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Feb 14, 2025

On February 13, Fiom, the metalworkers’ union of Cgil, announced that a meeting was held with the Ministry of Made in Italy, unions, regional authorities, and companies to discuss the future of Meta System. 

Meta System representatives revealed they have received two acquisition offers: one from the German fund Certina, willing to acquire the entire company and its workforce, and another from a different fund with unacceptable conditions. An additional acquisition offer from an industrial entity is expected. 

At the workers' representatives' request, BMW and Volvo confirmed their commitment to continue contracts with Meta System. Volvo will continue developing a new product with production in Italy from April 2026. BMW has agreed to modify plans, shifting some production from Slovakia to Italy. Meta System also assured that it has enough liquidity to pay February salaries.

Based on Fiom press release 

Feb 14, 2025

On February 12, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Hungary met with BMW executives and revealed that series production at BMW's Debrecen factory will commence this fall. All required buildings have been completed, and the machinery has already arrived at the plant. Currently, BMW employs over two thousand people in Hungary, with plans to expand the workforce as production increases.

Based on press release from the Government of Hungary

Feb 14, 2025

On February 14, BMW announced the launch of all new BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle in China. The vehicle is scheduled to go on sale later in February 2025. The new models will be built at Lydia plant, a facility operated by BMW and its joint venture, BMW Brilliance Automotive (BBA).

The new X3 with an extended wheelbase is 126 mm longer and 25 mm wider than its predecessor. It is 4,865 mm long and 1,920 mm wide.

The vehicle will be launched in China with two four-cylinder gasoline engine variants. The BMW X3 xDrive 25L Luxury will deliver 140 kW of power and 310 Nm of maximum torque. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 8.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 214 kmph. Meanwhile, the BMW X3 xDrive 30L will offer 190 kW of power and 400 Nm of peak torque. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in just 6.5 seconds and achieve a top speed of 239 kmph.

Additionally, the vehicle features BMW iDrive based on BMW Operating System 9, offering exclusive digital services tailored for customers in China. The content of the BMW Digital Premium offering has been adapted precisely to the requirements and demands of customers in the Chinese market.

Based on BMW press release