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BMW to shutdown production at its Spartanburg plant

BMW to shutdown production at its Spartanburg plant

BMW announced on Friday, March 20 that it will temporarily shut down its manufacturing facility in Spartanburg due to the outbreak of COVID-19. In a statement, the company said it expected the suspension of production…

First coronavirus case at the BMW plant in Leipzig

First coronavirus case at the BMW plant in Leipzig

Autobild is now reporting that the BMW plant in Leipzig has its first coronavirus case (COVID-19). Julian Friedrich (51), spokesman for the BMW plant in Leipzig confirmed the report for the BILD: “Yes, we have…

Report: BMW allegedly dropped plans to open a factory in Russia

BMW ramps up electric car motor output at Dingolfing plant

BMW ramps up electric car motor output at Dingolfing plant

BMW is expanding production capacity and increasing its staff at the Competence Centre for E-Drive Production in Dingolfing. Due to growing demand for electrified vehicles, the plant expects the number of modules needed for production…

Corona virus: BMW extends factory vacation in China

Corona virus: BMW extends factory vacation in China

Just like other car manufacturers, BMW is reacting to the outbreak of the new corona virus in China. The current plant vacation to celebrate the New Year will be extended by one week until February…

BMW posts sustainable lithium order worth €540 million

BMW posts sustainable lithium order worth €540 million

Earlier this year, recognizing the increasing amount of lithium that’s going to be needed for EV production, BMW announced it will only source the raw material from sustainable sources. This week, the German car maker…

BMW to Start Building Debrecen Plant In 2020

BMW to Start Building Debrecen Plant In 2020

BMW announced this week that it will start construction of a 1 billion euro plant in Debrecen. The project will kick off in Spring 2020 and will bring a significant investment to the Hungarian economy….