
Z3 and X5 share an assembly line 2002.
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BMW Manufacturing: A 30-Year Commitment to American Innovation and Prosperity
In 1992, BMW made a transformative decision that would not only redefine its global manufacturing strategy but also invigorate the American South's industrial landscape. By selecting Spartanburg, South Carolina, as the site for its first full production plant outside Germany, BMW embarked on a journey that has, over three decades, yielded profound economic, technological, and cultural impacts.

