--- title: "Market Chatter: BMW Mulls Increased Production at South Carolina, US, Plant" description: "BMW Group plans to increase production at its Spartanburg plant in South Carolina by adding more shifts, potentially boosting output by up to 80,000 vehicles. The plant benefits from a free-trade zone" type: "news" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/235467483.md" published_at: "2025-04-10T15:43:57.000Z" --- # Market Chatter: BMW Mulls Increased Production at South Carolina, US, Plant > BMW Group plans to increase production at its Spartanburg plant in South Carolina by adding more shifts, potentially boosting output by up to 80,000 vehicles. The plant benefits from a free-trade zone, allowing imported car parts to avoid tariffs. The company has not yet commented on this development. BMW Group is planning to add more shifts at its Spartanburg plant in South Carolina, US, as it looks to boost vehicle production by up to 80,000. Reuters reported Thursday, citing a note from a call with Bernstein Research analysts, that car parts imported to the plant are not subject to tariffs due to its location in a free-trade zone. The German carmaker did not immediately respond to a request for comment from MT Newswires. **Disclaimer** Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed. ### Related Stocks - [BMW.DE - Bayerische Motoren Werke AG](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BMW.DE.md) ## Related News & Research | Title | Description | URL | |-------|-------------|-----| | German carmakers need China to compete globally, BMW CEO says ahead of Merz trip | BMW CEO Oliver Zipse emphasized the necessity of cooperation with China for future economic success, ahead of German Cha | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276323896.md) | | Share Buy-Back Programme 2025/2027 – Interim Report 34 | Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (BMW AG) announced its interim report for the Share Buy-Back Programme 2025/ | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276058790.md) | | BMW relies on numerous Infineon components in the Neue Klasse | BMW's new iX3, launching on March 7, is the first vehicle in the Neue Klasse, featuring numerous components from Infineo | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276221355.md) | | Volkswagen Mulls 20% Company-wide Cost Reduction by 2028-End | Volkswagen Mulls 20% Company-wide Cost Reduction by 2028-End | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276044410.md) | | 08:00 ETIndependent Music Network Names Mike Kuster 2025 Entertainer of the Year | The Independent Music Network (IMN) has named Maryland country artist Mike Kuster as its 2025 Entertainer of the Year. T | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276335579.md) | --- > **Disclaimer**: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.