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BMW is considering a second production plant in the United States. Engines and transmissions could be made there, said company boss Harald Krüger, during an interview at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
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As sales in the United States increase, the company plans to change its processes. BMW has an badembly plant in South Carolina and plans to open a factory in Mexico next year.
In addition, consider modifying the current practices of importing engines and transmissions. We are in a phase where we can think of a second location, said Krüger. (Reuters / apa / red)
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