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Plant Araquari in Brazil Will Build the BMW X5 PHEV

Plant Araquari in Brazil Will Build the BMW X5 PHEV

BMW is enhancing its operations in Brazil with the electrification of the Araquari plant. The BMW X5 plug-in hybrid will also be manufactured in South America starting in 2024. The X5 xDrive50e will join the…

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

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…

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…