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First Gen Four BMW 1 Series Made in Leipzig

Posted on 1 July 2024 by Ken Zino

The first of the fourth-generation BMW 1 Series came off the production line at BMW Group Plant Leipzig today. BMW said  it was a 120 model in Alpine White for a customer in Germany.* The new BMW 1 Series is due for market launch in October 2024. When first introduced in 2007, the 1-series was a successful bet that a small hatchback doesn’t need to equate to cheap. Continue reading →

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BMW Group Expanding EV Battery Plant Leipzig

Posted on 25 August 2023 by Ken Zino

“Leipzig continues to power ahead. Making the BMW i3, we were the BMW Group’s pioneer in electromobility. Now, with the development of e-component production and the upcoming launch of the MINI Countryman, the future is already taking shape,” said Petra Peterhänsel, Plant Director. Continue reading →

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Mini Countryman Grows Larger, Adds Plug-in Hybrid

Posted on 16 November 2016 by Ken Zino

MINI USA introduced the biggest MINI ever, the all new MINI Countryman, at a press conference today at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. Continue reading →

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