. In 2025, the Plant Spartanburg exported nearly 200,000 BMW X models with a total export value of USD 9 billion. Additionally, during the period from 2014 – 2025, Plant Spartanburg exported nearly 3 million vehicles with an export value of USD 113 billion. BMW Manufacturing Co. assembles the BMW X3, X5, X5 M, X7, and XM Sports Activity Vehicles and the BMW X6 and X6 M Sports Activity Coupes. During 2025, Plant Spartanburg produced 412,799 BMW ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

el that enables digital AI agents to operate autonomously and integrate with robotics. The company also established a new Center of Competence for Physical AI in Production to consolidate expertise and scale applications. In Spartanburg, a humanoid robot supported production of more than 30,000 BMW X3 units, demonstrating the feasibility of deploying Physical AI in real-world industrial conditions. (BMW on February 27, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/28

Global Auto Group rolls out first locally assembled fourth-generation BMW X3 in Egypt On February 19, multiple sources reported that Global Auto Group, the official agent of the BMW Group in Egypt, has rolled out the first batch of the fourth-generation BMW X3 from its manufacturing facility in 6th of October City, Egypt. The all-new BMW X3 is offered in Egypt with two TwinPower Turbo engine options. The X3 20 xLine is powered by a 1.6-liter fou...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/23

BMW India launches X3 30 xDrive M Sport Pro On February 16, BMW India launched the X3 30 xDrive M Sport Pro for INR 7.45 million, adding a higher‑powered gasoline variant that is locally produced at BMW Group Plant Chennai. The SUV is powered by a 2.0‑litre four‑cylinder turbo‑gasoline engine with 48V mild‑hybrid technology, developing 258 hp and 400 Nm, and delivers a claimed 0–100 km/h time of 6.3 seconds via an eight‑speed Steptr...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/16

Car Distributors Corp. revealed that BMW Philippines delivered a strong 2025, posting 17% growth to 950 units sold despite a 12% contraction in the Philippine luxury car market. Sales accelerated in the final four months, exceeding 100 units per month, driven largely by PHEV models such as the BMW X3 30e and X5 xDrive50e, alongside the 520i, X1, and 3 Series. Strong demand led to the sell-out of several models, including the previous-generation ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/20

TDK starts mass production of automotive compact power inductor TDK Corporation (TDK) announced that it has developed the compact “BCL3520FT Series” power inductor for automotive power circuits, and started mass production in December. The new power inductor, having an extremely compact dimension of 3.3 mm x 3.5 mm x 2 mm, realizes the industry’s highest level of direct current resistance and a 10-ampere rated current. With an upper guarant...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/18

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety qualifies nine U.S. market models for safety awards On October 28, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced nine additional 2025 and 2026 models qualifying for awards in the latest batch of vehicle ratings from the agency. The Top Safety Pick+ winners include the Audi All-new A5, Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron, BMW X3, Ford Explorer, Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Kia Sportage.  The Hyundai Santa Cruz, Nissan Ro...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/12

BMW South Africa expands X3 lineup with new entry-level X3 20 Pure Design On November 6, BMW South Africa launched the BMW X3 20 Pure Design, a new entry-level version of the locally built X3 range. Built at the Rosslyn plant, the X3 20 Pure Design joins the existing X3 20d, X3 30e, and X3 M50 xDrive. The model comes with a modern 2.0-litre four-cylinder gasoline engine with 48V mild-hybrid technology. The engine generates output of 148 kW and 33...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/07

assessment. The Audi Q3 was tested for the first time, while the Škoda Octavia, Volkswagen Golf, ID.4, and T-Cross were reassessed under 2025 protocols. The Q3, Octavia, ID.4, and Golf all earned five-star ratings, while the T-Cross received three stars. Additionally, Euro NCAP also tested the BMW X3, EBRO S700, EBRO S800, Hongqi EHS5, IM IM5, Mazda 6e, and MG MGS6 EV, all of which earned a five-star rating. The DS N°8, however, received a four...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16

BMW recalling 196,355 cars in U.S. over engine starter fire risk On September 25, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) announced it is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles, as well as 2020-2022 Toyota Supra vehicles, which were manufactured by Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria, under a development and manufacturing partnership with BMW.  The rec...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/27

Chery launches Fulwin X3L range-extended electric SUV On September 17, Chery launched the Fulwin X3L range-extended electric SUV. The model is available in one 4WD and three RWD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 109,900 to CNY 149,900. The Fulwin X3L measures 4,545mm long, 1,950mm wide, and 1,815mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,783mm. The Fulwin X3L is equipped with a 115kW/220Nm 1.5TGDI engine for range-extended electric vehicles. Powered by ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

. UP Super-fast Charging Battery: The battery supports 5C super-fast charging and is applied to XPeng’s next-generation P7 coupe. UP High-Energy Battery: Containing a solid-liquid mixed electrolyte with an energy density as high as 350Wh/kg, the battery is exclusively supplied to XPeng AeroHT’s X3 flying car and applied to GAC Group’s GOVY flying car. UP High-Power Battery: The battery, developed for a 2nd-generation PHEV-dedicated platform...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

ng M6+, France’s leading free streaming platform, into vehicles for the first time worldwide. This collaboration enables GROUPE M6 to scale its application across 37 car brands and 16 OEM partners, potentially reaching over 20 million drivers. Drivers and passengers of several BMW models (X1, X2, X3, 2 Series Active Tourer, 2 Series Gran Coupé, 1 Series) and MINI models (Cooper, Countryman, Aceman) will be able to access live TV and on-demand ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/16

Hankook Tire to supply OE tires for BMW X3 Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. (Hankook Tire) announced that it will supply three types of tires, namely the Ventus evo SUV, the Dynapro HPX, and the Winter i*cept evo3 X, as original equipment (OE) tires for the fourth-generation model of the BMW X3. The Ventus evo SUV ultra-high performance tire features the latest tread design and the optimized compound developed leveraging artificial intelligenc...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

BMW launches new X3 variants in Mexico On September 1, BMW Mexico announced the launch of new variants of the fourth-generation BMW X3 in the local market. Available as the X3 20 sDrive and the X3 30 xDrive, the model combines the agile driving dynamics of the 3 Series with the versatility of a Sport Activity Vehicle (SAV). The new X3 features a refreshed design language, enhanced premium presence, and a more versatile character. Inside, it offer...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

id, and fuel. The new models on display will include: Chery’s Fengyun T11 large-size extended-range SUV, Exeed’s STERRA E05 mid-size extended-range SUV, Jetour’s Zongheng G700 mid-to large-size plug-in hybrid off-road SUV, and Jetour’s Shanhai L7 PLUS mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV. The Fulwin X3L which adopts a “square box” styling design will make its debut and start pre-sales soon. From a Chery Auto press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

rance test in Saudi Arabia, covering more than 50,000 kilometers across diverse terrains in Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam, Taif, and Abha. The trials exposed vehicles to humid coastal winds, arid deserts, and mountainous roads, replicating the toughest driving conditions of the Middle East. Kaiyi’s X7, X3, X3 Pro, and E5, successfully completed the trials. In extreme desert heat, cabin temperatures cooled from over 75°C to a comfortable 23°C within...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

Ola Electric, India Gen 3 electric scooter line receives PLI certification On August 26, 2025, Ola Electric announced that its entire Gen 3 scooter portfolio—including the S1 Pro 3 kWh, S1 Pro 4 kWh, S1 Pro+ 4 kWh, S1 X 2 kWh, S1 X 3 kWh, S1 X 4 kWh, and S1 X+ 4 kWh has received production linked incentive (PLI) certification from the Automotive Research Association of India under the Ministry of Heavy Industries. With this approval, both the c...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/26

Chery launches Fulwin X3, X3 Plus electric SUVs On August 16, Chery launched two new boxy models of the Fulwin family, the X3 and X3 Plus battery electric SUVs. The X3 and X3 Plus are available in three and four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 89,900 to CNY 109,900 and from CNY 109,900 to CNY 139,900, respectively. As an upgraded version of the iCAR 03 series, the Fulwin X3 series further perfects Fulwin’s New Energy Vehicle ecosystem of...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/19

IAA 2025: BMW Group to showcase Neue Klasse iX3 and EV innovations On August 5, BMW Group announced that it will showcase their latest models at two key locations, Summit and Open Space, during IAA Mobility 2025. The main BMW Group stand will be at the IAA Mobility Summit in Hall A1 at Munich’s exhibition center, starting September 8, 2025. A major highlight will be the public debut of the new BMW iX3 – the first model based on the Neue Klass...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05