glass lenses surrounded by chrome rings; The air intake sweeps up at the sides and carries a horizontal bar to emphasize its width; Rocker panels are molded to add a sleeker appearance from the side view; Taillights have clear lenses, too, with LED turn signals.  Interiors have a new look as well, with features like &amp;quot;Pearl Gloss Chrome&amp;quot; brightwork and two-tone door panels that mimic instrument panel hues. Larger pockets in the doors and an open tray on the console expand the list of convenience features. Technical surprises start with a new inline six-cylinder engine that&amp;#039;s teamed with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission, or a Sport Automatic with shift paddles\u2014your choice. Six-cylinder versions of the 5-series are available with BMW&amp;#039;s iDrive system, and all-wheel-drive. \u2014Jim Dunne "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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