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BMW’s South Carolina Factory May Get Fourth Model, Possibly 3-Series
BMW is considering adding a fourth model to its Spartanburg, South Carolina factory in order to further compete with U.S. luxury market leaders Lexus and Mercedes-Benz.
The Bavarian firm's chief, Frank-Peter Arndt believes an additional "volume model" could be added to Spartanburg's production line. The introduction of a fourth model would help reduce BMW's exposure to foreign currency, which presently tops US$14 billion. IHS Automotive analyst Rebecca Lindland believes the 3-Series is the most likely candidate for production at Spartanburg: "The 3-Series is a no-brainer." she said.
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Bmw's South Carolina Plant Built Its 3 Millionth Vehicle Since 1994
X5 M with Mugello Red Full Merino leather seats and Carbon Fiber interior trim, was driven off the line by Dawn Burgess, an employee hired in 1994. Burgess presented the keys to the car to Manfred Erlacher, President and CEO of BMW Manufacturing. The...
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Cadillac Woman Bites And Tries To Drive Off While Being Towed By Repo Man
Well, that Escalated quickly; a repossession that went awry in Spartanburg, South Carolina, was recorded on film by the owner of Mission Towing & Recovery, Scotty Fowler. Read more »...
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Official: Bmw Confirms Production Of New X4 Crossover At Spartanburg
BMW executives have been teasing us for a while now about the firm's plans to introduce a smaller version of the X6 SAV and today, the company came out with an official announcement confirming the X4. The new X4 will be built alongside the current...
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Bmw Begins Regular Production Of New 2012 3-series Sedan
With the official presentation out of the way, the BMW Group began series production of its new premium sedan, the 2012 3-Series, at is Munich plant in Germany as it prepares for its worldwide market launch in February next year. “The BMW 3 Series...
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2010 Bmw X1 Suv To Be Built In Germany
Unlike the X5 and X6 SUV/Crossovers which are built in BMW’s North American plant in Spartanburg, South Calorina the forthcoming X1 compact SUV that will be based on the 1-Series platform will be assembled at the Bavarian automaker’s Leipzig...
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