Dynamic ability, comfort, efficiency, aesthetic allure and a profusion of innovations designed to enhance driving pleasure – the BMW 5 Series contains all the signature ingredients of a best-selling model at the premium end of the executive segment. Indeed, consistently rising … Continue reading

Spartanburg Plant

BMW considering Mexico factories for 1 Series FWD and 3 Series vehicles
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In News, on August 7th, 2012

According to Automotive News, BMW is close to making a decision on the opening of a second plant in North America, this time, in Mexico. BMW is considering as many as four Mexican locations for a site to build the … Continue reading
Announcement: BMW X4 and new $900 Million investment at Spartanburg Plant
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In News, on January 12th, 2012

BMW announced today that the company will invest nearly $900 Million USD and add 300 new jobs in 2012 in its South Carolina plant. This announcement was made during a ceremony to commemorate a major production milestone – 2,000,000 vehicles … Continue reading
National Geographic Channel to air hour-long documentary on making of BMW X
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In BMW X3, on October 26th, 2011

BMW announced today that the National Geographic Channel (NGC) will air an hour-long documentary on the making of the BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle as part of the popular Ultimate Factories series. Premiering Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at 10:00 p.m. … Continue reading
BMW to run its factories above capacity this year
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In News, on October 13th, 2011

In an interview with Automotive News Europe, BMW production chief Frank-Peter Arndt says the plants will run at 110% capacity for 2011. Full capacity is defined by industry standard Harbour Report as two shifts that work five day a week. The … Continue reading
BMW Invests in New Workforce Programs, Adds Jobs
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In News, on August 4th, 2011

BMW announced today further investment in two new workforce programs and additional jobs. This announcement supports BMW’s commitment to America through sustainable growth at its South Carolina plant. Harald Krueger, BMW Group Board Member responsible for Human Resources, confirmed the … Continue reading
BMW Ranks 4th on EPA’s Top 20 Green Power Partners for On-Site Power Generation
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In News, on April 28th, 2011

BMW announced today that its South Carolina plant has increased its ranking to No. 4 on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Top 20 On-site Generation list of the largest green power users. In 2010, through BMW’s on-site landfill gas … Continue reading
BMW investing additional $100 mil to build build X3 “Knockdown” kits for export to emerging market
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In BMW X3, on March 2nd, 2011

The new 2011 BMW X3 is slowly become a highly successful vehicle for BMW. The Spartanburg-built premium SAV has shown strong sales over the course of last months with 5,982 units sold globally just last month, a 95 percent increase … Continue reading
BMW ramping up production: Spartanburg plant could be running near capacity
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In News, on November 20th, 2010

A report by Greenville News says BMW expects its newly expanded Spartanburg plant to be running at near capacity in 2011. The strong demand for the X5 and the new production of X3 SAVs could are the driving factors. Recently … Continue reading
Rumor: BMW May Build Fourth Model in U.S. 3 Series possibly
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In Rumors, on October 17th, 2010

BimmerToday, quoting German outlet Handelsblatt, reports that BMW might be considering building a fourth model at the Spartanburg plant in South Carolina. Just days later, a report by Bloomberg comes to solidify the rumors. “There’s always room on top,” Chief … Continue reading