Speaking as the president of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, BMW CEO Oliver Zipse said last October that microchip shortage would continue in 2022. The head honcho was right on the money as automakers are…
Aside from a humanitarian catastrophe, the ongoing crisis in Ukraine is wreaking havoc in the business world. The automotive industry is one of the most affected as supply chains have been disrupted, causing pauses in…
You might be tempted to think you’ve accidentally clicked on an article from a couple of years ago, but no, the coronavirus pandemic is causing problems again. Because of a new COVID-19 outbreak, BMW through…
The supply bottlenecks in the car industry caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine have already impacted several BMW factories in Europe. Manufacturing partner Magna Steyr is also experiencing a parts shortage, which is taking…
The ongoing Ukraine conflict is negatively impacting the BMW Group in more ways than one. With many suppliers based in the war-impacted country, the automotive conglomerate has no other way but to temporarily halt production….
It may not sound like much for the uninitiated, but for a lot of people and customers, the location where a certain model is made, especially when it comes to German cars, is vital. That’s…
Unveiled late last year, the MINI Urbanaut concept was considered by many as a simple exercise in imagining what the future could hold. As some people might know, MINI has been very active in other…
BMW issued a warning last week regarding the microchip shortage that’s affecting the entire world. The guidance mentioned that the shortage will have an even bigger effects on its business in the second half of…
After the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe, it is time for another completely new model to enter production. Today, BMW announced that its fully electric SUV flagship, the iX, entered production officially at the Dingolfing…
The production side of things in the automotive industry is becoming trickier by the minute right now. With various governing bodies asking for more responsibility from car makers and with the companies themselves setting up…
