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Sales at CO's BMW Skyrocket 35% During First Quarter at Motorplex at Centerra

LOVELAND, CO - Feb. 23, 2006: Since relocating to Motorplex at Centerra, the first dealership to join Colorado's first and only master planned auto park has reported strong growth. CO's BMW, has enjoyed a stunning sales increase of 35 percent and the number of visitors tripled during its first two months of business.

"Our vision to create a regional automotive shopping destination is being realized at Motorplex," said Chad McWhinney, Principal and CEO of McWhinney Enterprises. "The success of our first dealership is fueled by explosive growth in six surrounding Northern Colorado cities. The substantial and sustained sales increases confirm that it is an unparalleled auto retailing environment."

CO's BMW moved to the Motorplex at Centerra from Fort Collins in December 2005. Davidson Chevrolet, Ferrero I-25 Dodge Jeep Chrysler, King Buick Pontiac GMC and Subaru of Loveland plan to move in 2006.

"Our dealership enjoyed increased traffic and sales during the first two months at Motorplex," stated CO's BMW owner Christina Dawkins. "This is just the tip of the iceberg, as we expect even more growth in our sales, parts and service departments."

Motorplex at Centerra is located at Crossroads Boulevard and I-25 in Loveland. With its exceptional location and masterfully landscaped environment, it is attracting shoppers, manufacturers and dealers. Other major nameplates have closed escrow on property at the Motorplex and will be announced in the near future.

About Motorplex at Centerra

Motorplex at Centerra is an auto park project developed by McWhinney Enterprises. Staubach AutoGroup, which has been retained as the developer's automotive consultant, has headquarters in Phoenix, Ariz. The 100-acre auto park is part of the award-winning Centerra development, a 3,000-acre mixed-use, planned community, located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in Loveland, Colo. For more information on Motorplex at Centerra, contact Scott Black at 214-520-3430 ext. 303.