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BMW Prepares The Steyr Plant for Neue Klasse

BMW Prepares The Steyr Plant for Neue Klasse

The BMW Group’s Steyr facility has reached a significant milestone with the completion of new production halls dedicated to the future of e-drive manufacturing. Initiated in September 2022, the construction phase culminated in a topping-out…

Paint Testing with AI Launching at BMW Plant Regensburg

Paint Testing with AI Launching at BMW Plant Regensburg

The BMW Group Plant in Regensburg is introducing a cutting-edge process for inspecting, processing, and marking painted vehicle surfaces. The German plant has implemented an end-to-end digitalized and automated process that is the first of…

Where are BMW cars made?

Where are BMW cars made?

BMW’s production has expanded a lot in the late 20th century. For decades, BMW cars were manufactured only in Germany – formerly, Eisenach, and later Munich and Dingolfing. But today, BMW manufactures vehicles in fifteen…

BMW signs deal with Salzgitter to supply low-CO2 steel

BMW signs deal with Salzgitter to supply low-CO2 steel

BMW Group signed this week an agreement with Salzgitter AG for delivery of low-carbon steel. The steel will be used in standard production of cars at the BMW Group’s European plants from 2026 onwards. With…

BMW Spartanburg Plant sets new production record in 2021

Chip shortages may be getting worse for automakers

Chip shortages may be getting worse for automakers

Earlier today, Japanese automaker Toyota announced that 27 assembly lines in Japan will be impacted by the spread of COVID, lockdowns and chip shortages. BMW, Volkswagen and Daimler also signaled a change in delivery expectations…

Lots of U.S. BMW models affected by the chip shortages

Lots of U.S. BMW models affected by the chip shortages

The continued supply shortage is creating an inventory issue for U.S.-based BMW dealerships. We’ve already reported on the production issues at German plants which is clearly impacting all global markets. The Spartanburg plant in South…

BMW looking to cut production cost per vehicle by 25%

BMW looking to cut production cost per vehicle by 25%

The production side of things in the automotive industry is becoming trickier by the minute right now. With various governing bodies asking for more responsibility from car makers and with the companies themselves setting up…